TRINITY 18
TODAY
8.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 21st October 9:00 am Morning Prayer – Church
Thursday 23rd October 9:00 am Morning Prayer – Church
SUNDAY 26th October 2025
ALL SOULS
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
Preacher: Revd Andrew Francis
Reading: Romans 15. 1-6
Sidespersons: David & Lynda Pell
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Revd Andrew Francis
Intercessor: John Henderson
Reading: Romans 15. 1-6
Reader: Ida Morton
Altar Servers: Jean Ford and Gillian Pitter
Sidespersons: Sally Parker and Sadie Payne
6.00pm ALL SOULS EVENSONG in Church
Preacher: Tracy Mason
Intercessor: Dr John Godfree
Reader: Mark Tubey
Sidespersons: Tony & Julia Edmonds
SUNDAY 2ND November 2025
STEWARDSHIP
8am MORNING PRAYER in Church
Preacher: Revd Phill Harrison
Reading: Exodus 35. 4-9, 20-22, 29
Sidespersons: Jean Reens and Christine Wrixon
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Revd Phill Harrison
Intercessor: TBC
Reading: Exodus 35. 4-9, 20-22, 29
Reader: TBC
Altar Servers: Andrew Kirk and Judith Alexander
Sidespersons: Lillian Wicks and Ross Fralley
Live streaming the 10am service The 10am service will be live streamed on You Tube. Please visit our YouTube Channel on https://www.youtube.com/@WroughtonWichelstoweParChurch (or search for Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish church) and press the ‘subscribe’ button.
Small Groups
If you would like to join a small group, please contact the leaders of the groups below and find out where there is space. We would love to have everyone involved in a small group.
| 22 Kellsboro Avenue | Mondays 10am-11.30 | Lillian Wicks & Louise Bessent |
| 12 Artis Avenue | Tuesdays at 7.30pm | Carolyn Kirk & Lorna Robinson |
| Church Hall | Alternate Tuesday evenings | Nick & Joan Orman next mtg 21/10 |
| The Vicarage | Wednesday evenings during term time | Karen Harrison |
| Church Hall | Saturday men’s Fellowship – Bi-Monthly | Mike Mason |
Sunday Club’ dates
Our Sunday morning group for primary school aged children takes place in the Vicarage during the 10am service, usually on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Future dates are:
| Date | Adults- lead/support | |
| 19/10 | Barbara/Carolyn | Battle of Jericho |
| 2/11 | Tracy/Lynn | Samson-Great deeds |
| 23/11
Morning Worship on 16th. |
Joan/Helena T | Samson- Delilah/Philistines |
| 7/12 | Phill/Karen F | Christmas- Mary/ Joseph Gabriel Bethlehem |
| 21/12 | Karen H/Miriam | Birth/shepherds/ message |
| 4/1/2026 | Barbara/Carolyn | Kings/Epiphany |
All Soul’s Evensong – Sunday 26th October at 6.00pm
All Souls Day is the day in the church year when we particularly remember, pray for, and commend to God all those who have died. At this service we will be remembering by name some of those who have died. If you would like the name of your loved one remembered in this way then please add their name to the back of church. If you prefer, you can also email us at: office@wroughton.com or telephone 01793 812050 (9am to 1pm Mon, Weds, Thurs and Fri). All are welcome to join us for this reflective and moving service, please consider inviting anyone your know who has been affected by bereavement, whether recently or in the past. Tea and coffee will be served after the service.
KEEPING WARM THIS WINTER
Each winter Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy runs it’s programme of ‘Keeping Warm This Winter’ – friendly, pop-up ‘Energy Advice Cafes’ hosted at community gatherings in venues throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to reach residents struggling with energy costs.
At the cafe people can get advice, tips and have their questions answered about heating and energy at home and see examples of simple, effective but cheap energy-saving measures they can use. There’s information to take away and useful free giveaways. People coming along can also be signposted to further support such as Warm and Safe Wiltshire, to check eligibility for grants and help with energy bills and energy efficiency measures at home. Join us for a slice of cake and a warm drink at 10:30 on the 29th of October at the Parish Church Hall, Priors Hill, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 0RT.
The event is being supported by Eco Church Bristol Diocese – www.bristol.anglican.org
Alternative for Halloween
Pumpkin Party
Friday 31st October – 11.30am – 1pm
Church Hall, Priors Hill
Games, Craft, Story and Food for all the family
Sorry we cannot look after unaccompanied children
Child may dress up but not in frightening costumes
If you are able to help by coming along to the Church Hall and chatting to children and parents or helping with craft please let Barbara know. We will ask for food donations nearer the time.
Tear Fund Quiz
We will be holding the TEAR Fund Big Quiz night on Saturday 15th November at the Church Hall with a prompt starting time of 6,45pm, Entry is £10 per person including a good hot meal – don’t eat beforehand! Teams of 6-8 are welcomed but feel free to give individual names too – teams can be sorted on the night. To assist with catering arrangements please give names in advance either to the Church Office or to Peter Ferguson. Numbers are limited but generous so please book early for this popular event. We will finish by 9pm or very shortly after.
Next Archbishop of Canterbury
It has been announced that the next Archbishop of Canterbury will be Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally who is currently Bishop of London. She was a self-supporting minister in London from 1999 to 2006 before becoming Team Rector of Sutton, then a Canon in Salisbury Cathedral and then Suffragan Bishop of Crediton. Before ordination she was an NHS nurse specialising in cancer care, rising to become the youngest ever Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England from 1999 to 2004.
Diocese launches Statement of Needs ahead of Bishop appointment process
The Diocese of Bristol has released its Statement of Needs, a comprehensive and prayerfully discerned document outlining the vision, priorities, and aspirations for the next Bishop of Bristol.
Following an extensive consultation involving over 1,200 voices from across the Diocese (including clergy, lay leaders, youth groups, and diverse communities) the Statement of Needs reflects a shared longing for a bishop who is a relational, visionary, and rooted in prayer. It sets out the qualities, leadership areas, and strategic challenges that will shape the next phase of episcopal ministry in the Diocese.
You can read the statement of needs at https://www.bristol.anglican.org/news/statement-of-needs.php
THE FILLING STATION
Every week two people pack the van with 6 bags of tins and tidy it ready for a Thursday evening. This is done on a rota, which for many years has been prepared, in the autumn for the following year, by Jack and Pam Gower. Most of the packers are members of the church and is done in pairs, between Monday & midday Thursday. Are you interested in taking over running and staffing of the rota, as Jack & Pam are standing down. If you are interested please speak to Revd Phill or Janet Burchell, Parish Office.
Men’s Group
‘Men’s Group Local Walk and Cafe Stop will take place on each of Saturday 25th October 2025 and Saturday 22nd November 2025 – in each case meeting at 8.45 am and finishing no later than 11.00 am. For further details, contact Mike Mason in person or via email: masonmj@ntlworld.com‘
Jenny Groves our former Organist
Revd Cheryl Hawkins writes from Burnham of Sea:
Please remember in your prayers our Oragnist Jenny Groves who has died and whose funeral is Next Tuesday. Jenny was the Organist at Wroughton Church in the 1960s to the end of 1973 and her two eldest children were in the choir – it has been a lovely connection to have with the family and we chatted about when I did the funeral visit. Her youngest child was born in March 1973 and I was born December 1973 – the family moved back to Burham on Sea in December 1973!
REFRESHMENTS AFTER 10 AM SERVICE
Many thanks to all those who have provided us with delicious cakes and bakes for our refreshments after the 10 am service, it’s much appreciated. We thought to ensure don’t have lots of cakes on one day and none on others we could provide a sign up sheet….just add your name if you’re able to provide cake on a certain Sunday. The first sheet to cover October will be in church at the end of the month. No pressure as there will always be biscuits available if no one brings cake!
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and good wishes after my knee replacement. I am recovering well. Carolyn Perry
Home Communion
If anyone is unable to attend Church through illness, or infirmity, they can receive the reserved communion from a lay reader who is a member of the pastoral team. This is offered on an occasional or monthly basis. Please contact the Vicar or Janet in the office 812050.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died, Donald Day. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Floodlighting
The Church will be floodlit on Tuesday 21st October by Mr J Hunter in memory of Brenda Hunter.
On Thursday 30th October by Fay Arbon in celebration of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Jim & Val Green of Kerrs Way, Wroughton who were married in this church. Congratulations to you both.
If you would like the Church to be floodlit for a special occasion (cost £20.00) Forms are available in Church or online please return to Janet in the Office or email office@wroughton.com.
Church Office
The office will be closed from Monday 20th to Friday 17th October due to annual leave.
The Parish Office, Priors Hill, Wroughton, SN4 0RT – 01793 812050 office@wroughton.com Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 1.30pm
Revd Phill Harrison – Vicar 01793 812301 vicar@wroughton.com
