Lent 1
TODAY
8.00 am MORNING PRAYER in Church
10.00 am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 24th February 9:00 am Morning Prayer – Church
Thursday 26th Feburary 9:00 am Morning Prayer – Church
SUNDAY 1st March 2026
LENT 2
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
Preacher: Revd Andy Bissex
Reading: Romans 5. 12-19
Sidespersons: Ron & Joan Reader
We welcome back Revd Andy Bissex who will be preaching at our 8am Service this morning. Andy is Curate at
St Michael (Highworth with Sevenhampton and Inglesham).
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Revd Lucy Cleland
Intercessions: Louise Bowyer
Reading: Romans 5. 12-19
Reader: Judith Alexander
Altar Servers: Andrew Francis and Louise Bowyer
Sidespersons: Lillian Wicks and Ross Fralley
We welcome Revd Lucy Cleland, Bishop’s Chaplain who will be preaching at our 10am this morning.
6.00pm EVENSONG in Church
Preacher: Dr John Godfree
Intercessions: John Henderson
Reading: Numbers 21. 4-9
Reader: Jean Ford
Sidespersons: Tony & Julia Edmonds
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.
New Sound System
We have a new sound desk installed Friday 23rd January and although it works well for those who are in church we apologise that we need to adjust the settings for those joining us on youtube so that you can hear the music. We will continue with fine tuning the settings over the next 2 or 3 weeks and we should end up with a much better live stream.
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 3/3 |
| 67 Savill Crescent | Wednesday evenings during term time | Tracy Mason |
| 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 Date Adults- lead/support
1/3 Carolyn/Karen Palm Sunday
15/3 Hannah/ Miriam Last Supper/Crucifixion 5/4 Easter Sunday
19/4 Lynn/Jean Resurrection 3/5 Tracy/Helena Ascension/message of Good news
17/5 Joan/Miriam Down through the roof 7/6 Carolyn/Karen Storm on the lake
21/6 Hannah/Holly Feed the 5000 5/7 Lynn/Jean Good Samaritan
19/7 Joan Miriam I can see 6/9 Tracy/Helena Good shepherd
VACANCY PRAYER
We invite you to read our Vacancy Prayer at a convenient time during the week, as our prayer for God’s guidance and blessing as we seek our new Vicar.
Dear loving Father,
Creator and Sustainer
Our Rock and our Comforter.
We come humbly to you
With open and expectant hearts
So grateful for your friendship
Trusting that you hear and answer us.
We’re asking for your guidance
In our time of vacancy
That you would help us choose
The leader to take us on into the future.
Show us how to love and serve
Those communities where you have placed us.
Give us your vision and courage
And light the path ahead of us.
Lord, we’re listening for your voice
To faithfully follow you
With hearts wide open
And resting in your Presence.
We pray these things in the name of Jesus
And all for His glory.
All Amen
PHOTOGRAPHS OF CHURCH AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Please be aware that we are taking photo’s during services and during events that are happening.
These photos will be put on our website, facebook and on our parish profile which is the document which will be sent to those interested in applying for to be our new Vicar. If you do not wish to be shown please let Janet, Parish Administrator know. If you have any photo’s that you think would be suitable please could you send them to the office? office@wroughton.com
Electoral Roll Revision 2026
Our annual church Electoral Roll revision runs from 24th February to 27th April 2026. The Roll is open to anyone over 16 years old, who is baptised and is either resident in the parish or who regularly attends our services. Being on the Roll allows you to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting on Sunday 17th May 2026, and if you are not resident in the parish it gives you certain rights otherwise only given to residents.
If you regularly attend our services and are not already on the roll, we would like to encourage you to join the Electoral Roll. Application forms are available in church or from the Parish Office – tel 01793 812050 or email: office@wroughton.com. Completed forms should be returned to the Parish Office by Monday 27th April at the latest.
Last year we conducted a complete revision of the Electoral Roll, where everyone had to complete a form to be added to the new Roll. This year, it is only necessary to complete a form if you are not already on our Electoral Roll. If you are uncertain if you are on the Roll, there is a copy on the pillar as you enter church, or otherwise please contact Janet in the Parish office.
Update on Work in Baptism Area
We have received approval from the Diocese and the work will be presiding in the next few weeks.
Altar-server Training
There is to be an altar-server’s training session at 11:15am on Saturday 28th February 2026 in the Church building. This is both a refresher for the present team and for those interested in potentially becoming altar servers. Any appointment to the team has to be ratified by the churchwardens and the PCC. It will be led by Revd. Andrew Francis, Jean Ford (Lead Server) and Gillian Pitter (Sacristan). Please speak to Andrew or Jean if you are interested in attending. Coffee will be served from 11:00am.
Adlent Calender
Swindon Food Collective have suggested that during Lent why not gather items to help those less fortunate than yourselves. On the chest is a sheet that they have suggested items. Please pick one up if you are interested. If you wish to do this there will be box in the Church Office for you to deliver your items.
Men’s Group Meeting Dates
The next meeting dates for Men’s Group will be Saturday 28th February 2026 and Saturday 11 April 2026, starting at 8.45 am both days. The meeting will be a local walk (weather permitting) for around an hour followed by caf? stop and chat, finishing around 11.00 am. For details and venue, please contact Mike Mason (email: masonmj67@gmail.com).
New Small Group starting in March
Sorry: Gentlemen, this group is not for you, if you want a couple of hours, away from the lady’s chatter, then Mike Mason runs a men’s group: It will not be a bible study group, currently there are several groups who will welcome you.
Lady’s Fellowship will be on a rolling week day morning, The program will be a walk and talk for about an hour, then return to have a cupper and chat, to include a short talk about a period in the life of someone which is of interest to others. A period of life living abroad, working in an interesting job, or after a special holiday. (20 minutes max). We will then end in a period of quieter reflection.
The first three dates are Wednesday March 11th , Wednesday 22nd April, and Tuesday May 19th. Meeting at 27 Dunbar Rd, SN4 9DS. At 9.45 am.
I know that everyone already has a busy timetable, and therefore will not be able to join us for every walk. Please let me know if you are interested, and which days suit you best.
Sheila Tubey tel. 07495 608879. Sheila_tubey@sky.com Group leader
News from Community Engagement
Pancake Races
A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Pancake Racing on Tuesday. As the grass in Willow Brook Gardens is still very wet we raced on the Church Hall playground. There were about 35 children and parents and grandparents as well as our hard working kitchen staff. We had to go and get some extra batter as we ran out of mixture for making pancakes. A wonderful time was had by all. There are photos posted on our Facebook page.
Barbara
Dates for your diary 2026
Easter Activity Morning 28th March
Duck Race 4th May
Carnival 4th July
Pumpkin Party 31st October
Christmas Wreath Making 28th November
We will need some help for all of these activities, do consider helping in some way. We will put up a sign up sheet for Easter Activity food soon. Barbara
The Patchwork Garden
Open Days 2025 10am – 4pm
18th April 25th April 23rd May 6th June
27 Dunbar Road, SN4 9DS
The garden is wheelchair accessible
We are again opening our garden through the “Quiet Garden Movement”. We have several quiet seating areas, each with resources to allow you to “come by your self and know God”, through using your five senses in nature. Seating is both in full sun and shade. Drinks will be available, and you are welcome to bring a picnic.
We can also put the resources out for your small groups to come for their summer event in July. There is plenty of space for a group activity, and as individuals three or four people will have enough places to move around freely.
Wroughton Carnival 2026
The carnival this year will be on the 4th July. Members of the Church will be involved in a number of ways through other groups they are members of. Mark and Sheila Tubey are looking after the Parade this year, and need volunteers. Some will be for a couple hours including briefing, to stand at road entrances, as the procession passes. Another afternoon short time volunteer role will be at the entrances on the field, receiving donations from those going into the site. Of course there is also a need for people to help set up early morning, or clear away at the end of the day. If you can spare a few hours on July 4th, please speak to Mark or Sheila, or e amil mark_tubey@shy.com
Ellendune Community Centre
As Chairman of the Friends of the Ellendune community centre I would like to invite you to join us. We have a WhatsApp group for Friends where we can keep you up to date with events we are organising and where we will ask for help should we need volunteers. If you would particularly like to join our Committee please talk to me.
Information can also be found in the Wroughton monthly. Sally Parker
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The annual Children’s Society box opening has raised £307.25 for the valuable work that the society does for children and young people. The recent coffee morning raised a further £70. Many thanks to the box holders and those who supported the coffee morning. Carolyn
Thank you – You have helped us raise funds when you shopped on-line
Thank you for all those who have used easyfundraising when you have shopped on-line. We have just received our first payment of £64.62 donated by retailers through eastfundraising. But it needn’t stop now.
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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 Janet Burchell – office 812050 who will arrange this for you.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died Kathleen Spickett, Marguerite Richardson,
Heather Coling, Ethel Taylor and Christine Gosling. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Floodlighting
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.
