Easter 3
TODAY
8.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
6.00pm EVENSONG in Church
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 6th May 9.00am Morning Prayer – Church
Thursday 8th May 9.00am Morning Prayer – Church
SUNDAY 11th MAY 2025
Easter 4
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
Preacher: Mark Tubey
Reading: Acts 9. 36-43
Sidespersons: Jean Reens and Christine Wrixon
10.00am MORNING WORSHIP in Church and on YouTube
Sidespersons: Sally Parker and Sadie Payne
11.00am Annual Parochial Church Meeting and meeting to Elect Churchwardens
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 20/05/25 |
| The Vicarage | Wednesday evenings during term time. | Karen Harrison |
| Church Hall | Saturday men’s breakfast | 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
4/5 Karen H/Miriam 18/5 Hannah/Holly
1/6 Tracy/Beth 15/6 Joan/Helena T
5/7 Karen H/Lynn 19/7 Barbara/Carolyn
August Break 6/9 Phill or Joan/Karen F
20/9 Karen H/Miriam
Duck Race
Unfortunately we do not have enough volunteers to run a stall at the Duck Race this year. However we like to be at village activities so do support the Duck Race by going along if you can.
MESSAGE FROM PHILL
Dear all,
Thank you for your prayers and kind wishes whilst I’ve been off work. I am recovering from the Long Covid relapse I experienced in February and I aim to be back with you from Monday 28th April.
I will be coming back to work part-time, as I was before, but with a different working pattern, which reflects the advice given by the Occupational Therapist over the last couple of months. My new pattern will be 20 hours, spread over four days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. During the day I will be taking several long breaks from work, working for no more than 1.5 hours at a time and spreading work out across the day. The aim is to avoid becoming over-tired and repeating my previous ‘boom and bust’ cycle. I will also be taking Tuesday off work in addition to Friday and Saturday, meaning that I won’t be working more than two days consecutively and will hopefully therefore avoid energy crashes on my days off.
Sadly, there is no little pill or ‘shot in the arm’ that treats Long Covid. Long Covid is a complex syndrome that affects people in many different ways and the length of recovery varies from person to person, depending on the symptoms they experience. There are some common symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive disruption, breathlessness and impact on mental health. There are also a wide range of other symptoms that have an individual presentation. The effects of Long Covid are continuing for longer than medical professionals had expected, however people are making a gradual recovery. During this recovery, setbacks and flare up of symptoms can occur. The treatment approach recommended for managing Long Covid symptoms is frequent restorative rest breaks during the day and one daily targeted relaxation session alongside pacing, planning, and prioritizing all daily activities in relation to energy demand. Doing too much too soon will hinder recovery. In this respect, Long Covid is similar to ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
If you’re interested in finding out more about Long Covid then the NHS website is a good starting point: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/long-term-effects-of-covid-19-long-covid/ If you have any questions about my return to work then please speak to our Churchwardens Peter and Lynn.
Phill
Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who helped in any way with preparing the church building and taking part in services during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. All your hard work has been much appreciated by many people.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and meeting to Elect Churchwardens
These meetings will be held in church on Sunday 11th May starting at 11am, immediately following Morning Worship. There will be vacancies on the Parochial Church Council (PCC), so please pray about whether you might be called to volunteer for this role. If you have been on the Electoral Roll for at least six months and would like to stand for election, nomination forms are available from either the Parish Office or Lorna Robinson (lornar246@gmail.com) or at the back of church. If you are interested or would like more information, please speak to any of the current PCC members or to Phill, after his return to work.
From the Diocese – The Right Revd. Neil Warwick confirmed as Acting Bishop of Bristol.
The Diocese of Bristol is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Suffragan Bishop of Swindon, as Acting Diocesan Bishop of this diocese with effect from 2 September 2025. Bishop Neil will serve in this capacity throughout the Vacancy in See following the retirement of the Rt Revd Vivienne Faull on 1 September 2025. Bishop Neil will bring many years of experience to this role having served as parish priest, Archdeacon of Bristol and Suffragan Bishop. In his leadership as Acting Diocesan Bishop he will be a reassuring presence with a current understanding of the missional opportunities and pastoral needs across the Diocese of Bristol.
In response to this news, Bishop Neil said:
“It will be a privilege to serve as the Acting Diocesan Bishop of our diocese. In the vacancy we can draw on the strength and faithfulness of one another as, upheld by prayer, we continue to serve our communities. I am deeply grateful to Bishop Viv for her faithful and visionary presence and for all that she has nurtured and grown in this diocese.” The people of every worshipping community within the Diocese of Bristol are invited to pray for both Bishop Viv and Bishop Neil in this season of change.
In-person Basic Safeguarding training Saturday 7th June 10-12.30pm
St Andrew, North Swindon, Tadpole Lane, between Lyall Close and Blunsdon Abbey Park SN25 2DW.
We still have a number of people who need to complete the ‘Basic Awareness’ safeguarding training. This face-to-face training is ideal for anyone who prefers in person to on-line training and is being run by Dr Mike Bosher from Stratton St Margaret. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Susan, St Andrew’s Parish Safeguarding officer, to book you place. safeguarding@nschurch.org.uk
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” St Mark 6:31
The Patchwork Garden in Wroughton offers space “just to be” and refresh by being still and knowing God. The garden has different sections honouring the Christian contemplative tradition and a chance to reconnect with nature. Observe, Touch and feel, Listen, See, Smell or simply read or study. We are part of The Quiet Garden Movement.
Capacity of garden: If from the same group, six or otherwise two unconnected individuals.
The Garden is normally available by appointment only but we are offering a chance to experience the space for yourself at our Open Day (no appointment needed). Teas and Coffee included.
Saturday 10th May from 10am. Last entry 3.30pm.
Further details or to book a visit at other times please contact Sheila on 07495 608879.
The Patchwork Garden is located at 27 Dunbar Road, Wroughton, SN4 9DS.
New Diocesan requirement for all childrens’ workers
Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
We are running a Domestic Abuse Awareness course over Zoom rather than in person for those who want to access it in a group setting rather than through the online e-learning portal. The morning long session is taking place on Wednesday 21 May at 10.00am.
From 1 January 2025 it is no longer a requirement for PCC members to undertake this training. However, it is now required that everybody working with children, young people and vulnerable adults undertakes this course. For anybody currently in one of these roles there is a 3 year timescale to implement this change, i.e. until January 2028. For those newly recruited to roles, they should complete the training requirements within 6 months of starting.
‘Come to the Cabaret!’
A concert featuring Swindon Community Concert Band to raise money for Christian Aid – Friday 16th May 7.30pm at Bath Road Methodist Church. Tickets £10 from Barbara Aftelak 07769 973015 barbaraafterlak@gmail.com or via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whatson?q=come%20to%20the%20cabaret Light refreshments included.
Nature and Theology Study Days
Join us for an inspiring two-day exploration of climate, creation, and Christian hope. Through theology, science, and story, we’ll reflect on our place within God’s creation, the challenges facing our planet, and the hope we carry as a people of resurrection. Discover how theology and ecology come together with this course is run by Revd Dr Nigel Dilkes.
The first day is on the 29th of May, 9.30-4pm at Hillside House, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8YU. Please bring your own lunch. The second day will be on 17th June – location TBC. While it is preferable to attend both days, it’s possible to join for either. The course is for anyone who’s passionate about environmental action. environment@bristoldiocese.org
Richter and Vivaldi: A Glorious Summer
Thursday 12 June, Bristol Cathedral, 7pm
Bristol Cathedral Choir and Bristol Ensemble come together for the first time to perform Vivaldi’s iconic Gloria, and music from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, reimagined by Max Richter. Book your tickets here: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bristol-cathedral-choir-and-bristol-ensemble/?dm_i=7MDZ,QP8V,1TWOHL,2A0ZC,1
Thank you
Thank you to everyone for their prayers during our son in law, Tjardy’s, secondment in Ukraine he is now safely home. The rest of his “secondment” is being done from the Netherlands by internet.
Mark & Sheila Tubey.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died, Pope Francis. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
A prayer for Pope Francis
Merciful Lord,
We praise you that we are made in your image
And reflect your truth and light.
We thank you for the life of Pope Francis,
For the love he received from you
And showed among us.
Above all, we rejoice at your gracious promise
To all your servants, living and departed,
That we shall rise again at the coming of Christ.
And we ask that in due time
We may share with Pope Francis that clearer vision,
When we shall see your face
In the same Christ our Lord.
Amen
Floodlighting
The Church will be floodlit on Saturday 3rd April by Joan Gorringe in memory of Ray Gorringe on his birthday.
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.
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