This Sunday @ St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Morning Worship
This Sunday @ St Andrew’s in Dean Court Community Centre
11:30am Holy Communion
Online Worship
The 10:30am service in St Michael’s on Sunday 13th will be live-streamed via our website at:
https://cumnor.org/sunday-13th-march-2022/
The service will remain available to watch online afterwards.
COVID Update
Now that the government’s restrictions have been lifted, masks are no longer compulsory in church, but we are still asking that you consider wearing them when singing. (Unless you are in the choir!)
If you are feeling unwell or have tested positive then please stay at home.
Ukraine – We can do something
Pray
We can pray using Christian Aid’s resources or this prayer for peace from +Steven.
A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
God of compassion,
Have mercy this day on the people of Ukraine.
Restore to them the gift of peace.
Grant wisdom to the governments of the world.
Bring good in the midst of evil and suffering,
For the sake of Jesus Christ your Son,
Who gave his life to bring peace to your world
Amen.
Act
Christian Aid are encouraging people to sign a change.org petition launched by Together With Refugees member, Freedom From Torture. It’s calling on the government to provide humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine, and asking for urgent concessions on the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Give
There’s a local cake sale in aid of the Red Cross at Cumnor Old School on Saturday 12th March from 2pm-4pm, and also a Just Giving page where you can donate online.
Cash donations to a registered and regulated charity are best at this time. You can donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal here: DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
If you want to donate items, be sure to check what is needed and what can be transported first. For those who live in Oxford: the Ukrainian Society is collecting specific items that volunteers in Ukraine have identified as essential on 10 and 11 March. Collection at Clarendon Centre Oxford
Alternatively, if you cannot find any local collections to donate to an alternative option is to buy “survival items” from the online aid shop of the charity RefugEase. It sells food parcels, hygiene packs and medical packs.
Don’t Look Away
The Ukrainian Institute has an excellent web site with further information.
Oxford diocese also has a webpage dedicated to a Christian response to the war, which they will keep updated over the coming weeks.
Hymns and Cake at St Mary’s
Hymns and Cake’ is the new informal café type gathering on the fourth Sunday of every month at 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church Farmoor. We would very much welcome some help with refreshments etc on a regular or not so regular basis. For more info, please call Jean on 07927 236961.
Listen to Jean talking about it on Radio Oxford.
Taizé Worship
The next Taizé service will be held in St Michael’s on Sunday 3rd April, once again at the new time of 4:30pm.
The songs and readings for this month remain available online at: https://cumnor.org/taize-service-march-2022/
Volunteers Needed
Opening St Michael’s Every Day – Could You Help?
Now the restrictions have lifted I’d really love for us to be able to open St Michaels again 7 days a week, and to make that possible we need your help. Would you be able to open or lock up one or more times a week? Please contact office@cumnor.org if you can help with this.
Banking the Collection – Could You Help?
Could you help us to bank the cash and envelope collections at St Michael’s? Please contact me on vicar@cumnor.org or ring 01865 863702 for more details. Jonathan.
Toddler Group
The St Michael’s Toddler group meets on Wednesdays mornings in the Parish Centre, 1 Abingdon Road.
Each session costs just £1 and runs from 9am-11am during term times. The group is open to everyone.
For more details please contact Dianne Taylor (01865 862165) or Angela Evans (01865 864397).
Choir Practice
St Michael’s Choir practice in Church on Friday evenings at 6:30pm. New members are always welcome. Please contact Andrew Dyer for more details. Tel: 01865 862042 e-mail: ajdyer47@hotmail.com
Bellringing
The Bellringers practice on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm. Please contact Jenny Dyer for more details. Tel: 01865 862042 e-mail: jadyer55@hotmail.com
The Cumnor Bellringers have put together a great new website at https://cumnorbellringers.uk. Why not take a look?
Forthcoming Worship Services and Events
St Andrew’s in the Dean Court Community Centre
13/3 11:30am Holy Communion
20/3 11:30am Morning Worship
27/3 11:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s
13/3 10:30am Morning Worship
20/3 8am Holy Communion
10:30am Morning Worship
27/3 10:30am Mothering Sunday (All-Age)
St Mary’s, Farmoor
27/3 3:30pm Hymns and Cake
St Michael’s remains open for private prayer every Monday and Friday, from 9am-5pm.
Readings
Collect
Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Please Pray For…
- Those affected by the conflict in the Ukraine.
- The staff and pupils at our local schools.
- Those affected by COVID and especially those suffering from Long-COVID.
- Messy Church plans being made for the start of Holy Week.
- Our CMS mission partner Bia.
- The ongoing rebuilding work at St Andrews.
- Everyone who leads worship, preaches or teaches in our parish.
Contacts
St Michael’s Parish Office
1, Abingdon Road,
Cumnor
OX29QN
01865 861541
office@cumnor.org
The Parish Office email and answerphone are checked regularly or please get directly in touch with Jonathan.
Jonathan Widdess
Vicar
The Vicarage,
1, Abingdon Road
Cumnor
OX29QN
01865 863702
vicar@cumnor.org
Kate Elliott
Safeguarding Officer
07782 350491