This Sunday @ St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
10:30am Morning Worship
This Sunday @ St Andrew’s in Dean Court Community Centre
11:30am Morning Worship
Online Worship
The 10:30am service in St Michael’s on Sunday 20th will be live-streamed via our website at:
https://cumnor.org/sunday-20th-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.
Electoral Roll
In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, the Church Electoral Roll must be revised each year. If you are not already on the roll and would like to apply now, please complete a form (to be found at the back of the Church) and return to me or put the form in the box (marked Electoral Roll forms) by Sunday 3rd April. Jan Harris 01865 864169
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
Katey Vane reports that the Cake Sale at Cumnor Old School raised over £3500 and wants to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported! They hope to run more events in future and will keep us posted.
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.
There’s also a local collection of goods being organised by the Barnabus Fund.
Alternatively, another 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.
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Hymns and Cake at St Mary’s
Hymns and Cake’ is the new informal cafe 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 last week.
Taizé Worship
The next Taizé service will be held in St Michael’s on Sunday 3rd April, again at the earlier time of 4:30pm.
The songs and readings for this month remain available online at: https://cumnor.org/taize-service-march-2022/
Flexicare Community Walk
Sunday 8th May 2022 sees the return of the Flexicare Community Walk. Run, walk, wheel or cycle your way along routes of different lengths and ease on and around the Ridgeway, starting from Snells Hall, East Hendred. Refreshments available. Raising money for Flexicare, an Oxfordshire based charity providing a specilaised sitting service for families with severely disabled children. For further information or to register, visit their website www.flexicare.org
Volunteers Needed
Opening St Michael’s Every Day – Will 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 – Will 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?
March Worship Services and Events
St Andrew’s in the Dean Court Community Centre
20/3 11:30am Morning Worship
27/3 11:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s
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,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the way of life and peace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Please Pray For…
- 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 being 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