February 2016 Dear friends at St. Bartholomew’s: Nicci and I have been deeply moved by the love, support, generosity and encouragement which have been shown to us over recent weeks since we began our move into the village. To begin at the end: we were delighted that so many of you braved the elements to come to the Service on Monday evening……
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The Real Easter Egg is back for Easter 2016. If you would like to order one or more, add your name to the order form on the information table
Morning Office will take place in church on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings: commencing at 07:30
Details for this year’s course have now been finalised. All Lent activities can be found on the Lent Page here. Tuesdays at 8 Moors Close (703159) from 7.30 for a Bring & Share supper, meeting 8pm to 9.30 pm, and on Fridays at 40 Park Road (704450) from 10.30 to 12.00 ( so time to get to a Lent Lunch!) Ten copies…
The February Prayer Diary, along with past editions, is available for download now.
Meg Roberts is standing down as the Christian Aid coordinator for Ducklington after many years of service. Christian Aid Week this year is 15th to 21st May. If you would like to take over Meg’s role or can help as a collector, please have a word with her.
We still have quite a glut of Fritillary Napkins which take up too much space! If you would like to buy some they are a very reasonable cost of £2.50 for a pack of 20. You can order (and pay) on-line at www.ducklingtonchurch.org.uk/products-page or speak to Jane Dines if you would like to order some. Bulk orders may be subject to a…
A note for your diaries that this year’s annual meeting will be in the village hall on April 7th. Will those who prepare reports please submit them to Andrea Licorish who will be compiling the annual report via email to andrealicorish@gmail.com or paper versions to Jane Dines.
Church Library – Please keep an eye on the books displayed on the chest in the “space” and take away any that interest you; they are changed every week or two. Also, now lent is not far away, there will be Lent books to borrow from the library displayed near the font.
Please remember that the West Oxfordshire Food Bank is always in need of donations of food with at least a 6 month shelf life; Personal hygiene, baby, & sanitary items are also welcomed. There is a list of suggestions on the box. Please put them in the box in the North Porch, and a member of the Mothers’ Union will take…