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Prayer Bulletin

Regrettably the Church can no longer be left open for private prayer but please continue to pray for: – – Adrian and Annie Walsh – Bob Fidler – Steve, Gill Long’s brother-in law, – Martin Dines – Brenda Cook – Simon and Jenny Hall – June Kirk

A message from your Rector

Dear friends: I know we are all subject to an amount of social isolation at present but the majority are able to get out for their “one walk a day” for exercise and to reflect on the glory of God’s creation. Some, including Nicci here at the Rectory are being strongly advised to remain shielded for 12 weeks because of health concerns.…

How to access a ZOOM service

1.  On a computer browse to “zoom.us” and click on “join a meeting”. If you click on the link we publish, it should take you directly to the “meeting room.” 2.  Or, if asked for a meeting ID type in 490 568 9876 3.  If asked to download a file click yes 4.  You will be asked if you want to use…

Ducklington help – COVID Contact Scheme

Dear Friends: I have been working with some of the Ducklington Parish Council Members to set up a Contact Scheme in the village to match offers to help with requests for support.I appreciate a number of you live outside the village, but you can still help by prayIng that this meets the needs of the lonely and isolated.  The attached leaflet will…

A prayer for our time

God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God, help me to trust you, help me to know…

An update from Chris Stoneham

From Chris Stoneham Unfortunately the OX5 run on March 29th has been cancelled so I am going to do a 5m jog around Leafield instead. I would be delighted if you would still like to sponsor me. You can send any donation to me at Old Ivy Cottage 29 Lower End Leafield Oxon OX29 9QH. I will forward all the monies to…

Banns of marriage

I publish the banns of marriage between Gavin Edward CLEMENTS and Abbi Maria Hannah PAGE both of the parish of St John’s, Carterton. This is for the third time of asking. I publish the banns of marriage between James Alexander HARDING and Nicole Sinead BARBER both of the parish of St Peter’s, Brackley. This is for the first time of asking. If…

Parish Giving

While we normally receive offerings through the Parish Giving Scheme, if you would still like to make your weekly offertory please place this in an envelope and put through Roger Barnes’ door (4 Pound Close) Thank you for your generosity

Our first virtual zoom service

Thank you to Paul, Dave, Ian and Amanda for leading our fist “virtual” service today – we all agreed it was a success! Keep an eye on the website or Facebook Page for next week’s virtual service. If you need help in setting up or participating in a “Zoom” meeting please contact website@ducklingtonchurch.org.uk

A message from your Rector

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York announced on Tuesday 17 March that in light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, public worship is suspended until further notice. We are going to abide by this advice at St. Bartholomew’s. Therefore, sadly there will be no services on Sundays or second Wednesdays with immediate effect and until further notice. We will be updating…