The Parish Churches of Bladon, Shipton & Woodstock www.beneficeofblenheim.com Welcome to all of you who have come to worship with us this Christmas. May the peace of the Christ-child be real for you, and all whom you love. It may be that you are a regular worshipper in our churches; or it may be that this is your first time. If so, we would love you to know more about us, and we’d love you to join us. There is nothing special about us – we are just ordinary people who have discovered that when you put Jesus at the centre of your life, things somehow make more sense. We try and celebrate this truth in lots of ways – not only by the services we hold in church, but also by music, study groups, social events, courses, activities, and our vital work with schools. We have lots of exciting plans for 2015 – you can find out more at www.beneficeofblenheim.com or get in touch with any of the people listed on the next page. Ministerial Team Team Rector The Reverend Canon Adrian Daffern 811415 [email protected] Team Vicar The Reverend Nathan Jarvis on adoption leave Curate The Reverend Clare Hayns 810620 [email protected] Associate Vicar The Reverend Dr Shaun Henson 813603 [email protected] Associate Priest The Reverend Dr Stephen Pix 812473 [email protected] Associate Priest The Reverend Wendy Wale 07825288779 [email protected] Churchwardens Bladon Mrs Mollie Hance Mr Malcolm Sydenham 811354 811552 Shipton-on-Cherwell Mrs Judy Bustard Mr Malcolm Price 01865 378688 811009 Woodstock Mr Michael Holmes Mrs Gill Morris 811232 811993 Merry Christmas – and thank you! Megan and Adrian, together with Clare, John and the boys, want to say thank you to everyone for their many cards, gifts and greetings, all of which are hugely appreciated. There are so many people to thank at this time of year – but mention must be made of those who decorated the trees, and the churches; John, Avis, Ruth, and our choirs; the wardens; and all my ministerial colleagues who support us. To everyone who has helped in whatever way, we offer sincere thanks. Christmas Trees Our heartfelt thanks to His Grace The Duke of Marlborough and our friends on the Blenheim Estate for the gift of the beautiful Christmas trees. Confirmation Do you feel like making 2015 the year that you take your faith more seriously? If you do, and you’d like to find out more, you can join one of our groups that are preparing for Confirmation at Christ Church Cathedral at Easter. To know more about the adult group, contact Adrian; and to know more about the groups for children and young people, contact Clare. The Thomas Group Our monthly group for those who have questions about faith and aren’t afraid to ask them next meets on Wednesday 14 th January at 7.30pm at 5 Parkside, Woodstock. You can just turn up but, better still, call Chris or Sian on 812187 The Upper Room is our discussion group for young adults. If you think that you are a young adult (bearing in mind the Rector thinks that he is - just!) do please get in touch with Adrian or Clare to discover more. It next meets at Brothertons on Thursday 15th January. God breakfast ye merry, Gentlemen! After giving our men’s breakfast a break for a while, we are going to begin afresh in 2015 at a new venue, The King’s Head. We are aiming always for the first Saturday of the month, beginning on February 7th. Please note the date, and we look forward to seeing you there at 8.30am. Our guest speaker is Andrew Hanlon, the new Principal of the Marlborough C of E School. Woodstock Church Coffee Morning Saturday 3rd January 10am – 12noon: come and enjoy some coffee and good company. News Sheet Please note that there will not be another news sheet until 11th January – Clare will be producing it, so contact her if there is anything that you wish to mention. BLADON Sunday 21st December 4.30pm Christingle Monday 22nd December 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight CHRISTMAS EVE 3.30pm 11.30pm Journey to Bethlehem Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am Family Eucharist with Carols Sunday 28th December 9.30am Holy Communion with Hymns Sunday 6th January EPIPHANY 9.30am Holy Communion with Hymns Sunday 11 January 9.30am Sung Eucharist Sunday 21st December 3pm Crib Service CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30pm Midnight Mass Sunday 11 January 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 21st December 6pm Carols by Candlelight CHRISTMAS EVE 5pm 11.30pm Journey to Bethlehem Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY 8am 11am Holy Communion Family Eucharist with Carols Sunday 28th December 8am 11am 2.30pm Holy Communion Sung Eucharist and Baptisms Baptism Wednesday 31st December 10am Holy Communion Sunday 4 January EPIPHANY 8am 11am Holy Communion Family Eucharist of Epiphany Wednesday 7th January 10am Holy Communion Sunday 11 January 8am 11am Holy Communion Sung Eucharist th SHIPTON th WOODSTOCK th th
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