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
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SHIPTON
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WOODSTOCK
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