December 2012/January 2013 - Watlington Parish Council

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The Minister Writes “It’s the lights that get me in the end. The candlelight bouncing off the oh-so-carefully polished glasses on the table; the dim amber glow from the oven that silhouettes the golden skin of the roasting bird; the shimmering string of lanterns I weave through the branches of the tree. That, and the carols that float from the radio or those I catch as I pass by the open doors of St Saviours.” So begins Nigel Slater’s Kitchen Diary entry for Dec 1st. In which he paints an evocative picture about the forthcoming season, about what’s to unfold and the delights ahead. Food is a hugely important part of our Christmas festivities, whether you’re a Goose or Turkey fan, even down to the smallest details of the stuffing – we want it to be perfect. That is only Human. But I know we have all had those Christmas’ that have been anything but perfect for one reason or another – please spare a thought for those that will struggle this Christmas and please support local food banks. This year I am staying at home, and my parents are coming down for a few days. Being a Minister means the traditions long held simply have to change to fit around services etc. And that is no bad thing – but it is different. And I have noticed that there is a whole group of my friends whose traditions are changing too. No longer are they continuing to do the Christmas things that they did as a child. Instead they are creating new traditions, new patterns, and new ways of being – as family circumstances change. At the Methodist Church in this year, we too have seen some change, amid the celebrations of our 200 years of worshipping history. But as we have looked back and celebrated what has been, we have been careful also to look forward, and to celebrate what God is unfolding now as well. And I would like to thank everyone, for being a part of our celebrations, and especially to the Congregation who have worked immensely hard at making it all happen. So I want to leave you with a question as you prepare for Christmas – what traditions are changing in your life? And what does that say about where you are in your walk with God? For in the midst of change the message of a small child who crept into the world begins to unfold, but in that birth, came the constancy of the love of God, that is our past, our present, and our future hope. May God bless you this Christmas. Adam Financial or health problems ? We may be able to help. We offer support to residents of the Parish of Watlington suffering from financial hardship, sickness or disability. Contact us on 01491 613366, or via the Community Office at 1 Old School Place, Watlington OX49 5QH, or email trustees@watlingtonsupportfund.org.uk Registered Charity No. 241730 www.watlingtonsupportfund.org.uk parish_news_36x125_PRESS.indd 1 4 5/3/12 15:26
England Church of England The Church Rector of England MINISTRY TEAM MINISTRY TEAM The Rector MINISTRY TEAM Associate Priest The Rector Associate Priest Assistant Associate Priest Assistant Associate Priest Church Wardens Assistant St. Leonard’s Priest Church Wardens Assistant St. Leonard’s Priest Church Wardens St. St. Mary’s Leonard’s St Mary’s Pyrton All St Leonards Saints Shirburn Watlington St Mary’s Pyrton The All St Leonards Saints Rev Christopher Shirburn Idris Watlington Evans. The Rectory, Hill St Mary’s Road, Pyrton Watlington OX49 The All Saints Rev 5AF Christopher Shirburn Idris Evans. The Rectory, The Hill Road, Rev Angie Watlington Paterson OX49 The Rev 5AF Christopher Idris Evans. The Rectory, The Hill Road, Rev Adam Angie Watlington Clayton Paterson OX49 5AF Canon The Rev Tony Adam Angie Williamson Clayton Paterson Revd Canon The Rev Lucy Tony Adam Austin Williamson Clayton Mike Revd Canon Gardner Lucy Tony Austin Williamson Val Mike Revd Kearney Gardner Lucy Austin Jenny Val Mike Kearney Gardner Lockwood How to Contact (Day off Monday) 01491 612494 c.idris.evans@gmail.com (Day off Monday) 01491 612494 01491 c.idris.evans@gmail.com 614033 Angie.paterson@btinternet.com (Day off Monday) 01491 612494 01491 c.idris.evans@gmail.com 612210 614033 adam@ajbc.fsnet.co.uk Angie.paterson@btinternet.com How to Contact 01491 612210 614033 612143 adam@ajbc.fsnet.co.uk Angie.paterson@btinternet.com tony_williamson@lineone.net 01491 07906 612210 612143 684987 adam@ajbc.fsnet.co.uk luciea48@gmail.com tony_williamson@lineone.net 07906 01491 612111 612143 684987 mike.gardner@pharm.ox.ac.uk luciea48@gmail.com tony_williamson@lineone.net 01491 07906 612111 684987 614543 mike.gardner@pharm.ox.ac.uk luciea48@gmail.com valkearney@aol.com 01491 612111 613240 614543 mike.gardner@pharm.ox.ac.uk Jennifer.lockwood@btinternet.com valkearney@aol.com St. St. Mary’s Leonard’s Jenny Val Kearney Lockwood 01491 613240 614543 Jennifer.lockwood@btinternet.com Methodist Church valkearney@aol.com St. Mary’s Jenny Lockwood 01491 613240 Rev’d Adam J Stevenson (Day off Friday) Methodist Church Jennifer.lockwood@btinternet.com 01865 714163 adam.stevenson@oxfordmethodists.org.uk Rev’d Adam J Stevenson (Day off Friday) Methodist Church Mr Phil Crockett 01491 01865 612801 714163 Littlefield, Christmas adam.stevenson@oxfordmethodists.org.uk Common, Rev’d Adam OX49 J Stevenson 4HR (Day off Friday) Mr Phil Crockett 01491 01865 612801 714163 Mrs Littlefield, Ann Caffari Christmas adam.stevenson@oxfordmethodists.org.uk 01844 353732 16Ashridge, Common, OX49 Chinnor, 4HR OX39 Mr Phil 4JU Crockett 01491 612801 Mrs Littlefield, Ann Caffari Christmas 01844 353732 WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST 16Ashridge, Common, CHURCH OX49 Chinnor, 4HR If you wish to be married in OX39 the Methodist 4JU Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson Mrs Ann Caffari 01844 353732 WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST 16Ashridge, CHURCH Chinnor, If you wish to be married in OX39 the Methodist 4JU Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH If you wish to be married in the Methodist Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson If you wish to be married in the Methodist Church, 5 please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson
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Page 13 and 14: News from Pyrton As the first frost
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Page 17 and 18: In 1923 while touring America, suff
Page 19 and 20: WATLINGTON WI Have you thought abou
Page 21 and 22: The service was held at St Michael
Page 23 and 24: FUNDRAISING IN MEMORY OF PHILLIP BO
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Page 29 and 30: Christmas Carol Services Throughout
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