Readings

In production of the readings copyright material is included from, The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects; copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England.

For further information on Common Worship please see the section of The Church of England website dedicated to Common Worship.

Events

February

Tue 21st Feb

Pancake & Film night.
This Lent we are watching "The Way" (a film starring Martin Sheen about the Camino - a pilgrimage) to discover how we may
learn more about ourselves as we journey through life
and the 40 days of lent


7:30pm Upper Heyford Village Hall

Tuesdays

You are invited to sing in The Crucifixion by J Stainer
Rehearsals have started but experienced & inexperienced singers are still welcome to join


7:30pm Cedar House Souldern (not 14th Feb)
(To be performed Good Friday 6th April 2012)

For further information contact the Benefice Office

March

Fri 2nd Mar

Women’s World Day of Prayer

11:00am
Heyford Park Chapel

Thu 8th Mar

Bicester & District Ladies Lunch
Speaker: David Bowman
Subject:'Impact Fairtrade' A Christian Perspective

Free: donations invited. Children welcome


12noon–2:00pm
The Village Hall, Weston on the Green

 

Readings for Morning Prayer

Week beginning Monday 20th February
The readings are those for Morning Prayer from the lectionary

Every Day
In the morning: the day and its tasks; the world and its needs; the Church and her life. In the evening: peace; individuals and their needs
 
Monday: Ps 71, Gen 37:1-11, Gal 1
The media and the arts. Farming and fishing. Commerce and industry. Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger. All who are unemployed.
The ministry team in the Akeman benefice and The Parish of Fritwell.
 
Tuesday: Ps 73, Gen 37:12-end, Gal 2:1-10
All who are sick in body, mind or spirit. Those in the midst of famine or disaster. Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice. Those who are bereaved. All who work in the medical and healing professions.
The ministry team in the Bicester benefice and The Parish of Lower Heyford.
 
Wednesday: Ps 38, Dan 9:3-6, 17-19 1 Tim 6:6-19
Ash Wednesday
The social services. All who work in the criminal justice system. Victims and perpetrators of crime. The work of aid agencies throughout the world. Those living in poverty or under oppression.
The ministry team in the Cherwell Valley benefice and The Parish of Souldern.
 
Thursday: Ps 77, Gen 39, Gal 2:11-end
Polycarp, bishop, martyr, c. 155
Local government, community leaders. All who provide local services. Those who work with young or elderly people. Schools, colleges and universities. Emergency and rescue organisations.
The ministry team in the Ray Valley benefice and The Parish of Somerton.
 
Friday: Ps 3, Gen 40, Gal 3:1-14
The Queen, members of parliament and the armed forces. Peace and justice in the world. Those who work for reconciliation. All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife. Prisoners, refugees and homeless people.
The ministry team in the Shelswell benefice and The Parish of Ardley with Fewcott, the Staff & Patients at Mantsonyane Hospital & The Residents & Staff at Fewcott House.
 
Saturday: Ps 71, Gen 41:1-24, Gal 3:15-22
Our homes, families, friends and all whom we love. Those whose time is spent caring for others. Those who are close to death. Those who have lost hope. The worship of the Church.
Our Bishop Colin, Archdeacon Julian, Area Dean Charles and The Parish of Upper Heyford.

In production of the readings for Morning Prayer copyright material is included from, The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects; copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England.

For further information on Common Worship please see the section of The Church of England website dedicated to Common Worship.

Sunday Readings

A list of the Sunday Readings that will be used in our churches from 27th November 2011 – 25th November 2012 can be downloaded here...