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August 2012.Indd CASSINGTON & WORTON NEWS News and views from the parish of Cassington and Worton August 2012 – Issue 422 . visit our village website . www.wospweb.com/site/Cassington-Online . MEET YOUR NEW CURATE My name is Kath Cooke and I’ve just started as the new curate at St Leonard’s Church Eynsham and St Peter’s Cassington. I was ordained, together with my husband Phil, in Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford at the end of June. Phil has also just started as a curate, in Hanborough and Freeland just up the road. So we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people – hopefully many of you – in the next few weeks and months. I’ve actually been commuting from Reading for a few weeks while our children were still at school. But we are planning to move to the area during August. Daniel, who’s 15, is a keen drummer and cricketer, while his sister Hannah, who’s 13, enjoys dance and art and is great with young As a family we enjoy music, good food (especially children. Hannah will be starting at Bartholomew School in chocolate!) and having friends round. It will certainly be September, with Daniel travelling back to Reading for a year a wrench to leave many special friends in Reading. But to finish his GCSE courses. So there are many changes in we’re looking forward to putting down some new roots and store for us as a family. starting a new chapter here. We come to West Oxfordshire after 10 very happy years in Reading. My working background has mainly been in child- Advertising rates Local ‘what’s on’ and fund-raising stuff is free. Simple local services, ‘for sales’ minding and supporting adults with learning difficulties. etc., are also free on noticeboard. I’ve also been involved in various toddler and community Suitable commercial businesses are invited to support our community by groups, and volunteering with the Rahab charity in Reading, buying advertising space at the following rates: which helps vulnerable street-workers. Phil has spent much 1/8 page, £6 (£60 per year) 1/4 page, £10 (£100 per year) of the last twenty years working in churches, building 1/2 page, £15 (£150 per year) teams of musicians and other groups; he also has a research Full page, £25 (£250 per year) background in rural poverty and homelessness. We met on a Technical details for artwork are available on request. All material included ‘gap year’ in 1989 and married the year after – so at least one at the discretion of CAWN. Profits will be passed to the Cassington Parochial Charities to support our community. of us deserves a medal by now! Contributions should ideally be provided by email (in the body or as a Word attachment) to: [email protected], delivered on a CD or (as a last resort) typed or clearly handwritten, to: Rebecca Clare, 12 Hollow Furlong, Cassington, Witney, OX29 4ET, by 20th of the month. We look forward to hearing from you. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF The late Revd Colin Sanders ST PETER, EYNSHAM June 1926–May 2012 Abbey Street, Eynsham OX29 4HR Tel. 01865 881613 A Thanksgiving Service for the life of the late Revd Colin www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk Sanders was held in St Peter’s Church on 5th July 2012. The church was packed with friends and family wishing to pay SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy their respects to this remarkable man. during Mass (and SATURDAY for Sunday 7.30pm). Colin became a Christian in 1942 whilst on a Christian Also Mondays 5.30pm, Tuesdays 7.30pm, Wednesdays holiday camp in Dorset. It was here that Colin heard the 9.30am, Thursdays 12 Noon and Fridays 6.00am. good news of Jesus clearly explained for the first time. “It CONFESSIONS on Saturdays from 6.45pm or by changed my outlook on life and it changed my whole life appointment. forever.” From then on living for Christ was Colin’s heartbeat. His involvement in these camps extended over 40 years; first THE PRIEST: Fr Martin Flatman is happy to receive as a member and then as a leader; finally he and his wife, enquiries by phone, email or text. Mobile 07719 646790 Carol, were house parents for several years. [email protected] Colin loved sharing his faith and over the years he helped HIS WEEKLY TALK (Homily) can be sent to you by email. many people to find their own faith in the Lord Jesus through Just send your address. He is also on FACEBOOK and his passionate and tireless teaching – always patient and TWITTER. Blog: frmartinflatman.wordpress.com truthful. Debates were lively and tricky questions answered succinctly and cogently. THE CHURCH is open for prayer every day. When Colin retired from teaching he and Carol moved to THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire. Bladon and he felt the call to be ordained. The following years Tel: 01865 464320 serving The Lord in Woodstock but mainly in Cassington – sharing his faith, taking Bible studies, preaching and taking THE VISIT BY OUR ARCHBISHOP for the Special services – proved to be the most rewarding in Colin’s life. Requiem Mass and reburial of the Eynsham Abbey bones Colin was an inspiring teacher and had a very sharp was an enormous success. The Church was full and included intellect. He was awarded an academic scholarship to Oxford a number of the archaeologists involved with the dig or the to read the Classics, Latin and Greek. He had a phenomenal care of the bones, who were very keen to see them reverently memory, which seemed to include a complete compendium laid to rest. Special thanks must go to Greens Funeral of English literature and poetry, classical writings and the Services for providing all that was needed as a service to Bible; the ability to complete The Times cryptic crossword Eynsham. There were many concelebrating priests there, in 20 minutes and to write poetry, especially witty limericks. including one of our former parish priests, Fr Aldo Tapparo. Colin was a gifted sportsman, representing the swimming The pictures taken by Mike Ryan (some of which are on the team at Oxford University and enjoyed all sport, particularly website) show how splendid it all was. We were also glad to cricket, rugby and body-boarding. welcome our local Vicar and Baptist Minister who sat next Colin was an exceptional human being. Some may to two Benedictine monks seeing six of their brothers laid to remember him for his humour; his compassion; his patience; rest. The Archbishop has written a personal letter thanking his wisdom and his endurance during his final years, but we everyone involved in any way. will all remember his absolute devotion to our Lord. THE GREAT FESTIVAL OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE So in the words of Dr Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, BLESSED VIRGIN MARY takes place on Wednesday 15th smile because it happened.” August. Although it is not a public holiday here it is a special Thank the Lord that you knew Colin. day for all Christians and what we Catholics call a Holy Day (Extracts taken from Ian Sanders’ ‘Tribute to Dad’) of Obligation, when every Catholic tries to get to Mass if at all possible. There will be a Mass at St Peter’s at 9.30am and 7.30pm. THE YEAR OF FAITH, when all Catholics are asked to BURLEIGH FARM learn more about their faith, begins in October. We will be having a series of interactive events on Tuesday evenings Traditional Farmhouse beginning on Tuesday 9th October at 8.00pm. Bed and Breakfast Accommodation THIS YEAR’S SPONSORED BIKE RIDE takes place on Contact Jane Cook – 01865 881352 Saturday 8th September. Watch out for announcements of Burleigh Farm, Burleigh Road, Cassington those who may be riding from St Peter’s, and if you would like Oxfordshire OX29 4DZ to have a go, let Fr. Martin know. You cycle from church to church for as long as you can manage and half the money goes Visit to St Peters’ and the other half to the Oxfordshire Historic www.oxfordcity.co.uk/accom/burleighfarm Churches Fund. for more information 2 ST PETER’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND CASSINGTON The Church of St. Peter’s is here as a fellowship to worship God, build people up in Christ and share his love with others The church is open daily as a place of quiet and escape from everyday pressures. AUGUST 2012 There is usually a service of Holy Communion on Tuesdays at 9.30am (except 7 August) There is a prayer meeting at 12 noon on Thursdays. Sunday 5th August Sunday 26th August 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 10am Holy Communion 10am Morning Worship Revd Morey Andrews Revd Hugh Atherstone with Paul and 11.45am Holy Communion at Longlands Jo Murrell Nursing Home Revd Roger Aston Sunday 12th August 6pm Evening Prayer (BCP) 10am Holy Communion Revd Morey Andrews Revd Chris Sugden Sunday 19th August 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 10am Morning Worship Margaret Thornton Children are very welcome in St Peter’s Church. There are some toys and books available at the back of the church for younger children to use during the services. Teenagers are welcome to stay in church or to come to help at Sunday Club. There is a Youth Club in Eynsham on Friday evenings and various Cell Groups during the week. Sunday Club is for primary and pre-school aged children. We follow current guidelines for child protection and our leaders are CRB checked. Vicar: Revd Morey Andrews: 45 Acre End Street, Eynsham, Oxon OX29 4PF.
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