CASSINGTON & WORTON NEWS News and views from the parish of Cassington and Worton February 2008 – Issue 368 From the team It looks as though the winter lull is over – So long, farewell ... there’s plenty going on in this issue. We’d like to add our best wishes to John It was a very full house at The Red Lion on Saturday 5th January as and Julie as they leave the Red Lion and friends old and new gathered to say a fond farewell to John and Julie settle into their new home. It will be quite a change for them, but Julie says she is Perrin who first took over the pub 13 years and 2 months ago. Carl looking forward to getting to bed on the Osgathorp spoke on behalf of everyone when he thanked the Perrins for same day she got up for the first time in 13 all of their support with the Sports and Social Club, the Post Office, the years. And of course we’d like to welcome Gill and Paul with best wishes for their various fetes, VE day celebrations and of course the many bike nights. future in the Red Lion - I’m sure they will He was able to fill us in with a few of their many adventures in his be pleased to see you. speech and also came up with a few interesting statistics: based on Until next month ... educated ‘guesstimation’ one villager has made 4, 725 visits to the Lion! 5 hats and 1 Guinness Book of Hit Singles have found their primrose Advertising rates way to the open fire, and 2 vegetarians have converted to the dark side Local ‘what’s on’ and fund-raising stuff is free. of the meat draw! Julie has served 982, 800 pints in her time behind the Simple local services, ‘for sales’ etc, are now also free on noticeboard. bar and John has enjoyed, well, that would be telling … a few of them! Suitable commercial business are invited to support our community by buying advertising More on page 2 ... space. For details please see previous issues. Contributions should ideally be provided by email (in the body or as a Word attachment) to: [email protected]; delivered on floppy disc, or (as a last resort) typed or clearly handwritten, to Kevin Hinton, Mill Lane House, Mill Lane, Cassington, Witney OX29 4DL, by the 20th of the month. We look forward to hearing from you. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF So Long, Farewell … continued ST PETER’S, EYNSHAM Many thanks to all those who contributed both to the buffet supper and to the collection in advance of the Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR Tel: 01865 881613 evening. There were flowers and vouchers for Julie, John Serving the Hanboroughs, Freeland, Cassington, Stanton and Sean as they move on to the next stage of their busy Harcourt and Sutton etc. You do not have to be a Catholic lives here in Cassington. John and Julie presented further to come to our Church or talk to the Priest. bouquets to Jan, Jean and Lynn. Sean, Helen and Jan worked tirelessly behind the bar all evening; Julie THE PRIEST: Fr. Martin Flatman is happy to receive socialised on the other side of it, for once; and John enquiries by phone, email or text. grooved to the band’s ‘Johnny Be Goode ’ in a momentary Mobile 07719 646790 [email protected]. lapse from his customary allegiance to Queen and Pink HIS WEEKLY TALK (Homily) can be sent to you by Floyd. Rumour has it that there was even a spot of ‘belly email. Just email your request. banging’ thrown in for good measure! The Red Lion cake THE CHURCH is open for prayer every day. and the framed photos of the Lion brought a renewed poignancy to the early hours, but it was business as usual SUNDAY MASS 10.00am and by Sunday lunchtime, when the remains of industrial SATURDAY (for Sunday) 7.30pm strength party popper debris on the road outside was the Daily Mass as advertised. only clue to the previous night’s festivities. We would like to take this opportunity to wish John, Julie ST PETER’S FAMOUS PANCAKE FEAST is on and Sean all the best in their new homes and to thank Saturday 2nd February this year as Lent starts so early. them for making The Red Lion a focal point for many of Come and enjoy a late breakfast, a mid morning snack the good things Cassington has on offer. We look forward or have a pancake lunch. Many different sweet and to meeting the new team, Gill & Paul, and although they savoury fillings served from 10.30am till 1.30pm have a hard act to follow, we are confident that they will LENT AT ST PETER’S begins with make sure that The Red Lion continues to be a big part of ASH WEDNESDAY on February 6th the Cassington community. Mass with traditional Ashes Ceremony at 9.30am and 7.30pm. Anyone can come forward to make a special act of penitence by being marked with ash on their forehead. SPECIAL LENT EVENTS Bible Study every Thursday from 8.00-9.00pm in the Tolkien Room. Coffee/Tea served from 7.30pm. We look at the readings for the following Sunday Stations of the Cross every Monday at 5.00pm. We remember the way that Jesus took to the Cross and spend time in prayer. Mass follows as usual at 5.30pm Tolkien Sermons every Sunday at 10.00am Acknowledging our thanks to the Tolkien Trust for its financial help for our two roofs, Fr. Martin will show Julie opens a card that says it all! how the “Lord of the Rings” expresses the Catholic faith. THE NEW ROOF TO THE PRIEST’S HOUSE really looks splendid now it is finished and makes the whole area around the Church even more attractive set as it is with views across to Wytham Wood. Do come into our Car Park and have a look for yourself and remember that the Church is always open for prayer and quiet. We have now raised almost £49,000 so only about £32,000 to go! NEW MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. We welcomed a few new members in December. They started by just coming along to our Sunday morning Mass. Anyone is welcome to become an enquirer, as these people did, without any commitment until we are all certain it is the right thing to do. Julie looks on as John presents Lynn, Jan and Jean with bouquets 2 ST PETER’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND, St. Peter’s Church CASSINGTON News from the Vicar The Church of St. Peter's is here as a I wonder if I am the only person who loves the first signs fellowship to worship God, build people up of spring, (of course not); spring you say, it’s still winter – in Christ and share his love with others we’re waiting for the snow and ice and … but you know what I mean, longer days, colour, warmth. Well the signs of new life are exciting and as I walk SERVICES FEBRUARY 2008 around the village I see it in some places – whether it is the bulbs pushing forth or buds on the trees. Sunday 3 February New life is also seen in other areas, not just nature. As you 8am Holy Communion(BCP) may know I regularly visit St Peter’s school and to me it is Revd John Underwood budding in the new ways. It’s building on the past and 4pm Sunday Afternoon Special reaching into the future; it is exciting watching this in Cassington Village Hall develop and please lend your support as you can. Ash Wednesday 5 February At St Peter’s church too we have new initiatives. We are 9.30am HOLY COMMUNION now running, on the first Sunday of the month at 4pm in the Village Hall a new, short gathering – aimed at all ages. Sunday 10 February An interactive approach to learning about God and Jesus. 10am Holy Communion It’s also a great chance to meet folk, drink and eat cakes – Revd Morey Andrews always a bonus. Please give it a go. As well as this, especially for children – on the fourth Sunday mornings Sunday 17 February (while church is happening) we have ‘Sunday Live’ – a fast 8am Holy Communion (BCP) paced activity for children to get together and have fun. 10am Morning Worship So new life happens naturally but also takes time to Revd Morey Andrews blossom. Let’s be inspired by nature and let’s encourage Sunday 24 February one another as we head of into this new year. 10am Holy Communion Morey Margaret Thornton “St Peter’s is here as a fellowship to worship God, to build 6pm Benefice Evening Prayer (BCP) people up in Christ and to share his love with others” Graham Elliott Holy Communion at 9.30am on Tuesdays CHURCH FLOWERS except Tuesday 5 February. Instead there will be Holy Communion on A big thank you to everyone who has kindly helped do the flowers in the Church throughout 2007. Ash Wednesday, 6 February at 9.30am. Also thank you to the generous people that have given a Young people join our worship for the first 15 donation towards the flowers. It is all such a help. minutes of the 10am service and then go to the school for Sunday Club (3-10) and Soul Living (11+). There is now a new list on the noticeboard at the back of We now also have a crèche for the under 3s.