Guild Easter Festival & AGM
Saturday, 18th April
St Alban's Church, Holborn
Noon - Sung Mass
3:00pm - Guild AGM
4:00pm - Guild Office, Procession & Benediction
Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
National Festival
Monday, 25th May
Glastonbury Pilgrimage Festival
Saturday, 20th June
GSS Midland Area Festival
Saturday, 12th September
St Mary de Castro, Leicester
12 noon - Sung Mass
Preacher: Rt Revd Keith Newton, Bishop of Richborough
3:30 pm - Solemn Guild Office, Procession & Benediction
Guild Autumn Festival
Saturday, 31st October
St Nicholas' Church, Guildford
Naomi Heffer
Congratulations to Naomi Heffer, one of our altar servers from Kidlington, who was confirmed by Bishop John last Sunday. Seven people were confirmed during the service at St Mary's Church, Kidlington, on the evening of the Feast of Christ the King. May God continue to bless and support them on their Christian journey.16th November - Kidlington
The chapter met on the evening of Sunday, 16th November to sing the Guild Office and offer prayers for the departed members of the chapter.
The service commenced with a recitation of the Angelus and concluded with the names of the members, supporters and priests who had been associated with the chapter. Revd William Whyte led the worship and preached. In his address, Fr William traced the origins of the church's practice of praying for the dead drawing its inspiration from the Jewish Kaddish, the mourning prayer.
Our thanks to the people of St John's for welcoming the chapter once again and for providing refreshments afterwards.
Present: Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Kim Clowsley, Stan Goodwin, Trevor Langrish, Robert Warren, Ben Heffer, Jim Curtis, Frank Howlett, William Whyte, Hilary Campbell, Angela Dean, Jenney Dowdeswell, Barbara Belcher, Susan Greenaway, Rhona Warren.
Apologies: Pam Cooper, Amy Cooper, Naomi Heffer, Barrie Mills, Jenny Ward, Fiona Gillespie.
The service commenced with a recitation of the Angelus and concluded with the names of the members, supporters and priests who had been associated with the chapter. Revd William Whyte led the worship and preached. In his address, Fr William traced the origins of the church's practice of praying for the dead drawing its inspiration from the Jewish Kaddish, the mourning prayer.
Our thanks to the people of St John's for welcoming the chapter once again and for providing refreshments afterwards.
Present: Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Kim Clowsley, Stan Goodwin, Trevor Langrish, Robert Warren, Ben Heffer, Jim Curtis, Frank Howlett, William Whyte, Hilary Campbell, Angela Dean, Jenney Dowdeswell, Barbara Belcher, Susan Greenaway, Rhona Warren.
Apologies: Pam Cooper, Amy Cooper, Naomi Heffer, Barrie Mills, Jenny Ward, Fiona Gillespie.
4th September - Kidlington
The chapter celebrated its feast of title with Guild Office, Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in St Mary's Church, Kidlington on 4th September. Our thanks to Revd Canon Anthony Ellis for welcoming us to St Mary's and leading our worship. In his address, Fr Anthony related the mission of St Birinus, concentrated in a specific place, to our own Christian endeavours calling on us focus on what we can do well to serve God.
Afterwards, we enjoyed refreshments in the Refectory.
Present: Canon Anthony Ellis; Cllr Clive Tilling; Bros. Trevor Langrish, Sid Cox, Dennis Dean, Ben Heffer, Ken Belcher; Srs. Angela Dean, Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell; Supporters Barbara Belcher, Robert Warren, Naomi Heffer, Romaine Henderson, Fiona Gillespie, Jenny Ward. Professor David Murray.
Apologies: Pam Cooper, Amy Cooper
14th July - Hampton Poyle
The chapter met in St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle on Monday, 14th July for Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement. We are grateful to Revd Jim Turner for welcoming the chapter to Hampton Poyle once again and for officiating. In his sermon, Fr Jim spoke about John Keeble and the other founders of the Oxford Movement and compared the church to a ship, with people on board with different experiences and different views of faith yet all travelling together towards a common goal. During the service prayer was offered in thanksgiving for the catholic revival in the Church of England. The service concluded with the Te Deum Laudamus.
Present: Revd Jim Turner, Bros Trevor Langrish, Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Stan Godwin, Bruce Armour and Ben Heffer; Srs Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell; supporters Barbara Belcher, Mrs Armour, Vera Hurran, Robert Warren, David Murray (organist).
Apologies: Sid Cox.
Present: Revd Jim Turner, Bros Trevor Langrish, Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean, Stan Godwin, Bruce Armour and Ben Heffer; Srs Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell; supporters Barbara Belcher, Mrs Armour, Vera Hurran, Robert Warren, David Murray (organist).
Apologies: Sid Cox.
National Events in 2008
Glastonbury Pilgrimage Festival
Saturday, 21st June 2008
12:00 noon – Angelus & Procession of Witness followed by Concelebrated Solemn Mass
3:30 pm – Pilgrimage Prayers & Benediction
Midland Servers Area Festival
Saturday, 13th September 2008
St Peter’s Church, Wolverhampton
12:00 noon – Solemn Concelebrated Mass
3:30 pm – Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Autumn Festival
Saturday, 4th October 2008
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
12:00 noon – Sung Eucharist
3:30 pm Guild Office, Address & Benediction
Epiphany Festival
Saturday, 3rd January 2009
Holy Trinity Church, Hoxton
12:00 noon - Solemn Mass of the Epiphany
Solemn Guild Office, Sermon, Procession and Benediction
Saturday, 21st June 2008
12:00 noon – Angelus & Procession of Witness followed by Concelebrated Solemn Mass
3:30 pm – Pilgrimage Prayers & Benediction
Midland Servers Area Festival
Saturday, 13th September 2008
St Peter’s Church, Wolverhampton
12:00 noon – Solemn Concelebrated Mass
3:30 pm – Guild Office, Address, Procession & Benediction
Autumn Festival
Saturday, 4th October 2008
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
12:00 noon – Sung Eucharist
3:30 pm Guild Office, Address & Benediction
Epiphany Festival
Saturday, 3rd January 2009
Holy Trinity Church, Hoxton
12:00 noon - Solemn Mass of the Epiphany
Solemn Guild Office, Sermon, Procession and Benediction
Office of Admission
The officiant, vested with a white stole, shall say:
+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father...
After which, each person to be admitted to the Guild, robed, shall kneel before the priest. The senior member of the Guild present, or other fit person, shall then present the candidates to the priest with these words:
Reverend Father, I present unto you [N] to be admitted a probationer/member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary.
Priest: Do you desire to be admitted a probationer/member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary?
Candidate: I do.
Priest: Do you promise, God being your helper, to keep the rules of the Guild?
Candidate: I do so promise.
Priest: [N], I admit you to be a member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[Delivering to the member the medal, the priest shall add:
Receive this medal in token of your membership, and see that you fulfil in your life what you have promised with your lips.]
The Lord, the fountain of all grace and mercy, ever in His Blessed Sacrament strengthen and renew you, guide and preserve you amid the storms of this world, and bring you unto the haven of everlasting salvation. Amen.
The Guild Office follows.
+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father...
After which, each person to be admitted to the Guild, robed, shall kneel before the priest. The senior member of the Guild present, or other fit person, shall then present the candidates to the priest with these words:
Reverend Father, I present unto you [N] to be admitted a probationer/member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary.
Priest: Do you desire to be admitted a probationer/member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary?
Candidate: I do.
Priest: Do you promise, God being your helper, to keep the rules of the Guild?
Candidate: I do so promise.
Priest: [N], I admit you to be a member of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[Delivering to the member the medal, the priest shall add:
Receive this medal in token of your membership, and see that you fulfil in your life what you have promised with your lips.]
The Lord, the fountain of all grace and mercy, ever in His Blessed Sacrament strengthen and renew you, guide and preserve you amid the storms of this world, and bring you unto the haven of everlasting salvation. Amen.
The Guild Office follows.
Meetings in 2008/9
Monday, 14th July at 7:30pm
St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle
Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum
175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement
Thursday, 4th September at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office, Sermon & Benediction
Patronal Feast Day - St Birinus
Sunday, 16th November at 6:00pm
St John the Baptist's Church, Kidlington
Guild Office, Sermon & prayers for the departed members
Wednesday, 25th March at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office & AGM
Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
St Mary's Church, Hampton Poyle
Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum
175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement
Thursday, 4th September at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office, Sermon & Benediction
Patronal Feast Day - St Birinus
Sunday, 16th November at 6:00pm
St John the Baptist's Church, Kidlington
Guild Office, Sermon & prayers for the departed members
Wednesday, 25th March at 7:30pm
St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington
Guild Office & AGM
Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
5th March - St Mary's, Kidlington
The chapter sung the Guild Office in St Mary's Church, Kidlington on Wednesday, 5th March followed by the Litany. We are grateful to Revd Canon Anthony Ellis for officiating and welcoming us to St Mary's again. After the service, the Annual General Meeting of the chapter was convened.
Present: Canon Ellis, Brs Trevor Langrish, Ben Heffer, Dennis Dean, Bruce Armour, Ken Belcher; Srs Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Supporters Pam Cooper, Robert Warren, Rhona Warren, Mrs Armour, Barbara Belcher, Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper and David Murray (organ).
Apologies: Sr Jenny Pittaway, Fr Dennis Mason, Br Julian Calcutt, Cllr Clive Tilling and Mrs Calcutt
Present: Canon Ellis, Brs Trevor Langrish, Ben Heffer, Dennis Dean, Bruce Armour, Ken Belcher; Srs Susan Greenaway, Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Supporters Pam Cooper, Robert Warren, Rhona Warren, Mrs Armour, Barbara Belcher, Naomi Heffer, Amy Cooper and David Murray (organ).
Apologies: Sr Jenny Pittaway, Fr Dennis Mason, Br Julian Calcutt, Cllr Clive Tilling and Mrs Calcutt
Minutes of the AGM 2008
Minutes of AGM of GSS – Chapter of St Birinus held on 5th March 2008 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer (Chair), Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean; Srs. Jenny Dowdeswell, Susan Greenaway, Angela Dean; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rhona Warren, Barbara Belcher, Amy Cooper and Naomi Heffer.
1. Opening Prayer – Bro Ben opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Revd Dennis Mason, Revd Jason St John Nicolle, Sr Jenny Pittaway, Bro Julian Calcutt, Cllr Clive Tilling and Mrs Calcutt.
3. Minutes of the AGM 2007 – the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2007 were read and approved.
4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.
5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the audited accounts and Treasurer's Report, which were approved and accepted.
7. Election of Chapter Officers – There being no other nominations, Bros Ben Heffer and Trevor Langrish were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
8. Chapter Programme 2008 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Fr Jason had indicated that he was willing to continue to act as chaplain for the chapter but was reluctant to officiate in the parish of Kidlington now he had officially left the parish. It is hoped that he might invite us to meet in the Churn benefice once he is settled and that we can avail ourselves of the services of the Kidlington Clergy for our remaining meetings in the year.
9. Any Other Business – It was agreed to have a publicity campaign again this year.
10. Closing Prayer – Bro Ben closed the meeting with prayer.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer (Chair), Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean; Srs. Jenny Dowdeswell, Susan Greenaway, Angela Dean; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rhona Warren, Barbara Belcher, Amy Cooper and Naomi Heffer.
1. Opening Prayer – Bro Ben opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Revd Dennis Mason, Revd Jason St John Nicolle, Sr Jenny Pittaway, Bro Julian Calcutt, Cllr Clive Tilling and Mrs Calcutt.
3. Minutes of the AGM 2007 – the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2007 were read and approved.
4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.
5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the audited accounts and Treasurer's Report, which were approved and accepted.
7. Election of Chapter Officers – There being no other nominations, Bros Ben Heffer and Trevor Langrish were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
8. Chapter Programme 2008 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Fr Jason had indicated that he was willing to continue to act as chaplain for the chapter but was reluctant to officiate in the parish of Kidlington now he had officially left the parish. It is hoped that he might invite us to meet in the Churn benefice once he is settled and that we can avail ourselves of the services of the Kidlington Clergy for our remaining meetings in the year.
9. Any Other Business – It was agreed to have a publicity campaign again this year.
10. Closing Prayer – Bro Ben closed the meeting with prayer.
Secretary's Report 2008
The chapter roll stands at 30. This is made up of 19 members, 10 life members and 1 associate member. Last year the roll was 34 and in 2006 the roll was 39. So we have a falling roll. Additionally, there have been no new applications for membership in 2007/8.
In January, we heard the sad news that our long standing member and dear friend Jack Webster had died. Bro Jack had been a member of the GSS since 1973 and was a faithful servant of sanctuary. We note too, with sadness, the loss of Revd Tony Knox, who died in November, who was known to many of our members here in Kidlington and assisted with the GSS on occasions.
At the last AGM we resolved to meet four times a year and restrict our activities to Kidlington. Accordingly, we have met three times since the last AGM.
In May, we sung the Guild Office in honour of Our Lady's Month of May in St Mary’s Church, Hampton Poyle. Fr Jim Turner gave the address and Sr Jenny Dowdeswell was admitted as a full member of the GSS before the service. 19 people were present.
In September, the chapter celebrated its 90th Anniversary with a special service of Guild Office and Benediction in St John's Church, Kidlington. The officiant and preacher was the chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle. The meeting which was held close to St Birinus day (4th Sept) was fairly well attended. 23 people attended.
In November, we met here in St Mary’s Church, Kidlington for Guild Office & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with prayers for the departed members and supporters of the chapter. Revd Canon Anthony Ellis gave the address. Afterwards a chapter meeting was convened to agree Group 9 nominations to General Council, when it was resolved to support Cllr Clive Tilling’s candidacy to serve for a further term. 17 people attended.
I am grateful to our chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle for officiating at our services during the year and to the parish clergy of Kidlington, who have welcomed us to the churches here and preached for us. Thank you especially to the rector, Canon Anthony Ellis for officiating this evening.
Fr Jason sends his apologies this evening as he has now left the parish of Kidlington and is on holiday before taking up his new position of Rector of the Churn Benefice. We wish him well in his new parish. Fr Jason is willing to continue as our chaplain although he is reluctant to officiate in the parish of Kidlington now that he has officially left. This presents a problem for us and we need to consider who will lead our worship going forward.
Thank you to all who support our services especially Prof David Murray, who plays the organ so well for us and to Bro Trevor Langrish our MC and for his invaluable work as our chapter treasurer.
In January, we heard the sad news that our long standing member and dear friend Jack Webster had died. Bro Jack had been a member of the GSS since 1973 and was a faithful servant of sanctuary. We note too, with sadness, the loss of Revd Tony Knox, who died in November, who was known to many of our members here in Kidlington and assisted with the GSS on occasions.
At the last AGM we resolved to meet four times a year and restrict our activities to Kidlington. Accordingly, we have met three times since the last AGM.
In May, we sung the Guild Office in honour of Our Lady's Month of May in St Mary’s Church, Hampton Poyle. Fr Jim Turner gave the address and Sr Jenny Dowdeswell was admitted as a full member of the GSS before the service. 19 people were present.
In September, the chapter celebrated its 90th Anniversary with a special service of Guild Office and Benediction in St John's Church, Kidlington. The officiant and preacher was the chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle. The meeting which was held close to St Birinus day (4th Sept) was fairly well attended. 23 people attended.
In November, we met here in St Mary’s Church, Kidlington for Guild Office & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with prayers for the departed members and supporters of the chapter. Revd Canon Anthony Ellis gave the address. Afterwards a chapter meeting was convened to agree Group 9 nominations to General Council, when it was resolved to support Cllr Clive Tilling’s candidacy to serve for a further term. 17 people attended.
I am grateful to our chaplain, Revd Jason St John Nicolle for officiating at our services during the year and to the parish clergy of Kidlington, who have welcomed us to the churches here and preached for us. Thank you especially to the rector, Canon Anthony Ellis for officiating this evening.
Fr Jason sends his apologies this evening as he has now left the parish of Kidlington and is on holiday before taking up his new position of Rector of the Churn Benefice. We wish him well in his new parish. Fr Jason is willing to continue as our chaplain although he is reluctant to officiate in the parish of Kidlington now that he has officially left. This presents a problem for us and we need to consider who will lead our worship going forward.
Thank you to all who support our services especially Prof David Murray, who plays the organ so well for us and to Bro Trevor Langrish our MC and for his invaluable work as our chapter treasurer.
Treasurer's Report 2008
2007 was a quiet year for the chapter's finances, which are healthy - income was £118.74 (£13.74 up on that for 2006). Expenditure was 326.20 (£251.85 down on that for 2006) but does not include Secretary's expenses (to be included in this year's balance sheet). This decrease has occurred also because there has been neither the expense of a new cope for the chapter chaplain nor the cost of organising a young servers' sleepover - both of which happened in 2006. The deposit account remains untouched and is accumulating interest - the balance on it is currently £1,143.45. This leads to our total assets for the end of 2007 being £1,459.03.
I still enjoy being chapter treasurer and am willing to continue.
Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by direct debit and should no longer be paid to me. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Bro Ben Hefferfor all his hard work as chapter secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Fr Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2007, thereby checking that I am doing business correctly. Bro Trevor Langrish.
Receipts
Chapter donations £14.00
Membership subscriptions £10.00
Lloyds TSB bank interest £11.19
Sub total A £35.19
Collections
Jan - St Alban's Oxford £10.00
Mar - St Mary's Kidlington £0.00
May - St Mary's Hampton Poyle £20.00
Sep - St John's Kidlington £36.00
Nov - St Mary's Kidlington £17.55
Sub total B £83.55
Total income (A + B) £118.74
Balance from 31 December 2006 £1,366.49
£1,485.23
Expenditure
Membership subscriptions £5.00
Printing £3.20
Promotional publicity £8.00
Use of St Mary's Kidlington £10.00
Total expenditure £26.20
2007 cheque late in presentation £5.00
Assets
TSB cheque account £315.58
Deposit account (end of 2007) £1,143.45
Total Assets £1,459.03
Less cheques/cash to be presented £5.00
£1,485.23
I still enjoy being chapter treasurer and am willing to continue.
Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by direct debit and should no longer be paid to me. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Bro Ben Hefferfor all his hard work as chapter secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Fr Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2007, thereby checking that I am doing business correctly. Bro Trevor Langrish.
Receipts
Chapter donations £14.00
Membership subscriptions £10.00
Lloyds TSB bank interest £11.19
Sub total A £35.19
Collections
Jan - St Alban's Oxford £10.00
Mar - St Mary's Kidlington £0.00
May - St Mary's Hampton Poyle £20.00
Sep - St John's Kidlington £36.00
Nov - St Mary's Kidlington £17.55
Sub total B £83.55
Total income (A + B) £118.74
Balance from 31 December 2006 £1,366.49
£1,485.23
Expenditure
Membership subscriptions £5.00
Printing £3.20
Promotional publicity £8.00
Use of St Mary's Kidlington £10.00
Total expenditure £26.20
2007 cheque late in presentation £5.00
Assets
TSB cheque account £315.58
Deposit account (end of 2007) £1,143.45
Total Assets £1,459.03
Less cheques/cash to be presented £5.00
£1,485.23
Revd Jason St John Nicolle
Congratulations to Revd Jason St John Nicolle on his appointment to the ministerial team in the Churn Benefice. The benefice, located close to Didcot, includes a number of churches in the villages of Aston, Blewbury, Hagbourne, North & South Moreton and Upton.
Fr Jason has been serving his curacy in the Kidlington Team since 2004 and has officiated as Chaplain of St Birinus Chapter since November 2005. He leaves Kidlington at the end of February and takes up his new position in April.
On behalf of all our members and supporters we wish Jason and his wife Miranda all the very best for their continuing ministry.
Fr Jason has been serving his curacy in the Kidlington Team since 2004 and has officiated as Chaplain of St Birinus Chapter since November 2005. He leaves Kidlington at the end of February and takes up his new position in April.
On behalf of all our members and supporters we wish Jason and his wife Miranda all the very best for their continuing ministry.
Jack Webster
We are sorry to report the death of Bro Jack Webster who passed away on 8th January aged 91. Bro Jack was a faithful member of St Barnabas Church and of this chapter for many years and frequently served at the altar in the capacity of MC or thurifer at Guild meetings. Jack joined the GSS in 1973 and served on the chapter committee for many years as the publicity secretary. He worked at the Bodleian Library from 1935 until his retirement in 1985; his wife Phylis predeceased him in November 2006.
Jack's funeral mass was held at St Barnabas' Church, Oxford on Thursday, 24th January.
Please remember him and his family in your prayers. + May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Jack's funeral mass was held at St Barnabas' Church, Oxford on Thursday, 24th January.
Please remember him and his family in your prayers. + May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Group Councillor Elected
Bro Clive Tilling has been re-elected to represent Provincial Group 9 on the General Council for the next three years. We congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to continuing to work with him for the benefit of the GSS. Cllr Tilling is based in Reading and attends the Reading Chapter. Additionally, he regularly visits his other chapters in the group.
Group 9 covers a large geographical area. St Birinus is the only chapter in Oxfordshire, but there are other chapters in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Additionally the chapter of Our Lady & St Swithun covers Guildford, Woking, Aldershot, Farnham and Farnborough.
Chapters of Provincial Group 9
St Frideswide - Slough
St Hugh & All Saints - High Wycombe
St Lawrence the Deacon - Reading
St Osyth - Mid & North Bucks
Our Lady & St Swithun - Guildford, Surrey
St Richard - Alton, Hants (in abeyance)
St Birinus - Oxford
Please remember the work of our neighbouring chapters in your prayers.
Group 9 covers a large geographical area. St Birinus is the only chapter in Oxfordshire, but there are other chapters in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Additionally the chapter of Our Lady & St Swithun covers Guildford, Woking, Aldershot, Farnham and Farnborough.
Chapters of Provincial Group 9
St Frideswide - Slough
St Hugh & All Saints - High Wycombe
St Lawrence the Deacon - Reading
St Osyth - Mid & North Bucks
Our Lady & St Swithun - Guildford, Surrey
St Richard - Alton, Hants (in abeyance)
St Birinus - Oxford
Please remember the work of our neighbouring chapters in your prayers.
A Prayer for the New Year
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
whose years never fail
and whose mercies are new each returning day:
let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives,
warming our hearts and giving light to our minds;
that we may pass the coming year
in joyful obendience and firm faith.
whose years never fail
and whose mercies are new each returning day:
let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives,
warming our hearts and giving light to our minds;
that we may pass the coming year
in joyful obendience and firm faith.
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