Christmas 2012

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born of a most pure Virgin at a stable at midnight in Bethlehem in the piercing cold.
At that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, to hear my prayers and grant my desires.
Through Jesus Christ and His most Blessed Mother.

A blessed, holy and peaceful Christmas to all our members and supporters from the chapter committee.

Bro. Sid Cox

I am sorry to report that Bro. Sid Cox of Didcot died in Sobell House, Oxford on 22nd March 2012.

Bro. Sid was a life member of the GSS and originally attended the Abingdon Chapter before its closure. Then for many years he attended St Birinus chapter meetings and frequently assisted at Guild Office in the serving team, usually as thurifer. Living in Didcot, he had the rather awkward journey by train, bus and by foot to get to Guild Offices in Kidlington, but that did not deter him and I know he really enjoyed coming to chapter meetings. Before retirement Sid worked at UKEA. His funeral service was held at St Peter’s  Church, Didcot where he was a faithful member of the church community and an altar server for many years.

Please remember Sid and his family in your prayers. May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

+ Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them.

Prayer for Advent

Almighty God, grant this to your faithful:
that when your Anointed comes
we may greet him with a harvest of good works and be seated at his right hand
and share in his heavenly kingdom.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.