#477: Summer summer summer!
Bertie here after a very sunny trip out to Greys Court, visiting my cousin. Did you know they give mice free cheese and biscuits there? And ice cream for pudding? Now I’m not saying I’m hard done by, but just a subtle hint that no one has brought me a medal or knapsack or cheddar for quite some time… I shall be brave and carry on….sniff….sob….
This Sunday – services and BBQ
Can you believe it’s July already?! Which means that our new rector starts next month! But before we get completely ahead of ourselves, this coming Sunday we have an 8am BCP at St Paul’s, 9.30am Parish Mass at St Paul’s, 10am at Woosehill and 11am at St Nick’s. Followed by the parish BBQ at 1pm, bring your own glasses and drinks, and probably something for Bertie just to keep him happy. And either suncream or an umbrella, maybe both.
Clive Jones MP: A Year in Parliament, tomorrow (3rd)
Clive Jones, our local MP, will be returning to All Saints Church in Wokingham on Thursday, July 3 at 7.30pm to be interviewed about his first year in Parliament. You may recall we interviewed Clive last December as part of a ‘get to know you’ session. This time the focus will be very much on the politics – so it may get a bit feisty! Any questions, just contact me directly at peter.barrett500@gmail.com. I hope you can make it. Peter Barrett, All Saints Church, Wokingham.
House Mass
The house mass on Wednesday 9th July will be at Liz’s house: 10 Ashton Road, RG41 1HL. |The Rev Jane Kraft is officiating and it will start at the usual time of 10.30am.
Sunday 13th July – British Sign Language Service at Woosehill
On Sunday 13th, the service at Woosehill will be taken jointly by Revd Cara and also Revd Hannah Lewis. Hannah is a Deaf Anglican priest, currently working as Chaplain among the Deaf Community for the diocese of Oxford. This involves being the ‘parish priest’ for the Deaf community who worship in BSL services, and also working with diocesan staff and parishes to be more welcoming of deaf and hard of hearing people. More information via their page on the diocesan website www.ODCD.org.uk
Wedding Invitation!
Christine and Nigel would like to invite you to celebrate their marriage in church, on Saturday 12 July at 2:30pm, followed by an informal afternoon tea in the parish rooms. Please sign up at the back of church indicating if you can attend both the service and the tea afterwards. With family and friends attending, parking may be a bit difficult so, if you can car share that would be appreciated.
Help Wanted!
We are looking for volunteers to help Sam decorate the Rectory. He will be working on the painting etc. On Monday 21st July, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd. Please let me know if you are able to help by emailing (peter.wells@spauls.co.uk) or signing up on the list at the back of church. Sam will provide the paint, but please bring along paint brushes etc.
Hear the Nicene Creed in Old English
The Church marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a cornerstone of Christian belief since AD 325, and shared a video on social media of the creed in Old English. It has been watched more times than any other post, and is well worth a listen, especially when your ears catch familiar words.
Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge | The Church of England
Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra
One of our congregation members, Richard Bishop, is setting up a new orchestra, due to start rehearsals in September at the Bradbury Centre. See the attached poster if you’re interested!
Wokingham Art Exhibition
Information of this year’s Exhibition 19th July – 2nd August 2025.
July 19th – August 2nd The Wokingham Art Society will hold their 68th Annual Summer Exhibition and Sale of paintings, ceramics, glass and jewellery by about 100 local artists.
Venue: St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1EH.
Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30pm. Admission free. Disabled access.
Car parking and refreshments available.
For further details visit: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk or join them on Facebook and Instagram.
