6 What’s on in the Parish Devotional


Sunday 5 February Faith Forum


9.15 - Parish Centre at St Helen’s


As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. St John’s Gospel


Breakfast bar followed by talk and discussion. Tuesday 7 and 21 February


Desiring Life Reading Group 14.30 – Parish Centre at St Helen’s


From Desert Banquet by David G R Keller Copies at £12.99 now available from the Church Office


Contact Susan Scott 522960 Sunday 12 February


Confirmation Service 10.30 – St Helen’s Bishop Colin


Tuesday 28 February Silent Reflections


19.30- St Michael and All Angels’ Social


Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 February Circle Dancing


11.00-12.00 – St Michael’s Traditional folk dancing and modern steps in a


circle to a variety of music. No prior experience or partner needed. Contact Mary 520608


Saturday 4 February Wedding Fair 10.00-12.30


St Helen’s Church & Parish Centre Please contact the Parish Office.


Tuesday 7 February Mothers’ Union AGM 10.30-12.00 – Parish Centre at St Helen’s


Tuesday 14 February St Helens’@Lunch


12.00 – Black Horse, Gozzards Ford.


No need to book, just turn up. Contact Susan Scott 522960 if you need or can offer a lift,


Sunday 26 February Newcomers’ Lunch


12.30 – Parish Centre at St Helen’s


Newcomers welcome. If you would like to come, please contact the Church Office


Tuesday 28 February Pancake Lunch


12.30 – Church Room at St Michael&All Angels Donations in aid of the Abingdon Bridge and Tariro- Hope for Youth in Zimbabwe.


Tuesday 28 February


Shrove Tuesday Dessert Fest 19.45 – Parish Centre at St Helen’s


Bring and Share Deserts in a last spot of indul- gence before Lent, Fun Quiz, no charge.


Future Events Mondays 6, 13, 27 March & 3 April


The Church in Abingdon, Lent Lectures 40 Days with the Celtic Saints – David Cole 20.00-21.00 at The Salvation Army in West St Helen Street


Saturday 11 March


The Hermitage Ensemble 19.30 – St Helen’s


Concert of Russian sacred music and folk songs by this St Peterburg-based choral group.


Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) available in advance from the Parish Office.


Call for Artists


As part of St Michael’s 150 years celebrations, there will be an art competition and exhibition 30 June-2 July on the theme of Celebration.


Entrants have until 31 March to submit an appli- cation. Go to stmichaels150art.weebly.com


or Abingdon Library for further details and an application form.


Proceeds to Abingdon Bridge which supports the needs of young people in Abingdon and Tariro- Hope for Youth in Zimbabwe.


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