December 2021

9 Buckden Roundabout December 2021 St Mary ’ s Church For more information on our events / activities / services all year, see www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk or follow us on facebook: St Mary ’ s Buckden or twitter: @A1churchbuckden Priest - in - Charge Fr. David Sheppard 07792 128503 fr.davidowainsheppard@gmail.com Churchwardens: David Pickavance 07902 867603 david.pickavance@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Vas Mowat 07535 922829 vas.mowat@stmarysbuckden.org.uk ST MARY ’ S SERVICES Monday - Thursday 9am Morning Prayer Monday - Thursday 5pm Evening Prayer Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 5th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am Holy Communion Saturday 11 th 3.30pm Christingle Sunday 12 th 11am Holy Communion 6.00pm Taize Service Sunday 19 th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am All - Age Eucharist Tuesday 21 st 7.30pm Village Carol Service Friday 24 th 2.30pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Communion Saturday 25 th 10.15am Holy Communion Sunday 26 th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am Holy Communion Days and times may change. Please be sure to comply with the safety measures in place and always wear a mask / face - covering in church. ST MARY ’ S “ VIRTUAL ” WORSHIP, PRAYER & SUPPORT Sunday Service via YouTube: St Mary ’ s Buckden Weekday prayer via Facebook: St Mary ’ s Buckden Anytime: Check any of our social media forums for re- sources for worship, prayer, music etc. Website: www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk Facebook “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” Twitter @A1ChurchBuckden YouTube St Mary ’ s Buckden If you would like to receive regular emails from us with pewsheets, newsletters etc. please email your request to consent@stmarysbuckden.org.uk St Mary ’ s is both a collection point and a voucher holder for Godmanchester Foodbank. If you are in need of help or support please contact Anne Carter on 07779 651974. Any donations of non - perishable food very gratefully received. There are collection boxes in : - St Mary ’ s Church, Nisa Buckden, Budgens Offord Cluny MONTHLY CLEANING CREW Saturday 4 December 10am - 12 Noon Please come along if you are able and help make the church sparkle COFFEE AND CAKES Saturday 4 December 10.30am - noon Please note that due to limited numbers of volunteers this will, for the time being, only take place on the FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. FRIENDS IN DEED COMMUNITY CAFÉ Wednesday December 8 th 2.30 - 4.00pm. Just pop in for a chat and a cuppa / cake SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH CHRISTMAS EVE – FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2.30pm CRIB SERVICE for children and their adults. Come along dressed as a character from the nativity and join in as we hear the well - known story of Jesus ’ birth 11.30pm MIDNIGHT COMMUNION come and join the celebration CHRISTMAS DAY - SATURDAY 25TH DECEMBER 10.15am HOLY COMMUNION come and join the celebration St Mary ’ s Buckden: December 2021 St Mary ’ s Parish Church, Church St, Buckden PE19 5TL BUCKDEN & DISTRICT CHURCHES TOGETHER CHRISTINGLE SERVICE in St Mary ’ s Saturday 11 th December 3.30pm One for all the family. Organised by Buckden ’ s Churches and Scouts. Collection for The Children ’ s Society ADVENT TIME OF PRAYER WITH SONGS FROM TAIZE in St Mary ’ s Sunday 12 th December at 6.00pm A peaceful and reflective ecumenical service for Advent VILLAGE CAROL SERVICE in St Mary ’ s Tuesday 21 st December 7.30pm a truly lovely village occasion with candlelight, handbells, Aragon Singers & more. Organised by Buckden & District Churches Together. Mulled wine, hot chocolate & mince pies afterwards. Collection for local charities