July 2022

8 Buckden Roundabout July 2022 Church News Weekly Prayer Roster Each week during the year the Churches, in their prayers, remember the residents of particular streets in the village, those who work in the parish and village organisations. Those to be remembered this month are: 3 rd July Manor Gardens, Manor Close, Glebe Lane, The Grove 10 th July Park Road, Falcon Way, The Marinas, and those who live and work there 17 th July Field Close, Lincoln Close, Silver Street, Beaufort Drive, St Hugh ’ s Road 24 th July School Lane, Buckden Primary School (pupils, teachers and teaching assistants, governors, vol- unteers, midday supervisors, all support staff) 31 st July Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows, Playgroup and Day Nursery, Buck- den out of Schools Scheme, Buckden Towers Youth Retreat Centre Thought for the Month As I write this article it is two months ago since I celebrat- ed 55 years of ordination to the priesthood and tomor- row is my 80 th birthday. It has made me reflect on these years and the places in which I have ministered, Lam- bourn & N Hungerford, Hayes Middx., (several times), Guatemala (11 years), Buckden (several times), Gor- seinon in Wales, Langley Park and Esh in Durham and Leyton in the East End of London. I have done my best to try and follow the example of Christ the Good Shepherd, not always succeeding. During these 55 years of priest- hood I thought of leaving twice but after prayer, reflec- tion and talking to friends I continued in the ministry. In all these places I found people who are searching for Christ, others trying to come closer to him and trying to help others. A big example of this was in Guatemala where people travelled hours to come to Mass as some- times it was only celebrated once every two months in their villages. Also the catechists who came to their train- ing courses in spite of being accused by the army of be- ing terrorists, saying if Christ died for them they could die for Christ and many did. Buckden has been the best place for the Churches work- ing together. Emphasising what we have in common and not the differences. It shows that we listen to Christ ’ s plea for unity which is not uniformity. As we come to the Summer holidays it gives each of us time to relax for a while from our normal work and tasks and gives us an opportunity to be more with the family and time to reflect on our journey in life May you all have a restful time during the summer and renew your strength for the normal routine after the hol- iday. God bless you all. Fr Jim Kennedy CMF CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY TEA - SUNDAY 10 TH JULY at 3.30P.M. Calling all village friends and especially any who attended the Methodist Chapel, Sunday School or the Seekers ’ club in years gone by, or who perhaps have a link with the chapel through a wedding, baptism or funeral. Our anniversary tea is a chance to have a look around, meet up with friends old and new and look at a small exhibi- tion of memorabilia related both to the Chapel and to the royal Jubilee. Do drop in from 3.30p.m. on Sunday 10 th for tea, with cakes and other goodies and maybe even a few strawberries! We ’ d love to welcome you to celebrate with us on that day. THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who bought a jigsaw at the Buckden School PTA Fayre on 21 May, I have sent a cheque for £60 to Combat Stress. I hope there will be a Christmas Fayre this year and I see you all again!!!!