May 2021

9 Buckden Roundabout May 2021 St Mary ’ s Church Greetings from St Mary ’ s With the move of Jes Salt to Rutland on 26th April, St Mary ’ s Buckden is now without a vicar/priest - in - charge until we can appoint a new one, which may take some time. In the mean- time, Sunday services and Wednesday Communion will con- tinue as normal with the help of our great team of retired and other local clergy, and lay ministers. Bookings for baptisms, weddings and funerals are still being taken – please contact the churchwardens in the first in- stance. ST MARY ’ S OPENING ARRANGEMENTS St Mary ’ s is open at the following times: - Sunday 11am Family Service Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion Days and times may change, and numbers are limited, so please do check on the noticeboard outside church or the website before visiting. Please book in advance for each Sunday service by emailing david.pickavance@stmarysbuckden.org.uk and 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 AND SUPPORT Sunday Service via YouTube: The Sunday service is streamed via YouTube each week. A copy of the liturgy, sermon and pewsheet can be provided by email. Saturday Coffee via Zoom: Join our Virtual Saturday Coffee Session via Zoom at 11am (see pewsheet on website for details). Anytime: All of our social media forums are updated fre- quently providing links to resources for worship, prayer, mu- sic 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, service sheets and sermons, please email your request to consent@stmarysbuckden.org.uk If you cannot access our online resources, please contact the Churchwardens (details below). 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 Churchwardens: David Pickavance 07902 867603 david.pickavance@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Vas Mowat 07535 922829 vas.mowat@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 con- tact Anne Carter on 07779 651974. Any donations of non - perishable food very grate- fully received. There are collection boxes: - - outside St Mary ’ s (main door) - in Nisa Buckden - in Budgens Offord Cluny Need someone to talk to? Call our co - ordinator, Angie, on 07810 006598 and she connect you with one of our volunteers. Need a lift to an appointment? Call or email our transport co - ordinator peter.mount@btconnect.com 07914 669967 giving at least 24 hours notice. Leave your name, number, address and details of your ap- pointment (date, time, location). St Mary ’ s Buckden: May 2021 St Mary ’ s Parish Church, Church St, Buckden PE19 5TL There are times in our lives when we could all do with a little extra support or companionship whatever our age or circumstance.