April 2023

7 Buckden Roundabout April 2023 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: Anne Carter 07779 651974 anne.carter@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Vas Mowat 07535 922829 vas.mowat@stmarysbuckden.org.uk ST MARY ’ S ONLINE To join our email list: consent@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Website: www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk Facebook “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” YouTube St Mary ’ s Church Buckden ST MARY ’ S SERVICES Everyone is very welcome to join us. For a full and up - to - date list of services please see https://www.shorturl.at/DSUV6 Monday - Thursday 9am Morning Prayer Monday - Thursday 5pm Evening Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 2 nd Palm Sunday 8am Holy Communion 11am All - Age Holy Communion Wednesday 5 th 10am Holy Communion & Stations of the Cross Thursday 6 th 8pm Maundy Thursday Service Friday 7 th 11.00am Good Friday Service*BDCT 2.00pm The Last Hour Sunday 9 th Easter Sunday 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am Holy Communion 6pm Evensong (BCP) Sunday 16 th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am Holy Communion 6pm Songs of Praise in All Saints ’ Offord Sunday 23 rd 11am Holy Communion 2pm Baptism 4pm 4th@4 informal all - age service Sunday 30 th 11am Holy Communion Our sister church, All Saints ’ Offord Cluny, has a service at 9.30am on Sundays 2 nd , 9 th , 23 rd & 30 th April. If you would like to chat about life, faith, belief, or any- thing else I would love to hear from you. Over a drink, over a game of chess perhaps, a coffee, or on a walk, or in church; get in touch with me. Fr David, fr.davidowainsheppard@gmail.com / 07792128503 Need some peace and quiet? You are welcome to use any space in St Mary ’ s – the church is open every day. Room to hire: St Mary ’ s Living Stones Room (with kitchen and toilet facilities) and the smaller Tower Room are available to hire for meetings, groups & social gatherings bookings@stmarysbuckden.org.uk HAPPY EASTER from St Mary ’ s Buckden: April 2023 St Mary ’ s Parish Church, Church St, Buckden PE19 5TL FIRST SATURDAY - Saturday 1st April 10am St Mary ’ s Cleaning Crew Please come and lend a hand to clean the church 10.30am – noon Coffee & Cakes BOOK DISCUSSION Monday 3 rd April 6.30pm The Falling of Dusk by Revd Dr. P A Dominiak location to be confirmed (church or vicarage) Friday 7 th April GOOD FRIDAY Service Starts 11am at St Hugh ’ s Church, processes to St Mary ’ s, then on to Buckden Methodist Church. Finishing with hot cross buns in the Methodist Church Hall Friends In Deed COMMUNITY CAFÉ Wednesday 12 th April 2.30 - 4pm each month on the 2 nd Wednesday Just pop in for chat, cuppa & cake ST MARY ’ S ANNUAL MEETINGS & LUNCH Sunday 23 rd April 12.15pm Meeting of Parishioners to elect Churchwardens & APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) followed by a bring & share lunch All are welcome to attend the meetings and the bring & share lunch. There are currently vacancies on the PCC. Those on the church or civic electoral roll may vote in the election of churchwardens. Those on the church electoral roll may vote in the PCC and Deanery Synod elections. There are nomina- tion forms at the back of church. Sunday 23 rd April 3 - 4pm BOARD GAMES at the back of church followed at 4pm by... 4th @ 4 an informal service for all ages, please join us for either or both Wednesdays at 11.00am. Coffee after Communion. Fri- days at 7pm. Angel Voices – informal choir. Monday 24 th April 1.30pm Bible Study in church (LSR) St Mary ’ s is a collection point and a voucher holder for Godmanchester Food- bank. If you need a voucher, please contact Anne Carter on 07779 651974. Donations of non - perishable food very gratefully received - collection boxes in: - St Mary ’ s Church, Nisa Buckden, Budgens Offord Cluny.