June 2024

6 Buckden Roundabout June 2024 St Hugh ’ s, Methodist & Baptist Churches Roman Catholic Parish of St Hugh of Lincoln, High Street, Buckden Telephone: 01480 810344 The Catholic Parish of St Hugh of Lincoln is located at Buckden Towers which is also the home of the Claret Centre, a retreat and conference Centre that is also in the pastoral care of the Claretian Missionaries. The Parish Priest and Director of the Claret Centre is Fr Paul Smyth CMF. Assisting him are Fr Jude Arinze CMF and Fr Jim Kennedy CMF Presently the service times are: Saturday Vigil Mass: 6:00 pm. A quiet Mass with a few hymns. Sunday Masses: 8:00 am, A quiet start to the day with no singing or music 10:00 am. A Family Mass with a children ’ s liturgy each Sunday during term time. Confession available each Saturday 5.15pm - 5:45pm or by appointment Ongoing activities taking place at Buckden Towers • Thursday evenings during term time the village Youth Group meets from 7 to 8pm. • Collection of supplies for local foodbank. • Tuesday morning: Volunteer Gardeners meet to look after the grounds. • Meeting of Ukrainian refugees • The Claretian Community has morning prayer at 8am each morning and evening Prayer at 5.45pm in the Clar- et Chapel situated in the Under Croft, at the back of the church buildings. Anyone who wishes to join them is most welcome. Buckden Methodist Church Minister: Rev. Sue Baker - Maher (01480 473444) Stewards: Carol Swepstone (810053) Catherine Clifford (07882 322114) Bob Baxter (810092) Our schoolroom and kitchen make a good venue for local group activities and are available for hire. To book the hall please ring 811036. SERVICES IN JUNE Sunday 2nd 10.30a.m. Morning Service: Mr. West Thomas Sunday 9th 10.30a.m. Holy Communion Service Revd. Julian Pursehouse (Chair of East Anglia District) Sunday 16th 10.30a.m . Morning Service: Mrs. Angie Barnes Sunday 23rd 10.30a.m. Morning Service: Revd. Sue Baker - Maher Sunday 23rd 10.30a.m. Morning Service: Mr. West Thomas If you are not able to get to chapel, information about our on - line services and other resources can be accessed by ringing the stewards or visiting the circuit website at www.snahmc.org.uk . If you would like to be added to the mailing list for our week- ly distribution of information, please text your email details to the church secretary: 07758 003997 . ACTIVITIES IN JUNE All will be very welcome at the following events: Friday 7th: 10.00a.m. Monthly Coffee Morning Tuesday 11th: 10.30a.m. Bible Group in the Wesley Room Friday 21st: 12 noon Soup and Sweet Lunch Tuesday 25th: 10.30a.m. Bible Group in the Wesley Room Perry Baptist Church Perry Baptist Church meets each Sunday at 10.30am In addition to our weekly services we also hold a monthly evening service on the 1 st Sunday of the month at 6pm. The Sunday services are recorded and placed on Youtube each week at: https://tinyurl.com/5f2y46zm You are all welcome to join us for a coffee/tea and a chat at the monthly drop - in on the 1 st Monday of the month between 10am and midday. For further details please contact Jon Magee on 01480 700810 Cygnets. St Hugh's Stay and Play Group Come and join in the fun at Cygnets, St. Hugh's Stay and Play Session for children aged 0 to 4 years old, together with their parents or carers. Each session takes place in The Claret Chapel on a Friday mornings from 10.15 until 11.30 am, during term time only. There is free play time, crafts, and a bible story together with songs and the opportunity for the adults to chat and share experiences. Our remaining sessions for the Summer will take place on June 7th & 21st and July 12th. Everyone is welcome. No need to book but for more information contact Sue at: suebreslin56@gmail.com For more information about any of the activities please call us.