BENEFICE BULLETIN

For Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 20th NovemberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion with Reverend Linda WashingtonTingrith 9.30 Morning PrayerWestoning 11.00 Holy Communion with Reverend Linda WashingtonTuesday 22nd 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME.Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company,all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project.All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 23rd 10.00am Holy Communion at Harlington7.30pm Friends of St Mary’s Harlington – meeting at Harlington Church for thoseinterested in becoming a “friend” of St Mary’s. Light supper provided. Allwelcome.Friday 25th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-schoolchildren and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and havelots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.For more information ring or text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or JaneSteer 078008621242.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa andcompany. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 752747Saturday 26th 2.00-5.00pm ART ATTACK with a Christmas theme - 2 – 5pm in Harlington Churchcreative with craft and painting – all ages welcome. Refreshments available.POSADA - SIGN UP ON SUNDAY to join in taking the Posada (figures of Joseph, Mary, a donkey andcandle) around our parishes. The figures will be brought to you and they spend a night in your home. Thenext day, you take them to the next home on the list. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others and sharesome hospitality. Please sign up on the sheets at both Westoning and Harlington churches. (Tingrith areorganising their own rota). Or contact Steve Farmer on 01525 712651 or [email protected] sign up by 20th November.CHRISTMAS CARDS for WestoningThe cards are at the back of church all ready for distribution. Please could you help with this by taking abundle (or two) and delivering them whilst enjoying a stroll around our beautiful village. Many thanks.APPEALSSalvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Please donate toys for ages 0 – 16 – new and unwrapped. Dropthem in to Harlington Church or 70 Lincoln Way, Harlington by the end of November. Any queries pleasecontact Tricia Murphy at [email protected] NEED PROJECT thanks Westoning Parish Church for our continued and valued support and hopes wecan donate towards their Christmas Food Parcels – latest date for donations – Sunday 4th DecemberPlease donate by putting items in the box in Westoning Church. Please be aware of the “use by dates” asthese items will be given at Christmas to those in need. There is a list of suitable items in church but any ofthe following will be gratefully received:Christmas puddings, mince pies, boxes of biscuits, tins of ham, tins of salmon, chocolate, sweets, cartons offruit juice, tins of fruit, small tins of evaporated milk, selection boxes, small bags of sugar, tea, coffee, tinsof rice pudding or custard, gravy powder.DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSaturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in Harlington Church with thetheme of “Christmas Carols” – open to visitors from 12noon to 5pm on both days. Entrance £2.50 peradult. Your visit will be guaranteed to make you smile and add a bit of sparkle to your Christmas. FestivalFinale Service at 5.00pm on Sunday 4th December, songs, carols and stories for everyone. Refreshmentsand great raffle.NEXT SUNDAYSunday 27th November9.30am Harlington Holy Communion with Roger Wood11.00 Westoning Christingle Service - All Age Worship3.00pm Tingrith Holy Communion Service with Reverend Linda Washington6.00pm ALL WELCOME to the Upper Room via Zoom - the subject is “Forgiveness”