Thursday 27 November
10.30am Midweek Service
Sunday 30 November – First Sunday of Advent
8am BCP Communion
10am Gift Service
6pm Churches Together Advent Carol Service at St Mary’s
Monday 1 December
9am Morning Prayer on Zoom
Thursday 4 December
10.30am Midweek Service
Sunday 7 December – Second Sunday of Advent
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
4pm StMary’s@4 Christmas Praise & Party at the Parish Centre
Link to This week’s readings
St Mary’s is usually open 9.30am until 5pm each day for private prayer and reflection. There are various acts of prayer and worship being led via our Facebook Page
Please pray this week for:
Sick: Pam Atkinson, Rosemary Hensor, Mike Robinson, Tom Sumner, Ronnie Woffindin, Graham
Praying for Burley Street by Street: Colston Drive and Green Acres
Notices
December Magazine: Printing on Monday 1 December, and pick up from the Parish Centre from approximately 12noon.
There will be a Special Christmas Service at St Mary’s on Sunday November 30 at 10am. If you can, please bring along an unwrapped gift for a child who would otherwise not receive a present, and join us for praise, carols and craft activities.
Hope in the Bleak Midwinter on Sunday 14 December at 3pm: this will be gentle service for those living with loss who would appreciate an opportunity to draw aside for a time for comfort and reflection. We will be lighting candles and placing hearts on the prayer tree as we commit our situations and our loved ones into God’s hands. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Flyers will be available at the back of church and in the Parish Centre to pass onto anyone you think might appreciate this service.
As part of the Christmas Lights events this Saturday, November 29th, all are welcome to visit and support two Fairtrade stalls. Western Nepal Disability Trust (WNDT) will be in the Queen’s Hall Craft Fair from 1.30pm, and Hilary’s Fairtrade stall for food products, and crafts from Rwanda and Palestine in Salem Church from 1.30pm. Also in Salem church there will be information, goods and people from Burley-Tereli Friendship Trust. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday afternoon! Jane (for WNDT) and Hilary.
Handel’s Messiah: Otley & Ilkley Choral Societies will be performing Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 20 December at Otley Parish Church. Tickets are available from Browns Gallery Otley and The Grove Bookshop Ilkley.
Katiyo School: I have raffle tickets in aid of Katiyo School, £1 each. The money raised will buy a shipping container to be made into a library so the children have access to books. Also Homeless Hampers are collecting for their Christmas appeal; donations can be left at Burley Library or given to me. Donations please by 10 December; we need hats, gloves, socks, toiletries etc. Annette Hattersley
Burley-Téréli Friendship Trust calendars: I have calendars for 2026, still only £6, with photos from both villages and the latest project updates. Also sets of 5 different notelets for £3.50. Janet Squire 07967 565809
The Travelling crib (Posada) will be sent out again in December; if you would like it for a night, or know someone who might, take a form from the back of church, or speak to Zoe or Frances.
Christingle volunteers: on Tuesday 23 December, we’ll make 600 Christingles for our services on Christmas Eve. Please take a form from the back of church or speak to Zoe if you can help
St Mary’s @ 4 Christmas Party – our service on Sunday 7 December will be followed by a Christmas Party for children and families. Please share this with anyone who might enjoy it, and book places by 30 November. Let Zoe know or email curate.zoe@burleyparishchurch.org.uk
A Christmas Carol – Leeds Playhouse, Tuesday 13 January. Seats available with a group from The Memory Tree for this performance, followed by Afternoon Tea in the café. Leave by coach at 10.30am, return 5.45 – 6.00pm. £36.50 for the theatre and tea. Free transport! If you would like to go, contact Val Mckenzie asap 01943 862491 or email val.mckenzie@gmail.com
Carol of the Seven Hills: This play is the Bradford Episcopal Area’s contribution to the BD25 City of Culture. It tells a story of the district and the role of the church from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. It will be held at different venues and at each one are three different performances from local people, giving each night a localised flavour. The performances will give the audience time to work out who a mysterious stranger might be and what his presence may mean for them. Tickets available via Eventbrite, £5 Adults, £2 16 and under; just use the link below for Ilkley All Saints on Friday 28 November at 7pm and invite your friends and neighbours to come and see! https://CarolofthesevenhillsIlkley.eventbrite.co.uk