Wednesday 21 January
12noon Midweek Midday Prayer
Thursday 22 January
10.30am Midweek Service
Saturday 24 January
9.30am PCC Coffee Morning at the Parish Centre
Sunday 25 January – Epiphany 3
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
Monday 26 January
9am Morning Prayer on Zoom
Wednesday 28 January
12noon Midweek Midday Prayer
12.30pm Churches Together lunch at Salem URC Church Hall
Thursday 29 January
10.30am Midweek Service
Friday 30 January
12.30pm Thanksgiving Service for the life of Ronnie Woffindin
Sunday 1 February – Epiphany 4/Candlemas
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
4pm St Marys @ 4 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, Judith Charnley, Rosemary Hensor, Mike Robinson, Tom Sumner, Graham
RIP: Ronnie Woffindin. A Thanksgiving Service for Ronnie’s life will be on Friday 30 January at 12.30pm in church, following a private burial service at Tarn Moor.
Praying for Burley Street by Street: Maria Street, Farr Royd & Farr Royd Terrace, Melrose Drive
Notices
PCC Coffee Morning: The first PCC coffee morning this year is on Saturday 24 January at the Parish Centre, from 9.30 am until 11.30am. We need cakes, biscuits, scones etc, as well as raffle prizes. We also need help, as well as people supporting us on the day. All money raised is for church funds . Thanks from Annette and Jan.
February Magazine: The first issue this year will be printed on Monday 26 January. The distributor’s bundles should be ready to pick up from around noon that day and up till 3pm. Final pick -up time will be 12 noon on Friday. Please let Gill know if you have an article for this issue and are not able to send it before Wednesday 21st.
Churches Together Lunch – change of date! Please note that it will now take place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on Wednesday 28 January at 12.30pm at Salem URC Church Hall. Please let Phil know if you would like to attend and advise any dietary requirements.
Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal. There were 20 cards on the boards from people within and without the Parish. We welcomed donations online, and there were a number. People also gave cash which totalled £160 and this has been sent to Christian Aid. The Appeal was called ‘No Crib for a Bed’ and went to support mothers fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thank you again, Janet Squire and the CA committee.
Alpha Course is a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to wrestle with the biggest questions of life, faith, and meaning. The course is running at the Parish Centre on Wednesday evenings for ten weeks with one Saturday session part-way through. Each evening will begin with a shared meal, followed by a short talk introducing the theme for the week, and plenty of time for open conversation. It is completely free, and you are very welcome to come along and see what you think. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or family member who is curious about faith. We also need volunteers to help with running the course e.g. preparing and serving the food. Please see Phil or Zoe.
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