Wednesday 11 February
12noon Midweek Midday Prayer
2pm Mothers Union at the Parish Centre
Thursday 12 February
10.30am Midweek Service
7pm Standing & Finance Committee
Sunday 15 February – Sunday next before Lent
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
Monday 16 February
9am Morning Prayer on Zoom
Tuesday 17 February
2pm Greenholme Care Home Communion
Wednesday 18 February – Ash Wednesday
12noon Midweek Midday Prayer
7pm Ash Wednesday Communion
Thursday 19 February
10.30am Midweek Service
Sunday 22 February – First Sunday of Lent
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
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: Margery and Giuliano, Pam Atkinson, Judith Charnley, Rosemary Hensor, Mike Robinson, Tom Sumner, Graham
Praying for Burley Street by Street: West View Avenue and West View Road
Notices
Open Door – A Place of Welcome is about to open a third session on Friday 14 February, 2-4pm in the Sutcliffe Room at the Parish Centre. Please do pop in to let us know if anything, in addition to a chat and a cuppa, would attract another visit. We are open to listening to your suggestions; the sessions will run on the 2nd , 4th and 5th week each month.
Did you know? Every day, St Mary’s is open and offers anyone the opportunity of a peaceful sanctuary to pray or to just ‘be’, in the confines of our quiet church. We have had people from various parts of the country and of the world leave interesting messages in our Visitor’s Book. We’re the only church in the village that is open every day from 9.30am until dusk. During the past year, our team of volunteers, who open and close church has reduced considerably, due to unforseen circumstances. To enable St Mary’s to continue to offer our welcome, we do need more folk to join us. We would appreciate and welcome your support? We are a friendly and very supportive group. Please speak with Phil, Zoe or Val McKenzie, should you be interested.
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place on Sunday March 22 at 11.45am (after the 10am service). Warden(s), PCC members and Deanery Synod representatives will be elected. If you would like to stand for election you need to be on the Electoral Roll. Electoral Roll Forms are available at the back of church and should be given to Annette Hattersley our Electoral Roll Secretary. Nomination Forms will also be available. For the Annual Report, those who usually prepare reports about their group or activity should submit them to the Parish Office no later than 23 February.
Lent Lunches: The Christian Aid committee are offering 2 lunches this year, on Fridays 13 & 20 March. Donations will support Christian Aid projects. The Lunches will be held at the Methodist Church from 12 noon to 1.30pm and will be a simple meal of homemade soup with bread and a hot drink. St Mary’s is running lunch on 20 March. Any offers to make soup, to help on the day or provide bread will be very welcome. Thank you from all on the CA committee. Janet Squire 07967565809