Thursday 14 March
10.30am Midweek Service
10.45am Funeral of Louie Coultous at Rawdon Crematorium
1.30pm Funeral of Pauline Brook at St Mary’s
Saturday 16 March
3pm Connect at the Parish Centre
Sunday 17 March – The Fifth Sunday of Lent
8am BCP Communion
10am Communion
Hymns: 716 We have a Gospel to proclaim, 302 St Patrick’s Breastplate, 286 Holy, holy, holy!, 332 I the Lord of sea and sky
Monday 18 March
9am Morning Prayer on Zoom
Thursday 21 March
10am Funeral of Monica Richardson at Rawdon Crematorium
10.30am Midweek Service
Sunday 24 March – Palm Sunday
8am BCP Communion
10am Service of the Word
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:
RIP: Louie Coultous, Pauline Brook, Monica Richardson, Michael McIntosh
Sick: Pavlo Mucha, Pam Atkinson, Jennifer Cottam, Mike Robinson, Ronnie Woffindin, Graham (Gareth’s grandad) and Gail Boole.
Monica Richardson’s Funeral will be at 10am on Thursday 21 March at Rawdon Crematorium.
Notices
‘The Narrow Road’: On Tuesday 26 March at 7.30pm, Burley-in-Wharfedale Methodist Church will be hosting the Riding Lights Christian Theatre Company from York, as they perform their moving passion play ‘The Narrow Road’, a production of beauty, power and challenge. Tickets are now available at £10 per adult (£8 for children). Tickets are limited because of the space, so do book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets available from Rev. Cameron Stirk, (01943 463258) or thestirks@tiscali.co.uk or Burley-in-Wharfedale Methodist Church.
MU branches have been asked to collect supplies for the Bradford Dulas charity which helps expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, during the birth and after their baby has been born. Items requested are: lip balm, maternity pads (not standard sanitary pads), breast pads, baby wipes, cotton wool, deodorants. Please bring items to church or the Parish Office by Sunday 23 March clearly labelled. Thank you.
The Amos Trust is hosting an evening concert and fundraising event on Sunday 17 March, 6.30-9.30, featuring Garth Hewitt, a Christian singer-songwriter. The event is at St Richard’s Church, Seacroft and will also fundraise for their foodbank. There will also be a talk about Gaza by Amos Trust Chair Robert Cohen, and a stall with Palestinian goods and crafts. All are welcome, and a £10 donation is suggested. There is a non-alcohol bar. Tickets can be booked via eventbrite ( An evening with Garth Hewitt Tickets, Sun 17 Mar 2024 at 18:30 | Eventbrite ) or please arrange with Jane Schofield Gurung or Hilary Davies (Fairtrade Hilary).
Pray the News: On 20 & 27 March at 12noon in St Mary’s Church, you are invited to pray for the countries that will hold elections this year. 2024 is an important year for elections with about 50% of the world’s population going to the polls for local or national elections. The New Testament encourages us to pray for everyone including our countries leaders. In March Belize, Italy, Australia, Turkey, Portugal, Russia and Slovakia will go to the polls. For further info talk to Ros.
Reminders
Easter Cards: Annette and Sharon are also selling packs of Easter cards to raise money for Katiyo Primary School in Zimbabwe. There are packs of 4 for £1.50 and some photo blank greeting cards with flowers and animals, A5 £2 each. Annette will have them at church or they can be purchased by emailing slhattersley@gmail.com