Notices

CHURCH OFFICE:  The Church Office will be open Tuesday to Thursday this week from 10.30am-12.30pm. Notices for next weeks notice sheet should be sent to the Church Office by 10.30am on Wednesday placing in the letterbox outside the office, phoning: 01933 412235 or emailing: stmaryschurchoffice@btinternet.com       

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL:  Garry A, Rev Steve P, Rosie B, Denise B, Oliver S, Sheila T, Janet W, Thelma & Adrian T, Beverley T, Brian H, Maureen T, Dorothy J, Michelle S, Sheila W, Betty A, Peter W, James G, Jennifer L, Ida B and Alma W.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: John Beal, a regular member of St Mary’s before he moved away who died on Monday 29 June and Ann Beal whose ashes are being interred on Thursday 30 July.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE LONELY OR ISOLATED: If you know of anyone who is in need of Pastoral Care such as visiting or receipt of Communion please contact Tracey on 07805 566991.

PRAYERS:  We pray for our former Rector, Steve Prior, as he recovers from major heart surgery and Sue and the family.

FOR MISSION IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY –  Rushden Street Pastors –  We are so excited to be heading out on the streets in Rushden. We pray for your protection to be upon them as they walk our streets, that they would be kept safe from harm and danger. Grant them wisdom in every situation they encounter. 

DONATIONS – To donate to St Mary’s through the Parish Giving Scheme use the QR code which will take you to St Mary’s page on the PGS website. 

ST MARY’S CRAFT GROUP –  The Craft Group are looking for volunteers to prepare and teach a Craft to this Group of Adults (10-15 people) who meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month 10am-12noon in the Church Hall. Craft expenses will be paid. If you feel this is something you would like to help with please contact Helen on 07814 226614.

ST MARY’S WORSHIP MUSIC GROUP – We are keen to get the music group up and running again. If you are interested in joining to either sing or play an instrument please contact Dan on 07904 465019.

ST MARY’S CHOIR – The choir are looking for new members. Do you love to sing? Would you like to join them? Come along to choir practice on a Wednesday evening at 7pm for an hour and try us out without obligation. All ages from 8 years are welcome. 

JULY

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 22 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 23 JULY – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 24 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

321 MISSION COURSE – DISCOVER LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS – MONDAY 27 JULY – 7.00pm-9.00pm – As a follow up from Rushden Life we will be continuing the 321 Mission Course on Monday evenings in the Church Hall.  321 is a course that invites you to see life the way Jesus does. 321 is designed to help you think about God, the world and yourself through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations. It’s designed to be something you can do on your own (if you’re away over summer) or together here in Rushden. It’s flexible and engaging.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 29 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 30 JULY – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 31 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

AUGUST

321 MISSION COURSE – DISCOVER LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS – MONDAY 3 AUGUST – 7.00pm-9.00pm – As a follow up from Rushden Life we will be continuing the 321 Mission Course on Monday evenings in the Church Hall.  321 is a course that invites you to see life the way Jesus does. 321 is designed to help you think about God, the world and yourself through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations. It’s designed to be something you can do on your own (if you’re away over summer) or together here in Rushden. It’s flexible and engaging.

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 4 AUGUST – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘CD Suncatchers’ in the Church Hall. Please arrive in good time to enjoy and do the crafts.  For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 6 AUGUST – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 7 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

321 MISSION COURSE – DISCOVER LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS – MONDAY 10 AUGUST – 7.00pm-9.00pm – As a follow up from Rushden Life we will be continuing the 321 Mission Course on Monday evenings in the Church Hall.  321 is a course that invites you to see life the way Jesus does. 321 is designed to help you think about God, the world and yourself through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations. It’s designed to be something you can do on your own (if you’re away over summer) or together here in Rushden. It’s flexible and engaging.

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST – 2.15-3.45pm – For ladies of all ages – meet in the Church Hall on the second Wednesday of the month for fun and fellowship. Speaker will be Lindsay Brown from Rushden Library. For more information please contact Tracy on 07805 566991. 

NO CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST 

NO PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 13 AUGUST

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 14 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 15 AUGUST – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

NO CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 20 AUGUST – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 21 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 27 AUGUS – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 28 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

SEPTEMBER

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making Jewelry in the Church Hall. Please arrive in good time to enjoy and do the crafts.  For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Resumes on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – 2.15-3.45pm – For ladies of all ages – meet in the Church Hall on the second Wednesday of the month for fun and fellowship.  For more information please contact Tracy on 07805 566991. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER  – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  – THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – 7.00pm in Church