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: Pam B, Ann W, Vikki K, Rev Steve P and Sue, Rosie B, Denise B,  Oliver S, Sheila T, Janet W, Thelma and 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: Lisa Trusler. We pray for Maureen, Sarah and the family of the sad death of Lisa, Maureen’s youngest daughter. 

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

SEPTEMBER

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 CONTINUES – 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

OCTOBER

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER – 7.30-9.00pm

MEN’S BREAKFAST – SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER – Park Road Baptist Hall, Rushden. NN10 0RG – 9.00 am –  Guest Speaker: Graham Swann from Beacon Christian Centre.  Tickets £6 includes full English Breakfast. For further information and tickets contact Mark: 07734 936076

MAYOR’S CIVIC SERVICE – SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER – 10.30am

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 5 OCTOBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Jewellery’ 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 7 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

NO BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 12 OCTOBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 12 OCTOBER – 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 14 OCTOBER – 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 14 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

NO BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER  – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 19 OCTOBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 19 OCTOBER – 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 21 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 26 OCTOBER – 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 28 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER – 7.30-9.00pm

NOVEMBER

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

BIBLE COURSE – MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER – 7.00-9.00pm – An eight week course to discover faith, grow spiritually and connect with a welcoming community for all ages and backgrounds. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Angels’ 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 4 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER – 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 11 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER  – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN  –  THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER – 7.30 pm in the Pemberton Chapel. Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s every Thursday. All welcome.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome

DECEMBER

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Christmas Cards’ 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 DECEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

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

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

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

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER – 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 DECEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

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

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

CHOIR COFFEE MORNING – SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER – 10am-12noon in the Church Hall.

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

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

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER – 7.30-9.00pm

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