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.

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, including ‘Rushden Mission 2026’ – 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. 

RUSHDEN MISSION 2026 – Rushden Mission will be taking place between Saturday 27 June to Saturday 12 July. Please pray for the leaders involved with this.. More details to follow.

JULY

RUSHDEN LIFEE MISSION EVENT – BEAUTY, BROKENNESS, JOY & HOPE – WEDNESDAY 8 JULY – 4.30pm at NEWTON BROMSWOLD – A Musical Journey through the Gospel Story performed by three young musicians on flue, violin and cello.

NO CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 8 JULY 

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – GOD, THE BIBLE & EVERYTHING (IN 60 MINUTES) – THURSDAY 9 JULY – 7.30pm with JAMES CARY – Join us for an ultimate one man comedy show. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 10 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – PARTY IN THE PARK – SATURDAY 11 JULY – 12noon-5.00pm – Join us at our stall at Rushden’s biggest party.

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 13 JULY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

321 MISSION COURSE – DISCOVER LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS – MONDAY 13 JULY – 7.00pm-9.00pm – As a follow up from Rushden Life we will be hosting a 321 Mission Course on Monday evening  for five weeks 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 15 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 17 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 18 JULY – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 20 JULY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

PCC MEETING – MONDAY 20 JULY – 7.00-9.00pm in the Lower Hall

321 MISSION COURSE – DISCOVER LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS – MONDAY 20 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 22 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

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

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

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.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 21 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 28 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm