Notices

CHURCH OFFICE: The Church Office will be open Tuesday – Thursday this week from 10am-12noon.  Notices for next weeks notice sheet should be sent to the Church Office by 10am on Wednesday by placing in the letter box outside the office, phoning 01933 412235 or emailing: stmaryschurchoffice@btinternet.com

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Dora P, Bonnie B, Mick W, Linda W, Sheila W, Betty A, Peter W, James G, Jennifer L, Ida B, Joan W, Alma W and Glenis B.

FOR THE RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:

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.

FOR OUR PARTNERS IN MISSION:  Tearfund – Highlighting plastic pollution –  From 25 Nov to 1 Dec, the 5th round of an international Global Plastic Treaty has been taking place in S. Korea. Tearfund works to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution to two billion of the world’s poorest people as well as to the earth itself. Please pray that real progress may soon be made in tackling this problem effectively.

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.

CHILDRENS SOCIETY QUIZ – The next Children’s Society Quiz titled ‘Name the Place’ is now available from Pam: 01933 313195, Mary: 01933 315383, Joy: 01933 318415 and Sam in St Mary’s Church Office. Price £1. Closing date 30 April.

BELLRINGERS QUIZ – The Peterborough Guild Annual Bellringers Quiz in aid of the Guild Bell Fund is now on sale. Five sections NOT bellringing related so suitable for everyone. Price £1 from Pam: 01933 313195 or pam.ringer@tiscali.co.uk. Closing date 28 February 2025.

EVENTS IN DECEMBER

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER – 7.30pm. 

CHOIR COFFEE MORNING – SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER – 10am-12noon – in the Church Hall. Stalls and Carol singing. £3 entrance fee (children free) includes hot drink and mince pie.

DEEP YOUTH CLUB – SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER – 11.30am-1.00pm – For school years 7 to 13. Meet people, eat food, play fun games and learn about Jesus. For further information contact Helen: 07495 304974.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER – 7.30pm. 

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

JOINT NATIVITY SERVICE – SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER – 10.30am

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER – 6pm

JOINT SERVICE – CHRISTMAS DAY – 10am

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER – 7.00-8.00pm. 

JOINT SERVICE – SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER – 10.30 am

LOOKING AHEAD INTO JANUARY 2025

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 3 JANUARY – 7.00-9.00pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 6 JANUARY – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Returns on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 7 JANUARY – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Needle Cases’. Please arrive in good time to enjoy and do the crafts For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY – 2.15-3.45 pm – for ladies of all ages – meet in the Church Hall for fun and fellowship. All welcome. For more information please contact Tracey on 07805 566991

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 10 JANUARY – 7.00-9.00pm. 

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

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 13 JANUARY – 6pm-7.30pm – School years 1 to 6. Play games, crafts, cooking, trips out and more. £1.50 per session, plus extra for tuck. Contact Paula: 07505 381389

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 17 JANUARY – 7.00-9.00pm. 

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

DEEP YOUTH CLUB – SUNDAY 19 JANUARY – 11.30am-1.00pm – For school years 7 to 13. Meet people, eat food, play fun games and learn about Jesus. For further information contact Helen: 07495 304974.

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 24 JANUARY – 7.00-9.00pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 27 JANUARY – 11.30am-12.30pm –  Returns on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 27 JANUARY – 6pm-7.30pm – School years 1 to 6. Play games, crafts, cooking, trips out and more. £1.50 per session, plus extra for tuck. Contact Paula: 07505 381389

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 31 JANUARY – 7.00-9.00pm.