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: Oliver S, Sheila T, Jose S, 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: Glenis Burton whose Funeral will be held at St Mary’s on Tuesday 6 January at 10am, David Robinson a loyal choir member for many years whose Funeral will be held at St Mary’s on Tuesday 13 January at 11.30 am and Miriam Handshaw whose Funeral will be held at St Mary’s on Friday 16 January at 2pm. 

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 the 40 people who were killed and the 116 people injured in the bar fire at a Swiss Ski Resort in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve. Pray for the nurses and doctors and the families.

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. 

PETERBOROUGH DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELLRINGERS ANNUAL QUIZ – In aid of the Guild Bell Fund are now available. 5 Sections not Bellringing related so suitable for everyone. Price £1 from Pam in the Church Office or 01933 313195 or 07967 585098. Closing date 28 February 2026.

RUSHDEN MISSION 2026 – Rushden Mission will be in June 2026, Please pray. More details to follow.

JANUARY 2026

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 9 JANUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

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

FUNERAL OF DAVID ROBINSON – TUESDAY 13 JANUARY – 11.30am – David died at home on Wednesday 3 December. A loyal Choir member for many years who will be sadly missed by all at St Mary’s. 

PLEASE NOTE – NO LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY – Next Meeting is Wednesday 11 February. 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 Tracey on 07805 566991.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 16 JANUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

MEN’S BREAKFAST – SATURDAY 17 JANUARY – 9.00am – PARK ROAD BAPTIST HALL. RUSHDEN – with Guest Speaker: Paul Gask from ‘Christian Vision for Men’. Tickets £6 includes full English Breakfast. For further information and tickets contact Mark: 07734 936076.

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 17 JANUARY – 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 JANUARY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

NO BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 23 JANUARY – AGM & SOCIAL

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 26 JANUARY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 30 JANUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

FEBRUARY 2026

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE – SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY – 10.30am – Come and join us to share the light at our Christingle Service. 

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

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Stone People’. Please arrive in good time to enjoy and do the crafts For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

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

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY – 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 Tracey on 07805 566991.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

NO BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY – HALF-TERM 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY – 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 FEBRUARY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY – 7.30-9.00pm.