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:  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: Caroline, daughter of Doreen Dilley (member of our Choir) who has unexpectedly died. Sincere condolences and love are sent to Doreen and the family from us all at St Mary’s. 

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.

APRIL

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

INTERMENT OF ASHES of DAVID ROBINSON – SATURDAY 11 APRIL – 11.00am

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

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 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. Linda Brett will be talking to us about ‘Objects from times gone by’. For more information please contact Tracey on 07805 566991.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

PETERBOROUGH DIOCESAN EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP – WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 7.30 pm – At St John’s Church Hall in Corby NN17 1XF.  Bishop Debbie will be talking on  ‘What will the Church of England be like in five to ten years?’ This is an open meeting to all, not just PDEF members. More details available from Glyn Ackerley or Andrew Preslandandrew.presland.harborough58@gmail.com.

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 16 APRIL – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden life Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

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

MEN’S BREAKFAST – SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026 – 9.00 am – At the Park Road Baptist Hall, Rushden. Guest Speaker: Steve Martin 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 18 APRIL – 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 APRIL – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 23 APRIL – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

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

INTERMENT OF ASHES of JOSE SMITH – SATURDAY 25 APRIL – 3.00pm.

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 30 APRIL – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

MAY

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 1 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 5 MAY – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Book-folding Hedgehogs’ 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 6 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 7 MAY – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 8 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

APCM – SUNDAY 10 MAY – More details to follow

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

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 13 MAY – 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 13 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 14 MAY – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 15 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 16 MAY – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 18 MAY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 20 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 21 MAY – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 22 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 27 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 28 MAY – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

WEDDING of DAVID LOVERIDGE and CHANTELL ALLEN – 3.00pm. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 29 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

JUNE

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 1 JUNE – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 2 JUNE – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be ‘Making Flowers’ 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 3 JUNE – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 4 JUNE – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 8 JUNE – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE – 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 10 JUNE – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 11 JUNE – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 15 JUNE – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 18 JUNE – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 20 JUNE – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 22 JUNE – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE – 7.00pm in Church

PRAYERS WITH GLYN – THURSDAY 25 JUNE – 7.30pm in the Pemberton Chapel.  Glyn will be leading prayers for St Mary’s and for the Rushden Mission. Please join us – all welcome. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 29 JUNE – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.