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: 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: Gordon Edward Riseley whose Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s on Tuesday, 22 October 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.

FOR OUR PARTNERS IN MISSION:  Tearfund: Tearfund is joining with other leading U.K. charities as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in response to the crisis in the Middle East. Please pray that many people will respond to their appeal for finance and that every worker will be kept safe as they go into this war zone. Pray too for lasting peace to be established soon.

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 ‘Ending in S’ is still available from Pam: 01933 313195, Mary: 01933 315383, Joy: 01933 318415 and Sam in St Mary’s Church Office. Price £1. Closing date 31 October.

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 OCTOBER

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER – 7.30pm. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER – 7.00pm in Church

AND IN NOVEMBER

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER – 7.30pm. 

DEEP YOUTH CLUB – SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER – 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 4 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

PCC MEETING – MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER – 7.00 pm – in the Lower Hall

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be ‘Hanging Felt Birds’. Please arrive in good time to enjoy and do the crafts For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER – 7.30pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER – 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

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER – 2.15-3.45 pm – for ladies of all ages – meet in the Church Hall for fun and fellowship.  Lynne Prior will be talking about the work that Encompass and the foodbank is doing within our community. For more information please contact Tracey on 07805 566991.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER – 7.30pm. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER – 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 17 NOVEMBER – 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 18 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER – 7.30pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER – 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 27 NOVEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER – 7.30pm. 

AND IN DECEMBER

DEEP YOUTH CLUB – SUNDAY 1 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.

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

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER – 7.30pm. 

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

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 9 DECEMBER – 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

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

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER – 7.30pm. 

CHOIR COFFEE MORNING – SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER – 10am-12noon. 

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.

CAROL SERVICE – SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER – 6PM

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