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: Peter Ch, Mark, Sheila, Betty, Peter W, James G, Jennifer, Ida, Joan, Alma, Glenis and John T.

FOR THE RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: MICHAEL DAVID HILL whose Thanksgiving Service will be held at St Mary’s on Friday 26 July at 12noon.
GLYN MUNCEY whose interment of ashes will be held after the Thursday morning Communion service on Thursday 22nd August.

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: MISSION PARTNERS –  Please pray for our Mission Partners that, during the Summer, they will be able to take time out for rest and renewal in which they can relax with family and friends and have space to think and pray about the direction of their ministry.

FOR MISSION IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY: Pray for our young people as they begin their summer break from school. Pray that they will stay safe, enjoy their break and be refreshed from it.

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 now 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. 

EVENTS IN JULY

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 24 JULY – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 26 JULY – 7.30pm. 

AND INTO AUGUST

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 2 AUGUST – 7.30pm. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 6 AUGUST – 10am-12noon –  The Craft Group will be ‘Adult Colouring”.  For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 9 AUGUST – 7.30pm. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 16 AUGUST – 7.30pm. 

PCC MEETING – MONDAY 19 AUGUST – 7 pm – in the Lower Hall

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB – MONDAY 19, TUESDAY 20, WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST – 9am-12.30pm      Come along for a pirate adventure with games, activities, bible-based story and songs. Family picnic on Wednesday afternoon. For children ages 5-11 years. £5 per child.  For a booking form and more                information contact Sam in the Church Office: 01933 412235 or by emailing: stmaryschurchoffice@btinternet.com

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 23 AUGUST – 7.30pm. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 30 AUGUST – 7.30pm. 

AND FURTHER AHEAD INTO SEPTEMBER

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Re-starts after the holidays on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – 10am-12noon –  The Craft Group will be making ‘Gift Tags’.  For more information contact Helen on 07814 226614.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – 7.30pm. 

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

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – 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

PCC MEETING – MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – 7 pm – in the Lower Hall

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER – 2.15 pm – for ladies of all ages – meet in the Church Hall for fun and fellowship. For more information please contact Tracey on 07805 566991

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER – 7.15pm in Church

PRAYER, PRAISE & PRESENCE – THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER – 7.30pm – in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER – 7.30pm. 

RIDE + STRIDE – SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER – 10am-6pm – Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust.  A day in the open air…. plan your own route to visit Churches and Chapels. All sponsorship money received will be divided equally between the NHCT and the Church or Chapel chosen by you.  Sponsorship forms and a list of open Churches and chapels are available.  For more details see website: www.nhct.org.uk

DEEP YOUTH CLUB – SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER – 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 16 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – 7.30pm. 

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

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER – 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 25 SEPTEMBER – 7.15pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – 7.30pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.