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:  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:  Jose Smith who died on Monday 19 January in Hospital. Thanksgiving Services will be held at St Mary’s on Tuesday 24 February at 12 noon followed by the refreshments in the Church Hall.

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 taking place between Saturday 27 June to Saturday 12 July. Please pray for the leaders involved with this.. More details to follow.

FEBRUARY 2026

PCC MEETING – TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY – 7.00-9.00pm in the Lower Hall 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – 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. 

MARCH

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

ENCOMPASS QUIZ NIGHT – MONDAY 2 MARCH – 7pm – Please feel free to share this as everyone is welcome to join us for some food, fellowship and quiz fun. If people are interested then all the details of how to book are contained within the link.
 www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/quiz-jacket-and-chilli-night
*Important – On the payment page it will automatically add a 17% fee towards the booking platform “Zeffy”. You can click the dropdown arrow, click “other” and write “£0” in the box so that no additional fees are paid!*

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 3 MARCH – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Birthday Cards’ 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 4 MARCH – 7.00pm in Church

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – FRIDAY 6 MARCH – 10am – ST MARY’S CHURCH. HIGHAM FERRERS – a Service for everyone – Nigeria 2026.

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

HANDEL’S MESSIAH – SATURDAY 7 MARCH – 7.00 pm – ST MARY’S CHURCH, HIGHAM FERRERS –The Rotary Club of Rushden are presenting a special performance of ‘Handel’s Messiah from the Crib to the Cross’ by the Northampton Bach Choir. Tickets £15 available from johngarley08@gmail.com or Sidey Design, Market Square, Higham Ferrers. Proceeds for the Rotary Foundation.

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

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

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

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 16 MARCH – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

LENT LUNCHES – WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH – 11.30am-1.00pm in the Church Hall. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH – 7.00pm in Church

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

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

THE KINGS MEN, CAMBRIDGE – SUNDAY 22 MARCH – 7.30pm – ST MARY’S CHURCH, HIGHAM FERRERS – A Concert by a Group of Choral Scholars and Lay Clerks. Tickets £20 (includes a glass of wine) available from Karen Holmes on 07946 389424 or email: janejackson59@outlook.com or from Sidey Design, Market Square, Higham Ferrers (cash only). Proceeds to St Mary’s Church. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 23 MARCH – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

LENT LUNCHES – WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH – 11.30am-1.00pm in the Church Hall. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH – 7.00pm in Church

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

APRIL

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 7 APRIL – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Scissor Cases’ 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 8 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

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

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. For more information please contact Tracey on 07805 566991.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

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.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

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

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