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:  Garry A, 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: Robin Underwood whose Funeral was held at St Mary’s on Tuesday 9th June at 11am. All welcome.

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.

JUNE

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. 

NO BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 26 JUNE 

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

JULY

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 1 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

SENIOR’S TEA PARTY – THURSDAY 2 JULY – 2.00-4.00pm – WESLEYAN CHURCH – Afternoon tea with entertainment by Alan Goodger. Tickets £5 available from Jean on 07475 764133.

RUSHDEN LIFE VOLUNTEERS MEETING – THURSDAY 2 JULY – 6.00pm in Church. 

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 3 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

NEWTON BROMSWOLD VILLAGE FETE – SATURDAY 4 JULY – 2pm – Stalls, Games, Fancy Dress, Rushden Mission Band, Ice Cream and Afternoon Teas. 

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – CATHERINE PORTER – SATURDAY 4 JULY – 7.30pm at ST MARY’S CHURCH – Enchanting Harp melodies. Come and enjoy cheese and wine while enjoying the music,

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 6 JULY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 7 JULY – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be ‘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.

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – PLAYFEST TODDLERS PARTY – TUESDAY 7 JULY  – 11am-2pm in the HALL PARK – Games, music, entertainment and more. 

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 8 JULY – 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.

RUSHDEN LIFEE MISSION EVENT – BEAUTY, BROKENNESS, JOY & HOPE – WEDNESDAY 8 JULY – 4.30pm at NEWTON BROMSWOLD – A Musical Journey through the Gospel Story performed by three young musicians on flue, violin and cello.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 8 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – GOD, THE BIBLE & EVERYTHING (IN 60 MINUTES) – THURSDAY 9 JULY – 7.30pm with JAMES CARY – Join us for an ultimate one man comedy show. 

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

RUSHDEN LIFE MISSION EVENT – PARTY IN THE PARK – SATURDAY 11 JULY – 12noon-5.00pm – Join us at our stall at Rushden’s biggest party.

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 15 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

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

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

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 22 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

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

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 29 JULY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 31 JULY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

AUGUST

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 4 AUGUST – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘CD Suncatchers’ 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 5 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 7 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 14 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 15 AUGUST – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 21 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 28 AUGUST – 7.30-9.00pm