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:  Pam O’R, Dorothy J, Michelle S, Dora P, Mick W, Linda W, Sheila W, Betty A, Peter W, James G, Jennifer L, Ida B, Alma W and Glenis B.

FOR THE RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: Roy Presland whose Funeral will be held at Nene Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 29th April at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but donations to the Air Ambulance and the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team can be made at https://roypresland.muchloved.com/

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: Tear Fund – Myanmar Earthquake – The number of fatalities is rising by the day, with countless more people being seriously affected by injury and the loss of their homes and livelihoods. Tearfund partners are on the ground providing life-saving aid to people desperately trying to recover and rebuild their lives. Please continue to pray for rescue and relief efforts in the region. 

WEEKLY ZOOM PRAYER GATHERING – SUNDAY EVENINGS at 8.00 pm –  You are all invited to join us for prayer on Zoom weekly.  If you would like to attend please email the office for the link.

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 Children’s Society Quiz titled ‘Name the Place‘ 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 30 April.  John’s final Quiz titled ‘About Time’ will be available in early May.

AND INTO APRIL

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 25 APRIL – 7.30-9.00pm. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 28 APRIL – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

IGNITE KIDS CLUB – MONDAY 28 APRIL – 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 30 APRIL – 7.00pm in Church

AND INTO MAY

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 2 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

DEEP YOUTH GROUP – SUNDAY 4 MAY – 12noon – 1.30pm – School years 7 to 13. Meet in the Lower Hall to meet people, eat food, play fun games and learn about Jesus. Contact Helen: 07495 304974

BUMPS & BABES NATURE HUNT – MONDAY 5 MAY – 10am – 12noon – Meet in the Church Car Park for a Nature Hunt and Picnic in the Park. Bring your own picnic. 

CRAFTS & COFFEE/TEA – TUESDAY 6 MAY – 10am-12noon –  This month the Craft Group will be making ‘Weather Worms’ 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 7 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 9 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

MEN’S BREAKFAST – SATURDAY 10 MAY – 9.00am start – WESLEYAN CHURCH HALL with Guest Speaker Fred Gill. £6 per person including full English Breakfast. 

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 12 MAY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

LADIES GROUP – WEDNESDAY 14 MAY – 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 14 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 16 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

WHO LET THE DADS OUT – SATURDAY 17 MAY – 9.30am-12noon – Monthly event for dads, stepdads, Grandads, male carers and their younger children [0-6yrs]. Adults £5: children free

DEEP YOUTH GROUP – SUNDAY 18 MAY – 12noon – 1.30pm – School years 7 to 13. Meet in the Lower Hall to meet people, eat food, play fun games and learn about Jesus. Contact Helen: 07495 304974

APCM – SUNDAY 18 MAY – 1.00 – 3.00pm – in the Church Hall.

BEANS CLUB – MONDAY 19 MAY – 11.30am-12.30pm – Continues on Mondays after Bumps & Babes for all parents, carers and their children. All welcome.

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 21 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 23 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – WEDNESDAY 28 MAY – 7.00pm in Church

BELLRINGING PRACTICE – FRIDAY 30 MAY – 7.30-9.00pm.