St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for 10 July 2022
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Anne Norman
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Anne Norman, please remember her family in your prayers at this time. Anne’s funeral is on Monday 1 August, 1:45pm, at St Mary’s and then the Crematorium. Revd Mike.
Junior Church Summer Challenge
Last Sunday was the final Junior Church of this school year and they set themselves a challenge for the summer – a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt. Whether you were at Junior Church last Sunday or not you are encouraged to do it. Junior Church will be back in September!
They would wish to challenge the congregation (yes you!) to join in and scavenge for the 8 points of gratitude on the list.
What a fantastic idea – happy scavenging.
Paul’s Leaving Lunch
Paul’s Leaving Lunch Sunday 24 July around 12:30pm – All welcome: Sandwich platters and other various food items are being ordered in; we are asking, if you are able to, for contributions towards the lunch. Either by supplying food, helping set up or clear up, or a financial donation. Please sign up on the list in the porch or online at bit.ly/paulslunch
…and his final Sunday with us
Legal formalities now complete, Rev Paul has been appointed as the new Incumbent of parishes of St Peter’s Leighton cum Minshull Vernon and St Leonard’s Warmingham. Paul’s last Sunday will be 24 July. Our prayers and best wishes are with Paul, Jan, Lois & William at this time. If you’d like to donate towards a leaving gift for Paul either give a cash donation to the Wardens or a bank transfer to the church account with the ref “Paul”.
St Paul’s Pantry Update
St Paul’s Pantry has provided 164 people with crisis food parcels which represents 80 households. Long life food items are still the main priority, current shortages of tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned puddings, UHT milk, cereal, jam, cooking sauces, rice, and pasta. Thank you for all your donations as we are still currently struggling to keep up with demand.
Congratulations to Revd Jayne!
Congratulations to Revd Jayne Manfredi who was ordained as Deacon at Chester Cathedral on Sunday 3 July. If you missed the service you can watch it here: bit.ly/JaynesOrdination
We wish her well in her new position as Curate at St Mary’s Sandbach.
Why not join us for Morning Prayer on Zoom?
The link is bit.ly/930mp
We begin at 9:30am – usually on a Monday & Thursday, check the online calendar for this week’s services bit.ly/stmcal .
You can also join by phone: 0203 051 2874
Meeting ID: 850 2058 1307 Passcode: 914961
Also, the Church of England Daily Prayer can be found here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
There is also Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.
Ladies Afternoon Group
Our next outing is to Llandudno on 20th July. We then have a break until 22 September.
We look forward to seeing you all in the Autumn. Ann and Frances.
Pray for Ukraine
Resources for personal prayer and reflection for the nation of Ukraine and for peace – click here for our dedicated Blog page
Church Rotas
At St Mary’s, if you’d like to do a Bible Reading or The Intercessions (resources supplied), the August rota is now available in the porch and can be viewed here, please sign up in the porch or email Revd Mike revd.mike@stmaryswistaston.org.uk
Sunday Refreshments
If you would like to join the refreshments team, please sign up via the sheet in the Church Hall or contact Polly or Teresa in the Church Office 01270 567119 or office@stmaryswisaston.org.uk
Our Church Relies upon Personal Giving to Keep Going
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