St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for Sunday 18 September 2022
A Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving for Her Majesty
St Mary’s is holding a special service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II this Sunday at 4pm.
If you unable to join us in church it is also live on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIXHmnfjqlc
The Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II – come and watch it in church
The Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Monday 19 September from 10:30am: St Mary’s will be screening the Queen’s Funeral on our big screen in church for those who would like to watch the funeral in church and/or rather not be on their own.
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Harvest Sunday 2nd October
St Paul’s Pantry writes
Harvest is fast approaching, Since 2019 the number of people accessing St Paul’s Pantry has increased by 96%. Alongside this increase in demand, we have a decline in donations which reflects the increasing cost of living. We want to encourage everyone that ‘every item makes a difference’. We urgently need donations especially as we anticipate demand over Autumn and Winter. Long life items are always in demand – please see the leaflet in church and on our Blog with the list of shortages – thank you!
See below for food items required – Click on the images to enlarge.
Ladies Afternoon Group
We will meet on Thursday 22nd September in the Howe Room at St Mary`s Church Hall. If anyone has any personal memories of the Queen it might be lovely to share these during the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all. Frances and Ann
New opportunities for Bible Study & Prayer
Exploring the Bible further.
We are planning to restart the Tuesday morning study group with an informal cuppa and chat on 20th. September at 10.15. at 56 Bowness Road. Welcome back to those who came to groups before covid and a warm welcome to any others who would like to join us. For further information speak to Jenny Varty or call on 01270 567618.
Meeting for Prayer.
This will be held on the first Thursday evening of each month at 7pm. The first meeting will be on the 6th October. Open to anyone who would like to meet for prayer for our church and the world. All welcome, 56 Bowness Road. Thank you, Jenny Varty 01270 567618.
Morning Prayer on Zoom
Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am – usually Monday & Thursday, check the online calendar for this week bit.ly/stmcal
Please note: due to the Queen’s Funeral Morning Prayer will only be on Thursday this week.
Church of England Daily Prayer which 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.
Pray for Ukraine
Resources for personal prayer and reflection for the nation of Ukraine and for peace – click here for our dedicated Blog page
Sunday Refreshments
Sunday refreshments – please if anyone can offer their services for Mid October onwards for Tea and Coffee after Service, please add your name to the Rota in the Church Hall – Many thanks
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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