St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for Sunday 09 October 2022
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Joan Powell
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Joan Powell. Joan has been a long-standing member of our congregation and a dear friend to us all – she will be greatly missed. Please keep her family in your prayers at this time. Joan’s funeral will be Friday 21 October at 1:45pm at St Mary’s.
Thank you for the Harvest Gifts
Thank you for all the food donations for Harvest this year – we have collected a staggering amount!
Help is needed on MONDAY 10 October at 10am to help take the food to the foodbanks.
St Mary’s Heating
After nearly 50 years of service the heating boiler at St Mary’s can’t be repaired.
We have temporary heating in place as it may take a while to replace the heating. The Church of England’s plan is to be net zero carbon by 2030 and we are required to explore alternatives to fossil fuels looking at renewable energy sources. Please dress warmly until this is resolved.
The Past Cases Review 2 Report is now Published
You may remember that in early 2020 the Church of England underwent a Safeguarding review of past cases and each parish was asked to check back through PCC Minutes for 70 years. This was completed just before the pandemic hit and the report has been published this week. You can access the report, Diocesan Summary and hear the Bishops’ response to it on the Diocesan website: bit.ly/pcr2report
Morning Prayer on Zoom
Morning Prayer is taking a break until Monday 10 October.
In the meantime why not check out the 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.
Would you like a Church of England Daily Prayer App for your mobile or tablet? Then look here: https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/daily-prayer.
Diocesan Diversity Service
The Diocesan Diversity Service at Chester Cathedral is on Sunday 16 October at 3pm.
You are warmly invited to join this service to celebrate our diverse communities. Free ticket required and more info here: bit.ly/diodiversity16oct
Leading the service at Chester Cathedral 3pm will be the Bishop of Birkenhead, The Rt Revd Julie Conalty. Our preacher will be the Reverend Nick Bundock from Emmanuel Didsbury. There will be music, choirs and stories shared by members of our Diocesan Race and Ethnicity Forum, Disability Forum and LGBT community in the surrounding area. The choir of Kings school Chester will represent our young people. The service will be signed by a BSL interpreter.
Opportunities for Bible Study & Prayer
Exploring the Bible Further
We have now restarted the Tuesday morning study group, the next meet will be the 18th October at 10.15am at 56 Bowness Road. All Welcome! 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 next meet is 4th November. 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.
Men’s Group – next meeting
Men’s Group – 7.30pm Friday 11 November 2022 – Please join us at Ebenezers (159 Nantwich Road, Crewe – the old Beer Dock) for beer [non-alcoholic options might be available] and afterwards we will go somewhere for food. Open to all men over the age of 18. Feel free to bring male family & friends. No need to RSVP. See you there! Howard.
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 November 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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Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html