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St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for New Year’s Day Sunday 01 January 2023

The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it


For New Year’s Day we have one joint service at St Mary’s at 10:40am. This is also available online.

We look forward to seeing you all at the AGM on January 26th. No need to bring refreshments just your lovely selves! Frances


Confirmation Service 2023

Bishop Julie will be conducting a service of Confirmation on Sunday 9 July, 10:40am, at St Mary’s. If you are Baptised and not yet Confirmed, and would like to be, please let Revd Mike know. 


St Mary’s Heating – it’s up and running!!

The heating at St Mary’s is up and running! Can you help towards the cost of £7800? Consider whether you’ve been blessed (& heated) by the previous boiler over the past 50 years, if so, consider donating to offset the cost, large or small, online or on the plate. Mark it ‘Heating’. Thanks for all the donations already received.
You can give online here: https://bit.ly/heatingfund


New Office Opening Hours from January

From January we have new office opening hours as below:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9.30am-1.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-1.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-1.30pm
Friday: 9.30am-12.30pm


St Mary’s Cleaning

Many thanks from all of us to those who currently clean St Mary’s each week (and St Luke’s!). At St Mary’s we are looking to expand the rota and are looking for volunteers – please add your name to the rota in the porch or email Mike on revd.mike@stmaryswistaston.org.uk


Wells Green Methodist Church Cafe

Every Friday from 10.30am to 1.30pm our Methodist friends have refreshments including soup and a roll (donations) available along with a warm welcome. Volunteers needed, please ask Sue S for details. 


Morning Prayer on Zoom

Morning Prayer on Zoom is taking a break until mid January – date yet to be confirmed.
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.


Bible Study & Prayer

Both the Bible Study & Prayer Group meetings resume this coming week: 
Bible Study: Tues Jan 3rd at 10.15am
Prayer Group: Thursday 5th at 7pm
Both meeting at Jenny’s home: 56 Bowness Road


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

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

Click the button below to see the ways that you can help.

Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html