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St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 21 May 2023 – Easter 7

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

Pentecost Sunday

The 28 May is Pentecost Sunday, the Church’s Birthday! Canon David will be with us on that Sunday and would like people to come to church wearing something red if possible.


Rachael Rivers sends her thanks

Many thanks for the cards and gifts that you gave to me on the final Sunday of my placement.  Your generosity is overwhelming.  I have spent the vouchers on a puppet that I can use during family services, school assemblies and Carer and Toddler groups. Warmest wishes.  Rachael Rivers


Funerals this week at St Mary’s

Monday at 11am The Funeral of Mary Meakin
Thursday at 2pm The Funeral of Mike Davey


Christian Aid Week

Thanks to all those who have delivered and collected envelopes for Christian Aid week, if anyone can help today at 5pm to count, please come along to The Rectory, it should only take around 1 hour,

If you would like to give via our E-Envelope this year, then please click here: bit.ly/caw2023stmarys or scan the QR Code.


The Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2023

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is this Sunday 21 May 2023 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church followed by a Bring and Share in the Church Hall. The Trustees’ Report & Financial Statement 2022 is available at both churches & online bit.ly/apcminfo. The APCM is open to anyone on the church’s Electoral Roll (Revised 30 April). We will be electing 2 Church Wardens, 5 Members to the PCC & 4 Deanery Synod Members. 


Ladies Afternoon Group

The Ladies Afternoon Group -We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on 25th May when Nim Devi will be giving us a demonstration on “Simple Indian Cookery”. Thank you, Frances.


The Bible Study group

The Tuesday Bible study group will meet at 10.15am on the 6th and 20th of June. The monthly Prayer Group on Thursday 1st June at 7pm. Both groups meet at 56 Bowness Rd. All welcome. Thank you, Jenny V. 


The Knife Angel in Crewe

The Knife Angel is in Crewe until 30 May. More info:bit.ly/knifeangelcrewe It is located in Memorial Square, well worth a visit.


Psalm 27 Garden at RHS Tatton Park (July 19-23). 

The Bible Society are sponsoring Ollie Pike (aged 24) to create a garden based on a Psalm 27 Garden at RHS Tatton Park Here’s a link to the web page: bit.ly/psalm27garden Ollie is in the Young Designer of the Year competition. Ollie chose Psalm 27 having heard it at a funeral and found it comforting. Tickets are less than £30 for a wonderful day out and can be bought here: bit.ly/tattontickets


Morning Prayer on Zoom

Morning Prayer
on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am is now usually on a Tuesday & Thursday
. Check the online Church diary for weekly variation here bit.ly/stmcal

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.


Men’s Group

Men’s Group-7.30pm Friday 23 June 2023 Please join us at Ebenezers [159 Nantwich Rd, Crewe-the old Beer Dock]for beer [non-alcoholic options may be available] afterwards we will go somewhere for food. Open to all men over 18. Feel free to bring male family & friends. No need to RSVP-see you there! Howard,


Thank you to all who supported the Scouts fundraising Beetle Drive – we raised an amazing £152.00, thank you.


Foodbank News

Thank your continuing generous support for St Paul’s Foodbank. Shortages are: Jam, UHT milk, cereal, rice, long life puddings/cakes. Tinned items: corned beef; pork; fruit; meat meals (chilli con carne, stew); rice pudding; vegetables. Please see the leaflet with the donation/drop off points . 


Resources for personal prayer and reflection for the nation of Ukraine and for peace – click here for our dedicated Blog page


Sunday Refreshments

We need help with refreshments after the Services. 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


Online Service Resources

At St Mary’s
Go to bit.ly/stmarysresources or scan the QR code to view Services Orders and the Weekly Sheet on your phone/device. Don’t worry, we will always have printed Weekly Sheets, but if you can do it electronically, it means we can print less as we throw a lot away each week.



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