St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 16 July 2023 – Trinity 6
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Congratulations to the newly Confirmed
Congratulations to those who were Confirmed last Sunday at the service conducted by Bp Willie. Those Confirmed were: Hilary Davies, Sophie Davies, Bri Findlay, David Hands, Steve Keay, Yvie Nulty & Charlotte Shaw.
Many thanks to all those who helped prepare for the service and helped on the day, it was such a lovely service.
Austin Grand
It’s with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Austin Grand. Austin, and his wife Doris (who died in 2020), were long-standing members of St Mary’s and only stopped coming when, through ill health, they were no longer able to leave their home. Austin’s funeral is at St Mary’s on Tuesday 1 August at 1:45pm. Please keep the family on your prayers at this time. Revd Mike.
Women’s Indian Meal
Women’s Meal at Passage to India Crewe on Friday 4th August at 7pm. Please let Sarah Turnbull know if you are planning to come. 01270 665742 or sturnbull44@gmail.com
After church refreshments at St Mary’s
During August those who make and serve the refreshments in the church hall are taking a break. For the four Sundays of August there won’t be refreshments in the church hall after the service. However, on Sunday 20 August, Sarah & Mike would like to invite you to the Rectory, weather permitting, for a bring your own picnic, more details nearer the time. If you would like to join the refreshment team please sign up via the list in the hall or email office@stmaryswistaston.org.uk
Rachael Rivers
Rachael, who was on a Reader Placement with us in April/May, will be joining us permanently in September as she completes her final year of Reader Training. We look forward to her joining us and welcoming her.
Archdeacon lan Bishop’s leaving service
After 22 years’ service in the Diocese of Chester and 12 years as Archdeacon of Macclesfield lan Bishop is leaving to become Bishop of Thetford, please come along and say farewell. The service will take place at St Bartholomew’s, Wilmslow on Sunday 23 July beginning at 5 pm. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to please book a place here bit.ly/ticketsib
The Bible Study group
The Tuesday Bible study group and Prayer groups will now take a break and will meet again in September, dates to be advised. Thank you, Jenny V.
Morning Prayer on Zoom
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer continues on Zoom, usually Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30am. To join Click bit.ly/930mp 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.
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
Service Orders at St Mary’s can be viewed/downloaded at bit.ly/serviceorders or scan the QR Code to the left.
The Weekly Sheet is available at the top of this Blog page.
We will continue have printed Weekly Sheets available, but if you can do it electronically, it means we can print less and not throw as much away.
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