St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 30 July 2023 – Trinity 8
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Austin Grand
Austin Grand’s funeral is at St Mary’s this Tuesday 1 August at 1:45pm. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time. Revd Mike.
A return to offering the Chalice at Communion
At the last PCC it was decided that we would return to offering the Chalice at Communion from September. It was also acknowledged that some people may prefer to keep to ‘Priest intinction’, our current practice. Both will be available from September. Please note that personal intinction, dipping of the wafer, will not be allowed for hygiene reasons, only by the minister.
To help Revd Mike gauge how best to offer this, he would be grateful if you would complete the anonymous survey that will be handed out in church over the next couple of Sundays or complete it online here: https://forms.gle/xogaFyekuDTN6HEf7
If you have any queries or questions, please speak to Revd Mike.
Women’s Indian Meal
Those who have booked with Sarah please meet at the Passage to India, Nantwich Rd, Crewe on Friday 4th August at 7pm.
Ladies Afternoon Group
The LAG trip to RHS Bridgewater was an enjoyable day out. We only had one tremendous shower and managed to shelter. The gardens were superb. The Western walled gardens were a delight with an abundance of plants, trees and bushes in an array of colours and scents. The wild flowers were spectacular and the insects plentiful. The Ellesmere Lake and surrounding rocky waterfalls stunning. Many enjoyed the eateries which were available. Thank you all for making this day memorable. Looking forward to meeting in September. We wish Alice, and Tess a speedy recovery. Frances, Ann and Pam.
An Appeal for men’s clothes and shoes
Hope Church, Crewe are appealing for men’s clothes and shoes for their aid to Asylum Seekers that have been placed in Crewe. Please if you have any clothes and shoes you can donate, please bring to our Church and Catherine Gallagher will arrange to take them to Hope Church.
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
Church Hall Maintenance
Week commencing 31st July, we have Boiler replacement work affecting the Main Hall, this means the Hall is not accessible for this week only. Please access via Office door, should you need to come to the office.
Churches Together in Crewe
Churches together in Crewe United Service: Worshipping & Praying together for our town, our mission & ministry, Sunday 30 July 6pm at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church St Mary’s Street CW1 2JP
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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