St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 19 May 2024 – Pentecost Sunday
The Weekly Sheet has the weekly Readings and News on it
This Sunday is….
Christian Aid Week
Thanks for all the support from our collectors this week. If you have an hour to spare on Sunday 19th to help count, please come to the Rectory for 6pm. You can still give if you would like to in the following ways:
❖ complete an envelope available at both churches
❖ Scan the QR code give securely online via our e-envelope
or go to: bit.ly/caw2024stmarys
An Evening with the Archbishop of York at St Mary’s Nantwich
Stephen Cottrell is a gifted and lively communicator, plain-speaking and down to earth. His warm and engaging manner makes him at home in an environment where he can interact with an audience. He has been invited to speak at St Mary’s Nantwich on Saturday 22 June at 7:15pm (doors open at 6:30pm). As well as a talk from Archbishop Stephen there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions about life and faith, church or nation, everyday or global issues.
This is a free event and tickets are available here or via Nantwich’s Parish Office: 01270 625268 office@stmarysnantwich.org.uk
Visit to St Mary’s by Bishop Sam
On the Sunday 2 June Bishop Sam, Bishop of Stockport, will be joining us at St Mary’s at 10:40am. During his visit he will be receiving Rachael Rivers into the Communion of the Church of England. This is required before she is licensed as a Reader at Chester Cathedral on Saturday 12 October. Do come and meet Bishop Sam and support Rachael.
Please note: There will not be a service at St Luke’s on 2 June to encourage us all to join together in worship that day at St Mary’s.
Rose Queen News!
We are pleased to announce that our Rose Queen (RQ) for 2024/25 will be Lucia Kemp and her attendant will be Cerys McKeown. Our RQ Sunday is on 9 June at St Mary’s when our current RQ, Sophie, will let us know about her year as RQ and Lucia will make her RQ Promise ahead of the Wistaston Village Fete on Saturday 15 June when she will be crowned. For her stall at the Fete Lucia is asking for unwanted teddies, they can be dropped into church or the office. She will be raising money for Cancer Research.
Our next meeting is on May 23rd, when Jeremy Herbert will be talking on Sustainable Nantwich. We still have spaces for our trip to the National Memorial Arboretum on July 11th. MEN do not be put off, this trip although it is Ladies Afternoon Group is open to all!! Please see Pam or myself if you would like to join us. Looking forward to seeing you later on this month. Frances.
Diary Date – Saturday morning, 1st June
We are planning a working party to Spring Clean St Mary’s church and the Choir Vestry in preparation for the Bishop’s visit on the Sunday. We’ll meet at 9.30am and refreshments will be provided. We’ll do the jobs which need doing, dependent on how many turn up to help! Thanks in advance.
Men’s Group
Men’s Group – 7.30pm Friday 7 June 2024. Please join us at the Leopard [London Road, Nantwich] for beer [non-alcoholic options are available] and afterwards we will go for an Indian or Thai meal [or we could eat in the Leopard]. Open to all men over the age of 18. Feel free to bring male family and friends. No need to RSVP – see you there! Howard
Would you like to read a Bible Reading or Lead the Intercessions at St Mary’s?
St Mary’s May & June Rotas for Reading and Prayers are in the porch and online, to view it online click here. Thanks to all those who regularly read the bible readings & lead the intercessions at both our churches.
If you would like to add your name to the Rota, you can do it in church or email Revd Mike (you can view the Rota and see what slots are available here). However, if you are not sure about whether you should do it, or have concerns about doing it, please speak to Rachael or Mike who are happy to help.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am, Tuesday only this week.
There is also the Church of England Daily Prayer which can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
And Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.
St Mary’s Cleaning Rota
The St Mary’s Cleaning Rota needs some new volunteers and people to sign up. The Rota is in the porch of the church – please consider signing up to keep St Mary’s looking fantastic. See a Warden for more details.
Easyfundraising
Please use Easyfundraising to raise money for St Mary’s for free. If you already have us as a cause then remember to activate the donation. If this is new to you, it’s simple, and you can help St Mary’s & St Luke’s, its quick, and free to sign up: see link below bit.ly/stmaryseasyfundraising It costs you nothing, but raises money for our churches.
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.
Our Church Relies upon Personal Giving to Keep Going
To give quickly & securely online click here or scan the QR Code
Click the button below to see the ways that you can help.
Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html