St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 26 May 2024 – Trinity Sunday
The Weekly Sheet has the weekly Readings and News on it
Spring Clean at St Mary’s
On Saturday 1st June at 9.30am, join us for a Spring Clean at St Mary’s church and the Choir Vestry in preparation for the Bishop’s visit on the Sunday. We’ll do the jobs which need doing, dependent on how many turn up to help! We will provide refreshments. Thanks in advance.
Visit to St Mary’s by Bishop Sam
On 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.
Christian Aid Week – Thank You!
Thank you to all who delivered, collected and, of course, gave to Christian Aid week this year. The total so far is an incredible £540.00.
If you didn’t get a chance to give, and would like to. you can scan the QR code to give securely online via our e-envelope or go to: bit.ly/caw2024stmarys
Defibrillator Information
We have a Defibrillator at both churches and in the Church Hall, please familiarise yourself of where they are kept using the signs. They are designed to be used by anyone, no training is needed. They can save a life, please take a look at the video to familiarise yourself with how to use one. Click here to view the video.
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
An opportunity to get involved at St Mary’s
We would like a couple of people who would take on the role of setting up the Altar for Holy Communion and change the frontal etc when needs be. Also, we would like a few of people to cover the 12:30pm Baptisms by welcoming people and controlling the slides on the screen during the service. Full training would be given for both, if you would like to know about either of these roles please speak in the first instance to Revd Mike.
Teddies Wanted!
Our incoming Rose Queen, Lucia, is asking for unwanted teddies, they can be dropped into church or the office. She is raising money for Cancer Research.
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.
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 June & July 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 and Thursday 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