St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 09 June 2024 – Trinity 2
The Weekly Sheet has the weekly Readings and News on it
Thank you to our Bell Ringers
Many thanks to our Bell Ringers who rang our bells on D-Day. This was part of a national initiative to ring church bells to commemorate D-Day and for peace. We had the church open during this time and had quite a few visitors.
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https://youtube.com/shorts/VwX2UbAr9dE
This Sunday at St Mary’s
Sunday 9 June is Rose Queen Sunday at St Mary’s. Our current Rosie Queen, Sophie, will let us know about her year and our incoming Rose Queen, Lucia, will make her Promise. Lucia, is asking for teddies for her stall at the Village Fete, they can be dropped into church or the office. She is raising money for Cancer Research.
June Events in the local community
Saturday 15 June at 1:30pm: it is the Wistaston Village Fete at Church Lane Primary Academy. Come and have a fun time and support our Rose Queens and their Attendants. Click the poster for more information.
Saturday 22 June at 1pm: is the Willaston World Worm Charming Championships. Come and join in the fun at Willaston Primary Academy!! For those who wish to book a plot and take part in the Worm Charming then contact the school by email (worm-charming@willastonacademy.co.uk), the deadline is 5pm on 14 June. Or, you can just come and enjoy all the fun, activities and stalls that are on offer.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Aid Week Update from Sarah Turnbull
The final total for this year was £600.00, which along with the money raised through the sponsored swim earlier in the year is amazing.
After 15 years of being the Christian Aid rep for our church the time is right for me to hand it to someone else. Is this something you’d be willing to do? If so, please see me for more info about what is involved. It would be great if we could keep the fundraising going through our churches. Many thanks Sarah.
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
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, only Thursday this week due to a funeral.
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
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Click the button below to see the ways that you can help.
Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html