St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 21 July 2024 – Trinity 8
The Weekly Sheet has the weekly Readings and News on it
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 11 August, Sarah & Mike would like to invite you to the Rectory, weather permitting, for a bring your own picnic, more details nearer the time.
Men’s Group
Men’s Group – 7.30pm Friday 27 September 2024: Please join us at ‘a venue to be decided’ in Crewe [more info soon] for liquid refreshment and a meal. Open to all men over the age of 18. Feel free to bring male family and friends. No RSVP – see you there! Howard
Harvest Festival Supper 2024
Harvest Festival Celebration 2024 on Saturday 5 October 2024 at 7.30pm
Please join us at St Mary’s church hall for ‘pie and mash’ along with a quiz and fun. There will be a choice of 3 pies – beef, chicken and vegetarian. They can be GF on request. Tickets available at church services and via the Church Office – only £15 per person. This is a ticket only event as the pies must be pre-ordered. Free puddings will be served. Bring your own drink. Talk to Howard or Sue Squirrell for more details.
Canon Bill Baker
Sadly, our former Rural Dean, Canon Bill Baker, has recently died, our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. His funeral will be held at St Andrews, Crewe, on Tuesday 23rd July at 10am. All who knew him are welcome.
Bible Reading or leading the Intercessions at St Mary’s
For those who Read at St Mary’s, if it’s easier for you, please use the Lectern at the Chancel Steps. If climbing the steps to the Main Lectern has stopped you from putting your name on the Reading Rota, then using the Chancel Lectern may help you to join the rota.
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.
Church Office Closed for Annual Leave
The Church Office will be closed from Wednesday 17 July – Wednesday 31 July for annual Holiday (it will be open however, on Friday 19 and 26 July). We will endeavour to respond to any correspondence and messages as soon as we can upon our return. Thank you.
Future diary dates
- Saturday 17 August – Flower and Produce Show in the Church Hall
- Saturday 7 September – Annual Duck Race (alternative date 14th)
- 05 October Harvest Supper, 7pm in the Church Hall. Food, quiz and fun.
- 06 October Harvest Sunday at both churches
- 12 October Rachael Rivers to be licensed as a Reader at Chester Cathedral
- 13 October Celebration Bring & Share for Rachael in the Church Hall after St Mary’s Service
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp
9:30am only on Thursday this week
There is 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.
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.
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