Dorothy Butler
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Dorothy Butler. Dorothy was a longstanding member of St Mary’s congregation and a great friend to many of us. Her funeral is at St Mary’s on Tuesday 1 October at 11am. Revd Mike.
This Saturday: Prayer Workshop
All welcome even if you haven’t replied as yet, send one of us an email using the links below.
Rachael and Revd Mike are running a Prayer Workshop at St Mary’s with a view to help and encourage people to lead prayers within our services. It is on Saturday 7 September, 10am to 12 noon. If you are interested in joining them, please let one of them know. Email here: Rachael or Mike
If you planning to attend please bring a device with you; laptop, tablet or phone.
This Saturday: Model Boat and Duck Race
This Saturday, 7 September, is the Model Boat and Duck Race.
Please come and support our Rose Queen, Lucia, and her attendant, Poppy, as they raise Money for Cancer Research UK.
Opens from 1pm.
Model Boat registration open from 1pm.
Model Boat Race 2.30pm.
Duck Race 3.15pm.
Please note that this event is cash only.
Rachael’s Reader Licensing Information
Rachael’s Reader Licensing is at 3pm on Saturday 12 October at Chester Cathedral.
We have booked a coach from church to Chester, leaving in the morning and coming back after the service, times yet to be finalised. If you would like to travel on the coach we need you to sign up please on the sheet at church or email Mike. The cost is £10 per person and payment can be made by cash to Sarah T or online: Account Name: St Mary’s Wistaston PCC, Sort Code: 08 92 99, Account No: 65067004, Ref: Coach
Morning Prayer
Join us for Morning Prayer this coming week at 9:30am, Tuesday & Thursday, it’s on Zoom and lasts for around 15 mins. Here’s the link: bit.ly/930mp
There is also the Church of England Daily Prayer at bit.ly/cofeprayer and Daily Prayer app – search your device’s App Store to find it and Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.
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
Christmas Produce
Date for your Diary, Mike and Chris will doing their produce sale on Sunday, December 15 after the Holy Communion Service in the Church Hall.
Harvest Festival Celebration 2024
Harvest Festival Celebration 2024 on Saturday 5 October 2024 at 7.30pm:
Join us at St Mary’s church hall for ‘pie and mash’ along with a quiz & fun. There will be a choice of 3 pies – beef, chicken and vegetarian. They can be GF on request. Tickets available at church & 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.
Church Clock update
Just an update on the church clock: The motor is still being repaired and updated and will hopefully be back soon from the Cumbria Clock Company Ltd. We’d just like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have donated to this heritage project. Keeping a Grade 2 listed building in good condition, and preserving it for future generations, is a costly business and the majority of this is through regular or one off giving. We are also grateful for grants we receive and we are especially grateful to the Wistaston Community Council (Wistaston Community News and Events) for their generous donation to clock repair. If you would like to give you can do so here: https://bit.ly/churchclock. Thanks everyone!
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.
Dates for your dairy
- Saturday 7 September – The Annual Model Boat & Duck Race opens at 1pm at Joey the Swan
- 05 October Harvest Supper, 7:30pm in the Church Hall. See above.
- 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
Online Service Resources
Service Orders at St Mary’s can be viewed/downloaded at bit.ly/serviceorders.
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.
Easyfundraising
Thanks to all who support us this way, it costs you nothing, please consider using it for online and click and collect, visit here for more info: bit.ly/stmaryseasyfundraising
Giving
Our church relies upon personal giving to keep going. To give quickly & securely online click here or scan the QR Code below or Click Here to see all the ways you can support the church financially.
