Joyce Woodward’s Funeral
Joyce Woodward’s funeral will be on Thursday 22 May, 12 noon, at St Mary’s followed by a Committal at Crewe Crematorium. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Messy Church: Saturday 10 May at 2:30pm
Messy Church Saturday 10 May at 2:30pm in the Church Hall. Messy church is a form of church for everyone that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Expect activities, songs and prayers and an entirely new way to express your faith. More information about Messy Church can be found here: https://www.messychurch.brf.org.uk/
Christian Aid Week 11 – 17th May
Thanks to all who have offered to help with delivery/collection this year. Our CA rep is Sarah Rhodes and she will have everything you need in the Choir Vestry this Sunday. If you’d like to do a round collect & deliver or deliver only, pop in and see her after the service.
We are planning on counting at the Rectory on Sunday 18 May at 5pm, helpers will be needed for this, please let Sarah know if you can help with this.
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Christian Aid Swim Update: the total raised for the Crewe area was £5,000 plus gift aid. Our swimmers raised £705.00 towards this total. Well done!
Rose Queen Cake Sale on 18 May
Our Rose Queen, Lucia, will be holding a Cake Sale on 18 May in the Church Hall following the morning service, all proceeds will go to her chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.
The Alpha Course
We are running an Alpha Course beginning on Wednesday 11 June. The venue will be St Luke’s, Coppice Road, Willaston, CW5 6QA, from 7:30pm-9pm. It will run for six weeks and it is for anyone 18 years of age or older. Alpha is for anyone who would like to explore the Christian faith, even if you’ve been going to church for many years, it can act as a good refresher! Maybe it’s for you? To find out more speak to Rachael or Rev Mike and/or visit our website at stmaryswistaston.org.uk/alpha where you can register your interest.
Ladies Afternoon Group News
Our next meeting is on 22nd May when Kate from ‘Her Place’ will be talking about Ada Nield Chew. Could we also ask you to bring the balance of £20 pp for the trip in July please. Looking forward to seeing you. Enjoy this sunny weather, Frances.
Choir Vestry Repairs
The Dry Rot repairs in the Choir Vestry will cost in the region of £19,000 to repair. However, add to this roof repairs, plastering, painting and professional fees, the whole project could be in the region of £30,000. Many thanks for the donations and pledges received so far, if you would like to pledge a donation towards this project please let Revd Mike know.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer, 9:30am on Zoom: bit.ly/930mp on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
There is 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.
Chester Diocese Website
Chester Diocesan website (chester.anglican.org) is well worth a visit to find out what’s happening around the diocese including news and events.
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.
