Dorothy Butler
Dorothy’s funeral is at St Mary’s on Tuesday 1 October at 11am. Our prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
Prayer Resources
Many thanks to all those who attended the Prayer Workshop, it was a very interesting morning.
Following on from the Prayer Workshop we have set up a new Prayer Resources page on our website which has a variety of resources on it for personal and corporate prayer. It can be accessed from the front page of the church website (stmaryswistaston.org.uk) or directly by clicking here.
New Creche at St Mary’s
We are planning to have a Creche in the Choir Vestry on the Sundays when it’s not Junior Church, if you would like more information or offer help, please speak to Helen Phenton.
Rachael’s Reader Licensing Information
Rachael’s Reader Licensing, 3pm, Saturday 12 October, at Chester Cathedral. The coach will leave St Mary’s at 10am & leave Chester around 5:15pm. We have space still at £10PP. 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
Sunday 13 October
We are having one morning service at St Mary’s, joined by St Luke’s folk, followed by a Celebration Bring & Share for Rachael.
The Ladies Afternoon Group
The Ladies Afternoon Group will commence their meetings on 26th September. We had a great outing to the National Memorial Arboretum in July despite the weather!! I hope you have all had a good break. Looking forward to seeing you.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is taking a break this coming week and will be back on Tuesday 24 September.
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
Infant Loss Service Sunday 13 October at 5pm
Our annual Infant Loss Service in partnership with Motherwell is on Sunday 13 October at 5pm at St Mary’s, all those who have been affected by infant loss, no matter how long ago, are welcome to join us.
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. 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.
Wool Appeal
After the generosity shown last time, the knitters for Care Homes are asking for any spare wool you may have, this can be passed to the Office. Thank you!
Dates for your dairy
- 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.
