News and Notices

Welcome

Welcome to the Archdeacon of Sunderland, The Venerable Bob Cooper, who is preaching at the 10.00 am service this morning. Bob was curate here from 1993-1996.

Faithbook

Faithbook continues on Thursdays in September at 7.30 pm in the Brown Cow.

Thank God It’s Friday BBQ

This Friday from 6.00 pm in the Community Centre. A chance to relax after a busy week.

Deanery Coffee Morning

This Saturday 14 September at 9.30 am in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome but it is intended primarily as an opportunity for diocesan and deanery synod members to get to know one another. There will be a raffle and cake stall and any proceeds will be divided between WYDAN and Seacroft Foodbank.

Heritage Weekend

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Church open from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church, or in the Community Centre foyer.

October Magazine Deadline

Articles for October to Nick Jackson by after the 10:00 am service today, please. Email [email protected].

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Matthew.

Alison’s Leaving

Sadly today is Alison’s last day with us here at Whitkirk, as she is leaving to become Rector of Adel at the end of September. There will be an opportunity to say thank you and goodbye to her after the 10.00 am service.

Mothers’ Union Meeting

Wednesday at 2.00 pm.

Faithbook

Faithbook begins on Thursday at 7.30 pm in the Brown Cow.

Dates for your Diary

Thank God It’s Friday BBQ: Friday 13 September from 6.00 pm in the Community Centre.

Temple Newsam Service: Sunday 15 September at 6.00 pm.

Heritage Weekend: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Church open from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

Deanery Coffee Morning

Saturday 14 September at 9.30 am in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome but it is intended primarily as an opportunity for diocesan and deanery synod members to get to know one another. There will be a raffle and cake stall and any proceeds will be divided between WYDAN and Seacroft Foodbank.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1 September and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10.00 am service that day.

Dates for your Diary

Patronal Festival: Sunday 8 September. Preacher Ven. Bob Cooper

Faithbook: Starts Thursday 5 September at 7.30 pm in the Brown Cow.

Thank God It’s Friday BBQ: Friday 13 September from 6.00 pm in the Community Centre.

Deanery Coffee Morning: Saturday 14 September at 9.30 am in the Community Centre

Temple Newsam Service: Sunday 15 September 6.00pm

Heritage Weekend: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Church open from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Please be generous. Thank you.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or email [email protected].

Open Church

The church is open from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm on Saturdays throughout the summer.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

Baptisms Today

Oliver Michael Raynor, Henry William Grayston.

Mothers’ Union Prayer Time

Prayer time in the church at 10.10 am on Wednesday.

FISH, Messy Church and Play and Praise

Our youth-focused services are all on holiday this month. Meetings will resume in September.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1 September and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10.00 am service that day.

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Please be generous. Thank you.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or email [email protected].

Open Church

The church is open from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm on Saturdays throughout the summer.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

FISH, Messy Church and Play and Praise

Our youth-focused services are all on holiday this month. Meetings will resume in September.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1 September and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10:00 am service that day.

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Please be generous. Thank you.

September Magazine Deadline

Articles for September to Nick Jackson by after the 10:00 am service today, please. Email [email protected].

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or email [email protected].

Open Church

The church is open from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm on Saturdays throughout the summer.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

Mothers’ Union

Friday 9 August is Mary Sumner Day and there is a Leeds Episcopal Area Service at Whitkirk at 2.00 pm followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Please note there will be no meeting on Wednesday.

Sung Compline

There will be no service of Sung Compline in August.

FISH, Messy Church and Play and Praise

Our youth-focused services are all on holiday this month.  Meetings will resume in September.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1 September and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10:00 am service that day.

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Please be generous. Thank you.

September Magazine Deadline

Articles for September to Nick Jackson by after the 10:00 am service on 11 August, please. Email [email protected].

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

Baptisms Today

Grace Florence January, Isla Sophia Batley, Harry Lee David Hemingbrough.

Ancient & Modern

The Mission Team would like to say a big “thank you”, to everyone who helped in any way last weekend. We could not have done it without you!

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Requests for help will rise as the school holidays begin so please be generous. Thank you.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1^stSeptember and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10:00am service that day.

Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral

Matthew is preaching at Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral at 3:30pm on 28^th July when The European Cathedral Singers will be reciting the office. 

Everyone is welcome to attend the service.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.

Nurture

Nurture is an important part of our life at St Mary’s. If you would like to learn more about your faith please speak to Alison or Matthew.

Welcome

Welcome to Bishop Paul who is spending some time with us today as part of our Ancient & Modern weekend.

Grilling Burgers & The Bishop

Please join us for our BBQ at 12:00pm today in the Community Centre for a chance to ask Bishop Paul any questions you like.

Everyone is welcome!

East Leeds Food Bank

East Leeds Food Bank is always grateful for donations of any tinned, dried or packet food items, toiletries, sanitary items, nappies and baby wipes etc. and also carrier bags which may be left in the box at the back of the church.

Requests for help will rise as the school holidays begin so please be generous. Thank you.

Alison’s Leaving

Alison will shortly be leaving us to become Rector of Adel. Her last Sunday here will be 1^st September and there will be an opportunity to say goodbye to her after the 10:00am service that day.

Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral

Matthew is preaching at Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral at 3:30pm on 28^th July when The European Cathedral Singers will be reciting the office. 

Everyone is welcome to attend the service.

Are you new to St Mary’s?

Please collect one of our welcome leaflets or have a look around our website where you will find lots of important information about the life of our Church.