News and Notices

Welcome and Thank You

Welcome to Christine Bandawe who is Presiding at the 10:00am service today. She recently retired from Seacroft Team Ministry.

Ascension Day Sung Eucharist

7:30pm this Thursday 30^th May.

Everyone is welcome but if you have been involved in Faithbook, Pilgrim or FISH over the past year you may also see it as an opportunity to come and give thanks to God for the way He nurtures and cares for us.

Pilgrim Course

If you are interested in a daytime session, time as yet negotiable but probably after the Eucharist on Wednesday mornings, please sign the list in the church or email us.

The Eucharist

If you are keen to know more about the Eucharist there will be a session on Sunday 16^th June in the afternoon. This may be of particular interest if you have just begun receiving the bread and wine or are thinking about doing so. Adults and children welcome. Please sign the list at the back of the church or email us for more information.

Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer event taking place between Ascension Day and Pentecost.

If you are interested details of how you can participate can be found online and there is also an event at Ripon Cathedral at 3:30pm on 2^nd June.

Don’t Forget the Spring Fair

From 1:00pm to 4:00pm this Saturday 1^st June. Please support this event.

Thank You

Thank you from Grace Murphy and her friends to everyone who supported their Bake Sale. They raised £293.00 towards the Sunshine Sam Appeal.

Baptisms Today

Oscar Benjamin Coleman, Jack Phillip Bevan and Olivia Boyes.

The Meeting Place

From 4:00pm to 5:00pm today when “Mary and Martha” is the theme for a new way of exploring and celebrating the Eucharist. All ages welcome and a creche will be available.

Pilgrim Course

If you are interested in a daytime session, time as yet negotiable but probably after the Eucharist on Wednesday mornings, please sign the list in the church or email us.

The Eucharist

If you are keen to know more about the Eucharist there will be a session on Sunday 16th June in the afternoon. This may be of particular interest if you have just begun receiving the bread and wine or are thinking about doing so. Adults and children welcome. Please sign the list at the back of the church or email us for more information.

Ascension Day Sung Eucharist

7:30pm on 30^th May.

Everyone is welcome but if you have been involved in Faithbook, Pilgrim or FISH over the past year you may also see it as an opportunity to come and give thanks to God for the way He nurtures and cares for us.

Play and Praise

Tuesday at 10:00am in the church.

Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer event taking place between Ascension Day and Pentecost.

If you are interested details of how you can participate can be found online and there is also an event at Ripon Cathedral at 3:30pm on 2^nd June.

Thank You

A big thank you from Jean and Joan to everyone who supported their Coffee Morning, which raised £287.00 towards the Spring Fair.

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.

The Meeting Place

4:00pm to 5:00pm next Sunday 19^th May when “Mary and Martha” is the theme for a new way of exploring and celebrating the Eucharist. All ages welcome and a creche will be available.

June Magazine

The deadline for articles is after the 10:00am service today please.

Ascension Day Sung Eucharist

7:30pm on 30^th May.

Everyone is welcome but if you have been involved in Faithbook, Pilgrim or FISH over the past year you may also see it as an opportunity to come and give thanks to God for the way He nurtures and cares for us.

Mothers’ Union Prayertime

Wednesday at 10:10am in the church.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or e-mail [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.

Baptism

There is a baptism today of Emma Kate Norbury-Robinson.

Compline by Candlelight

On Tuesday at 8:30pm in the church. Everyone welcome.

Coffee Morning

On 11^th May at 5 Templegate Crescent from 10:00am until 12 noon. Jean and Joan would love to see you there to help them raise funds for the Spring Fair.

June Magazine

The deadline for articles is next Sunday 12^th May, after the 10:00am service please.

Thank God It’s Friday

A chance to drop in and unwind after a busy week, this Friday in the side room of the Brown Cow from 6:00pm until 11:00pm.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or e-mail [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.

Annual Parish Meetings

These are on Tuesday at 7:45pm in the Community Centre. They are preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7:00pm in Church. Nomination forms for Churchwardens, PCC members and Sidespersons are available at the back of the church.

Mothers’ Union

Meeting on Wednesday at 2:00pm, when Jane McHale will be talking about Eckersley House. Friends welcome.

Coffee Morning

On 11^th May at 5 Templegate Crescent from 10:00am until 12 noon. Jean and Joan would love to see you there to help them raise funds for the Spring Fair.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or e-mail [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.

Welcome

Welcome to Gordon Cooper who is presiding at the 8:30am Said Eucharist today and Andrew Tawn who is preaching at the 10:00am Sung Eucharist.

Annual Parish Meetings

These are on 30^th April at 7:45pm in the Community Centre. They are preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7:00pm in Church. Nomination forms for Churchwardens, PCC members and Sidespersons are available at the back of the church.

Dementia Awareness Training

This Saturday 27^th April at 2:00pm in the church. This is open to anyone interested in knowing how we can help dementia sufferers take part in the life of our Church and community.

Need help publicising a Church event?

Please contact the Communications Team. See David Waddington or e-mail [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.

Holy Week Services

Said Eucharists

Monday to Wednesday at 7:30pm, and also Wednesday at 9:30am.

Maundy Thursday

Sung Eucharist at 7.30pm with Washing of Feet and Stripping of the Altar followed by Watch until 10.00pm.

Good Friday

Liturgy of the Cross at 2:30pm.

Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm.

Coffee and Chat

Monday to Wednesday this week 10:00am to 11:30am in the Community Centre followed by a short Bible study. All welcome to come to either or both.

Play and Praise

In the Community Centre at 10:00am on Tuesday.

Mothers’ Union Prayertime

For Holy Week on Wednesday at 10.10am in the church. All welcome.

Family Activity Day

On Good Friday from 10:00am to 12 noon in the Community Centre.

Annual Parish Meetings

These are on 30th April at 7:45pm in the Community Centre. Nomination forms for Churchwardens, PCC members and Sidespersons are available at the back of the church.

Dementia Awareness Training

27^th April at 2:00pm in the church. This is open to anyone interested in knowing how we can help dementia sufferers take part in the life of our Church and community.

Easter Flowers

Donations towards the cost of flowers for Church would be appreciated and may be given to June Reed or Shelagh Freer.

Passion Sunday

The special service at 6:00pm today will include Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ sung by the Wesley Singers and friends. Refreshments afterwards.

Lent Course

Last sessions on Tuesday evening at 7:30pm and Wednesday morning at 10:15am.

Compline by Candlelight

On Tuesday at 8:45pm.

Church Brasses

These are in need of some urgent TLC in time for Easter, so if you can help them to sparkle again please come along on Saturday at 2:30pm. No experience or equipment needed just your time and perhaps a pair of Marigolds.

Holy Week

Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th April 10:00am to 11:30am. Coffee and chat in the Community Centre followed by a short bible study. All welcome to come to either or both.

Good Friday Activity Morning

On Good Friday April 19^th from 10:00am to 12 noon in the Community Centre.

Annual Parish Meetings

These are on 30th April at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Dementia Awareness Training

27^th April at 2:00pm in the church, This is open to anyone interested in knowing how we can help dementia sufferers take part in the life of our church and community.

Easter Flowers

Donations towards the cost of flowers for Church would be appreciated and may be given to June Reed or Shelagh Freer.

Thank God It’s Friday

This Friday from 6:00pm in the Community Centre. A chance to relax and unwind at the end of the working week.