Weekly Information Sheet
If you’re at the singing practise after church, or you can’t make it to the refreshments, then feel free to pop in to the hall on the way to church as the stall will be open then.
The Archdeacon's Visitation
The Archdeacon’s Visitation is on Monday 22 June, 7:30pm, at St Mary, Astbury. Archdeacon Jane looks forward to welcoming Clergy, Wardens and Sidespeople to the service.
Confirmation Service
Congratulations to Victoria, Jane, Jake & Darryl who were Confirmed by Bishop Mark last Sunday, what a fantastic occasion it was. Also thanks to all who helped prepare for the service and for those who helped on the day. It was much appreciated, Revd Mike.
Also a big thank you from Hilary to everyone who contributed and helped with the flowers and preparing the Church for the Confirmation service.
Upcoming Community Events
Christian Aid Week Final Total
We now have the final total collected by St Mary’s – including Gift Aid a wonderful £1323.47. Thank you to the brilliant team of delivers and collectors. You have not only raised a super amount of money but also represented St Mary’s out and about across the Parish. Sarah R.
Women Ignited Together
Men's clothing needed
Britt and Colin are collecting items for a charity café in Crewe that gives free hot food to homeless and needy people. They require men’s clean warm coats, jumpers, jogging trousers, tops, t shirts, socks, trainers & blankets.
Ladies Afternoon Group
Church Men's Group Social Evening
Church Men’s Group 26 June at 7.30pm. You are invited to Ebenezers (Nantwich Rd) for a beer followed by a meal. All men welcome. Please RSVP via the Men’s Group WhatsApp so I can book a table at a restaurant. Cheers. Howard.
Cleaning at St Mary’s
St Luke’s Café
The next Café at St Luke’s will be on Saturday 4th July, 10am to 12 noon with a summer theme, everyone welcome!
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is only on Thursday this week on Zoom: dub.sh/mp930
Please also see The Church of England website where you can find daily prayers at dub.sh/cofedailyprayer
Online Service Resources
Service Orders at St Mary’s can be viewed/downloaded at dub.sh/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
St Mary's Cleaning Rota
if you can spare some time to help with cleaning, please could you add your name to the rota. Thank you.
Choir Vestry Repairs
The Dry Rot repairs in the Choir Vestry.
The whole project has now been quoted at £81,000!
Many thanks for the donations and fund-raising received so far of £18,718. If you would like to donate towards this project please let Revd Mike know. To complete the works we will applying for grants towards the costs.
Chester Diocese E-Bulletin
Did you know that you can receive the latest news and information from Chester Diocese directly in to your inbox twice a month? if you would like to find out more go to chesterdiocese.org/content/e-bulletin
Giving
Our churches rely upon personal giving to keep the ministry, work and fabric of our churches the best they can be.
Below are a few quick links, Click Here to see all the ways you can support the church financially.
Give Securely Online
To give quickly & securely online please click here where you can make a one off or monthly donation.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK Tax Payer you can add 20% to your donation at no extra cost to you. Ask in church for more details.
To give via your bank
You can either make a one off donation or set up a monthly Standing Order via online banking or by going in to a branch.
Here are the details you need
Account Name: St Mary’s Wistaston PCC
Sort Code: 08 92 99
Account No: 65067004
Ref: << your initial & surname>>
Easyfundraising
It sounds too good to be true! Donate to our church whilst shopping! But it’s true! Don’t forget this also applies to big spend items such as holidays or electrical goods.
Thanks to all who those who already support us this way, if you don’t already, please consider using it for online and click and collect, visit here for more info: dub.sh/stmaryseasyfundraising