NEWS and EVENTS

                                                     Christmas at St Mary’s
Schools’ Carols Services
Whitefield School Y5 and Y6 pupils will hold their Carol Service on
Tuesday 9th December 6pm

Cop Lane School will hold their Carol Service on Monday 15th
December at 6pm

North West Ambulance Service Choir

NWAS Choir will be holding their annual Carol Service at church on
Friday 12th December at 6pm for 6.30pm All are welcome. This is a
most enjoyable event with lots of singing and food and drink. Make it
a date!

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm in Church

Christingle Service
Wednesday 24th December at 4pm in Church

Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm in Church

Christmas Day Services Thursday 25th December
Holy Communion 8.15 am Order 2
Family Communion 10.15 Order 1
 

Join us on Zoom

 If you are unable to come to church why not join us on Zoom.

Click on the link below to worship with us at the  Sunday 10.15 Service

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9158805689?pwd=OFBFY0d0MHkzdWk3SW10cHlWZHRtZz09

Meeting ID: 915 880 5689

Passcode: 6e9BKX

Wedding and Funeral Fees

The revised fees for weddings and funerals can be found here. Fees have been increased by about 5% in accordance with the Archbishops' Council and the Royal School of Church Music.

Church Electoral Roll

A GDPR compliant 'names only' version of the Electoral Roll is available here

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

We meet every Wednesday evening at church from 6.30 pm. The meetings last for 30-45 minutes. All are welcome.

Please contact Iain Jenkins 07885408636 for details

PENWORTHAM FOOD BANK – URGENT APPEAL:

The demands on the foodbank have increased and our church is involved as one of the collection points in our community involvement.  We thank all parishioners who have donated food in the past but the need for further supplies and of  financial donations to meet the need is now critical.  How to donate are detailed on the poster which is the third attachment.  They are appealing this week particularly for:-

· Rice

· Tins of meat

· Tinned tomatoes

· Jam/Marmalade

 Value range goods are preferred, but everything is welcome.  There is a box for donated items at back of church near the west door. Food can also be taken direct to Kingsfold Community Centre, on Kingsfold Drive,  on any Friday morning from 9.30am.

 Collections available if required - phone Gillian or Adrian Carlton on 01772 742257.

GIVING AND DONATIONS

Since the lockdown started it has been  difficult for parishioners to maintain their giving through the collection plate although many parishioners  make their giving using Direct Debit or Standing Order. If you feel you would like to help St. Mary's financially please would you send an e-mail to info@penwortham-stmary.co. uk.  We will contact you to discuss which method you woud prefer, from a one-off donation to regular giving.