NEWS and EVENTS
This is our magazine for the month of November
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Sunday November 9th Remembrance Sunday
For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
With proud thanksgiving, a
mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill:
Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the
battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with their
laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are
and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be
bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
Thought for the Week
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
View the Good Friday Service by Churches Together in Penwortham held here at St. Mary's
St Mary's by Drone.
Click on the YouTube logo to see some fascinating drone views of our beautiful church.
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.
Church Avenue
Penwortham
Preston PR1 0AH
01772 743143
07858 772421
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