NEWS and EVENTS
Our Church is now in Vacancy (Interregnum)
Since the retirement of our Vicar Chris, services will be conducted by visiting clergy.
Please contact any of our Churchwardens if you have any queries or concerns (see our About Us page)
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
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Service arrangements during the Vacancy
CHURCH SERVICES IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE:
We three churchwardens have had informal discussions with the Area Dean Revd Hannah Boyd about church services during the Vacancy (interregnum). It has been agreed that:
· There will be NO THURSDAY MORNING COMMUNION for the time being (all regular attenders have already been informed)
· SUNDAY SERVICES BOTH AT 8.15 & 10.15am will CONTINUE.
· Holy Communion at 8.15am and 10.15am will continue to be held this coming Sunday (31st May) and Sunday 7th June. This coming Sunday the Area Dean Rev. Hannah Boyd will be the celebrant at both 8.15am and 10.15am and she will outline to everybody what will be happening as and from Sunday 21st June.
· On Sunday 7th June the celebrant at both the 8.15am and 10.15am service will be conducted by Revd Michael Wood a retired clergyman.
· There will be Holy Communion at 8.15am only on Sunday 14th June as it is Penwortham Gala weekend. The usual ecumenical service will take place on Hurst Grange Park at 11am.
Going forward during the Vacancy there will be at least one service of Holy Communion each Sunday. However, because of the shortage of clergy within the Diocese our churchwardens will take Morning Prayer services when we are unable to offer Holy Communion.
Most importantly of all though please continue to come to church because the church needs you more than eve during this time of uncertainty and change.
Below is the service pattern for June.
7th June
· 8.15 Holy Communion
· 10.15 Holy Communion
14th June
· 8.15 Holy Communion
· 10.15 No service—Churches Together Service on Hurst Grange Park
21st June
· 8.15 Morning Prayer
· 10.15 Holy Communion
28th June
· 8.15 Holy Communion
· 10.15 Morning Prayer
Throughout the Vacancy the churchwardens will continue to liaise with our Area Dean the Rev’d. Hannah Boyd to ensure services continue.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact any of the churchwardens.
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
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Preston PR1 0AH
07947 035994
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