NEWS and EVENTS

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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING – 11.30AM SUNDAY 26^TH APRIL IN CHURCH

This is the time when elections take place for

· Churchwardens (3 positions to fill)

· Lay members on the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for three years (4 vacancies to fill)

· Deanery Synod representatives for three years (2 vacancies to fill)

All the necessary application forms for each of these roles are available at church and the statutory notices are also displayed on the notice boards in church. If you are unable to get to church and wish either to self nominate or propose/second another person, please let me know and I will arrange for you to receive the necessary forms.

Important note;

At the Vestry meeting, which forms the first part of the APCM and which is open to all residents of the parish of St. Mary, there will be a presentation about our building project and our current financial position.  As we are seeking financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund it is important that we seek the views and opinions of all the people in our parish and community.  We encourage anyone from our parish to come along and see what our plans are and ask any questions about them.  You will be most welcome.

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.