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PLEASE NOTE!

• Amazon are running a double donations day for anyone using Amazon Smile, on the 12th & 13th July… for anyone not registered on Amazon Smile, please think about it as it adds valuable funds to our income
• Some red topped tables have been removed from St Mary’s church, please can they be returned as they belong to the hand bell ringers, if you have any information as to their whereabouts please contact Jill details in the notice sheet

Family Communion 3/7/22

The Tower Bells rang before the Family Communion service on Sunday 3 July led by Rev Patrick Mukholi. Jonathan Holl ended the service with a splendid performance of Couperin – Dialogue on the Grands Jeux. A delightful baptism service following Communion with 20 young friends attending. A wonderful moment when Rev Patrick suggested they all gather round and look into the font!!

Jubilee Thanksgiving Saturday 4/6/22

A short Thanksgiving service to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Anniversary took place at St Mary’s on Saturday 4 June. The three readings were all taken from the Coronation service in 1953 and were read by a member from each of the churches in the Parish and the hymns were all associated with Royal occasions. Rev. Patrick Mukholi gave the tribute, the Hand Bell Ringers rang a new piece Handbells:Celebration 70! – Arranged by Sandra Winter. The service ended with the National Anthem followed by Trumpet Tune and Air - Purcell played by Jonathan Holl

Family Communion Sunday 5/6/22

Sunday 5 June was Family Communion, led by Rev. Patrick Mukholi. The Introit was another performance of Handbells: Celebration 70! The children took the elements to the altar and the choir sang The Lord’s my Shepherd while the congregation took communion. (This was sung at the Queen’s wedding.) Jonathan Holl gave a wonderful performance of Marche Triomphale “Nun danket alle Gott” by Karg-Elert after the National Anthem was sung.