Services & Events
St Mary's Church welcomes Rev. Petra Elsmore
Licensing of the Rev. Petra Elsmore as Team Vicar in the Schorne Team of Parishes was held on Monday 24th September in St Mary’s Church, North Marston. Rev. Petra Elsmore is our new part-time minister for Granborough and North Marston.
CHURCH SERVICES AND EVENTS
May 5th - 10.00am - Rogation Service, Lay-Led by David Heffer, Dancers Farm St. Johns lane, North Marston
May 12th - 7.30am - THE BIG Brekkie in aid of Christian Aid (Wesley Centre)
9.30am - Family Communion, Rev. Petra Elsmore
May 19th - 9.30am - Family Service, Rev. Janet Bayly (Wesley Centre)
4.00pm - Team Confirmation Service, St Michael and All Angels Church, Waddesdon
May 26th - 9.30am - Holy Communion, Rev. Keith Edwards
X-STREAM
X-STREAM (Formerly known as Sunday School)
X-Stream meet on Sunday from 9.20am, in the Wesley Centre, in Schorne Lane, teaching young people about God and his love for all. The children then come and join in with Communion towards the end of the St Mary’s service and share with everyone what they have been doing and learning.
May 12th: Meet at the Wesley Centre after THE BIG BREKKIE at 9.20am.
MORNING PRAYERS
You are very welcome to join Petra for prayers on Thursday mornings in the Wesley Centre at approximately 10.00
CONFIRMATION
Are you a young person or adult who would like to be confirmed? If so, please speak to Petra or Janet for more information and to register your interest.
THE EASTER GARDEN
CREATED BY X-STREAM
FLOWER HOLY CROSS
CREATED BY NORTH MARSTON CONGRAGATION DURING THE EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
St Mary’s Church
Churchyard Working Party
Saturday 11th May, 9.00am – 12 noon
Please join us to help tidy up our beautiful churchyard, ready for summer.
It would be most helpful if you could bring tools and equipment with you such as strimmers (not electric), loppers, shears, secateurs, spades, forks, trowels, and wheelbarrows.
Refreshments will be provided!
CHOIR PRACTICE
CHOIR PRACTICE is held at 9.00am on the first Saturday of the month, in the Church. Details from Jennifer.
DONATIONS TO MILTON KEYNES FOOD BANK UPDATE
NORTH MARSTON DONATED A TOTAL OF 71 EASTER EGGS TO THE MILTON KEYNES FOOD BANK. A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS GOOD CAUSE.
WELCOME TEAM (A NEW INITIATIVE)
Would you like to be part of this new team? Your role would involve coming to church a little earlier than usual to set up the communion table, meeting and greeting the members of the congregation as they arrive, and serving the communion wine. Training will be provided! It is anticipated that your turn would come round approximately once every three months.
If you are interested, or would like to know more, please speak to Aly Perrett.
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May 2019 Dates for your Diary at the Wesley Centre |
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COFFEE MORNING |
Every Friday 10.00 - 12 |
Coffee Morning open to all. A friendly welcome with coffee or tea, a slice of cake and cheery chat. |
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MONTHLY LUNCH |
Wednesday 8th May |
No need to book just turn up and enjoy a wholesome lunch and delicious desserts. No set charge, but donations are welcome. |
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MORNING PRAYERS |
Thursday 10.00am Wesley Centre |
All are welcome to join Petra for prayers from Office of Morning Prayers, from the Northumbrian Community. |
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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING |
Thursday 9th May 7.30pm |
Come and have a lot of laughs as we try to learn new dances. A LOT of fun and a little exercise! |
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CHURCHYARD WORKING PARTY |
Saturday 11th May 9.00am-12.00 noon
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Please join us for an hour to help tidy up our beautiful churchyard ready for the summer. Tools and equipment such as strimmers (not electric) loppers, shears, secateurs, spades, forks, trowels and wheelbarrows would be helpful. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED! |
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CHILLI & QUIZ NIGHT In aid of St Mary’s Church and the Wesley Centre |
Saturday 11th May 7.00pm Chilli served at 7.30pm At North Marston Village Hall |
Tickets only £10pp Please bring your own drinks and money for the raffle! |
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Monthly DISCUSSION GROUP |
Tuesday 28th May 7.30pm |
Please join Janet and David Bayly at their home for more lively discussion of current events from a Christian perspective.
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CHOIR PRACTISE |
The first Saturday of each month 9.00am in St Mary’s Church |
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THE BIG BREKKIE Christian Aid |
Sunday 12th May 7.30am – 9.00am Wesley Centre |
Big Brekkie!
We’ll be serving a delicious breakfast, while raising money to fight poverty, injustice and climate change. No need to book – just turn up!
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SING-A-LONG-A MAMA MIA II |
Sunday afternoon 22nd Sept TB Time TBD |
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POETRY EVENING |
12th October Time TBD |
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BEAUJOLAIS EVENING |
30 November Time TBD
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