Looking Both Ways

And what a super view it is!

The East window has been re-installed and timed perfectly for Easter. Alleluia indeed! Capronnier’s work looks stunning and for the first time in a generation we can see its full glory. Our thanks go to Jonathan and Ruth Cooke whose skilled craftsmanship and meticulous organisation have achieved this. Their attention now moves to the West window at the base of the tower and to the remaining windows which are in need of attention. All works should be completed by the end of the summer.

During the recent months the children and teachers at Embsay school have been working on designs for seven panels of painted silk which represent familiar scenes from the Bible. We were fortunate to have Noah, the Nativity and the Good Samaritan holding our attention in front of the scaffolding which covered the East window. These panels have attracted a wealth of praise and they add richly to the interest and diversity of St Mary’s. We plan to share the seven panels in rotation with the school so that they can become more permanent features of our church. We owe a big “Thank You” to all at the school, as well as members of St Mary’s, whose hard work and attention to detail have made these so successful.

 For more information contact:  Peter Edwards: edwards@fullacott.plus.com  tel. 01756799356

What's going on around St Mary's

Our West Window is back and the scaffolding will go on Monday.What a joy to see the full colours again and to know that it has been stabilized from its extremely fragile condition. The next stage is the removal on June 17th of the windows in the toilet and vestry.

Turning to Christ, the course begins this week on 12^thJune at 1.30: please refer to the slip in your service sheet today or contact Tim or Bob.

Revd Janet Clasper is retiring in July and her last service in Embsay will be the joint service on June 30^th:Janet has been a good friend to St Mary’s so please make a note of the date in your diaries. If you would like to contribute towards a gift for her, please give it to Liz.

Visit our BookBox:  Pam Shackleton is maintaining a selection of nearly new books for £1 each with proceeds to St Mary’s funds. Check it out over coffee (next to the piano).

Sunday June 9^th, Songs of Praise at Bolton Priory following the annual pilgrimage from Embsay:  departs St Mary’s at 2.00pm prompt.

The Vicarage Garden Party will be on Saturday June 21^st.  Sue Davies has lists for helpers to sign up and for items needed

The Village History Walk and BBQwill be on Saturday July 27^th. This is early warning of the date. Details from Sue Stearn, Sue Davies or Peter.

Filing Cabinet:we need a four-drawer, lockable filing cabinet for the vicarage. If you know of one going begging, please tell Peter.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY. 

• Sunday 9 June, 2pmJoint Pilgrimage walk from St Mary’s to Bolton Priory followed by Songs of Praise and tea.
• Monday 10^thJune 7.30: Life of the Church in Sudan. St George’s, Leeds.
• Tuesday June 11^th12.00: PCC Standing Committee meeting at Elm Croft.
• Wednesday June 12^th, 10.15am - Stained glass workshops.
• Wednesday June 12^th1.30pm Turning to Christ.
• Sunday 16^thJune – Hope for Our Calling.
• Tuesday June 18^th, 7.00pm:  PCC Meeting at St Mary’s.