Vision 2030

Last Sunday's review of the Vision 2030 responses was very positive. There were many suggestions for development on display; some relatively minor and others which would take more time and resources to implement. A large number of people became engaged in the job of deciding where to begin and which items had the most support. The next stage will be a working lunch after the service on Sunday 25th February where we will be working out how to put the first selected items into practice. These will involve all of us in different ways and so we hope that as many people as possible will join us for the lunch. Once again, it will not be a long drawn-out session.

Louise, Tim, Liz, Shirley, Sylvia and Peter.

What's going on around St Mary's

Communion will be received at the High altar: anyone who is used to receiving Communion in any church is invited to do so here. The service will be followed by Fairtrade tea and coffee served at the hatch in the North Aisle: everyone is invited to stay.  

Christian Aid Week, 13-19^th May. Thankyou, everyone, who has collected for Christian Aid Week, and those who have contributed.

Heroes and Villains visit St Mary’s!! Emley Brass Band is playing here at St Mary’s on Saturday 9^th June at 7.30pm to raise funds for the restoration of our major stained glass windows.  Tickets for £10 from Nigel Osborn for a magnificent evening, including wine and nibbles.  You will have received information about the windows project ‘Looking Both Ways’ – come and support us on the 9^th, bring people with you, and watch out for more events!

The Mother’s Union Meeting on June 5^th hosts Miss Jane Rennie from Embsay Primary School and our PCSO Ruth Pearson who will be speaking about internet safety and monitoring.  Everyone is welcome to come to this event.

The Vicarage Garden Party takes place in the afternoon of Saturday June 16^th.  Helpers will be needed with teas and with stalls, with baking, plants, books and gifts – so please put this date in your diary and start planning how you can help.

Monday Prayer Group: The Prayer Group is taking a break during May – the next meeting will be on June 4^th at 2pm.  Ask Daphne or Mary Dibb for more details.

Ordinations: Brian Greenfield and Tony Cantlow, both of whom have been on placement here, are being ordained Deacon on Saturday 30^th June at Ripon Cathedral.  Please pray for them in these weeks before they start a whole new chapter in their lives.  Brian will be serving his curacy in Sutton, Cowling and Lothersdale and Tony will be at Christ Church, Skipton and St Mary’s, Carleton.

Data Protection.  As you probably know, new Data Privacy Regulations came into effect on Friday – and we are not exempt.  Please complete the contact form you have been given, today if possible, so that we can comply with the law.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

5. Sunday 3^rd June: 9.30am All Age Worship. 

       10.50am PCC meeting
       11.15 am Communion using the Book of Common Prayer

5. Tuesday 5^th June: Mothers’ Union meeting at 7.30pm
5. Saturday 9^th June: Diocesan Lay Conference in Harrogate, and Emley Brass Band concert here at St Mary’s in the evening at 7.30pm
5. Saturday 16^th June: St Mary’s Vicarage Garden Party
5. Saturday 30^th June: Deacons’ Ordinations at Ripon Cathedral
5. Sunday 1^st July 9.30am: All Age Worship
5. Wednesday 4^th July 7pm: PCC meeting
5. Wednesday 18^th July: 7pm Year Six Leavers’ Service at St Mary’s
5. Sunday 29^th July: 10am Shared Service at Embsay Chapel.
5. Saturday 18^th August: Summer Fete at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Skipton.