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

Southern Africa Appeal: the collection over recent weeks raised £284 which has been forwarded to Christian Aid. Thank you to all those who contributed.

*** Christian Aid Walk – Date Change.***

The May walk will now happen on Saturday 4^thMay and NOT on Sunday 5^th, on account of a Tour de Yorkshire on the Sunday. The walk starts at 2.00pm from St Mary’s Car park. Liz has further details.

The Monday Prayer Group:  Please talk to Daphne for more information. 

Bookshop in a Box:do have a look at the Lent and Easter books by the pulpit which are all from Cornerstone Bookshop and are for sale today. Mary Dibb will assist you with this. 

The Vicarage Phone Number:Louise’s phone number at the vicarage has been discontinued. Contact details for Tim and the churchwardens are published on the website, in Embsay News and will soon be updated on the signboard by the church gate.

Easter Lilies:Every year we decorate the church with lilies bought in memory of someone you have loved, whose names are read out on Easter Day as we receive Communion.  Pam Meakin is in charge of this – please let her know on if you would like to pay for one or more lilies. The cost is £3.50 per lily.

Capronnier’s return

The East window is due to be reinstalled on Monday April 15^th, the scaffolding will move to the window at the west end and we should be able to enjoy the glory of Capronnier as a backdrop to our Easter celebrations.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY. 

• April 15^th-17^thThe East window is re-instated, and the scaffolding moved to the West end. 
• Holy Week Services at St Mary’s:
  • Sunday 14^thApril 9.30am

 Palm Sunday Service.

• Monday 15^thApril 7.30pm

 Quiet Communion.

• Tuesday 16^thApril 10.30am

 Quiet Communion.

• Thursday 18^thApril 7.30pm

 Maundy Thursday service and watch.

• Friday 19^thApril

 10.30-12-30 workshop open to all.

 7.00pm Joint service of meditation at

      the Methodist Chapel.

• Saturday 20^thApril 8.30pm

 Easter Vigil and service of Light.

• Easter Sunday 21^stApril 9.30am

 Family Celebration for Easter Day.

• Sunday 28^thApril, 11.15 Annual Meeting (APCM)
• Saturday 4^thMay 2.00pm Christian Aid Walk
• Sunday 9^thJune at 2.00pm Joint walk to Bolton Priory, starting at St Mary’s.