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News from St Mary’s Church
The Church of England Parish Church for Stotfold & Fairfield, Church Road SG5 4NE
There are now two Church of England ministers licensed to serve in the parish of Stotfold, Fairfield and Radwell. In addition to Revd Bill, the Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Revd Graham, who has been training as our Assistant Curate for the past three years, has decided to continue his ministry in our community. Graham has been officially licensed as Associate Minister with special responsibility as Chaplain to schools in the parish. He will continue to lead regular worship services and work with other groups in the parish on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. He will continue to officiate at weddings, christenings, funerals and other church events. The Church continues to benefit from the ministry of a retired priest, Revd Jane.
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Please note that the monthly Community Coffee Morning will not be held in August.
Your Parish Church is now open every day from 9.00am-4.30pm for anyone who wants a time of quiet personal prayer or refection or to light a candle. There is also a Prayer Box in which you can place a prayer. The vicar will later pray your prayer at our daily services. Public worship services are listed below.
WORSHIP SERVICES:
Every Sunday in Church: 9.00am. Sunday Morning Prayer. A 20-minute service without Holy Communion or a sermon. 10.00am. Parish Communion and Sunday School for children. First Sunday of the Month: 8.00am. Said Communion 9.00am. Sunday Morning Prayer 10.00am. Parish Communion and Sunday School for children. 4.00pm. Tea Time Praise for young families.
Wednesday Service in Church 9.45am. Parish Communion: a 40 minute service. Monday-Saturday in Church 9.00am. Morning Prayer Service. A small group gathers for 20 minutes. Evensong 6:00pm, second Sunday of the month
SOCIAL EVENTS:
Tuesdays 2.00pm, second and fourth Tuesdays, Whist Drive in Church Hall Wednesday social events: 10.30am-12 first Wednesday of the month, Community Coffee Morning (except January & August) 2.00pm, second Wednesday of the month, Hymns for Fun 3.00pm, third Wednesday of the month, Women’s Fellow Group in Church Hall Noon, last Wednesday of the month, Friendship Lunch at The Stag
Christenings/Baptisms Will be held at 2.30pm and 3.30pm on the 4th Sunday of the month. Please contact Sara Clark to discuss dates and arrangements. She can be contacted on sara.clark3@ntlworld.com or 01462 625270. Once details and date are agreed, you will meet with Revd. Bill and/or Revd. Graham.
Funerals: The Parish Church is available for any local person’s funeral. For more information contact Revd. Bill on 01462 730218 or email revd.bill.britt@gmail.com
STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB
Meetings and Trips
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road. Wednesday 10th August 2022 Coach trip to Coton Manor.
Coach departs from the bus stop on Hitchin Road, Stotfold at 10:15am
