St Mary's Whitegate

Notices

Floodlighting Sponsorship

Many thanks for all who have paid their sponsorship pledges, to date we have raised £525 towards the costs of running the lighting during the winter months.  Could the
people who have yet to pay hand their money to either of the church wardens, or to Martine.  Many thanks.

Ladies Dinner

Tuesday 4th June
7pm for 7.30pm
The Badger, Church Minshull
2 Courses for £17 per person
Please complete a menu off the
noticeboard at the back of church and return it with your money by the 19th May to Linda Dutton, Chris Newton or Pam Davies.
(All drinks to be
purchased and paid for at the bar on the
evening)

Mothers' Union at St Mary's

Tuesday 21st May, 7.30 p.m. in The Mews. 
Martin Allen will be telling us about "Whitegate's Fallen".  Martin has done much research about those who figure on our War Memorial and we know that many of you are interested, so do join us.  All are welcome.

Christian Aid week

12 - 18 May
You'll receive 2 Christian Aid
envelopes in church today: 1 for you and 1 for family/friends. Please do ask someone else and donate yourself.  Christian Aid needs our help this year more than ever as they support all their existing
projects and those suffering the devastation of Cyclones Idai & Fani.  Bring your envelopes back in the next two weeks.

Village Fair Collection Day

Tuesday 11th June 1pm-5pm
In the Mews
Please bring good quality Toys, Books, Bric-a-Brac, Unwanted Gifts, small items for the Lucky Dip—all ages, Bottles for the Tombola,
Jewellery, Handbags &
Accessories. The gifts we receive on the Collection Day make a huge contribution to our stalls and profits on the day.
SORRY, NO fabrics or electrical items.
Please bring cakes and plants on the morning of the fair
Saturday 29th June 2019.

Bishop Peter’s Retirement

As you know Bishop Peter is
retiring at the end of September.
There is to be a Diocesan Farewell Eucharist at the Cathedral on
Saturday 20th July at 11am.
Bishop Peter will preside and preach; the service will be followed by a simple reception in the
Cloisters, Garth and Refectory.
The service is ticket only and
issued to each parish on a first come first served basis.
If you are able to go and wish to have tickets please sign the list at the back of church by the 2nd June.

The Children's Society

Could all box holders please return your boxes to church for their annual emptying. Thank you, Teresa Finney

Men’s Breakfast

The next men’s Breakfast will be on Wednesday
12th June 8.30am at
The Red Lion, Little Budworth.
Please sign the list at the back of the churches.

 Foodbank

When you are doing your weekly shop please give a thought to those less fortunate than
ourselves and buy an extra tin or packet and bring it to church on the Sunday and place it in the basket at the back of church.

Mews Bookings

All enquiries for availability and charges should be made via Margaret Baldini 01606 883279

Prayer List

We welcome new names of those who are ill to be added to our weekly list for prayer. This is intended for a short to medium term prayer list.
After two months names will be
transferred to the vicars long term
prayer list. You can of course request that the name goes back on the list for a further period.
Regular updates would be appreciated about the condition of those who are sick.
Please let the vicar or Linda Dutton know.