St Mary's Whitegate

Notices

Damage To Garden of Remembrance

In accordance with the decision of the PCC relating to the Garden of Remembrance, all ornaments and flowers not permitted by the Diocesan regulations were removed carefully by the Church Wardens on 30 November 2013 and placed outside the boiler house for collection and/or eventual disposal.

It was discovered subsequently on 2 December that those floral tributes that had been allowed to remain and also some of the sunken vases adjacent to the stone memorial tablets, had been removed without authority, by person or persons unknown. This unwarranted interference with the fabric of the churchyard is both unfortunate and potentially distressing.

The Church Wardens have carried out remedial work to the area around the memorial tablets made necessary by these actions.

Alan Newton & John Beck

Philippines Typhoon Appeal

St Mary's have sent a total of £345.84 to the DEC Philippines Typhoon Appeal. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

First Aiders

St Mary's are updating the Health & Safety policy and need two or three names to be listed as trained first aiders. Do you have a valid first aid certificate and be willing to be a named person?

If so please speak to Alan Newton.

St Mary's Singers

If anyone would like to join St Mary's Singers for the Nine Lessons and Carols service on the 15 December and/or the concert at Vale Royal Abbey on the 17 December they will need to come to the rehearsal in Church on 12 December 7.30-8.30pm. Carol books will be provided but if you have your own 100 Carols for Choirs please bring it along.

Christmas Hamper Raffle

To be drawn 8th December. All tickets sold.

St Mary's Floodlighting

During the months of October to April the church is floodlit from dusk to 10:30pm.

If you would like to sponsor a week during this time for a special event please contact one of the wardens or sign the list at the back of church.

Guide amount is £25 per week.

Mid Cheshire Foodbank

Please put your donations of nonperishable food in the basket at the back of church. Any questions to Duncan, Pauline, Peter, Dick, Susan, Derek or Teresa.

Help needed making the Christingles

In the Mews, Saturday 7th December at 10.00am. Please speak to Teresa Finney if you are available to help. Cup of coffee & sticky fingers for all helpers.

Mince Pies

Refreshments will be served in the Mews following the Christingle service and the Nine lessons & Carols. Donations of mince pies delivered to the Mews would be gratefully received.

Hub-in-the-Pub

Monday 13th January 2014 7.30pm at the Plough Inn. Speaker: Canon Peter Howell-Jones Vice Dean of Chester Cathedral. Please add names & numbers on the list at the back of church if you wish to attend.