March 2022 Newsletter from the Church of St Mary, Stalbridge
Rector: Vacancy
LLM: Judy Waite 01963 362 945
Churchwarden: Stuart Waite 01963 362 945
Churchwarden: Derek Bollen 01963 362 771
During the vacancy, enquiries for weddings and baptisms should be made to the Rural Dean (tim4heaton@yahoo.co.uk). Enquiries for funerals and pastoral care will be dealt with by Judy or the churchwardens.
Services at the Church of St Mary, Stalbridge
March 2 – Ash Wednesday
Stourton Caundle 7pm Holy Communion March 6 – First Sunday in Lent Stalbridge 10am Holy Communion March 13 – Second Sunday in Lent Stourton Caundle 11am Holy Communion Stalbridge 4pm Evensong March 20 – Third Sunday in Lent Stalbridge 10am Holy Communion Led by the new Rural Dean March 24 (Thursday) Stalbridge 10am Holy Communion March 27 – Mothering Sunday Stalbridge 10am Family service with baptism April 3 – Fifth Sunday in Lent Stalbridge 10am Holy Communion |
Pews News
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• The annual marmalade sale is on Saturday 23 April in The Gugg. Please let Karen Robinson (01 963 362 652) have donations of marmalade, cakes and raffle prizes.
• The church is opened daily by a small band of volunteers. Please let Simon know if you would like to find out more about joining the rota.
• Two pairs of very nice gloves have been left in the church; one pair is woollen with two little leather buttons and the other is red/pink leather. Do call in to pick them up if they are yours.
• Second-hand books and icons are available in the back left corner of the church. Suggested donation £1 for paperbacks and £2.50 for hardbacks. Money will help support church funds. If you have any books to contribute, they will also be gratefully received.
• Please let me know if you have any comments, news, events or reviews of activities that you would like to be included in the next newsletter. Simon Witcomb - simon@witcombs.co.uk
• Mar 1 - U3A Climate Change Queries with Nick Ricketts at 2.15pm in Henstridge Village Hall
• Mar 4 – World Day of Prayer meeting at 2pm in the Congregational Church
• Mar 9 – Lent course (see News)
• Mar 27 – Mothering Sunday
TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE
Opening times at the Hub: Mon to Wed 9am – 3pm
LIBRARY
Tuesday 2.00 – 5.00pm
Wednesday 12.00 – 2.30pm
Thursday 3.00 – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30 – 12.30pm
BUS TIMES
The best place to find local bus times is on firstbus.co.uk/timetables.
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