DAILY OFFICES
The Rector usually says prayers in the Chapel of St Joseph (diagonally opposite the main door) from Tuesday to Thursday at 9am and 5pm and Friday at 5.00pm. There is collective Worship in Stalbridge C of E Primary School on Fridays at 8.50am.
BAND CONCERT
The HMS Heron Volunteer Band and the Stalbridge Singers are giving their annual concert in the church on 15 December at 7.30pm. They will be playing seasonal music and music from the shows and popular classics. Tickets cost £7.50 (children free), which include mulled wine and a mince pie, will be available from Williams Florist and the Post Office.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Bible studies continue on Tuesdays in The Rectory at 6.45pm for 7.00 - 8.30pm. Please ring Simon Witcomb (07 989 855 582) to check the arrangements.
BELL RINGING
Bell ringing practice is normally held at 7.00 – 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in St Mary’s. We are looking for new recruits to “Ring for the King”, so that we have enough ringers in our churches to celebrate the Coronation next year. Please ring Derek Bollen (01 963 362 771) if you would like to have a go.
WOMENS INSTITUTE
On 14 November 2022, the WI meets in the Community Hall to hear Brian Bates talk about the life and music of Edith Piaf. Visitors welcome. £5 includes refreshments.
FOOD BANK
There is a box in the church for donations to the food bank.
CLEANER APPEAL
Our beautiful church is large but prone to dustiness. We need help to keep it clean. If you can spare half an hour a month, why not join our team of cheerful givers, who keep it clean and welcoming? Please give Karen Robinson a ring on 01 963 362 652 to find out more.
HARVEST SUPPER
The re-arranged Harvest Supper with quiz was a great success and enjoyed by all. Thank you to all the organisers and helpers.
GIVING
There is now a card reader in the church, so if you have no cash, you can still give.
The Rector usually says prayers in the Chapel of St Joseph (diagonally opposite the main door) from Tuesday to Thursday at 9am and 5pm and Friday at 5.00pm. There is collective Worship in Stalbridge C of E Primary School on Fridays at 8.50am.
BAND CONCERT
The HMS Heron Volunteer Band and the Stalbridge Singers are giving their annual concert in the church on 15 December at 7.30pm. They will be playing seasonal music and music from the shows and popular classics. Tickets cost £7.50 (children free), which include mulled wine and a mince pie, will be available from Williams Florist and the Post Office.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Bible studies continue on Tuesdays in The Rectory at 6.45pm for 7.00 - 8.30pm. Please ring Simon Witcomb (07 989 855 582) to check the arrangements.
BELL RINGING
Bell ringing practice is normally held at 7.00 – 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in St Mary’s. We are looking for new recruits to “Ring for the King”, so that we have enough ringers in our churches to celebrate the Coronation next year. Please ring Derek Bollen (01 963 362 771) if you would like to have a go.
WOMENS INSTITUTE
On 14 November 2022, the WI meets in the Community Hall to hear Brian Bates talk about the life and music of Edith Piaf. Visitors welcome. £5 includes refreshments.
FOOD BANK
There is a box in the church for donations to the food bank.
CLEANER APPEAL
Our beautiful church is large but prone to dustiness. We need help to keep it clean. If you can spare half an hour a month, why not join our team of cheerful givers, who keep it clean and welcoming? Please give Karen Robinson a ring on 01 963 362 652 to find out more.
HARVEST SUPPER
The re-arranged Harvest Supper with quiz was a great success and enjoyed by all. Thank you to all the organisers and helpers.
GIVING
There is now a card reader in the church, so if you have no cash, you can still give.
SERVICE TIMES
November 6 – Third Sunday before Advent 9.30am Informal Worship
November 13 – Remembrance Sunday 10.55am War memorial followed by service
November 20 – Christ the King 9.30am Morning Worship
November 24 – Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion
November 27 – First Sunday of Advent 9.30am Holy Communion
December 4 – Second Sunday of Advent 9.30am Informal Worship
December 11 – Third Sunday of Advent 9.30am Holy Communion
December 15 – Christmas concert 7.30pm HMS Heron Volunteer Band and Stalbridge Singers
December 16 – Christingle service TBC With the school
December 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent 6.00pm Carol Service
December 22 – Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion
December 24 – Christmas Eve 4.00pm Crib service (with dressing up) 11.30pm Midnight Mass
December 25 – Christmas Day 9.30am Holy Communion
January 1 – New Year’s Day 11.00am Benefice service
November 6 – Third Sunday before Advent 9.30am Informal Worship
November 13 – Remembrance Sunday 10.55am War memorial followed by service
November 20 – Christ the King 9.30am Morning Worship
November 24 – Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion
November 27 – First Sunday of Advent 9.30am Holy Communion
December 4 – Second Sunday of Advent 9.30am Informal Worship
December 11 – Third Sunday of Advent 9.30am Holy Communion
December 15 – Christmas concert 7.30pm HMS Heron Volunteer Band and Stalbridge Singers
December 16 – Christingle service TBC With the school
December 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent 6.00pm Carol Service
December 22 – Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion
December 24 – Christmas Eve 4.00pm Crib service (with dressing up) 11.30pm Midnight Mass
December 25 – Christmas Day 9.30am Holy Communion
January 1 – New Year’s Day 11.00am Benefice service
