The Church of St Mary the Virgin
'Our mission is to share God's love,
serve our community and grow in faith together'
The Church of St Mary the Virgin
'Our mission is to share God's love,
serve our community and grow in faith together'
Services
at St. Mary's Church
Sunday 1st November
All Saints Day
8am BCP Holy Communion
led by The Reverend Clare Joyce
10am Parish Eucharist
led by The Reverend Clare Joyce
4pm All Souls Service of Light
(Churchyard service)
led by The Reverend Clare Joyce
Sunday Morning Readings:
1 John 3.1-3
Matthew 5. 1-12
Wednesday
12pm Holy Communion
Do also join us for Morning Prayer
Monday - Saturday 9am
Contact us for Zoom information: vicar@stmaryswheatley.org
All Souls Service of Light
Do come along this Sunday- 1st November 4pm to St. Mary's Church to remember loved ones who have died.
If you would like any names to be read out during the service do add them to the list at the back of the church.
Saturday 31st October 4pm
The Angelorum Choir present: 'At One with Nature'
☕🫖 Would you like to JOIN our Tea & Coffee rota?! ☕🫖
Every Sunday after the 10am service we enjoy a cuppa together and the team would love a few more volunteers to join the rota for helping with this.
Can you come and help serve 3-4 times per year?
do let Clare know at vicar@stmaryswheatley.org if you'd like to join the team!
St. Mary's Church Feedback Form
Do fill in our feedback form as this will help us to evaluate how and why we do things at St. Mary's, to celebrate what we do well and where any changes need to be made. Feedback is anonymous- no email addresses or contact details are seen or stored.
St Mary's Church Feedback Form
People's National Emergency Briefing
Ripon College, Cuddesdon are hosting a screening of the People's National Emergency Briefing on the climate crisis at college on 22nd October. The event is open to anyone. Attendance is free, but places would need to be booked via email: events@rcc.ac.uk
Our Churchyard
Please help us to keep our churchyard safe and compliant with the Churchyard Regulations
We have a team of volunteers who maintain the churchard and it is hugely important that we make sure the space is safe as they keep the space looking tidy and well looked after.
Over the coming weeks the PCC will begin clearing items that are not permitted- if you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
Midweek Communion
Every Wednesday 12pm at St Mary's Church (not during half term - 28th October)
The Larder & Meg's Cafe ☕
Every Thursday 2.30pm - ALL welcome!
🎶 PRAISE! 🎶
If you know of any young people that would like to join our junior choristers do contact Alexandra Hewitt at layministermusic@stmaryswheatley.org
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Contact Form
If you'd like to receive our regular emails do fill in this contact form
CONTACT DETAILS CONSENT FORM
👩🏼🤝👩🏾 Giving financially to St. Mary's Church 😀
Giving to St. Mary's Church via The Parish Giving Scheme enables us to claim Gift Aid much more easily and more regularly. We would be really grateful if you could consider signing up- just click this link! parishgiving.org.uk
If you have signed up already- thank you! Do check in to your account regularly and ensure that your details are correct and that you are happy with your payments.
We no longer take collections during our services.
Your regular support is ESSENTIAL to keeping the church open and is HUGELY appreciated.
Food bank box
Do continue to bring donations for the foodbank box which is at the back of church.
This week we pray for:
Roman Road, Simons Road, Station Close, Sunnyside
Wheatley School Headteachers
Morland House Surgery
Almighty God,
who built your Church upon the foundation
of the apostles and prophets,
with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone:
so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine,
that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Simon and Jude, Apostles
or Click here for our bank details - Thank you!
For October we support...
Dementia Oxfordshire
Dementia Oxfordshire provides support and advice for people with dementia and their families from the point of diagnosis until end of life or a move to a care home. The service supports people to live for as long as possible and as well as possible in the community, working to ensure people have a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.