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GIFT SERVICE

Christmas Gift Service

Sunday 15th December, 10:30 am

(gifts are also gratefully received at the 8am and 6pm services on that day).

For our Christmas appeal for gifts for children in need, please bring wrapped Christmas gifts for children in need suitable for ages ranging from baby to teenager, for local distribution by the Salvation Army and Families First.

Please indicate on a label attached to the wrapping, whether the gift is suitable for a boy or a girl or both and also indicate for what age range the gift is intended.

Thank you for making a difference for these children at Christmas

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BRITISH FORCES IN SOUTH SUDAN APPEAL

300 British Troops are about to be deployed in South Sudan, one of the most dangerous areas of the world today.
They will be working with the UN, repairing infrastructure, delivering aid to and protecting civilians.

What can YOU do to help them?

Find an empty shoe box and fill it with things that will bring a touch of home and comfort to the men/women serving in these dangerous conditions.

The Gideons have provided a Bible to include in each box. These have been produced specially for the task force and are really beautiful. They are in a box at the back of church, please take one for your box. They are quite small and weigh only 135g.

Welcome items include:

  • Shower gel…the top must be sealed with sellotape so that it can`t be tampered with.
  • Packets of biscuits, no chocolate as it would melt
  • Cereal bars
  • Packets of sweets ie Haribo
  • Crossword books
Items that cannot be included:
  • Aerosols

Please overwrap in brown paper

THE TOTAL WEIGHT, INCLUDING THE BOX CAN BE NO MORE THAT 2 KG.
The boxes will be sent via BFPO (British Forces Post Office), this is free post up to 2 Kg.

Boxes can be left at Tickhill Library for collection, labelling and posting.

To find out more about the work being carried out by UNMISS and the British Forces in South Sudan please follow the link

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FESTIVE FAYRE

St. Mary’s Church will be holding its Festive Fayre this coming Saturday between 10am and 12pm in the Tickhill Scout and Guide Headquarters.

Please come and join us for Fun and Seasonal Refreshments. We will have Christmas Cards, Cakes, Chocolates, Novelty Biscuits, Books, a Bottle Stall, Tombola, Raffle and Games.

Funds raised will help with the work of the Church at home and abroad.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

Saturday 2nd November at 4:30pm

We will be holding a “Festival of Light” in church on Saturday 2nd November at 4:30pm. Please come and experience St. Mary’s in a different light.

It will be a time for quiet reflection, for lighting a candle and a chance to meet others.

All are welcome

St. Helen's Chapel at night

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A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH PARISH CHURCHES

WEDNESDAY 9th OCTOBER @ 7:30 pm

John Hoare will be giving an illustrated talk on “A Pictorial History of English Parish Churches” in the Parish Room. This is seen through the eyes of the Churches Conservation Trust and promises to be a fantastic evening.

Tickets cost £5:00.

Please buy in advance as accommodation is limited

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BIBLE STUDY

October 2019 – Pilgrim Course

Our Readers will be leading another Bible Study series from the Pilgrim Course on four Thursdays in October in the Parish Room.

Pilgrim Course 7: The Bible as: “Living Water”, “Lamp”, “Sword”, “Daily Bread”.

The style will be informal – please come and share your questions, insights and wisdom. The sessions stand on their own, so please come to whatever sessions you are able.

The Pilgrim booklets will be supplied. If you wish to have a copy in advance of the first meeting please contact John Hosker at back of church or on 751132. We will be using sessions, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the booklet

These events will take place on 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st October (7:30 pm for about an hour)

Refreshments provided at the start.

Pilgrim Course

 

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HARVEST SERVICE

Sunday 29th September 2019 @10:30

St. Mary’s will hold it’s 2019 Harvest Service at 10:30am on Sunday 29th September.

We would really appreciate any donations of non-perishable foodstuffs for Doncaster Foodbank, such as tinned food, tinned fruit, tinned meat, biscuits, etc.  These can be left at the back of the church before the service.

We would also welcome you to join us afterwards for a bring and share lunch

 

 

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HARVEST PROJECT

Harvest Project 2019

At St. Mary’s our harvest project this year is to support Wateraid.

We would be very grateful if you could please save your small change and bring it to church any Sunday in September. Our final collection will be at the Harvest Service on Sunday 29th September

Please take some time to see the fantastic work they do www.wateraid.org

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RECITAL AND LATE SUMMER DESSERTS

Monday 9th September

Following the tremendous success of the “Recital and Summer Desserts” St. Mary’s will now be holding a “Recital and Late Summer Desserts” on Monday 9th September starting at 7pm in aid of the Tower Appeal.

This will be another fantastic opportunity to enjoy the acoustics under the tower. It will feature Hannah Webb on Saxophone, Marianne Hofman on Flute and Charlotte Cummings on Violin.

Tickets are £5 and can be purchased on the night or by contacting John Marsden on 744142

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TICKHILL OPEN GARDENS

Sunday 14th July 2019

12pm and 5pm

Why not take an opportunity to see some of the fantastic gardens in Tickhill. For a combined admission of £4 (Children free) you can see seven amazing gardens.

Tickets are available in advance from the Castlegate card shop or on the day from inside St. Mary’s or at the gardens.

Refreshments will also be available at St. Mary’s Church

The gardens are

14 Westgate – Hilary Shields

An old fashioned Walled garden with Herbs

 10 Westgate – Michelle and Jason Long

(Access from the side of No. 6 Church Lane)

Combines elements of a walled kitchen garden with contemporary outdoor living

 10 Church Lane – Pat and Paul Stephenson

A Patio garden full of pots

8 Church Lane – Debbie and Paul Jackson

A newly-planted modern family garden

7 Church Lane – Sue and Joe green, Lorna, Richard, Alice and Samuel

A cottage garden with stone walls

21 St. Mary’s Gate – Eluned and Geoff Foulds

A cottage garden with vegetable patch

27 Sunderland Street – John Marsden

A garden for wildlife

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL – MEETING

St. Mary’s would like to thank all the Societies and Clubs that have responded to our letters in regards to this year’s Christmas Tree Festival.
 
We are holding meetings on Monday 1st July and Thursday 4th July at 7 pm in St. Luke’s Chapel, to provide you with further information about the organisation and plans for the event. We would like to invite a representative of your group to come to and meet with us on either of these evenings.
 
Our Committee look forward to seeing you
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RECITAL AND SUMMER DESSERTS

Monday 1st July at 7pm

St. Mary’s are holding a “Recital and Summer Desserts” evening on Monday 1st July starting at 7pm in aid of the Tower Appeal.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the acoustic under the tower.

We will have Clarinet, Saxophone, Voice and Hand-Bells.

Tickets are £5 and can be purchased by contacting John Marsden on 744142

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PET CELEBRATION SERVICE

Let your pet bring you to a ….

Pet Celebration Service

3 pm Sunday 30th June

St Mary’s Church, Tickhill

“I call you by your name”

 For pets of all types, and owners of all ages
 For pets large and small
 Celebrate how our pets enrich our lives
 Remember past pets (bring photo)
 Informal service lasting around 40 minutes
 Bring your pets on a lead or in a cage/crate/container/bowl so they can all get on with each other
 Procession and blessing of the animals
 Come and share in giving thanks for how our pets make us happier and healthier

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SUMMER FAIR

Saturday 22nd June 2019

St. Mary’s Church – Tickhill

Please come and join us for an afternoon of Family fun

Starting at 2pm.

Stalls, Raffles

Refreshments

Competitions

Children’s Games

 

This is an all weather event

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DEPUTY CHURCH WARDEN

Parish Churches now have just the two churchwardens. As our long tradition of three wardens comes to an end, the P.C.C. is keen to explore the position of a Deputy position. To enable a wider understanding of the role of a churchwarden the following is an extract from the recent “Visitation” Service.

The Office of Churchwarden is an ancient and honourable office in the life of the Church and nation. The Churchwardens are the Bishop’s lay officers in the parish, responsible directly to him for the life and work of the Church within the community. They are admitted to their office by the Archdeacon (on behalf of the Bishop) to whom they are particularly responsible for the care of the church building, its fabric and its contents. The Churchwardens are called to cooperate with the incumbent and the Parochial Church Council in the pastoral, evangelistic, financial and worshipping life of the parish church. They should bring to the attention of the Bishop such matters as come to their knowledge affecting the life of the Church and congregation for which they are responsible.

During an Interregnum the Wardens are responsible for the organisation and running of the Parish.

If you feel drawn towards thinking about the role of Deputy warden with a view to supporting and shadowing the current wardens, please have a word with them or the Vicar.

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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING RESULTS

Following the APCM and Vestry Meetings held on 29 April 2019, the following were appointed for the ensuing year.

Churchwardens:

Eluned Foulds, John Marsden

PCC Members:

Phil Beavers, Peter Chappell, David Horrigan, Ha­zel Horrigan, Elaine Millard, David Morley, Liz Rennison, Vickie Shirt, Phil Thom­as, Ian Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, Nigel Wright

Ex Officio PCC Members

Revd Alison Earl, Margaret Culloden, John Hoare, Jenny Hosker, Noreen Sweed

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THY KINGDOM COME BEACON EVENT

Sunday 9th June at 6:00 PM

 

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

Join Bishop Pete and Christians from round the diocese for a lively service of prayer and praise at Sheffield Cathedral.

Guest preacher: Revd Canon Kate Wharton, Assistant National Leader New Wine.

This is also a diocesan event for our growing 2025 prayer community.

During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come (30th May – 9th June), it is hoped that everyone who takes part will

  • Deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Pray for God’s spirit to work in the lives of those they know
  • Come to realise that every aspect of their life is the stuff of prayer

For more information click on the link below

https://www.thykingdomcome.global

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TOWER APPEAL UPDATE

We would just like to give you all an update on the fantastic progress on how the Tower Appeal is going.

Over the last few months by a combination of  events including the soup lunches, music marathon, auction and personal donations the amount raised so far for the Tower Appeal is £113,933.

Total amount spent so far on the internal work and some immediate work needed on the outside is £22,594.  There is still a huge amount of work to be undertaken on the outside and at present this is going through a formal tender process.