St Mary’s Newsletter – February 2026
Dear St Mary’s Family,
It’s February already and Lent is approaching fast. Below please find the service for Ash Wednesday.
On Sunday 25th January we said Goodbye and thank you to Bishop Tony who very kindly covered the services all over the Christmas period and we are so grateful to him.
Ash Wednesday Service is on the18th of February at 7.00pm with Bishop Luke.
St David’s Eastwood have invited us as a parish to their patronal festival on Sunday the 1st of March at 3pm followed by a buffet.
The Sanctuary lamp was burning in January in loving memory of Dennis Boatman from Juliet and the Girls and in loving memory of Michael Lummis from Barbara and Joanna.
Norman would like to thank everyone for their continued financial support in their contributions and in their support for all the fundraising events which took place during the year.
We must also take this opportunity of thanking Norman for all the work he has undertaken as our church’s treasurer over many years as he is taking a very well earned retirement. We owe you so much Norman.
Steve Moss has now taken over with Norman as assistant. Thank you, Steve.
Social and Fundraising events
Lisa has already begun planning fundraising and social activities for the new year, which include tried and tested favourites like the race night, which was huge fun last year, and a new event – a tabletop sale, a chance to off load some clutter from your homes when you do your Spring cleaning!
Friday 6th February – Fish/chicken and chips Quiz Night in our hall starting at 7pm. Book with Lisa.
Saturday 21st February – Tabletop Sale from 10am to 2pm. Tables cost £15.00 and can be booked with Lisa. Come and see what bargains you can find and/or enjoy coffee/tea and cakes.
Saturday 7th March – Race Night in our hall starting at 7pm, with Chinese food.
Sunday 22nd March – Lent bring and share Lunch starting at 12.30pm in the hall. This is free but a collection will be taken for a charity.
That’s all for this month. Please remember I am very happy to include any items you wish to forward to me at diana.hawkins3830@gmail.com.
Diana
