Notices
Weekly Notices: Thursday 3rd April 2025
This Sunday, we welcome back Steve from his travels as we meet for Passiontide - a sacred time in the Church calendar, marking the final two weeks of Lent, when we reflect deeply on Christ's suffering, sacrifice, and the events leading up to His crucifixion. Please join us at one of our three services.
Many Hands Make Light Work!
The St Mary's Spring Clean is taking place this Saturday and we are seeking a few extra volunteers to come together and give St Mary's a fresh start. This is a great opportunity to care for our church, ensuring it remains a welcoming and beautiful space for worship and community gatherings. Whether you're handy with a duster or brave enough for the ladders, there's a role for everyone! We start at 9am (for those happy to tackle the high-up jobs) or at 10am and you can stay for as long as you can. Every helping hand makes a difference! Sign up today and be part of this rewarding morning of teamwork, care, and service.
Sunday Services this Week
St Mary's Church, Wargrave
8am - Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am - Morning Worship & Baptism
Junior Church
Quiet children's activities available at the back of church
St Peter's Church, Knowl Hill
11.15am - Holy Communion
Easter Lilies - Final Reminder
Including a Name
As we prepare for Easter, we once again invite you to donate towards the Easter lilies that will decorate the church, in memory of loved one(s) who are no longer with us.
If you would like a name(s) to be included this year, please complete this quick form or contact the church office by 7th April. Please note that the Parish Office will be unable to process requests received after this date, and therefore, there is a risk that the name may not be included.
Making a Donation
In Cash - please put it in an envelope and mark it for the attention of Lucy c/o The Parish Office. Either drop it into the Parish Office during office hours, or into the Lychgate Postbox at St Mary's Church. Please make sure you let us know who it is from on the envelope.
By Card/Online - if you wish to make a card donation, please click here and you will be taken to our donation page. Alternatively, pop into the Parish Office or call during office hours and we can take payment in person/over the phone.
VE Day
Thursday 8th May
VE Day Service Join us at St Mary's as we come together to commemorate VE Day with a special service of remembrance and gratitude, in collaboration with the Royal British Legion. This is a time to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom and to reflect on the lasting peace their efforts secured. Whether you have a personal connection to this historic day or simply wish to pay your respects, all are welcome to share in prayer, reflection, and community. We look forward to welcoming you.
Thursday 8th May | 6pm | St Mary's Church
The Real Easter Egg
Available NOW!
The Real Easter Eggs are now available to purchase online.
New for 2025, we want to give everyone the opportunity to purchase one of Fairtrade's Eggs - so you can now purchase online too!
Both eggs are palm oil and plastic free and made from either super thick milk chocolate (30% cocoa) or luxury smooth dark chocolate egg (54% cocoa). Each come with the free 24 page Easter story-activity book which has been illustrated by award winning artist Martina Peluso and contains the story of the first Easter along with some fun activities. Over its 24 pages, the story covers the final week of the life of Jesus and includes the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The book also contains a prize competition worth £200.
Available every Sunday at St Mary's and Online until stocks last
Hope is Alive
Holy Week & Easter in the Parish
This Holy Week and Easter, we are offering a number of services and events to help us reflect, worship, and celebrate together. From contemplative gatherings to the beauty of Easter morning, there are opportunities for everyone to journey through this sacred season. Whether you join us for a quiet moment of prayer or a joyful Easter celebration, we hope you will be part of this special time as we remember Christ's sacrifice and rejoice in His resurrection.
Electoral Roll 2025
Closing Soon!
A reminder that the Electoral Roll is now open for applications. Everyone who wishes to remain on the Electoral Roll must apply. Please contact the office for any issues. Closing date is 30th April 2025.
Lucy's Ordination
Saturday 5th July
On 5th July, Lucy warmly invites you to witness her ordination at 2pm in Christ Church, Oxford.
This special service is where she will be formally set apart for ministry through prayer and the laying on of hands by the bishop - an important milestone in her journey of faith and service.
A coach is being arranged for those who would like to support her, departing at 11.30am and leaving Oxford at 4pm for the return journey. Exact timings and pick-up location will be confirmed closer to the date. To help manage numbers, and if you would like to reserve a seat on the coach, please RSVP.
Saturday 5th July | 11.30am - 5pm | Christ Church, Oxford
Church Office - Next Week
The Office will be closed on Monday and Wednesday next week. We will be open as usual on Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 12 noon
Interregnum Update
Update - 01.04.2025
On a spectacularly beautiful Spring day on 19th March, we spent a very intense day with the candidate. The candidate participated in an Act of Worship with the interview panel, then gave two talks, one on the passage from Isaiah 55: 1-7 which we had chosen, and the other on how they would increase the involvement of children and young families in the parish. Then there was a session, involving questions and answers with the children, at the Junior School, before a tour of the Vicarage and Parish, including St Peter’s and St Paul’s.
We came back for luncheon, shared with the PCC, prepared by a great team of helpers. The whole interview process was supported by a prayer meeting held at Mike & Angie Buckland’s house.
After a formal interview came the hard bit, as the interview panel prayerfully considered what would be best for the Parish and the candidate. This process has not yet been completed, so we are not, at present, in a position to make a definite announcement, and will do so as soon as possible. Please do continue to pray for the candidate, and the interview panel, at this time.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
A Quiet Space for Prayer 2025
Dates for 2025
We warmly invite you to reconnect with our Quiet Space for Prayer sessions, now meeting monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This peaceful time offers a chance to step away from the busyness of life and enter into stillness with God. Whether you’ve joined us before or are looking for a fresh way to nurture your spiritual journey, these sessions provide a gentle, supportive atmosphere for reflection and prayer. Take this opportunity to pause, pray, and renew your spirit.
Dates: 9th April
2nd Wednesday until April | 9.30am | Hannen Room
CAMEO 2025
Thursday 17th April 2025
Every third Thursday of the month at 2.30pm, CAMEO meet in the Knowl Hill Village Hall to host various activities allowing you to have some fun and to take the time to meet and chat with others over tea & coffee.
February is an afternoon for card games.
Discover all events here.
To RSVP or to arrange transport, please contact Lesley Bell on 01628 822 500.
