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St Mary’s News – The “Summer Vibe” Edition

St Mary’s News – Summer Vibes, Cèilidh & More

Summer Vibe image, happy people with musical imagery

This Summer Vibe edition of St Mary’s News starts with Revd. Emma Barr reflecting on the joy that music can bring.  It then continues with a number of events:

… the usual listings of services and contacts.

 Message from Revd. Emma Barr

What’s your Summer Vibe?

The wedding season is most definitely in full swing. What a privilege it is as a member of the clergy to walk alongside a couple as they make their preparations to marry and then be front line and centre to witness their big day.

There is so much that makes the service bespoke but for me it all starts literally with the first piece of music. We have had allsorts whether it is super traditional:

  • The Bridal Chorus Wagner,
  • The Rossignol Consort, or
  • Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed Sealed Delivered (I’m yours)’

…playing on the way out, music sets the mood for the special day.

“The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.”

Jonathan Edwards

A New World of Possibilities

I am not a technical person but I have recently discovered I can play music from my phone through a speaker in my office. This has now opened up a whole new world of musical possibilities. It has been great fun looking back and rediscovering the music that literally makes me happy.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

Plato

If you were choosing a song that speaks to you that celebrates you for you and above all makes you happy what would it be? Mine is …… Katrina and the waves: “Walking on sunshine” aside from the fact this song makes me homesick for those 80’s Saturday night discos and my teenage years her music makes me smile, not just a surface smile but a deep smile.   

Words Belting out a Smile

“I am walking on sunshine and starting to feel good,” those words just belt out a smile! 

(By the time you read this I am praying we are seeing more sunshine!!).  Music is an invitation to enjoy life and it can take some of the heavy lifting out of the difficulties we inevitably encounter, as it has the incredible power to draw our hearts and minds into this intimate experience where we can find happiness and peace.

“Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God, for it removes from the heart the weight of sorrow, and the fascination of evil thoughts.” 

Martin Luther

So in this summer month of July, reconnect to God’s gift of music, find your special summer vibe and let yourself deeply smile and enjoy how it makes you feel.

Reverend Emma x

Cèilidh with Live Music—Sat 13 July @ 7-10pm in St Mary’s Church

Caledonian Reelers - Ceilidh band

Come and enjoy an evening of dance, laughter and fun with live music from the Caledonian Reelers. A ploughman’s supper and soft drinks are included in the ticket price of £15 per adult and £7.50 for children under 12.

Tickets available from [email protected], [email protected] or call 01206 243683.

Café @ St Mary’s

Tea, coffee, cake, bacon butties, games, newspapers, and a craft activity in the Church Hall.  Do come along. All are welcome on the following:

  • Saturday 13th July, 10 am to 12 noon,
  • Saturday 3rd August, 10 am – 2 noon.

Afternoon Tea at the Rectory—Sat 20 July—2.30pm-5pm

We are running this to help raise money for the Church Hall building project. Tickets are £12 per head for full Afternoon Tea, children under 16, £4. All dietary requirements catered for on request.

To book contact Rev Heather 01206 240906 or email:  [email protected].

Food in School Holidays Club (FiSH)

Food in School Holidays acronym - FISH

During the summer holidays, we will be running sessions at St Mary’s Church on the following dates:

  • Monday 29 July – 11.30am—2pm
  • Mondays 5, 12 & 19 August – 11.30am—2pm
  • Thursday 29 August – 11.30am—2pm

The activities and meal are free but it is helpful if you can book your place through the parish office to help with catering and any dietary requirements.

Services

7th July9:30 amHoly Communion
14th July9:30 amMessy Church
21st July9:30 amHoly Communion
28th July9:30 amCafé Church
4th August9:30 amBaptism
11th August9:30 amMessy Church
18the August9:30 amHoly Communion
25th August9:30 amCafé Church
1st September9:30 amHoly Communion – Climate Sunday Service with guest speaker

Our Team at St Mary’s

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