For news about the times of services for the next few days and the events taking place over the next few weeks, please see the weekly sheet. 

Various documents of general interest concerning the parish can be found in the archive.

There will be a Traidcraft stall at St Peter's Church on Sunday 4th September. All your favourite groceries will be there plus a chance to collect the new catalogue.

Join the “Friends of St Mary’s, Staines” Facebook page! This community page contains information about services and events, as well as photos and updates from our congregation. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-St-Marys-Staines/155896461112926

There will be a training day for the Spelthorne Deanery on Saturday 10th September between 10.00am-12.30pm. The theme will be: "How to reach out to the Older Generation" and will take place in St Saviour’s Church, 205 Vicarage Road, Sunbury TW16 7TP

Staines Brass Brass will be performing a concert in St Peter's Church on Saturday 10 September at 7.30pm. This will include a last night of the proms finale. Tickets are £8 and will be available on the door. For information contact 07804 355 370 or visit www.stainesbrass.co.uk

The next Traidcraft stall at St Peter's will be in September, but please speak to Jane if you have any special requests for items before then and I will do my best to obtain them. Thanks to everyone for their continued support. Jane Bental 01784 453921

There will be a Sponsored Silence on Saturday 24th September in Christchurch Lindo Hall from 10am to 4pm. Please come and spend one hour or two in silence or more if you can. Enjoy the peace and quiet and bathe in God’s grace and holy spirit. Collect your sponsor forms from the back of your church. All ages are welcome to join us and refreshments are available.

During the rest of July and August we would like to host Afternoon Teas at Moor House, as the afternoon tea sessions will not be taking place at St. Mary’s during the school holidays. Our next date is on Wednesday 24th August at 2pm. Moor House is in Vicarage Road, Staines.

A big Thank-You from Viv and Hannah Dover for the Strawberry Tea Fundraising Party. Many thanks also to over 80 people who came and enjoyed the strawberry teas. Around £400 pounds was raised to support people affected by breast cancer. Thank you also to those who worked so hard baking and helping on the day, and to St Peter’s Church for the use of the hall.

Please visit the website of the Churches Together in Staines and Laleham to see what is going on locally. 

Please save your stamps. Pauline Newman is saving them for charity. If you are unable to leave them at Christ Church please drop them in at the Parish Office.

Parish Office. Please note that the Parish Office is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.30am – 12.30pm only. It is now closed on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Looking for a friendly, sociable challenge? Do you have 3 hours to regularly spare on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning? Are you computer literate? Are you comfortable answering the telephone? Do you enjoy meeting a wide variety of people? Have you thought about volunteering to help out in the Parish Office? 

We are currently seeking new volunteers to join the team. If you are interested in finding out more please talk to Fr Rod or Carole George or contact them on office@stainesparish.org or 01784 469155

Come and have fun at the Play and Do! Carer and Toddler Group. It has now started and meets every Tuesday at Christ Church, Staines. The sessions will be weekly from 10.00am - 12.00pm. The cost is only £2.00 per Family. Any donations of Toys, crafts or storage will be gratefully received.

The Weekly News Sheet is going to be revised. Please can you forward names or details you would like included in this sheet. Also please advise of any names or details that need to be removed. Please contact the Parish Office on 01784469155 with any changes.

Messy Church

Who comes to Messy Church? Families of all ages and sizes including parents, children, grandparents and carers.

What happens at Messy Church? There are lots of things to do together including creative activities, construction, drama and stories. We gather for worship and finish by sharing a simple meal.

At Messy Church in January we welcomed about thirty children and twelve adults. Together we explored the story of Abraham and how he learnt to trust God’s promises. It was a busy fun event and we are looking forward to the next Messy Church.

A new Pilates Class is starting up. The will be no expensive gym membership fees! Just pay as you go. The classes will take place on Wednesdays between 9.30am - 10.30am in Christ Church Hall. Please Call Teresa Lord 07883 080259 for details.

Christ Church 100 Club: WANTED: New members to join our lottery providing vital funds for the Parish of Staines (£585 in 2010) REWARD: £100 every 3 months to be shared amongst 4 lucky winners (Subject to an annual fee of £14) For further details or a membership form contact Debbie on 01784 454484

Christ Church Prayer Chain:  Any requests for prayer needs should be notified to Jean Woodruff on (01784)457880 or davean@talktalk.net

Raffle Prizes wanted for Bridge/Scrabble teas to be held at Christ Church. Please leave donations with your Church Wardens or at the Parish Office.

Do you play Scrabble?!! Come and joins us, for a fun game, in the Dickenson Hall, Christ Church. The cost will be £ 5.00 per person and includes a scrummy tea. Scrabble boards urgently required for this new fundraising initiative. Contact Chrissie Parsons 01784453814 to register interest. Lifts available.

Do you play Bridge? Are you interested in making up a table. Why not come to join us ? The cost is £5.00 per player which includes a scrumptious tea. Come to the Lindo Hall , Christ Church. 13.30. Please contact Nita Morley 01784453403 for further details

Heaven @ 11 leaders are collecting names of people (adults and children) who would be willing to read the Bible passage during a service. Please speak to Jane Bental or ring 01784 453921 or email jon.bental@talk21.com.

For details about the Child Protection Policy and key individuals to contact in the event of any difficulties please click here.

Web site buffs. Are you interested in the internet ? Have you a secret desire to make your mark on the world wide web ? Would you like to help in the development of the parish web site. If so, you may be just the person we have been looking for ! For further information please contact Alan Dinsdale email: at.dinsdale@gmail.com

Daybreak Respite Care: Tuesdays 10:00-15:00 in St Peter's Hall, For further details please call 01784 451395 or email: daybreak@stainesparish.org

Weekly sheet: Please send any information to be included on the weekly sheet by Thursday for inclusion for the following Sunday to weeklysheet@stainesparish.org

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