CONTRACTORS ARE ONSITE

THIS WEEK PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Heather W, Jake C, David W, Kevin, Margaret R, Rashmi, Stella O, Sam C, Dave R, Chris & Jenny A.

The prayer team continues to pray for all who have requested prayer.

To request prayer: Email: prayer@sholing.church

REMEMBERING

Sheila, praying for Clive, Christine, Georgina, grandchildren Marie, Edward, great grandchildren and great, great granddaughter.

SAVE THE DATE

SERVICE OF REDEDICATION

Sunday 1 November - 11am

We are delighted to invite you to our Service of Rededication and Celebration, which will take place in the church on Sunday 1 November at 11.00am.

The service will be attended by Bishop Geoff Annas, the Sheriff of Southampton, the MP for Southampton, and many other invited guests as we

give thanks for the completion of our restoration project and celebrate this important milestone in the life of our church. The service will be followed by lunch.

OTHER HERITAGE EVENTS

We will also mark our return to the church with a celebration in mid-September. In addition, a programme of heritage talks is being planned, covering topics including Titanic, the World Wars, and other aspects of our local history. Further details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

£256 raised for leprosy

Thank you for helping to end Leprosy.

SUMMER FETE at ST MONICA

Sat 27 June – 10am-3pm

Friends & Family of St Monica School have now confirmed that we have the following stalls. Bev will update you as more updates come through.

Could you please confirm you are still able to attend.

· Plants – Margaret/Julia

· Jams/Chutneys - Lesley (Poppy on stall)

· Lego making - Ben

· Adopt a Teddy Bear - Annie

· Pirate treasure hunt - Kirsty/Sue/Frank

· Guess the footballer - Kirsty/Sue/Frank

RIDE & STRIDE

SAVE THE DATE: Sat 12 Sept

If you would like to take part this year:

Riding your bike – contact Philip - email philip@sholing.church

Striding - contact Mick – email mick@sholing.church

‍The Parish Giving Scheme - A simple and efficient way to support your church regularly. The Parish Giving Scheme makes giving easy, secure, and tax-efficient - helping your gift go further and reducing administration for the parish. If you’d like to know more, please speak to Ben or Garry.‍ ‍

SHARE YOUR STORIES OF SHOLING & ST MARY’S

We’d really love to hear from you.

‍As part of our Heritage 160 celebrations, we are collecting stories, memories, and treasures that make up the living history of our parish.

We’d love to hear about your connections to St Mary’s Church Sholing or the wider Parish of Sholing. Your contribution will help preserve our shared heritage for future generations. There are forms and envelopes available in the Hall or you can speak to one of our team or email us at Heritage@Sholing.Church‍ ‍ ‍

This Summer’s Church Camps is on Thurs 6th - Mon 10th August including a ‘Camping Communion’ by Garry on the Sunday morning.

If anyone would like more information, please contact Michele on 07555136378.

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