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| The Church is an ancient one which boasts many fine windows and architectural features |
| The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin stands above the High Street in Ecclesfield on the northern perimeter of the City of Sheffield |
| The Church Family at St. Mary's is made up of all ages, shapes and sizes! |
| St Mary's Mission Statement. We are here to help people love and worship God. We aim to be, and encourage others to become, committed and active disciples of Jesus, who love God and worship him, who know the power of the Holy Spirit and who show God’s love in every part of their lives. |
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Then, one sunny day, a chirpy robin which seemed to have been trying to gain her attention,
for some days, flies down and lands on the ground beside her. As Mary looks down at the
robin and talks to him she sees the top of a buried key. Excitedly she digs it out and before
long has discovered the door behind the creepers. With her heart beating she puts the key
into the lock, with a lot of effort she manages to turn it and there she is inside the garden!
As the story unfolds Mary also discovers one of the secrets of the house itself, her cousin. A
sickly, demanding lad, whom her uncle could not bear to see since he reminded him of his
mother who-had died giving him birth. Gradually Mary succeeds in reducing his tantrums,
getting him out to the 'secret garden' and, together they clean it up and bring it back to life.
Working together Mary is no longer lonely, her cousin no longer pale and ailing and finally
her uncle who eventually finds them out, is moved to delight in his son.
It was T. S. Elliot in his Choruses from the Rock who said
"We have nothing if we have not life together"
Mary found more than a rusty key to the garden door when she stopped to watch the robin.
She found more than a neglected garden. She found the way to bring life back for both her
cousin, her uncle and herself.
In the life of faith and in all areas of our life we are so much richer when we share our time
and talents with others and work together. As the holidays draw closer and as, sadly many
will have more leisure time due to redundancies, may we enjoy one another's company and
find more ways to build up our life together as a church and as a village community.
'Tricia Impey
for some days, flies down and lands on the ground beside her. As Mary looks down at the
robin and talks to him she sees the top of a buried key. Excitedly she digs it out and before
long has discovered the door behind the creepers. With her heart beating she puts the key
into the lock, with a lot of effort she manages to turn it and there she is inside the garden!
As the story unfolds Mary also discovers one of the secrets of the house itself, her cousin. A
sickly, demanding lad, whom her uncle could not bear to see since he reminded him of his
mother who-had died giving him birth. Gradually Mary succeeds in reducing his tantrums,
getting him out to the 'secret garden' and, together they clean it up and bring it back to life.
Working together Mary is no longer lonely, her cousin no longer pale and ailing and finally
her uncle who eventually finds them out, is moved to delight in his son.
It was T. S. Elliot in his Choruses from the Rock who said
"We have nothing if we have not life together"
Mary found more than a rusty key to the garden door when she stopped to watch the robin.
She found more than a neglected garden. She found the way to bring life back for both her
cousin, her uncle and herself.
In the life of faith and in all areas of our life we are so much richer when we share our time
and talents with others and work together. As the holidays draw closer and as, sadly many
will have more leisure time due to redundancies, may we enjoy one another's company and
find more ways to build up our life together as a church and as a village community.
'Tricia Impey
| Prayer for the Month |
| Thought for the month |
Welcome to St Mary's website.
"As well as having an old and very interesting building
historically, St Mary's Church is a lively community of all ages
seeking to be active disciples of Christ today.
I hope you will enjoy coming back again and again as we
build up the site and may even be encouraged to come and
meet us."
Revd. Canon 'Tricia Impey
"As well as having an old and very interesting building
historically, St Mary's Church is a lively community of all ages
seeking to be active disciples of Christ today.
I hope you will enjoy coming back again and again as we
build up the site and may even be encouraged to come and
meet us."
Revd. Canon 'Tricia Impey
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| Lord God, you have taught us that we are members one of another and that we can never live for ourselves alone: We thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities, and for all who share its varied interests. Help us, as we have opportunity, to make our own contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love we may serve one another, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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- It is with great sadness that we have to say 'farewell' to Trinity Methodist Church as it
closes at the end of this month. There are so many memories of times shared with its
members and indeed with the members of the other chapels that used to be in the
village. Please hold everyone concerned in your prayers as they face this time together.
For those who do feel unable to travel to Chapeltown Methodist Church, can I assure
you a very warm welcome awaits you at St Mary's.
- Thank you to everyone who is working so hard in the churchyard to get it all spick
and span for 'Ecclesfield in Bloom'. The planters will soon be out in full bloom and the
borders are already showing some colour. Whatever the judges might think it is very
much appreciated and enjoyed by us all.
- Last month Bishop Steven began his visits around the deaneries with Ecclesfield. He
spent a day in the deanery and then, in the evening after a short time of worship at
Pitsmoor, bravely opened himself up to answer any questions folk cared to ask. It was
an evening, I think, that everyone present appreciated and one which inspired
confidence in the new Bishop of Sheffield!
- Again last month it was a privilege to be able to attend Graham Oxley's election as
Lord Mayor of Sheffield and the Civic service following that event. At the beginning of
this month on Saturday 4th, is the Lord Mayor's Parade. This should be quite an
occasion for all the family as Graham has planned a number of events to take place in
the city centre on that day. I hope many of you will be able to be there.
- Once again this year we shall be holding a Holiday Club for 5 —11 year olds in
August. Further details are in the magazine. Do pass them on to your families and
friends. And, as the schools break up for the summer, why not come and visit us and
use the children's quiz sheet which can be found at the back of church
'Tricia Impey
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One of my favourite books as a child was The Secret Garden which, not so
long ago, was made into a television series. In it ten-year – old orphaned
Mary is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a pretty desolate house on the
Yorkshire moors. As she explores outside she discovers a high walled garden
which intrigues her. She longs to get inside but can find no door which is
hidden by thick dangling vines due to years of neglect.
long ago, was made into a television series. In it ten-year – old orphaned
Mary is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a pretty desolate house on the
Yorkshire moors. As she explores outside she discovers a high walled garden
which intrigues her. She longs to get inside but can find no door which is
hidden by thick dangling vines due to years of neglect.
| Singers Wanted Experience required – None! - Age Range – Nine to Ninety! St Mary’s choir is looking to increase its numbers and would like to hear from anyone interested in trying their hand (voice) at singing in a choir. Lots of people say they can’t sing, but have never really tried - except in the bath; and who knows you may be the next Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins or even a Russell Watson. If you would like to try out please call in on a Friday evening around 7.30 pm and ask for Don Knott |