Churchwarden’s report for DecemberDuring November a Remembering Service took place at Holy Trinity on the 5th principally for those who had suffered bereavement: the service which was conducted by Chris Stanistreet was followed by light refreshment. Re-membrance Sunday Services on 12th were conducted by Revd Trish Cope at St. Paul’s and by Revd Philip Robinson at St. Mary’s: Wilf Shelston sounded the last post and reveille as he did last year. After the service Revd Philip went to Tatton Park to conduct a service at the memorial there. Chris Stanistreet will lead a Christingle service at St. Mary’s on 26th November.In addition to the usual services in December there will be the Carol Service on 17th again conducted by Revd Philip Robinson in St. Mary’s with the Mereside Brass Band.On Christmas Eve the services will be 8.30 am Holy Communion at St.Mary’s followed by a Storytelling Crib Service, 11.00 am Holy Commun-ion at Holy Trinity and at 11.30 pm Holy Communion at St. Mary’s . On Christmas day there will be just the one service of Holy Communion at St. Mary’s.Many of you will remember Ann Gray Stubbs, widow of John Stubbs, who recently died aged 91: Revd Philip took her funeral at Altrincham Crema-torium on 7th November. They were both long standing members of the congregation at St. Mary’s.In last month’s magazine thanks were expressed to all those who provided tinned and other goods for the benefit of those in need. Pam Winward kindly took them to the Hope Central charity: they have in turn written to express their thanks for the kind and generous donation to “the church family in Rostherne; the food that is donated to us is very much appreciat-ed by us and by the local people that we support”.The Bishop of Stockport has reported that the process for the reorganisa-tion of the four churches at Over Tabley, Little Bollington, Dunham Massey and Rostherne is progressing with the hope of the scheme coming in to effect by the end of February 2024, assuming there are no objections. At that stage advertising for the vacancy can take place: advertising cannot take place before then as it could be seen to prejudge the outcome of whether the scheme is to take effect or not: that said, it does not prevent clergy looking for a new post or considering a move being told of the vacancy. If all goes to plan and applicants come forward, interviews could take place in April and assuming a suitable candidate comes forward, it is hoped by July/September a priest can be licensed and start. It may seem a long drawn out process but there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tun-nel. In the meantime cover for some 52 services planned for the first half of 2024 has been largely achieved with some 11 remaining to find an officiant.It just remains to wish all readers the best for the coming festive season.Christopher Tetlow
The next lunch will be held at the usual venue, The Golden Pheasant, Plumley,on Thursday 14th December 2023 12.30 for 1.00pmNew members and visitors are invited and most welcome to join our social lunches.We meet every third Thursday of the month.For further information please contact: Ed Wakefield 01565 830127 or Derek Moorhouse 01565 830398
A reminder that we are meeting at The Dog Over Peover on Wednesday 6th December 12.00 for 12.30 Contact: Hilda Moorhouse dm14041949@gmail.com or 01565 830398There will not be a meeting of the Ladies’ Circle in January 2024. Details of the February meeting will be in the next issueIf you wish to join us please contact Jenny at jenny@highendheating.com or 07785 776512
FUNERALSHoly Trinity 12th October Elizabeth Jane Wright aged 71St Mary's 20th October Marjorie Carney aged 90St Paul's 23rd October Margaret Bailet aged 91
