St Mary's was visited by some beautiful dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages for the first Pet Service to be led by Revd Debs. The dogs behaved impeccably! As did their owners!Family services are going to be held on the first Sunday of every month, at 2.30 and they should be very different making the most of our rural and agricultural setting!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING CONFIRMED OR JUST INTERESTED IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH?We are holding preparation sessions ready for Confirmation by Bishop Sarah on 13th JuneAll Tuesday meetings will be at 6 pm in either Clive or Whixall,We will be thinking about the following: Tuesday 18 May: Beginning the Christian Journey Tuesday 25 May: Equipment for the Journey Tuesday 1 June: Social JusticeTuesday 8 June: Holy CommunionSunday 13 June: Confirmation Service at St Mary's Church Whixall at 11 amTuesday 29 June: Continuing the Christian Journey Tuesday 13 July: Sustaining the Christian Journey
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, paid the following tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh:<em>"I join with people across the Diocese of Lichfield in expressing our sorrow on the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and in sending our condolences to HM The Queen and all the members of the Royal Family. Prince Philip has lived a life of service, commitment and courage; he has been constantly loyal in his support of the Queen and tireless in his engagement with people of all communities across our country. His advocacy for young people, for conservation and for a wide range of charitable activities has been remarkable, and is an inspiration to us all. In this Easter season, our prayers for him are that he may enjoy the fulness of the life which is promised to us; and our prayers for our Queen are that in her grief she may know the comfort and hope which faith assures."</em>
