This weekend’s Bible readings:Romans 4:13-25 (p 1131) Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 (p 973)Streaming in St Mary’s:If you might be interested in supporting our services by learning how to use the (very simple) streaming system in St Mary’s, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline. It would be good to have another name or two on the rota.Standon Open Gardens 13th June:Standon Open Gardens, FOSM’s biggest fundraiser of the year, will take place on 13th June, 11 - 5. If you would like to help, please speak to one of the FOSM committee. If you can bake for the teas in the Village Hall or at Diana’s, please let Stephanie or Diana know. If you could help serve lunches in church, please speak to Caroline. Posters and fliers are available in St Mary’s; please help yourself if you have somewhere to display one. They are available electronically from Caroline.Concert in All Saints 14th June:Victoria Smith, whose whole family has contributed in the past to our ‘For One Night Only’ concerts in All Saints, will be performing with other local young musicians in All Saints on 14th June at 3.00. This concert will count towards her Gold Arts Award. Entry will be free, with a retiring collection for the church. There will be refreshments served after the concert. Please come and support V if you can.Midsummer Revels concert in St Mary’s 20th June:Standon Sing, Rib Singers and Imperial Male Voice Choir will perform a picnic concert in St Mary’s on Saturday 20th June at 4.00 pm. Entry is free, with a retiring collection for FOSM. Come along if you can, and bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden of Knight’s Court during an extended interval.Knit & Natter group 11th June:If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us in the Sargant room (at the back of Standon village hall) any time between 1pm and 3.30pm, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 11th June. For more information please contact Diane on 01920 821130.Knitting for Kisiizi:Thank you to everyone who knits items to send to Kisiizi hospital. May we ask, please, that no more hats are knitted at the moment. Kisiizi still needs vests, especially the smaller size for prem babies. The patterns can be found in the folder by the wool basket. If you or anyone you know has some wool which you no longer need, please can you put it in this basket for our knitters. Please contact Diane on 01920821130 if you need it collecting.Christianity Explored course:We are planning to run a Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course, consisting of video clips, Bible study and discussion and is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Chrisitan faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons (apart from 4th Sundays) in September and October. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’. The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning. If you can help on some or all of the days, please speak to Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:7th June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints14th June 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:13th June, 11 – 5 Standon Open Gardens, Standon14th June, 3.00 pm V Smith concert, All Saints20th June, 4.00 pm Midsummer Revels concert, St Mary’s24th June, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s29th June, 11.30 am Memorial service for Ann Smith, All Saints1st July, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall
This weekend’s Bible readings:Isaiah 40:12-17, 27-end (p 724) Matthew 28:16-end (p 1001)Streaming in St Mary’s:If you might be interested in supporting our services by learning how to use the (very simple) streaming system in St Mary’s, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline. It would be good to have another name or two on the rota.Standon Open Gardens 13th June:Standon Open Gardens, FOSM’s biggest fundraiser of the year, will take place on 13th June, 11 - 5. If you would like to help, please speak to one of the FOSM committee. If you can bake for the teas in the Village Hall or at Diana’s, please let Stephanie or Diana know. If you could help serve lunches in church, please speak to Caroline. Posters and fliers are available in St Mary’s; please help yourself if you have somewhere to display one. They are available electronically from Caroline.Concert in All Saints 14th June:Victoria Smith, whose whole family has contributed in the past to our ‘For One Night Only’ concerts in All Saints, will be performing with other local young musicians in All Saints on 14th June at 3.00. This concert will count towards her Gold Arts Award. Entry will be free, with a retiring collection for the church. There will be refreshments served after the concert. Please come and support V if you can.Midsummer Revels concert in St Mary’s 20th June:Standon Sing, Rib Singers and Imperial Male Voice Choir will perform a picnic concert in St Mary’s on Saturday 20th June at 4.00 pm. Entry is free, with a retiring collection for FOSM. Come along if you can, and bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden of Knight’s Court during an extended interval.Christianity Explored course:We are planning to run a Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course, consisting of video clips, Bible study and discussion and is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Christian faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons (apart from 4th Sundays) in September and October. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’. The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning. If you can help on some or all of the days, please speak to Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:31st May 10.30 am Morning worship, St Catherine’s7th June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints14th June 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All SaintsDates & meetings coming up:2nd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s3rd June, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall6th June, 1.00 pm Wedding of Mary Williams & Ben Jepps, All Saints13th June, 11 – 5 Standon Open Gardens, Standon14th June, 3.00 pm V Smith concert, All Saints20th June, 4.00 pm Midsummer Revels concert, St Mary’s24th June, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
This weekend’s Bible reading:Acts :1-21 (p 1093)Please remember that there’s no choral evensong this weekend. It will be back on 4th Sunday in June.Midweek Music at St Mary’s:This Wednesday’s concert (27th May) is called Wild about Recorders. This group is directed by Catherine Wild, who has played for us before, and there will be a variety of different types of recorder. As it’s half term, we are hoping that people who usually can’t come might be able to join us. Children will be very welcome. As usual refreshments will be available from 11.30 until the concert at 12.30 which will last about 40 minutes. There will be a retiring collection to support the work of our Benefice churches.Streaming in St Mary’s:If you might be interested in supporting our services by learning how to use the (very simple) streaming system in St Mary’s, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline. It would be good to have another name or two on the rota.Kisiizi parcels:The average cost of sending parcels containing knitted items to Kisiizi hospital has increased from £16 at the beginning of 2025 to £36. Any help that you might be able to give in meeting the cost of postage would be gratefully received. Please contact Diane on 01920 821130 or speak to Caroline.Standon Open Gardens 13th June:Standon Open Gardens, FOSM’s biggest fundraiser of the year, will take place on 13th June, 11 - 5. If you would like to help, please speak to one of the FOSM committee. If you can bake for the teas in the Village Hall or at Diana’s, please let Stephanie or Diana know. If you could help serve lunches in church, please speak to Caroline. Posters and fliers are available in St Mary’s; please help yourself if you have somewhere to display one. They are available electronically from Caroline.Concert in All Saints 14th June:Victoria Smith, whose whole family has contributed in the past to our ‘For One Night Only’ concerts in All Saints, will be performing with other local musicians in All Saints on 14th June at 3.00. This concert will count towards her Gold Arts Award. Entry will be free, with a retiring collection for the church. There will be refreshments served after the concert. Please come and support V if you can.M&Ms take a break:The M&Ms home group will be taking a break during May and will resume in June.What IS happening with God and Gen Z?This study morning for everyone with a passion for youth ministry will run on Saturday 6th June, 10am - 1pm at St Barnabas Centre, Thorley. The Revd Dr Dan Drew will share his expertise in leading Young People in faith, and Josh Dean MP will share his personal experience of a transformative Youth Worker. Refreshments will be served from 10am, with an opportunity to browse stands from local and national providers. More information and tickets (£5) are available from https://www.stjamesthorley.church/youthleadersconference.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:24th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s31st May 10.30 am Morning worship, St Catherine’s7th June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints14th June 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints28th June 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:24th May, 3.00 pm Wedding rehearsal, St Mary’s26th May, 12.30 pm Wedding of Elizabeth Whomsley & Sam Brown, St Mary’s27th May, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s2nd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s3rd June, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall6th June, 1.00 pm Wedding of Mary Williams & Ben Jepps, All Saints13th June, 11 – 5 Standon Open Gardens, Standon14th June, 3.00 pm V Smith concert, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings:Acts 1:6-14 (p 1092) John 17:1-11 (p 1085)Mayday thanks:A huge thank you to everyone who helped on Mayday in Standon. The church was busy all afternoon, and the plant stall almost sold out. In the Village Hall, Stephanie and her team used 26 pints of milk, making tea and coffee and serving home-made cake. All this is only possible because of the time and effort of many people. Thank you.Standon Open Gardens 13th June:Now that Mayday is over, we turn our attention to Standon Open Gardens, FOSM’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It will take place once again on the second Saturday in June, 11 - 5. If you would like to help, please speak to one of the FOSM committee. If you can bake for the teas in the Village Hall or at Diana’s, please let Stephanie or Diana know. If you could help serve lunches in church, please speak to Caroline. Posters and fliers are available in St Mary’s; please help yourself if you have somewhere to display one. They are available electronically from Caroline.Concert in All Saints 14th June:Fund-raising is an important part of all our churches’ financial health. Victoria Smith, whose whole family has contributed in the past to our ‘For One Night Only’ concerts in All Saints, will be performing with other local musicians in All Saints on 14th June at 3.00. This concert will count towards her Gold Arts Award. Entry will be free, with a retiring collection for the church. There will be refreshments served after the concert. Please come and support V if you can.Holiday Bible Club 2026 ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’:Bookings are now open for our Holiday Bible Club, which will run from 24th to 27th August. Luke and Lizzy S will lead it again, with help from Jenny and the home team. Please pass the word to any children (reception to Y6) you know, and if you would be willing to help on some or all of the days, please speak to Caroline. A link to the booking form is on our website.M&Ms take a break:The M&Ms home group will be taking a break during May and will resume in June.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:17th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Public worship with Communion by extension, All Saints24th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s31st May 10.30 am Morning worship, St Catherine’s7th June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints14th June 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All SaintsPlease note there will be no choral evensong in May.Dates & meetings coming up:20th May, 5.00 pm Benefice finance committee meeting, The Old Top Shop24th May, 3.00 pm Wedding rehearsal, St Mary’s26th May, 12.30 pm Wedding of Elizabeth Whomsley & Sam Brown, St Mary’s27th May, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s2nd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s3rd June, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall6th June, 1.00 pm Wedding of Mary Williams & Ben Jepps, All Saints13th June, 11 – 5 Standon Open Gardens, Standon14th June, 3.00 pm V Smith concert, All Saints
