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Services this week –
Sunday 24th March – PALM SUNDAY
- Holy Communion at 9.30am at St Chad’s, Wishaw
- Family Communion at 11.15am at St Nicholas’, Curdworth
- Middleton Choir lead Reflections for Holy Week at 6.30pm at St John’s,
Middleton - Sunday 31st March – EASTER DAY
- Holy Communion at 9.30am at St Chad’s, Wishaw
- Family Communion at 11.15am at St Nicholas’, Curdworth
- Holy Communion at 11.15am at St John’s, Middleton
See the Newsletter for further information
LENT AND HOLY WEEK 2024
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday 24th March 6.30pm at St John’s, Middleton – the Middleton Choir lead Reflections for Holy Week. This service will include music and words especially chosen for the start of Holy Week and the journey to the cross.
Monday 25th March 11.00am at St Chad’s, Wishaw – Holy Communion
Tuesday 26th March 7.30pm at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – Stations of the Cross – experience the sentencing to death of Jesus through to his burial in the tomb in words, music and images.
Wednesday 27th March 7.30pm at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – Curdworth Church Choir present Music and Readings for Holy Week
Maundy Thursday 28th March – 7.30pm at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – Holy Communion, including stripping of the altar and leading into the Vigil.
Good Friday 29th March:• 10.30am – 12 noon Children’s Activities Morning at Curdworth Church Hall
1.00pm at St John’s, Middleton and 1.30pm at St Nicholas’, Curdworth, Part 1 of the Liturgy for Good Friday, followed by the walk of witness to……..
3.00pm at St Chad’s, Wishaw Part 2 of the Liturgy for Good Friday. Tea and hot cross buns will be served afterwards.
Easter Eve Saturday 30th March – 7.30pm Easter Bonfire and blessing of the Paschal Candles at St Nicholas’, Curdworth
Easter Day 31st March – services as detailed in the Diary
Face coverings are no longer mandatory in any setting but are recommended in enclosed or crowded places, particularly where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet.
Social distancing in a place of worship is now a personal choice. People are encouraged to respect other attendees and those working who may wish to adopt a more cautious approach.
Regular use of hand sanitiser and/or hand washing is also still recommended.
Funerals in Church
You may have watched the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth, we want you to know that C of E funeral services are available for everyone. Absolutely everyone, whatever their lives have brought to them.
You don’t have to be a churchgoer!
Traditional service in church? We can help you.
Split service in Church and at the Crematorium? We can help you
Service at the crem? We can help you.
Memorial after a direct cremation? We can help you.
The content of any service for your loved one will be carefully tailored to suit your family and your loved one. Traditional elements, modern elements, personal words shared with you and for you.
We aren’t just there for a service or event, we’re there for for you during your period of mourning and afterwards too. Church is a community of support and hope. We understand that grief is a journey and can help you find your way through with prayer, conversation and special services to remember your loved one down the years.
It’s not expensive to have a funeral or memorial in church, or to have a minister lead your service at the crematorium. If we don’t know you we will get to know you, listen to you and help you say goodbye.
More forthcoming events…..
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Check the latest Newsletter for full details of all forthcoming events….
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THE LUNCHEON CLUB
The Luncheon Club is held on the last Friday of the month.
at Curdworth Village Hall
Everyone is welcome and carers are included.
Further details from Vicki 470177 or Jane 470684.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Middleton Friendship Group
WISHAW COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING – Thursday 14th March at St Chad’s Church, Wishaw. 10.30- 12 noon. Come and join us to solve some quizzes and puzzles. Coffee and homemade cakes. All welcome.
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LADIES GUILD
Ladies’ Guild meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Church Hall. Maureen Briggs writes, “The ladies are a very lively, happy bunch who enjoy each others’ company and are keen to keep meeting. They would welcome any ladies who would like to join them.”
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Introducing…………..our 2024
SILENT AUCTION!
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION – almost all of the items have gone to their new homes now. Just one or two are still in their halfway house. There are also a few payments outstanding, but once they are in, the final total looks to be £1,509! Thank you to everyone who has participated in any way.
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QUIZ NIGHT AT GROUNDS FARM
Saturday 16th March at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for under 12s and include supper. The bar will be open for drinks. Last few tickets available, so get your order in soon!
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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2024 – Sunday 14th April following the morning service at St Nicholas’, Curdworth. See the Newsletter for full details
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Practices are on Wednesdays
6.00pm-7.00pm at Curdworth Church Hall.
There are still places available. Children are welcome to come along for a ‘taster session’.
Text Margaret on 07778 458 789 to register interest or for further details.
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Contacts
For enquiries, see below
Baptisms – Rev Dr Noel Phillips – 07498 202262 or email- [email protected]
Weddings –Contact our Wedding Co-ordinator Sue Jefferson by email: [email protected] or 0121 350 8336
Funerals – Rev Dr Noel Phillips – 07498 202262 or email- [email protected]