The Parish Church of St. Mary

ALPHA –

an exciting friendship-based course either for newcomers
to church, those interested in the Christian faith or those wanting to brush up on the basics. Ask for the separate leaflet available.

BAPTISM –

& christenings: see enquiries.

CINEMA –

we operate the new Stainforth Big Screen with recent films
for childrens and families the last Thursday & Friday monthly.

DONCASTER –

we are part of the Doncaster Ministers’ Prayer
Fellowship which meets each Wednesday 7-8am, the first
Wednesday each month being open to all church members

ENQUIRIES –

the vicarage is open each Friday from 6-7pm for
enquiries about baptism, weddings and to talk to the vicar

FRIENDSHIP & FUN –

at the heart of all we do: see groups.

GROUPS –

small friendship groups of 3-6 people meet weekly in
peoples’ homes and we organise a monthly social event to welcome and include others.

HOLIDAY CLUB –

for 5-12 year olds, each summer at the end of
August at the Youth Centre on Church Road. Cool Crew
also runs every Monday in term time from 4.30 to 6.00pm.

INVOLVED –

we are involved in the Stainforth Community
Partnership, a voluntary community-based group working together to enable the people of Stainforth to regenerate and transform our community, seeking funding where needed.

JESUS -

"it’s all about Jesus!"

KIDS –

at the initiative of local kids themselves, they can cook a meal at the vicarage with a lady from church also present. Booking in 3’s for Monday or Thursday evenings or Sunday lunch, kids require parental consent forms. Over 100 local kids / young people are taking part

LIFELONG LEARNING –

the journey of faith we’re on together!

MEMORIAL BOOK -

to have the name of a loved one entered in our
Memorial Book, contact Sonia tel 350251

NEW WINE –

we are part of the New Wine Network and a group of
us go to the summer holiday week in Somerset each year.

OUTREACH –

following our Social Audit we are presently looking at
regenerating the church premises with a view to enabling greater community use. We are central, founding participants in the Stainforth Community Partnership and the local Drugs Focus Group working for the transformation of our community.

PARISH MAGAZINE –

the parish magazine is produced monthly.
Editorial Pat 846389. Distribution & advertising Margaret, 844913.
We also produce a weekly church newsheet

QUESTIONS –

see ALPHA or Enquiries

RETREAT –

each October at Sleights Pastoral Centre, nr Whitby at
the lovely home of sisters from the Order of the Holy Paraclete

SERVICES –

our normal pattern of services is:

1st Sunday of the month	10.30am All Age Worship with Baptism 6.30pm Communion Praise & Healing
other Sundays:	10.30am Holy Communion & Sunday School 6.30pm Prayer & Praise
3rd Sunday bi-monthly	6.30pm Memorial Service

We also have a quieter, more traditional, Communion service on the first Wednesday of each month at 10am.

THURSDAY MORNINGS –

informal prayer together from 8.15am

U –

ask a friend, "What missing from c h . . c h?
Answer: u r !

VICARAGE –

Barbecue & Garden party in the summer

WEDDINGS –

see enquiries.

XMAS PARTY –

in January for 6-13 year olds.

YOUNG PEOPLE –

see KIDS.

ZEST –

for living and loving in the face of suffering… the gift of Jesus