A Date for your Diary – Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm: Our Archdeacon, The Ven Martin Breadmore, is coming to St Mary’s to explain the process of going into vacancy when Pouya leaves sometime in the summer and the subsequent procedures to find our new Incumbent. All are welcome. Do please pray for Pouya and the family as they prepare for their departure to go to the US, for Martin and our meeting on the 14th and the person God is preparing and calling to come to Fetcham.
Thursday 10am Service: After much deliberation I’ve decided to change our weekly Communion service to a monthly gathering from June. This is due to the low number of worshipers for the last 12 months. Unfortunately, some members have become more frail and some others have passed away. Quite often, apart from Jacky Breadmore, Iain Whitlam and myself, there might be 1 or 2 others joining the service. In consultation with the Wardens and Julie it is the right decision to make. Especially finding clergy cover during the vacancy might be quite challenging. The monthly Communion service will be on the third Thursday of each month which is followed by refreshments. Please note that our Pastoral team is very willing to continue offering home Communion to those who request it. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. Every blessing, Pouya.
Rector unable to Run!!! Sadly, Pouya has injured his knee and has had to cancel his place in the forthcoming ultramarathon taking place on 27 May. He was really looking forward to achieving this goal and is extremely grateful to everyone who has donated so far, remembering that he has already completed the challenge of running 10miles+ every day throughout the LoveFetcham week back in April, totalling 75 miles. If you would like a refund, please contact Karen in the office. To find out more visit : https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rector-on-the-run-2023
Vera Marshall’s Funeral – Wed 31 May, 4.15pm. The family invites anyone who knew Vera to attend Randalls Park Crematorium. Please do not wear mourning clothes but bright colours. There is nothing arranged for after the service.
Coronation Picnic: We would like to say a huge thank you to Sandra, Kate and all the team at Fetcham Park House for allowing us to host a picnic in the beautiful grounds on the Sunday afternoon of the King’s coronation weekend. Many thanks too to all who helped make the afternoon such a success. The picnic, flower festival and teas and cakes were very much appreciated.
Fetcham Festival – Sat 10 June, 12-4pm: This is another great opportunity for St Mary’s to have a presence at a community event. This year, we are hoping to offer a secondhand book stall and we are looking for lots of willing volunteers to help set up and run it on the day. Please contact Julie at julie@stmarysfetcham.org.uk if you can offer to help for an hour or two.
Welcome Breakfast – Sun 11 June, 9:30-11am: We are delighted to warmly welcome all newcomers, who have not been to a previous breakfast, to meet each other and have a chat with some our church family members. Children welcome. Please park at the church and come across when you are ready either after or before your usual service. To get an idea of numbers please sign up here, and let us know any dietary requirements.
St Mary’s Golf Day – Thurs 6 July, 1pm: Don’t forget to book onto the St Mary’s Fetcham golf day, once again at The Drift in East Horsley on Thurs 6 July, with tees from 1pm. The cost of £42 includes 1 course meal after the round (normally a BBQ). You can also join just for dinner if you don’t fancy the golf, price £20. Please sign up to this event so we can gauge interest, and also contact you with any information. Bank details same as last year for those who have played before. If you have any questions please contact bjegles@googlemail.com. We look forward to enjoying another great afternoon together!
Family Fun Day – Sat 22 July, 12-4pm at Manor House School: A great chance to get together for an afternoon. Please bring your own picnic food, chairs, rugs and stay for as much of the day as you can. There’s a beautiful garden at the front of the house for picnics and a bouncy castle, a variety of playgrounds for younger children to play in and lots of areas for garden games and summer sports. We will also have access to the main hall should the weather be inclement. NB: Please leave dogs at home!
Holiday at Home: The Anna Chaplaincy Team in Bookham will be running Holiday at Home once again this Summer. There will shortly be leaflets for this, but at the moment they are looking for volunteers to help look after the older people who will attend, setting up rooms and offering lifts. If you are interested in helping, please contact Anne Milton-Worssell, Anna Chaplain, The Meeting Place; T.07518735729
Other news
Fetcham Village Hall Open Day – Sat 20 May, 1-5pm: Celebrating its 90th anniversary, pop along to the Village Hall and enjoy refreshments, exhibitions on display and entertainment from hall users.
Fetcham Village Infant School May Fair – Sat 20 May, 11am-3pm: Everyone is invited to their annual school fundraiser. Enjoy watching the school children’s Maypole dancing. Fun for all the family with games, market stalls, BBQ, raffle and much more!
The Grange has been given planning permission to construct a new Outdoor Learning and Community Centre next to their walled garden. They are now in a major fundraising mode. Their main prospect for “phase 1” is Your Fund Surrey, which supports big capital projects like this, where they will contribute to Surrey’s 2030 vision. They believe their project ticks a lot of their boxes, but we do need evidence that the local community agrees with this! So, they would be very grateful if you would consider giving your support via Your Fund Surrey “Have Your Say” Website (similar to when we supported The Greenhouse). Have Your Say Today – The Grange – Your Fund Surrey Project Proposals (commonplace.is)
CAP Money Course – Tues 23 May, 12.15-2.45pm: A free three-part course to help you manage your money better and learn to budget, save and spend well. Bookham Baptist Church.
Recital at St Mary’s Stoke D’Abernon – Thurs 25 May, 1-2pm: Matthew Brown, their newly appointed Organist and Director of Music will give a harpsichord and organ recital. His programme will include works by William Byrd, John Bull and JS Bach. Admission is free and tickets are not required. There will be a retiring collection towards the cost of the recital.
For Girls Who Love to Sing -– Tues 27 June: Attention parents with a talented daughter who loves to sing! Come along to an open night for girl choristers, aged 9-18 where they can experience what it’s like to be a Cathedral chorister and have an unforgettable evening of music and fun at Guildford Cathedral! To find out more and to register click here
VisionZone 2023 (Solutions for low vision) – Tues 25 July, 10am-2pm: Come along to the open day, supporting low vision and hearing loss, in our church hall. There are opportunities to learn more about support services and groups. Meet your local charities and societies, ask questions and gain hands-on experience with products and technology to aid you in your daily activities. FREE entry.
Prayers
We continue to pray for those who are unwell: Fay Burroughs, Gill Hanson, John Cooper, Helen Bowen, Lynn Alsop, Elaine Mead, Vera Cameron, Anais Featherstone and Matthew Aldrich.
And those in residential care: June Williamsand Mavis Lake
Also for students taking their exams
We welcome you to join us at St Mary’s for:
Monday Morning Prayers : 8:00-8:30am
Private Prayer in Church : Monday to Saturday 09:00 -16:00
Usual Sunday Services
8am Communion Service : said Book of Common Prayer
9:30am Communion Service : sung Common Worship
11:15am Worship Service : informal with worship band
Also, 10am Thursday : Communion Service (3rd monthly from June)
Diary Dates:
Sat 20 May – Who Let The Dads Out?!, 9:30-11:30am
Sat 27 May – Rector on the Run – London to Brighton
24 May – Youth Boardgame Evening. 7:30-9pm
Sat 27 May – Afternoon Tea, 3-4:30pm
Tues 30 May – Family Fun, 1:30-4:30pm
Wed 31 May – Family Fun, 9am-12noon
Sun 4 June – Homemade Stall and Second-hand Books
Thurs 8 June – Coffee Stop 9-10:30am (Village Hall) – Craft & Chat
Fri 9 June – Messy Church, 3:30-5:30pm
Sat 10 June – Fetcham Festival, 12-4pm
Wed 14 June – Archdeacon’s Visit
Thurs 15 June – Coffee Stop 9-10:30am (Village Hall) – Working From Home
Thurs 15 June – Thursday Morning coffee, 10:30-11:30am
Thurs 22 June – Coffee Stop 9-10:30am (Village Hall) – Craft & Sensory Play
Thurs 29 June – Coffee Stop 9-10:30am (Village Hall) – Rhyme Time
Tues 1 July – Film Afternoon, 1-3:30pm
Thurs 6 July – The Drift Golf Day, 1pm contact bjegles@googlemail.com
Fri 14 July – Messy Church, 3:30-5:30pm
Sat 22 July – Family Fun Day, 12-4pm Manor House School
Sun 30 July – No Eleven15 today
Weekly Regulars
Monday – Community Fridge 10-11am (not open on Bank Holidays)
Monday – Community Coffee Shop 10-11.30am (not open on Bank Holidays)
Running in Term Time
Monday – The Drop-In (School Yrs 7-13) 4-5.30pm
Tuesday – Youth Night (School Yrs 7-13) 7.30-9pm
Thursday – Coffee Stop @ Fetcham Village Hall 9-10:30am
Friday – Footprints Baby & Toddlers 10-11.30am
Friday – Messy Church (all the family) 2nd of the month 3.30-5.30pm
Sunday – Activ8 for under 11s and Sunday Youth for 11+ during 11.15 service
Thank you to all our wonderful, faithful supporters. Your kindness and generosity are always so appreciate. In the first quarter of 2023, they distributed food to nearly 3,000 people; this is 65% higher than during the same period in 2022. They are also seeing around 50 brand new clients each month in 2023 – up from between 30-40 first-time clients in previous non-covid years.
St Mary’s hosts a Community Fridge, not Foodbank, but we do accept donations which are taken directly to the Leatherhead Foodbank and go to local people in need.
Please ensure donations are sealed, in date and do not contain alcohol.
Tinned meat, Tinned vegetables, Tinned fruit, UHT Milks, Rice pudding, Custard, Long life sponge puddings, Squash, Cereal (not Weetabix), Honey / jam /chocolate spread, Ketchup / Brown sauce / Mayo, Sugar, Male/Female deodorant, Shaving foam, Powdered milk, Nappies size 5+, 6 and 6+
bags for life/very strong bags
Please, no more of these items as we are at capacity: Dog Food, Cat Food, Tea Bags, Tinned Fish, tinned soup
Please use supermarket donation points or bring donations directly to Epsom & Ewell Foodbank, Good Company Hub, behind West Ewell Primary School, Ruxley Lane, Ewell KT19 0JG
Open for donations Monday – Friday, 9am-2pm