Church News 2021
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8th January 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Baptism of Christ
15th January 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Second Sunday of Epiphany
and an appeal for help from the Community Support Committee
22nd January 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Third Sunday of Epiphany
ASH WEDNESDAY - COMING TO YOU
Ash Wednesday is on February 17th this year and marks the beginning of the season of Lent. In our churches we have long had the tradition of receiving a ‘Cross’ of ashes and holy oil on our foreheads at a special service on that day. The Cross is both a sign of our commitment to Christ and of our embarking on a Lenten journey of self-exploration and learning about our faith. Travelling with Christ for the 40 days of Lent prepares us to celebrate the joy of Easter.
With the restrictions on us we are unable to offer such a service in our churches. We would not be able to touch you to sign the Cross if we could worship together! However, we are using this opportunity to bring the church out to you in your local communities, indeed to your front door!
If you would like me to, I will come to your home on Ash Wednesday. You can choose to stand at an open front door if you wish [suitably distanced and masked of course] and I will do three things:
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give a brief reminder about the importance of the Cross of Ash and of Lent,
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pray a slightly adapted version of the ‘ashing’ prayer, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return, Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ” WHILE - I make the sign of the Cross on your doorpost in ash and holy oil.
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Then we can pray the Lord’s Prayer together and I will ask God’s blessing on you before I move on to the next home.
If you are not going to be at home or don’t wish to stand at an open door I can still come and perform the rite and will drop in a card to remind you that it has been done [you might notice the Cross anyway!]. If a lot of people request this, I may have to complete the task the day after. If you would like to mark the start of Lent in this way, please contact our Administrator Rebecca by email: or telephone: 07817997419. She will require your name, address and telephone number, as well as an indication of whether you want to be present [open door] or for me come, perform the rite and leave a card. The telephone number is needed so that I can phone ahead and say I will be with you in 5 or 10 minutes.
29th January 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
4th February 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Second Sunday before Lent
11th February 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Sunday Next before Lent
20th February 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The First Sunday of Lent
27th February 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Second Sunday of Lent
5th March 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Second Sunday of Lent
Remembering Our Loved Ones
Information about The Place of Memorial from Martin the Vicar
13th March 2021
This week's newsletter, marking Mothering Sunday
20th March 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Revised Opening Times for Prayer
ST WYSTAN’S, REPTON
Monday to Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 3.00pm
Sunday 12.00 – 6.00pm
ST MARY THE VIRGIN, NEWTON SOLNEY
Every day 10.00am – 4.00pm
ST SAVIOUR’S, FOREMARK
Closed at this time
Times will be reviewed as the guidelines and regulations change. At this time visiting is limited to those who wish to pray. The Crypt at Repton is not open and viewing is by appointment only.
27th March 2021
This week's newsletter, marking Palm Sunday
4th April 2021
This week's newsletter, marking Easter Sunday
9th April 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Second Sunday of Easter
15th April 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Third Sunday of Easter
22nd April 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Fourth Sunday of Easter
30th April 2021
This week's newsletter, marking The Fifth Sunday of Easter