Support OLSM with Christmas cards by local artist!
Debbie Osborn, one of our South Creake parishioners, has very generously offered to donate 20% from the purchases made by parishioners of Christmas cards from her online shop to church funds. Debbie has produced magnificent images that have been used on the cover of the liturgy bulletins for the major festivals of Christmas and Easter and her Christmas cards are well worth a look. The link to the online shop is https://debbieosborn.bigcartel.com/category/christmas
Come to the North Creake Autumn/Christmas Fair!
The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, North Creake is having its annual traditional Autumn/Christmas fair on Saturday, 15 November from 2-4pm. Come to enjoy cakes, marmalade, a raffle, a tombola, gifts, books and jigsaws, knitted items and teas and coffees!
Bishop of Tennessee visits Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake
On Saturday 25 October, the Anglican Bishop of Tennessee and his wife visited Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake for a private tour, given by the Rector, the Revd Clive Wylie, OC. Bishop John Bauerschmidt and his wife Caroline were staying in Walsingham for a portion of his holiday in the United Kingdom. With Bishop Bauerschmidt was Bishop Peter Eagles, the former bishop of Sodor and Man, and his wife, Gail. Father Clive showed the visitors some of the highlights
It’s never too early to shop for Christmas! Syderstone Autumn Fair
Welcome to the annual Autumn Fair! On Saturday, 22 November, from 10.30am - 2.30pm. Stalls, refreshments, homemade cakes and jams, raffle, books, crafts Held in the Amy Robsart Village Hall in Syderstone. A wonderful event with great shopping for gifts!
Come enjoy the South Creake Winter Warmer!
The Creakes Winter Warmer is on Sat 29th November from 12pm - 3pm. This year it is taking place at thet South Creake Memorial Pavilion: -- Delicious Soup Lunches -- Hot Chocolate, -- Tea, Coffee & Cakes -- Christmas Raffle & Tombola All welcome! Entry Free!
Fr George Guiver speaks on Believing with the Body at Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake
Fr George Guiver is a member of the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield, Yorkshire, and a former superior of that community. He recently wrote a book, All Christians are Monks: The monastery, the parish and the renewal of the Church, that explores how the practices of monks and nuns may provide insights into the renewal of the Church of England. As part of the annual South Creake Lecture Series, he gave a talk, “Believing with the Body”. Before the
Beyond the Pigpen: Rebellion to Reconciliation — An Online Advent Retreat
This year's Creakes Benefice online advent retreat features three reflections from Rev. Clive Wylie OC on the parable of the prodigal son. This rich parable can be explored from many different angles, bringing new insights that can help us in our daily lives and as Christians to love one another, ourselves, and God. It is taking place on three Wednesday evenings at 5pm: 26 November 3 December 10 December The Zoom meeting login is: Meeting ID: 898 2332 3731 Passcode: 7u4CZ7
Praying the Scriptures: Understanding Lectio Divina
Many parishioners appreciated reading through Luke's Gospel in Advent and Mark's Gospel in Lent and have asked for guidance in how best to approach their daily reading of the Bible. A session on Lectio Divina, the prayerful reading of Scripture, has been arranged for Tuesday, 30th September at 7pm in Syderstone Church. What is Lectio Divina? See this link for a page on how Lectio Divina differs from other forms of engaging with the Bible.
Harvest Thanksgiving and Supper at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone
Come and join friends from across the benefice at the annual Harvest Thanksgiving at 6pm on Friday 3 October at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone. This is followed by a two course supper for £8 at the Amy Robsart Village Hall. On the menu are yummy jacket potatoes and trifles. Bring your own glasses and drinks. A fun raffle will also be held. Tickets are available from Anita and Julie, and at Syderstone coffee mornings. Proceeds support the Church
Cycling pilgrimage group from Doncaster hosted at St. Mary’s, Syderstone
Fr. Clive and parishioners welcomed pilgrims from Doncaster who were cycling to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. They stopped off at St Mary’s, Syderstone this afternoon. They celebrated Mass before enjoying coffee and the most delicious blueberry cake! This group is one of many that come through our benefice on the way to Walsingham every year.
