Welcome to St. Mary's Church
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We hope that you will join with us both in worship and in the many activities that are organised within the church family.
This website aims to give you details of who we are, what we do and how you can join us.
'Living to Worship and Glorify God,
to Encourage and Support His Church,
and to Reach Out to His World'
Views from the Vicarage - February 2019
Dear Friends,
We have just started a new youth group in Ellesmere at S. Mary's. Though this is open to any young people in the Deanery and is co-lead by Jenny Wright from Colemere and myself with the help of Helen Gilman from S. Mary's. It started from those who have been Confirmed at Ellesmere but can include anyone who is interested. We are going to meet on the first Sunday of each month at 5pm at S. Mary's, the next meeting being 3rd February 5-6pm. Our first meeting was on January and 11 young people and three leaders went to Shrewsbury bowling. We all had a great time and it was a very good start to our youth group!
S. Mary's Church News February 2019
Our annual Christmas Coffee Morning and Grand Prize Draw was held on 1st December 2018 at the Town Hall. As usual it was very well attended and the move from the back room to the main hall gave much more space for guests and stalls.
The Draw included almost 30 prizes generously provided by a number of local businesses and individuals and we are very grateful for everyone's support.
The event raised almost £1200 from the sale of draw tickets, takings at the door and profit from the sales of Heather's cards and Ann Harris' gift stall.
Jill Dyke kindly paid for the printing of draw tickets and Anne Edge was responsible for coordinating sales and was helped on the day by Beryl Gilbert.
Mark Spurdens, Chair of the Fundraising Team thanked everyone involved including the back-room helpers and those who baked and supplied mince pies.
Particular thanks must be given to a number of local businesses who provided prizes:
ABP, Barlows, Blakemere Veterinary Centre, Bowen, Son and Watson, Halls, Hibberts LLP, Lily the Pink, Mere Motors, Mr. Mod, Morris Cook and Co., The Boathouse, The Ellesmere Hotel, The Red Lion, Tesco, TG Builders Merchants and Vermeulens.
Fundraising and Social Events 2019
St. Mary's Church, Ellesmere
Fundraising and Social Events 2019
| Date | Event | Venue | Time | Cost |
| Saturday 2nd February | 'Songs from the Shows' A joint event with NSS Age UK |
Ellesmere College | 7.30pm | £7.50 |
| Friday 22nd February | Hot Pot Supper and Quiz | Town Hall | 7.30pm | £12 |
| Sunday 2nd June | Parish Lunch By kind invitation of Elis and Alison Hughes |
Haughton Farm | 12.30pm for 1pm | £15 |
| Friday 4th October | Harvest Supper | Town Hall | 7.30pm | £12 |
| Friday 1st November | Shoppers Lunch (a joint event with NSS Age UK) |
Town Hall | 12 - 2pm | £15 |
| Saturday 7th December | Christmas Coffee Morning and Grand Draw Please join us for Coffee, Mince Pies and Sherry. Gift stall, card stall, etc |
Town Hall | 10.30am-12.00pm | £2.50 |
Mothers' Union Programme 2019
The Mothers' Union Programme 2019, St Mary's Church, Ellesmere, Shropshire