News & Notices
Gt. Massingham Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine as “an act of great evil”. A special prayer is here : https://www.24-7prayer.com/a-prayer-for-the-crisis-in-ukraine/
WILDOAK WORKSHOP -- SPRINGTIME BOUQUET ALL SAINTS CHURCH, ASHWICKEN SPRINGTIME WILD BOUQUET WORKSHOP FOR MOTHER’S DAY Come and join Katie from Wild Oak Workshops at All Saints Church, Ashwicken, also known as The Church in the Fields, to create your very own natural and seasonal bouquet to celebrate Mother’s Day. Gather your friends, bring your treasured Mamma, Grannies and Granddaughters to create together. You will find yourself reconnecting to Mother Nature as Katie shares with you fascinating seasonal facts about this special time of year. All blooms have been carefully chosen for the symbology of Motherhood, wrapped in locally harvested wild foliage and deliciously scented blooms. From fresh stems of lilies, roses, freesias, veronicas, to masses of eucalyptus, Spring hedgerow accents of pussy willow and wild saplings. During the workshop, Katie guides you through the creative process and teaches you the art of the hand-tied bouquet while you relax and enjoy the therapeutic, natural aromas as you create with nature. At the end of the workshop you’ll marvel at your divine bouquets made by you, especially for you! Included are all seasonal flowers, foliage, wrapping and ribbon - and warming refreshments and cake! £40 per person single ticket. Book on line at https://wildoakworkshops.com/workshops (scroll down) Deadline is Friday 10th March 2023 by 5pm
TUESDAYS 7,14,21, & 28th MARCH 11.00 - 12.30 PM courtesy KIM & ALAN FRAZER, COBWEBS, STATION ROAD, GT MASSINGHAM THURSDAYS 2,9,16,23 & 30th MARCH 7.00-8.30 pm courtesy DICKIE & ROSEMARIE BOWERS, ORCHARD HOUSE, LYNN RD GRIMSTON. more details from :revdsuemartin@gmail.com or joysmith61@btinternet.com
A COFFEE MORNING FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM
V HOLY WEEK ALL OUR EASTER SERVICES ARE ON THE CALENDAR
Contact your local Church if you would like to dedicate Lilies for a loved one.
CHILDREN'S EASTER CRAFT EVENT ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
SATURDAY APRIL 22nd 2.00 pm. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR REVD. JULIAN THOMPSON ST MARY'S, GT MASSINGHAM We are deeply sorry to announce the death of Revd.Julian. After a short illness, he suddenly passed away surounded by his family on Jan 2nd. He played such a large part in St Mary's and St Andrew's in the Massinghams and was very involved in village life.
Dear Lord, Bless all of us who mourn for Julian with the comfort of your love. That we may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May our memories be joyful, of days enriched by his friendship, and our lives encircled by his grace. Amen The eulogy given by his children at the funeral service can be read here.
CORONATION SUNDAY SPECIAL SERVICES IN CHURCH.
CLOCK APPEAL
Unfortunately the clock needs repairing at a cost of £1500.00. At present we are unable to meet this . If you are able to make a donation towards this or have any fundraising ideas please call Steve Hudson, Churchwarden on 07949 989977 or Alan Frazer, treasurer on 07917 867847. Thank You.
If you can lend a hand with either or both of these on a rota system, please call 07896 040971 . It's also a good time for a coffee and a chat.
GAYTON FOOD BANK Now open in Gayton. (There is also a Food Bank at St Mary's Church Gt Massingham.) Supporting people in our village and a joint venture with the Church and the Jubilee Hall. We are asking for donations of non-perishable foods and toiletries. They can be left in Churchor Jubillee hall or the garage shop or Jubillee hall or the garage shop. To receive a bag of supplies, visit Jubilee Hall between 1 - 3.00 pm on Fridays.
WARM WEDNESDAYS ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM in the VILLAGE HALL
Gt Massingham Village Hall have kindly offered the bar area as a warm space where the Church Wednesday Volunteers will be serving tea, coffe and cakes. Starting on Wednesday 2nd November there will be a warm space and a warm welcome for everyone.
HARPLEY OPEN GARDENS ST LAWRENCE, HARPLEY
An advance notice of this biennial event. If you can help in any way please call Gina Wagg 01485 520153
MAJOR BUILDING WORKED - CHURCH CLOSED ST ANDREW'S, CONGHAM If you have wandered through Congham churchyard in recent weeks you will have seen that scaffolding has been erected around the church. Major building works commenced in the first week of the new year. It is expected that the work will be completed in the early summer. Essential repairs are being carried out on the roof and bell tower and the roof will be re-tiled. There will also be improvements to the electrical wiring, heating and lighting. All of this work is needed to ensure that our much loved historic church building is preserved for the future as a place of From the Church Registers of Baptisms,Weddings and Funerals An archive of the year's entries in the Church Registers is on the "From the Church Registers" page. Follow the links for 2018/2017 and 2016.. FOR AN OVERVIEW OF NEWS THE YEAR 2021 AND PREVIOUS YEARS CHECK "THE ARCHIVED NEWS" CLICK HERE |
SATURDAY 18th MARCH 10 - 12.00 am
WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL 11.00 - 1.00 pm
....whilst we have your attention - we very much need additional help with the Church cleaning and Church flowers. 
WEDNESDAYS from NOVEMBER 2nd 13.30 - 15.00
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