Welcome to St Mary's my name is The Rev'd Janet Holmes and I am
the Minister with Pastoral Responsibilty for the Parish. I joined St Mary's at Ketley in August this year. Over the past
two months I have been getting to know the people who attend this Church and the people who live in the community.
On October 9th the Church held its annual harvest festival. If you look at the photographs you will see
how beautiful the church was decorated with flowers and produce. Each year the harvest gifts are donated to a local charity
this year the KIP project in Wellington benefited from the donations. The KIP project provides a day centre for people
who are homeless. They provide food,washing facilites,clean clothes,company and emergency advice on accomodation.
A charity which works tirelessly for the needs of many people so a worthwhile cause.
As the harvest season comes to a close the church is beginning to prepare for the seasons of advent and Christmas.
Over the next few weeks do visit the web site again to find out what will be happening at St Mary's in the coming months.
I know many of you already visit the Church at Christmas each year. So why not put us in your diary. The Christmas services
will include a Carol Service on December 18th at 4pm, Christmas Eve ;the Children's Crib Service at 3.30pm and the
Christmas Communion at 11.30pm which takes us into Christmas Day. On Christmas Day there will be a service at the later
than usual time at 11.00am.
If you need to contact the church view the contact section for the parish telephone
numbers and the e-mail address. But we would rather like to meet you in person so why do'nt you come to the 10.30am service
on a Sunday . We would love to have your company !
God bless you ,your family and friends for Janet
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