The Parish Church of St. Mary, Shortlands
Kingswood Road, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0HL
Tel/Fax: 020 8460 5682

Registered Charity no: 1130802

The Parish Church of St. Mary, Shortlands
Kingswood Road, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0HL
Tel/Fax: 020 8460 5682

Registered Charity no: 1130802

Saturday, January 28, 2012 
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 Mission Statement

St. Mary's Church endeavours to bring the love of God into the everyday lives of the people of Shortlands.

St. Mary's Church endeavours to bring the love of God into the everyday lives of the people of Shortlands.

 Who's who


Canon Paul Miller,
Vicar of St. Mary's, Area Dean of Beckenham,
Honorary Canon of Rochester
and Chaplain to the Queen.

Reverend Jane Peters,
Honorary Curate at St. Mary's.


Canon Paul Miller,
Vicar of St. Mary's, Area Dean of Beckenham,
Honorary Canon of Rochester
and Chaplain to the Queen.

Reverend Jane Peters,
Honorary Curate at St. Mary's.

 JANUARY SPAN
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 Service Times

Normal Sunday Service Times

8.00am

Holy Communion

10.30am

Family  Communion

6.30pm

Evensong (3rd Sunday of the month only)

 Forthcoming Services & Events

Special Church Services

Sunday, 29 January 6.30pm - Choral Evensong for Candlemas. The conclusion of the Christmas season
Preacher: Fr. Leon Carberry,  Deputy Area Dean of Beckenham   
Responses: Radcliffe. Canticles: Stanford in G
Anthem: When to the temple Mary went (Eccard)

 Current Pew Paper
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Following the inspiring talk from Lord McColl, a cheque for £395 from donations has been sent to Mercy Ships.  Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

Today we shall keep Bible Sunday.  At the 10.30am service there will be a display of Bibles on sale with Bible reading aids.

The Christmas Season will conclude with Choral Evensong for Candlemas on Sunday, 29 January at 6.30pm.  The preacher will be Fr. Leon Carberry, Vicar of St. James’, Elmers End and Deputy Area Dean of Beckenham.

2WWs will be having a Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 31 January, from 10.00am to 12.00am in the Choir Vestry.

The Junior Church  will be meeting today and on the following dates this term: Sunday 19, 26 February, and  Sunday 4, 11 and 25 March.

Lent Homegroups  This year the Homegroups will be looking at Prayer: An Adventure with God.  See the sign up sheets on the notice board in Church and there will be more information to follow next week.

Lent Lunches are starting on Thursday, 23 February, Wednesday, 29 February, and Friday, 16 March, in support of Demelza House, Médecins Sans Frontières and St. Christopher’s Hospice.  Please see the notice board at the back of the Church for more information and sign up sheets.

There will be a Quiz Night on Saturday, 25 February, at 8.00pm in the Church Hall in aid of St. Mary’s Pre-School andthe Sue Ryder Foundation.  Tickets, which include a complimentary drink, can be booked as a table of eight or individually.  Contact the Parish Office for more information.  There are some outstanding raffle prizes!

There will be a talk by Canon Hosam Naoum, Canon Pastor of St. George’s Cathedral Jerusalem, on the Challenges for the Church in Jerusalem and the West Bank, on Monday, 27 February, at St. Mary’s Church Hall, at 7.30pm. The evening will be hosted by Archdeacon Paul Wright.  All are welcome.

For Lent, Canon Paul will be running a course called Christianity Explored.  This is for those interested in exploring their faith further or getting a basic knowledge of what it means to be a Christian.  It will be an opportunity find out about the life of Jesus and what relevance it has for our lives today.  Starting at 8.00pm, on Wednesday, 29 February and on 7, 14, and 21 March, each meeting will last for about one hour and include a short DVD, time for questions, and refreshments.  All are welcome.

A Day of Quiet Prayer and Reflection DuringLent:  Tim Aldred and Rev. Jane will lead a Retreat Day on Saturday, 3 March, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  This will be held in the Church buildings.  It will be a time for reflection and fellowship, and include lunch.  Please add your name to the sign up sheet in the South Porch if you would like to attend.  All are welcome and dontations of £10 are suggested.

Golf with the Bishop.  Early in May, Bishop James will be spending the best part of a week in the deanery getting to know the area, the churches and the people.  A  programme is being prepared and we would like it to include a golf morning.  Bishop James loves to meet people and chat to them, and he also loves golf.  So we are planning a 9-hole event at  Langley Park Golf Club on Tuesday, 8 May.  Tee off at 9am. Coffee, golf and light lunch all for £20.  We are grateful to LPGC for making this possible.  If you would like to register your interest please contact the Parish Office on 8460 5682, or email office@stmaryshortlands.plus.com

There are letters for everyone at the back of the Church about support of St. Mary’s through regular giving and for those who are already in our Stewardship Scheme, an opportunity for an annual review.  Please look for your letter!

Following the inspiring talk from Lord McColl, a cheque for £395 from donations has been sent to Mercy Ships.  Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

Today we shall keep Bible Sunday.  At the 10.30am service there will be a display of Bibles on sale with Bible reading aids.

The Christmas Season will conclude with Choral Evensong for Candlemas on Sunday, 29 January at 6.30pm.  The preacher will be Fr. Leon Carberry, Vicar of St. James’, Elmers End and Deputy Area Dean of Beckenham.

2WWs will be having a Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 31 January, from 10.00am to 12.00am in the Choir Vestry.

The Junior Church  will be meeting today and on the following dates this term: Sunday 19, 26 February, and  Sunday 4, 11 and 25 March.

Lent Homegroups  This year the Homegroups will be looking at Prayer: An Adventure with God.  See the sign up sheets on the notice board in Church and there will be more information to follow next week.

Lent Lunches are starting on Thursday, 23 February, Wednesday, 29 February, and Friday, 16 March, in support of Demelza House, Médecins Sans Frontières and St. Christopher’s Hospice.  Please see the notice board at the back of the Church for more information and sign up sheets.

There will be a Quiz Night on Saturday, 25 February, at 8.00pm in the Church Hall in aid of St. Mary’s Pre-School andthe Sue Ryder Foundation.  Tickets, which include a complimentary drink, can be booked as a table of eight or individually.  Contact the Parish Office for more information.  There are some outstanding raffle prizes!

There will be a talk by Canon Hosam Naoum, Canon Pastor of St. George’s Cathedral Jerusalem, on the Challenges for the Church in Jerusalem and the West Bank, on Monday, 27 February, at St. Mary’s Church Hall, at 7.30pm. The evening will be hosted by Archdeacon Paul Wright.  All are welcome.

For Lent, Canon Paul will be running a course called Christianity Explored.  This is for those interested in exploring their faith further or getting a basic knowledge of what it means to be a Christian.  It will be an opportunity find out about the life of Jesus and what relevance it has for our lives today.  Starting at 8.00pm, on Wednesday, 29 February and on 7, 14, and 21 March, each meeting will last for about one hour and include a short DVD, time for questions, and refreshments.  All are welcome.

A Day of Quiet Prayer and Reflection DuringLent:  Tim Aldred and Rev. Jane will lead a Retreat Day on Saturday, 3 March, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  This will be held in the Church buildings.  It will be a time for reflection and fellowship, and include lunch.  Please add your name to the sign up sheet in the South Porch if you would like to attend.  All are welcome and dontations of £10 are suggested.

Golf with the Bishop.  Early in May, Bishop James will be spending the best part of a week in the deanery getting to know the area, the churches and the people.  A  programme is being prepared and we would like it to include a golf morning.  Bishop James loves to meet people and chat to them, and he also loves golf.  So we are planning a 9-hole event at  Langley Park Golf Club on Tuesday, 8 May.  Tee off at 9am. Coffee, golf and light lunch all for £20.  We are grateful to LPGC for making this possible.  If you would like to register your interest please contact the Parish Office on 8460 5682, or email office@stmaryshortlands.plus.com

There are letters for everyone at the back of the Church about support of St. Mary’s through regular giving and for those who are already in our Stewardship Scheme, an opportunity for an annual review.  Please look for your letter!
 Facts and Figures

6000 people live in the parish.

400 parishioners worship at St. Mary's.

 

  •  Budgeted Annual income 2012  £178,000
  • Budgeted Annual Costs 2012  £180,000
  • 55% of our income comes from committed giving by our parishioners.

 

Can you give something back to your community ? Contact the Church office for further information.

 

 

 

6000 people live in the parish.

400 parishioners worship at St. Mary's.

 

  •  Budgeted Annual income 2012  £178,000
  • Budgeted Annual Costs 2012  £180,000
  • 55% of our income comes from committed giving by our parishioners.

 

Can you give something back to your community ? Contact the Church office for further information.

 

 

 

 Mission of the Month

 

JANUARY

WELCARE IN BROMLEY

5% of our giving will support its work and additional gifts may be made through the plate by the display

(There is a display at the back of the church)

 

 

JANUARY

WELCARE IN BROMLEY

5% of our giving will support its work and additional gifts may be made through the plate by the display

(There is a display at the back of the church)

 

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