


Wimbledon Tennis
We are just up the hill from tennis and we rent our field out for day parking to support the church and its charities.
Patronal Festival, BBQ & Rounders
This year we are combining our Patronal festival with our very popular summer rounders match. Everyone will be welcome to join us on this brilliant day.
BBQ tickets will be available to purchase for £5 per person; you will receive an email via Churchsuite to book.
ALL AGES WELCOME AND NO ROUNDERS SKILLS REQUIRED!

Christian Aid Week
Eradicating poverty
Everyone is equal in the sight of God
For over 75 years, this truth has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none.
Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive.
We seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week

Christian Aid Car Boot Sale
ENTRY FROM 7am BOOKING NOT REQUIRED Cars £10 Vans £15
Visiting:
ENTRANCE £1, £2 BEFORE 9AM
Please contact Saray & Michael Canby cacbwimbledon@outlook.com
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ST MARY’S CHURCH OR THE PARISH OFFICE REGARDING THIS EVENT, THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION AND DO NOT ORGANISE THIS EVENT.

Easter Day
On Easter Sunday, churches across England will celebrate because Jesus died for our sins and then rose again.
On the third day after being crucified, Jesus' tomb was found to be empty. He had risen from the dead. Life triumphs over death! The joy of resurrection is possible only because Christ endured death and conquered it.
Services:
6am Dawn Sung Eucharist followed by breakfast in Garden Hall
8am BCP Eucharist
9.30am Easter Eucharist
11.15am Relaxed Easter Celebration
12noon Shortened Eucharist
6.30pm Choral Evensong

Good Friday
Good Friday is the day when Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a sombre day. Usually, churches meet, pray and reflect on the sacrifice Jesus willingly paid for all our sins.
11.15am Children’s Service
2pm Liturgy of the Cross

Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples before his death.
Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin word mandare meaning to command. We remember Jesus' command: 'Love one another as I have loved you'.
At the Last Supper Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Some churches recreate this act of service at special services and events. This is not only an important reminder of the nature of Jesus, who we serve, but also the kind of service we are meant to demonstrate in our love for one another.
8pm Preached Eucharist & Foot Washing

War & the Prince of Peace
A meditation for Palm Sunday
Tallis Lamentations of Jeremiah
Mauersberger Wie liegt die Stadt
Palm Sunday with a Donkey!
On Palm Sunday Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to crowds and cheers. His triumphant entry into Jerusalem has been celebrated on the Sunday before Easter since the first centuries of Christianity.
The crowds waved palm branches and covered his path with them. Churches remember this with crosses made from palm leaves and hold processions like the one that Jesus experienced - sometimes with a donkey, too!
Donkey will be at the 8am, 9.30am and 11.15am services.

Mothering Sunday
St Mary’s welcomes all Mothers on Mothers’ Day with a gift of daffodils- services 8am. 9,30am, 11.15am and 6.30pm.
Each year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, countries around the world celebrate Mothering Sunday. This typically involves lavishing Mums with gifts and attention and celebrating the women who have nurtured us throughout our lives.
This Sunday, churches around the country will be sharing their own traditions, celebrating and giving thanks to the huge impact mothers have on each of our lives. The main service on Mothering Sunday in churches across the country is central to the life of the church.

Ash Wednesday- Eucharist
ASH WEDNESDAY AND THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT
Ash Wednesday and the observance of Lent as we know it came into existence somewhere between the fifth and eighth centuries. Forty is the number of days our Lord fasted in the wilderness, like the forty-day fasts of Moses and Elijah which are recorded in the Old Testament. Thus Ash Wednesday is now forty-six days before Easter (forty weekdays). The tradition of fasting during Lent mirrors that of our Lord. In the Book of Common Prayer, Ash Wednesday is described as a ‘Greater Fast’, one of two, with Good Friday being the other. The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are obtained by burning the palms of the previous year (now the palm crosses).
Lent is a season when we pray for God’s compassion, and we should also show compassion to others. In modern times we are equally encouraged to ‘take something on’ as ‘give something up’.


Candlemas with Christingles
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Come and create Christingles in Fellowship House with Revd Nils, there will be plenty of sweets!
What is Christingle?
Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the ceremony. Christingles are oranges wrapped in red tape, decorated with dried fruit or sweets, with a candle on the top.

Christmas Day Services
8.00am BCP Eucharist
9.30am Sung Eucharist
11.15am Relaxed Service
12.30pm Shorter Holy Communion




Christmas Wreath Making
Join us at our annual wreath making evening with mulled wine & mince pies. Our expert Flower Team offer full instructions and materials so that you go home with a fabulous wreath for your front door this festive season. This event always sells out quickly and so we do advise booking asap.
£58 + booking fees, proceeds to St Mary’s.
Link to buy tickets
https://buytickets.at/parishofwimbledon/1448723

Toy Service
Each year we ask our congregation to bring new toys to be donated to Christian Care Merton. The toys are distributed to children known by Christian Care who will not otherwise receive any gifts. Please bring the toys to church on the day, we do not accept donations on any other day, please contact Christian Care directly at other times of the year.


Bereavement Service
All our welcome to join us for this service followed by tea in the Garden Hall afterwards.

Light Party
Sign up Via Churchsuite
Event for younger families, crafts, hot dogs & sparklers

Harvest Festival Bring & Share Lunch
Harvest Festival Bring & Share
An RSVP invitation to join this event has been sent via Churchsuite, please reply as soon as you are able, to help us with the organising. We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any questions, please email Nam
parish.office@stmaryswimbledon.org

Harvest Festival and Bring & Share Lunch
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US 9.30am Sung Eucharist and 11.15am Relaxed Service Come and join us for our Harvest Festival followed by Bring & Share Lunch in Garden Lunch.
RSVP- invitation via your Churchsuite account

Blessing of the Backpacks
EVERYONE IS WELCOME to join us for the blessing of the backpacks (and work bags for the grown ups). Start your new year in September with a positive step.

Patronal Festival, BBQ & Rounders
This year we are combining our Patronal festival with our very popular summer rounders match. Everyone will be welcome to join us on this brilliant day.
BBQ tickets will be available to purchase for £5 per person; you will receive an email via Churchsuite to book.
ALL AGES WELCOME AND NO ROUNDERS SKILLS REQUIRED!

Admission of Children to Communion
All children aged 8 and above are welcome to be admitted.
Preparation classes. Please contact Catherine for more information or to sign up catherine@stmaryswimbledon.org

Wimbledon Tennis
We are just up the hill from tennis and we rent our field out for day parking to support the church and its charities.

Count on Nature
Come along to explore the natural world with us in our churchyard. This is a child friendly event and there will be activities for children to spot and find plants and insects and to learn something about God’s amazing creation right under our noses! If you want to know more ask Nils or Catherine.
caringforgodsacre.org.uk

Christian Aid Car Boot Sale
ENTRY FROM 7am BOOKING NOT REQUIRED Cars £10 Vans £15
Visiting:
ENTRANCE £1, £2 BEFORE 9AM
Please contact Allen Snowball at cacbwimbledon@gmail.com
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ST MARY’S CHURCH OR THE PARISH OFFICE REGARDING THIS EVENT, THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION AND DO NOT ORGANISE THIS EVENT.


Easter Day
On Easter Sunday, churches across England will celebrate because Jesus died for our sins and then rose again.
On the third day after being crucified, Jesus' tomb was found to be empty. He had risen from the dead. Life triumphs over death! The joy of resurrection is possible only because Christ endured death and conquered it.
Easter Bonnet Parade 10.45am in Garden Hall, all ages welcome to enter, £2 donation with prizes for all
Services:
6am Vigil & Eucharist followed by breakfast in Garden Hall; 8am BCP Eucharist; 9.30am Sung Eucharist; 11.15am Celebrating Easter & Easter Egg Hunt; 12noon Midday Shorter Eucharist; 6.30pm Choral Evensong