Please join us this Sunday, 15th March as we give thanks for all the wonderful women—mothers, grandmothers, and mother-figures—who have blessed our lives with love, strength, and faith.

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’.

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.

Habitats & Heritage is coordinating the conservation of the Bazalgette Mausoleum at St Mary's, Wimbledon. This fascinating building is in need of repair and maintenance. The broader project also incorporates new research, the production of educational resources, and working with communities to better understand our impact on the water system. Come and meet the Bazalgette Team on Sunday 25th January in Garden Hall between 10:30 and 12:00. We would love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you have at this early stage of the project.

A New Heaven

Supporting St Mary’s Choral & Organ Scholarships

music of Monteverdi, Bach, Handel & Faure

Baroque band, professional soloists, drinks interval

Tickets advance & door: suggested donation £20, students £10

a.w.begley@gmail.com

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.

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 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