As always on the first Saturday of the month, the best cake in town is available at St Mary’s, all served with delicious fresh coffee in beautiful surroundings by the nicest people!
Don’t miss Toast Coffee – Saturday 2nd April
Hereford Police Choir Concert – Tonight in St Mary’s
Join us TONIGHT at St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye on Saturday 12th March at 7pm for a St David’s Day Concert with Hereford Police Male Voice Choir.
Tickets at £8 are available online (plus fee) as well as on the door.
Wine available during the interval.
Tickets and lots for St Mary’s Auction
Tickets are now on sale for the Auction on 2nd April. The ticket price includes entry to a fun event, a glass of wine, entertainment by Dance Your Way and an auction catalogue.
We are delighted that Nigel Morris and Norman Bricknell will be our auctioneers for the evening.
If you can contribute a lot for the auction we’d still love to hear from you.
And if you’d like a preview (or even to bid before the event) you can do that too.
Full details and donations at https://rossparishes.uk/auction
BBC Any Questions? – live from St Mary’s
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday
Join us at St Mary’s on the Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace.
In Support of Ukraine
St Mary’s stands firmly with the government and people of Ukraine and we’re continuing to use light for the remainder of this week, inside and out, as a demonstration of our ongoing support and prayer.
We particularly invite you to join with us in the global day of prayer and fasting for peace this coming Ash Wednesday.
Details of the many services for Ash Wednesday are on our website: https://rossparishes.uk
Tomorrow (Saturday 26th February) we’re Talking about Death
Join us on Saturday 26th February. If you are unable to join us in person you can watch the live stream on YouTube.
Evensong on Saturday
St Mary’s choir is looking forward to singing evensong in Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday (26th February).
It would be great to see supporters in the congregation if you find yourself near Gloucester at 4.30 pm.
A meditation course for Lent
Christian Meditation: A Six Week Introductory Course from WCCM
A six-week online course for Lent 2022 introducing Meditation in the Christian Tradition with Tina Jefferies and Chris Blanchard.
Wednesdays 2nd, 9th. 23rd, 30th March and 6th, 13th April
7.00 – 8.30 pm – ONLINE ONLY £25 for the course. Please contact us for support with the cost if needed
This course teaches you how to meditate and helps you to establish it as a regular practice. It also tells the story of how meditation was rediscovered within the Christian tradition as a form of contemplative prayer and how it is practiced by many Christians around the world. The course is perfect to nurture your journey through Lent and a wonderful opportunity to learn with others from around the world. It is for those who are just beginning and those who would like to refresh their practice. The sessions are a mix of teaching, meditation and small group discussion. Please join us!
More information here
It’s an evensong week at St Mary’s – see you at 6
Evensong happens on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Come and end your weekend in the peace and serenity of this age old service. No need to join in, if you don’t want to, just let it all happen. Perfect meditation! The service starts at 6 pm.
Suzy StClair – Organ Recital at St Mary’s Ross
1. G.F. Handel (1685 -1759), transcribed by W.T.Best (1826 – 1897) – Coronation Anthem, “Zadok the Priest”
2. J.S.Bach (1685 – 1750) Prelude and Fugue in a minor BWV 543
3. J.S. Bach Trio “Allein Gott in der Höhe sei Ehr”
4. H. Sumsion (1899-1995) Hymn Prelude on “Down Ampney”
5. E. Lemare (1865-1934) – arrangement of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
6. H. Howells (1892-1983) Psalm Prelude “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil”
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C.M. Widor (1844-1937) Symphonie № 5
– allegro vivace
– allegro cantabile
– andantino quasi allegretto
– adagio
– toccata
Suzy took up the organ at the age of 10 as a church organist, she has an ARCM diploma in organ performance from the Royal College of Music. Suzy has spent most of her life outside the UK and, until recently, was organist at a church in Ukraine
Can you donate an item or a promise to our Charity Auction?
Full details and donations at https://rossparishes.uk/auction
Coffee @ St Mary’s
Coffee @ St Mary’s is back tomorrow (Saturday) – in church from 10 -noon. Best coffee venue in town, especially given the seriously good home made cakes.
See you there!
Let’s Talk About Death
Join us on Saturday 26th February.
Vision Day 2022
A reminder that our 2022 Vision Day, for all the Ross Parishes, takes place tomorrow in St Mary’s from 10.15. There’s still time to upload a picture of your church, with a comment, that captures how you feel about it. There’s plenty of inspiration there now, thanks to all those who have already done that https://padlet.com/soulfulvision/ross22
If you don’t feel you want to join us in person, the session is being live streamed on YouTube.
Next Messy Church is Thursday 6th January
Join us to celebrate the arrival of the wise men at our amazing messy Church Stable. Guess what we’ll be making! If you want to book a place: caroline@rossparishes.uk
Vision Day 2022
Please help us with our next Vision Day (22nd January) by uploading a picture of your church that captures how you feel about it. https://padlet.com/soulfulvision/ross22
Our Eucharist is streaming now
A Eucharist for St Stephen’s day is streaming now. This morning the hymns are being chosen by members of the congregation.
Christmas Eve @ St Mary’s
Our Crib Service takes place at 4.00 pm. A service for young children and their families. Come along and see the amazing crib the Messy Church team have built!
After that, stay (or come back) for Carols on the Green at 5.30 pm. It was a great success on Thursday evening, help us make this one even better!
Finally, Midnight Mass takes place in St Mary’s at 11.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you – Happy Christmas!
Join us at 5.30 today (or tomorrow) for Carols on the Green
- St Mary’s Church Yard – by the main entrance
- Catering by Pitta Stop
- Bring a candle, lantern, torch or phone with you
- Please socially distance
- Face masks are advised
- Full details of all Christmas services at https://rossparishes.uk/christmas-events-2021
The Ross Parishes: Ross-on-Wye, Walford & Brampton Abbotts 