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Our congratulations to Pam and Phil Bishop who celebrated
their Ruby Wedding Anniversary on
1 August 2010. Oliver Foreman
St Mark's from Titchfield Park August 2010. Oliver Foreman
St Mark's worshippers Lee Davis and Anita McEwan Smith became Mr & Mrs Davis on 6 August 2010. Congratulations! Here they are
as they leave St Mark's immediately following the ceremony. Oliver Foreman
Following weeks of illness, John Almond died on 28 July 2010. John and Barbara, seen here on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2006,
have worshipped at St Mark's for over half a century. Oliver Foreman
Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him
ABOVE & BELOW: St Mark's flower arranger Evelyn Cossey produced flower arrangements for the patronal festival of St Peter
& St Paul, Mansfield on the theme of the end of life in memory of her late husband Harry Oliver Foreman
The Boys' Brigade and Young Lions enjoy a day at Eden Camp organised by John Irons. Michael Longdon
St Mark's churchwardens John Irons and Michael Longdon with the Archdeacon of Newark. Margaret Longdon
The candidates from St Mark's following their confirmation at St Lawrence Martyr, Mansfield on Palm Sunday 2010
Hollie Robinson; Christine Wilkinson; Rt Revd Tony Porter, Bishop of Sherwood;Fr George Butler, Area Dean; Alison Day; Frances Rose
CHURCHYARD IN THE SPRING
Warm welcome to Stephanie Smart
If some of you have been wondering who the strange lady is who has been attending St Mark's since Christmas- it is probably me. My name
is Stephanie Smart and I am on my third year of the Reader Ministry course. I have one son who has just joined The Joseph Whitaker School.
My role as a mum is both a joy and a challenge at times. I am a teacher and Head of Religious Education at the Queen Elizabeth's Church of
England school in Mansfield. I find my work in school to be a real priviledge - being with young people keeps me well grounded as well as
providing me with many opportunites to laugh and smile. My Christian faith allows me to be part of the Chaplaincy team to minister to all
who attend school. This is how I came to know Father George who has been a great support to the school.
When considering a possible placement I was informed that I needed to think of a church that is very different to my usual form of
worship. I attend St Simon and St Judes church in Rainworth but also provide support for St Mary's in Blidworth as we are a United
Benefice. I instantly thought of St Mark's. After meeting Father George I knew that my faith had guided me to you. I have been attending
St Mark's since Christmas as I wanted to get to know you all as well embracing the style of worship.
You have made me feel very welcome. The words of encouragement have been particularly affirming. I have thoroughly enjoyed my
experience, that is due to your warmth and nurture. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me.
Indoor Car Boot Christmas Meal 2009
Following Mass for Christ the King (22 November), posing for the camera are the celebrant Revd Angela Fletcher (centre), wearing for the first time
vestments made for her by Heidi Cooper SCL, with Revd Valerie Sharpe and St Lawrence's Reader Tessa Baines who preached the sermon
Baby Hannah with her parents. Hannah was baptised in St Mark's on 15 November
A warm welcome to the Revd Angela Fletcher, Curate at Edwinstowe with Perlethorpe. Angela is on secondment at St Mark's for about 6 weeks
from 1 November 2009
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What is the connection between a beautiful stained glass window depicting two saints in St Mark's and Beauvale Priory?
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Some of the shoe boxes (77 at the last count) the folk of St Mark's have filled with presents for children all over the world
The cheque presented to WaterAid at the Harvest/Back to Church Sunday. This was the result of the Music Marathon which raise a total of 1300
pounds: half for WaterAid and half for St Mark's
The Henley Community Hall celebrated its 100th birthday in October. Here are pictures of its dedication service held on
23 October 1909
