St Mary's
Overton
bringing more of God
to more of our lives
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Love Overton
Overton Churches were delighted to be invited to contribute to the online February festival 'Love Overton'. Visit the Facebook page Light Up Overton 2021 and enjoy the programme!
World Day of Prayer in Overton
Although this now has the word Women’s absent from its title it’s still a world-wide, interdenominational organisation run by women, but now for the whole Church. Each year, women from different countries write the material and invite prayer for their specific needs. This year it is from Vanuatu – a group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, which used to be called the New Hebrides.
Because of the current restrictions, things will have to be a bit different this year. We have been urged by the head of the WDP International Committee to connect in some way to the service, so in Overton, it will take the form of a Zoom call, lasting roughly an hour. Those who are unable to take part in Zoom will have the opportunity to read through the service and pray at home at the same time as it is taking place. Orders of service booklets will be distributed to all who are interested.
Amy Roche, our curate, is the guest speaker.
If you would like to be part of this, or you know anyone who might like to connect in this way can you let Heather Oram or Julia Hodgson know.
Heather Oram 07941 401635; horam1005@gmail.comhoram1005@gmail.com
Julia Hodgson 01256 771685; jfhodgson31@aol.comjfhodgson31@aol.com
The Archbishops Call to Prayer
It's a national initiative when we can all come together. James introduces it in this video.
See this link for resources.
Sunday Services
In line with the revised Covid-19 restrictions, all services will be on-line until restrictions are eased. Please see this update from James, plus this weeks Midweek Reflection.
The recorded services are available on the Sunday Services page.
The Church building remains open for private prayer only.
Plus we have Children and Families 'Church at Home' (with craft) videos on YouTube.
Reflection on the pandemic
The Archbishop of Canterbury asks people to reflect on the "enormity" of the pandemic
Welcome to St Mary's Overton
We are a lively Anglican church for the whole village of Overton.
The
church is made up of people at all stages on the faith journey and all ages
and backgrounds.
There are good facilities for children and young people to enjoy their own activities. We make good use of our modern Church Rooms with midweek groups running for children and the local community.
Rev’d James Russell
St Mary's Eco Church Committee and Sustainable Overton
Important Update: The recycling bins at St Mary's will be out of order until collections resume after lockdown. Please collect and store your clean dry recycling in the meantime if you have space to do so.
Please use this easy-to-follow guide to what can be placed in these new bins.
Meet our new Curate, Amy Roche.
The Winchester Diocese Youtube channel has a video introducing Amy, following her ordination.
Andover Food Bank
We are continuing to support Andover Food Bank during this period of self-isolation. Their urgent needs can be found on their website and donated items can be left at the Overton Co-op.
If restricted movement is currently making food donations difficult, monetary donations are also welcome.
This week they are in need of the following:
Food: Long Life milk, Easter
Eggs
Non-Food items: Adult
toothbrushes (individually packed).
Easter Egg donations need to be with them no later than Friday 19th March.
Your support at the present time is especially appreciated.
Overton Church Heritage Fund
Thank you so much to those who have donated towards this fund and to those
who have signed up to give regularly. A regular flow of income into this fund will ensure the good
state of repair and appearance of the grade II listed building. If you haven’t
already signed up to give an amount regularly please contact David Rees at ochfpromoter@stmarysoverton.org.uk
by email
and he will give you a simple pack and a form to fill in.
More details of Overton Church Heritage Fund.
News and Events
One Church - four worship services from traditional to informal
Sunday 28th February
Lent 2
Online service - Sunday Services
Donate to St Mary's church
Using the Parish Giving Scheme
Easy Fundraising.org.uk
You can help support the church when you shop on-line, by using the Easy
Fundraising website. It really is easy!
Read more
here.