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The Queens Diamond Jubilee

Manchester Diocese will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with 12 acts of worship across the cities and boroughs of the diocese.

From February through to June 2012, these services will give thanks for Her Majesty, and celebrate local links between Church and Society. We ask clergy, congregations and communities to join us in worship.

For full details of all the services, download the Diamond Jubilee poster.

Manchester Accession Service, 5 February

Bolton, 26 February

Tameside, 4 March

Salford, 18 March

Rochdale, 25 March

Trafford, 29 April

Bury, 13 May

Rossendale, 27 May

Manchester, 3 June

Wigan, 10 June

Stockport, 17 June

Oldham, 24 June 

There is more information on the Diocesan Website and the Church of England Website

The Diamond Jubilee Prayer

God of time and eternity, 
whose Son reigns as servant, not master; 
we give you thanks and praise 
that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories 
with ELIZABETH, 
our beloved and glorious Queen. 
In this year of Jubilee, 
grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace 
as she continues in faithful obedience to you, her Lord and God 
and in devoted service to her lands and peoples, 
and those of the Commonwealth, 
now and all the days of her life; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

Sunday 13th November 2011

We did remember them.

The congregation of St Mary the Virgin Davyhulme were privileged to have veterans of the Second World War, other ex-service men and women who had seen active service across the world and a serving RAF officer in the congregation on Remembrance Sunday. 

As a church family our act of worship included the planting of crosses bearing the names of service men and women from the parish who had given their lives whilst fighting for their country in the two world wars.  These poppy crosses were laid by both children and adults.

The poppy wreaths in remembrance of those who had died in each world war, were laid by two members of our congregation, both veterans of the Second World War, one of whom had been a prisoner of war in Germany after being shot down in his Short Stirling bomber.  

In addition a wreath in memory of those service people who had died in more recent conflicts was laid by a serving officer in the RAF, who was a former choirboy and crucifer at St Mary's. 

Here are some more pictures

 Sunday 2nd October 2011
St Mary's to get a Curate
We are delighted to announce that on 1st July 2012 Karsten Keilholz will be ordained deacon at Manchester Cathedral to serve as stipendiary Assistant Curate at St Mary the Virgin - Davyhulme.

On the same day Dr Simon Wright will be ordained deacon to serve as Curate in this parish, please remember them both in your prayers 

Sunday 25th September 2011
Licensing of Canon Chris Ford ad Borough Dean for Trafford
A special service today at Manchester Cathedral conducted by the Bishop of Manchester, Nigel McCullough saw the licensing of Canon Chris Ford as Borough Dean for Trafford.

This is a great honour for both Canon Chris and the Parish of St Mary the Virgin - Davyhulme, we wish him well in his new office.

Saturday 6th August 2011
"Dig for Victory" at St Mary's
You may have noticed that we now have a small vegetable garden next to the garage, we have a flourishing crop of Potatoes, Radishes, Beetroot and other vegetables thanks to the care and attention of our volunteer gardner - David Todd.

It is hoped that some of our homegrown vegetables will feature in this years Harvest Festival.

Saturday 18th June 2011
Ordination of Andrea Jones as a priest
Ordination – a reason to celebrate! 

Saturday 18 June was another milestone in the ministerial life of the Rev Andrea Jones, Assistant Curate at St Mary the Virgin, as she, along with 10 other of her colleagues from the Manchester Diocese, was ordained as a priest by the bishop of Middleton in Manchester Cathedral. 
Ordination is undertaken after much consideration, preparation and prayer and we are grateful for the opportunity to have been able to support Rev. Andrea over the last few years. 
The picture taken outside the Cathedral after the service shows a very happy Rev Andrea by the Bishop.

The church was full the following day, Sunday 19 June, as we welcomed back an old friend of our church, Bishop Steven, who preached at the 10.30am service where Rev. Andrea officiated at her first Eucharist. 
A barbecue in the church grounds (in the sunshine!) after the morning service helped us round off a very joyful occasion.  Just check out the pictures here 






















 

Friday 29th April 2011
A fantastic Royal Wedding Celebration
What a day !  Look at the pictures

 Around 50 people gathered in the Church Hall from 09.30 hrs onwards to watch the Royal Wedding on a big screen, the atmosphere was fantastic, many of us were dressed up for the occasion with fancy hats, "Posh Frocks" and tantalisers.

Sound and Vision man David battled with short interruptions to the picture, which we now know were mainly due to the BBC Website being overloaded.  We cheered and sang hymns, it was almost like being in Westminster Abbey !

 After the Royal Couple had arrived at Buckingham Palace we toasted the Bride & Groom with a glass of bubbly, followed by a delicious cold lunch prepared by Yvonne.

After watching the kiss on the balcony and fly-past at 13.30 hrs (David had a good view !), we re-grouped for the afternoon celebrations which started at 14.30 hrs.

The Church Car Park was filled with tables loaded with food and drink and members of the Church and local residents joined in fun and games for children & adults. 

The afternoon continued in lovely sunshine until everything was packed up by 18.30 hrs, and the organisers returned home for some Rest and Recuperation.

The event raised £250 towards the Work & Fellowship Weekend and the day was voted a great success by all who attended.

We took some photographs of the occasion

Easter Sunday 24th April 2011
St Mary's Celebrates Easter

Our services for Holy Week and Easter captured the spirit of Christ's Death and Resurrection in Liturgy and symbolic Prayer Stations.

Here are lots of photographs

Wednesday 13th April 2011
Quiz Night Raises £220
The Quiz Night held on Friday 8th April raised £220 towards repairs and maintenance on the Church Hall and Grounds.

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Missing Furniture - Can you help ?
We recently carried out a full inventory of the contents of the Church Hall, and one small folding table appears to be missing. If anyone has any idea where it could be, please contact David Mackereth and he will arrange for it's collection.

Saturday 22nd January 2011
Ice Cream Sundays
At long last St Mary's now has a Deep Freeze, which is located in the store room in the Church Hall.
We can now serve Ice Cream and Iced Lollies at parties and also store food long-term.

In order to save electricity the freezer is normally switched OFF.  If you want to use the freezer,
please switch it ON at least four (4) hours before putting the food in, to allow it to reach the correct
operating temperature.

Before switching the freezer OFF, please check to ensure that there is no food remaining in the freezer.