Stone Church, St Mary the Virgin
13th Century parish church of Stone-next-Dartford, Kent
A place of welcome, prayer, healing and peace.
Notices for the week beginning Sunday 16th November 2025
Deanery Evensong
On Sunday 23rd November from 3-4pm a Deanery evensong is being held at St Botolph Church, Northfleet - All are invited and welcome to attend.
St Mary’s Christmas Market
The Christmas Market takes place at Stone St Mary’s School on Friday 5th December from 3.30 pm – 6 pm. and as ever we continue to look for your support with donations of bottles and prizes for the tombola and grand draw. It has been confirmed that we will be able to start setting up our stalls in the school hall from 1.30 pm.
A fresh appeal for donations of good quality, clean nearly new (or new) toys for the toy stall. A collection point will be at the back of church for these.
Thank you all for your support.
Advent Messy Church
Wednesday 3rd December from 3pm to approx. 5.30pm at Stone St Mary’s School. If anyone would be interested in lending a hand at Messy Church next month please speak to Kathryn or Kenneth. For example this could involve helping to set up, helping with crafts, chatting to families, helping to serve food, washing up, clearing away. All offers of help appreciated.
The Real Advent Calendar 2025.
There will be just 18 Advent Calendars available this year, fairtrade and plastic free, at £5 each. Please place your order with Kathryn whilst stocks last, pay on delivery.
Next Sunday, Christ the King, is also Stir up Sunday
Join us for the annual stirring up of the Christmas cake just one week before the start of Advent.
Charity of the Month
This month’s cause is the diocesan Poverty and Hope Appeal 2025. Investigate the work being done through this year’s appeal via this link.
https://rochester.anglican.org/everyday-faith/ourfaithinaction/poverty-and-hope-appeal/
working with the Amos Trust in Bethlehem (The Wi’am Conflict Resolution Centre) and Christian Aid (“From Violence to Peace”) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
You can make donations throughout the month in the wooden Offerings box.
This Week at St Mary’s: -
Daily (except Tuesday)
9 am Mattins
5 pm Evensong
Thursday 20th November
11 am Communion Service at Strawberry Hill, all welcome
2-4 pm Open Church
7.30 pm Bell-ringing practice
Friday 21st November
7 pm Choir practice
Next Sunday is Christ the King
(Sunday next before Advent)
9 am Mattins
10 am Holy Communion
5 pm Evensong
Hymns, Reflections & Prayers
Daily hope from the Church of England. Do share the following free phone number with anyone, especially those without access to the internet: 0800 804 8044
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