| St Mary's Flower Festival 2011 |
| Tuesday, 06 September 2011 12:46 |
 The weekend of 3rd & 4th September was blessed with fine and sunny weather that showed the flowers in the church to their best effect and attracted many, both members of the congrgation and vistors. Not only did they have a marvellous display of creations to look at in honour of our Saints, but also were able to enjoy the delicious refreshements served in hall throughout Saturday.Sunday (our Patronal Festival) saw at return visit by Reverend Moira Paterson who was preacher and celebrant at our 11.00 am Eucharist. Moira was welcomed by many of her friends from when she as a member of our congrgation serving as member of the choir, elder and youth leader. Around £1,000 was raised through donations and will be sent to Macmillian Cancer Support. A few of the displays are included in the gallery below - more are to follow shortly. Gallery
 Saint George - Patron Saint of England  Saint Luke - Patron Saint of Physicians  Saint Nicholas - Patron Saint of Choristers  Saint Francis - Patron Saint of Animals  Saint Peter - Patron Saint of Fishermen  Saint Cecilia - Patron Saint of Musicians  Saint Mary - Mother of Jesus  Saint Valentine - Patron Saint of Lovers Saint Andrew - Patron Saint of Scotland  Saint Maximilian Kolbe - Patron Saint of Families  Saint James the Great - Patron Saint of Spain  Saint Paul  Mother Teresa of Calcutta  Saint Martha - Patron Saint of Cooks  Saint Patrick - Patron Saint of Ireland  Saint Vitus - Patron Saint of Dancers  Saint Catherine de Vigri - Patron Saint of Artists The Choir entertained us  and not forgetting .......  The delicious food that was served in the church hall throughout the day! |
