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BAPTISM (Christening)
Any parent
or guardian may apple to have their child baptised at St Marys church.
Baptism's can be booked once the present Vicar has made two visits to the
child's home to prepare parents and those wishing to act as God Parents.
Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of each month except September and
November when a transfer of date will be made to the first Sunday.
The second Sunday norm may be changed if it clashes with the services held from Palm
Sunday to Easter day.
Adults may apply to be baptised at any time. This is particularly relevant for
parents and God Parents who have not been baptised and need to be to fulfil
their role. If you wish to apply for baptism at St Mary's and you live in
another parish then you need assure me that the vicar of the parish you live in
has no objection to you approaching us. This service does not attract a fee
payment.
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MARRIAGE
Every parishioner
(someone who lives within the parish boundary of St Mary's) has the right to be
married in their parish church, provided there is no legal impediment. As the
law stands at present you must prove that you are a resident of the parish in
order to qualify. If you live in another parish then things become
complicated, but not impossible. It is best to contact the Vicar and arrange
for an appointment to study the possibilities open to you. If you are divorced
decree absolute and the spouse from the previous marriage is still living then
you may apply to be married here subject to a preliminary meeting with the Vicar
of St Mary’s. Statutory fees must be paid to the parish for marriage.
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FUNERAL SERVICES/BURIALS.
There are no restrictions on applications to hold a Funeral Service here. The
grave yard is closed for new graves but there remains room for cremation plots
normally dug for two containers of cremated remains. The scattering or
strewing of ashes is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN within the boundary of the church yard.
Statutory fees must be paid to the parish for the creation of a new plot or
the reopening of a grave or plot.
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