A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!

Wishing everyone everywhere a very Happy and Peaceful New Year for 2014.

St Mary's blog will not be updated from now on, but we thank you for watching the blog over the years.  St Mary's Church Re-ordering took place between September and December 2007 when the blog was set up as a record of photographs and information during this time. 

The church was closed and the general public were unable to view what was happening within.  You can still see the photographs taken at that time if you view the blogs from 2007.

If anyone wishes to ask any questions about the procedures and process they are welcome to contact St Mary's through the website.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES at St Mary's Church, East Leake

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE

FROM ALL AT ST MARY'S!

COME AND JOIN US AT ST MARY'S FOR ANY OR ALL OF OUR

FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICES!

 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:

 

3.00pm   Blessing of the Crib - Service for the little ones

 

4.00pm   Family Carol Service

 

7.00pm   Traditional Carol Service

 

11.30pm   Christmas Eve 'Midnight' Holy Communion Service

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

10.00am   Family Holy Communion

The end of St Mary's Church blog.

St Mary's Church, East Leake. December 2012.

This blog will finish posting at the end of 2013, having run since 2007 when the church was re-ordered.  The blog gave photographs and descriptions of what was happening when the church was closed in September, right up to when it re-opened in December 2007.

Since then, current events at St Mary's have been posted.  St Mary's is now on Facebook and you can still find out what's on by following our website on http://www.east-leake.co.uk .

The blog will remain for those seeking information on our Re-ordering experience, but will not be updated UNLESS there is a demand from those who follow it.

If you would like it to continue, please contact us via the blog or email us on office@ourbenefice.org. our new email address.

Thank you for your support over the past six years.

St Mary's Church PCC
East Leake

'CHRISTMAS TIME CONCERT'

ST MARY'S PRESENTS:

'CHRISTMAS TIME CONCERT'.

A concert for all the family on
Saturday 14th December, 7.30pm.

Featuring:
Voice, piano and organ solos, choir items, hand bells and seasonal poetry by the W.I

 

Tickets cost: £7.00 per person & £15.00 for a family of 4.

Contact:
Chris Ebbern 0115 9722131,
Steven Barrow 01509 856202 or
Pat Brown 01509 820094 to buy your ticket.

St Mary's Churchyard Garden of Remembrance.

St Mary's Church is applying to the church authorities for a Faculty (equivalent to planning permission) to replace the grass in the Garden of Remembrance with chippings. This work is to ease maintenance of the area.

 

The work will involve laying a weed membrane directly below the memorial stones after skimming off the turf.

There will be no disturbance to the interred ashes.

 

 

Maintenance of the churchyard is the responsibility of the Parish Council, enhanced by the hard work of a small team of volunteers who give up some of their time to maintain it in its current state.

 

Notices are being displayed in the Garden, indicating to whom any representations should be made, together with a closing date for comments.

Please note that the picture is of the churchyard, NOT the Garden of Remembrance.

 

If you wish to have further information, please contact Conrad Oatey: Tel 852549 or email the church on stmarys@eastleake.net .

It's all happening!

The concert last Saturday by the Brian Humpherson Jazz Quintet was a fantastic evening, demonstrating the amazing musical skills of the members.  Again, the church was full and everyone enjoyed the evening.







We're getting closer to Rev'd Tim's Licensing (Wed. at 7.30pm) and expect the church to be packed.  So if you're planning to come, make sure you come early to get a seat as there are lots of specially invited guests. The congregation is looking forward to welcoming Tim and working with him.

Don't forget, that on Friday is our annual Charity Christmas Card Fair and Coffee Morning from 10.00am-12.00noon held in the church.

November's almost here - get your diary ready!

St Mary's has lots of exciting things going on this month.  We'd love to see you at any or all of them.

 Saturday 2nd November, 7.30pm The Brian Humpherson Jazz Quintet Concert.
This popular quintet is back again to entertain us. Tickets are still available from Steven on 856202 or Pat on 820094 at £8. Children under 16 are free.  Refreshments are available in the interval.






Sunday 3rd November at 9.30am we celebrate the service for All Saints Day.

This will be followed in the afternoon by Messy Church at 4.00pm. 

Wednesday 6th November at 7.30pm the Licensing of our new Priest-in-Charge Rev'd Tim Parker will take place, led by the Bishop of Sherwood and the Archdeacon of Nottingham.

Friday 8th November at 10.00-12.00noon. The Annual Charity Christmas Card Fair and Coffee Morning is being held at St Mary's. Representative from well known charities will be selling cards, Advent Calendars and small Christmas gifts









Sunday 10th November. Remembrance Day Parade. This will be followed by a short service at the War Memorial at 10.55am









Monday 11th November 2.15-3.45pm. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease.

This is an Open Meeting to the whole Community who is interested in learning more about Alzheimer's Disease. The Speaker is Julia Jefferson from the Alzheimer's Society

There is no charge and refreshments will be provided.