It's still Christmas!

Jesus has been born and we celebrate a number of things over the twelve days of Christmas. We hear of the people who were told about him and came to see him.

First were the shepherds, who couldn't wait to see for themselves what the Angel had told them.

Then came the Magi, the Wise Men from the East who came some time later after following the extra bright star to Bethlehem. This will be celebrated at Epiphany on Jan. 6th.

In the meantime, St Mary's continues to have various activities and services planned.

New Year's Eve party celebrations will be taking place too. Please contact Cora or Judith for details, or see Sunday's pew sheet.

On Friday, 1st Jan. according to our usual custom on New Year's Day, we shall have a 10.00am Holy Communion Service at East Leake and a special New Year Service at 12 noon at Stanford followed by a bring and share lunch. Everyone is welcome of course.

For the more active ones, the New Year's Day walk will take the well-tried route around Ruddington Park. Please meet outside the church at 11.00am. Please let Judith know if you will be attending the lunch afterwards at 16 De Ferrers.

Please note: On Sun. 3rd Jan. 4.00-5.30pm at St Mary's Church there will be a combined 'All Stars' and Teatime Sunday' Family Party for all children, their parents, grandparents and carers. Please come and join us.

A BIG THANK YOU to all those Mums and helpers who helped make the Advent Fun Afternoon such a success. Your help made all the difference!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!