Hitting the high notes.

Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir gave us a wonderfully entertaining evening with a variety of music last Saturday night at St Mary's. 

The evening was made even more special with their soloist, Maria Veretenina, a name we all struggled to say correctly.  Maria must have been at the front of the queue when the good Lord gave out beautiful voices, because it was a real pleasure to hear her and the choir.

Many thanks to them all for all their hard work and professionalism.

Don't hibernate!

January is often a gloomy month after all the light and brightness of the Christmas season and makes you feel like hibernating, but DON'T!  There is a lot going on at St Mary's, much of it is free and everyone is welcome.

Tomorrow, Saturday 21st Jan. we welcome the well travelled Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir with a special soloist. Hurry if you'd still like to come!

On Sunday, we have our special informal monthly service called 'Encounters' at 9.30am followed by Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) at 11.00am for those who prefer a more traditional service.

In church this week:
Wednesday, 25th at 10.00am - Weekly Holy Communion Service
Thursday, 26th at 2.00-4.00pm - Games Afternoon
Friday, 27th at 10.00-12noon - Coffee Morning
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th - Parish weekend at Willersley Castle
Sunday 29th at 10.00am - Holy Communion with Revd John Bentham, our Area Dean.

In St Mary's Hall this week:
Monday - Brownies at 6.30pm
Tuesday - Twinkle Tots at 9.15am
Tuesday - Youth Group at 7.00pm
Wednesday - Rainbows II at 5.30pm
Wednesday - Rangers at 7.30pm
Thursday - Rainbows I at 6.00pm
Thursday - Guides at 7.00pm
Friday - Mini Music at 9.30am
Friday - Dance Groups at 3.30pm
Saturday - Dance Groups 9.00am-4.15pm
You see, there's something for everyone.  Check our website for the groups' details.

OR if you want to arrange a meeting or a party for the children etc., you can hire St Mary's Hall at very reasonable costs. You can also check availability on our On-line Calendar. See the links on the blog or on our website for details.

Christingle, Get-togethers and Concert.

This Sunday, 15th January 3.00pm for 3.15pm Service, we celebrate Christingle especially for families with small children.  The children will be encouraged to make and take home their own Christingle, followed by refreshments for all.

All funds raised will go to The Children's Society.

Please note that following our 9.30am Service of Parish Communion will be a Wedding at 12.30pm, before setting up for Christingle.

The Games Afternoons are BACK! Starting this Thursday, 12th Jan at 2.00-4.00pm at St Mary's.

THINKING ABOUT GETTING MARRIED?

You are invited to an informal ‘Get-together’ at St. Mary’s Church, East Leake, on Saturday 4th February commencing at 3pm and finishing at 4.30pm.

Whether you have already booked a wedding in one of our five parish churches, or you are just starting to think about whether to get married in church, you are most welcome to come along and find out about filling in the necessary forms, choosing hymns, preparing your order of service, and how to book the bells and the choir. There will also be information about the cost of a church service – you may be pleasantly surprised! This will be an opportunity to meet other couples preparing for marriage, and to consider what is special about a church wedding.

It’s OK just to turn up, or you may contact the Rector, Glynis Hetherington, on 01509 852228, to say that you are planning to come.
 
AND COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND!

St Mary’s Church, East Leake presents a concert by

THE RADCLIFFE ON TRENT MALE VOICE CHOIR 

Saturday 21^st January 2012 at 7.30 pm in the church

Featuring soloist – MARIA VERETENINA

Ticket prices: £7.50 (adult) and £3.50 (accompanied child) – includes light refreshments in the interval.  Book in advance from S Barrow, tel: 01509 856202 or A Barlow, tel: 01509 853700

This concert is expected to sell out in advance and admission at the door is unlikely.  Seating will be limited to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience. 

http//www.radcliffeontrentmalevoicechoir.org – information about the choir

www.east-leake.co.uk/stmarys/html - information about this church

e-mail: stmarys@eastleake.net – contact about concert

Epiphany - January 6th.

After the busyness of Advent and Christmas and then the New Year, we are planning for our first event of January.  This weekend the congregation will gather socially in church for an Epiphany party on Saturday, 7th January. Epiphany celebrates the coming of the Wise Men or the Three Kings to visit the baby, Jesus, usually on 6th January.

If you don't have a ticket yet, you'd better hurry up and call Rosemary on 856202.

Dates for your diaries this month!

Christingle is here again on Sunday 15th at 2.45pm!  Bring the children along for some fun making their own Christingles.

Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir Concert, 7.30pm Saturday, 21st January at St Mary's Church. Get your tickets now, because they're going fast!  Contact the choir or Steve on 856202.

Friday 27th-Sunday 29th January many of the congregation will be at our Parish Weekend at Willersley Castle, Derbyshire. However, there will be Holy Communion at 10.00am on Sunday, 29th January, led by our Area Dean, Revd John Bentham.

Watch out for more details.