East Leake Carnival

Don't forget, it's East Leake Carnival this Saturday, 23rd.  See the Village website for details.  This time there will be a stall for the Children's Society called Granny's Attic.  There will be lots of things for sale to raise funds.  Check it out - there could be just what you always wanted on the stall.

Churches Together are decorating the Methodist Minister's bike, which he will ride in the procession. Give him a wave!

Father's Day breakfast with Tim Friend!
This turned out to be a very successful gathering of families with their fathers, sampling the warm bacon or sausage rolls.  Each father received a Jubilee New Testament, a chocolate bar, and hand drawn pictures by their children. Everyone appreciated and enjoyed the presentation by Tim Friend who brought his wife and two young children with him. His talk was based on believing in yourself and achieving your potential without becoming arrogant. God wants us all to achieve what we are capable of, supported by our families, especially fathers.

New member of the Staff Ministry Team!
Revd Pat Edwards is to be Associate Priest in the Benefice of East Leake, West Leake, Stanford on Soar, Rempstone and Costock. Her licensing by the Archdeacon of Nottingham will take place on Sunday 16th September furing the 9.30am service at St Mary's, East Leake.  We look forward to welcoming Pat to our Benefice.

Youth for Christ Key Worker, Rebecca Mockett.
You may have already met Rebecca if you attend Harry Carlton School as she works among young people. She joins in some of the lessons looking at a wide range of topics, from road safety to capital punishment to immigration. Especially popular is the Rock Solid lunch club where they have lots of games, giving the young people a chance during breaks to chat to her.

Father's Day at St Mary's!

This Sunday, 17th June at 9.30am there will be a special cafe-style Father's Day Service at St Mary's Church. 

Bring your Dad to our All-Age Worship on Father's Day.

TIM FRIEND, the Diocesan Sports Ambassador will be here with a special service.

Come early because there will be bacon rolls and sausages for everyone.

Changes to our Services.

Please note!  The second and third Sunday services have been changed.
This Sunday, 10th June will be Parish Communion at 9.30am.
The Worship Together, All-Age Service will be held on Sunday 17th June at 9.30am to celebrate Father's Day with Tim Friend, the Diocesan Sports Ambassador.  Everyone is welcome.

Sat. 9th June, 3.30-5.00pm - Newcomers' Afternoon Tea at the Rectory. If you have started attending St Mary's in the last year or two and would like to come, please see Cora or Glynis.

Mon, 11th June, 2.15pm - Mothers' Union - Quiet afternoon at the Convent.

Jubilee Celebrations!

What a Diamond Jubilee weekend! God bless our wonderful Queen! All the festivities on TV AND St Mary's Diamond Jubilee Garden Party to finish.  And a good time was had by all.  Many thanks are due to all those who put in so much hard work to make it a success.

The weather behaved until it was all over for the Garden Party which is more than the Queen and Prince Philip had for their flotilla down the Thames.  At least the day for the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's was better for the Queen, but sadly without the Duke beside her, due to being taken ill. He is now recovering well however.

For more photos of the Garden Party see our website.

Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

This weekend is an extended Bank Holiday weekend for everyone to celebrate our Queen's Diamond Jubilee. She is an amazing lady to have reigned for 60 years and still dedicates her life to her country, for which we are truly thankful.

If you would like to know more please contact the Official Website of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee: http://www.thediamondjubilee.org/

A brief list of what's happening is as follows:

Sun. 3rd June: The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.  This begins at approx. 2.30pm when the Queen embarks the Royal Barge.

Mon. 4th June, 7.30pm: Televised BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace.

Mon. 4th June, 10.00pm onwards: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons will be lit across the country.

Tues. 5th June.10.15am-3.30pm. The Queen leaves Buckingham Palace for a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, followed by a carriage procession ending at Buckingham Palace where the Queen will appear on the balcony.

We send our best wishes and God's blessing to Her Majesty .

Service on Sunday 3rd June at 9.30am. St Mary's Church welcomes to our morning service.
Messy Church will again be held for all young families at 4.00pm.

St Mary's is celebrating the Jubilee by holding a Garden Party in the Rectory Garden on Tuesday, 5th June, 12.00-4.00pm for all its members, friends and family.  If you don't have your ticket by now, be quick because they've almost all gone!  Contact Rosemary on 856202.

The Bishop's Prayer Walk.

Friday, 25th May.  Bishop Paul visits The Vineyard at Costock.  A small group accompanied him after his visit to Lantern Lane School, walking across the fields in the sunshine to the Vineyard.  The group were treated to a tour of the vineyard and the processing area, followed by refreshments including a taste of their wonderful wine.

Today, he is visiting Stanford, Normanton, Sutton Bonington, Kingston, Ratcliffe, Thrumpton & Barton 

We look forward to him visiting West Leake and East Leake followed by family picnic lunch at Rushcliffe Country Park on Sunday.

Bishop Paul Butler's visit to our area!

This Sunday, 27th May, 9.30am Bishop Paul Butler will be visiting St Mary's Church, having walked from West Leake earlier in the morning. Why not come along and meet him at our Service!

After the Service we are making our way to a Deanery Picnic, 12.30pm onwards, which is open to absolutely EVERYONE. Bring your picnic and enjoy the day at Ruddington Country Park.

Confirmation! A Confirmation Service will be held that evening at St Giles Church, West Bridgford at 7.00pm.  Come along and support the young people taking part.

FOR ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE JUBILEE GARDEN PARTY, TUESDAY, 5TH JUNE, 12.00noon-4.00pm AT ST MARY'S RECTORY! Contact Rosemary, Pat or Bonnie.
We regret that tickets are limited due to the space available in the garden.