Leesfield Parish November 27th 2016

Today is Advent Sunday. Christingle service at St Thomas’ at 3pm. Bring an orange and we’ll make Christingles (and sing!) Collection in aid of the Children’s Society. If you can’t come please would you leave a donation in the plate at the back of church in the morning?

Four years from the beginning of the LAST project at St Thomas we have got the last piece of the jigsaw. A generous donation allowed us to bid for tables from a church that is closing. They are of good quality and are of 2 different sizes which will give flexibility. Many thanks to that anonymous donor, to Lesley for her organization and those involved in moving them here on a day when the weather made things extra difficult!

Our parish Christmas raffle will be drawn after the carol service on the 18^th December. First prize will be a hamper, but we need a few other prizes. Tickets available now £1 each

Monday 28^th PCC meet at St Thomas 7pm  Please will all members read the circulated papers beforehand and do their best to attend.

Numbers at our Tuesday 10am service continue to grow. From this week and during the colder weather the service will be held in the community room (for warmth, comfort and easier access)

Saturday 3^rd December church will be open from 1.30pm. Sponsored Christmas trees will be set up during the afternoon (have you booked yours yet?) There will be seasonal refreshments and a good social atmosphere. Do come along and join us whether you are having a tree or not. We will go round to the Lees lights switch on at 4.30, where there will be a band playing and a special red-coated visitor.

Don’t forget to check out the parish blogspot too!

Magazine  articles to paulmdent@gmail.com

Items for the newsletter to Edith by Wednesday eve please.

Sun Nov 27^th           Advent Sunday   Christingle at St Thomas   3pm Bring an orange!

Mon Nov 28^th         PCC 7pm St Thomas

Sat Dec 3rd             1.30pm - setting up sponsored Christmas Trees  with coffee, mulled

                                 wine and mince pies followed by lights switch on in Lees.

Mon Dec 5^th            Afternoon tea at St Thomas (with Hey with Zion) 2.30pm

Sun Dec 11^th     Toy service at both churches

Thurs Dec 15^th      Evening at Audrey’s, carols, prayers and mince pies  7.30pm

Sun Dec 18^th          Nine Lessons and Carols  St Thomas 6.30pm 

Mon Dec 19^th         Carol singing round the parish. Meet 6pm St Thomas’

Sat Dec 24^th          Crib service/nativity  St Thomas 5.00pm   

                                 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas   St Thomas

Sun Dec 25^th           Christmas morning Eucharist at St Agnes   9.15am

Tues Dec 27^th           No Tuesday morning service

Sun Jan 1^st             Parish Service at St Thomas  11am

Tues Jan 3^rd            10am Holy Communion at St Thomas’

                                    

And please note Confirmation July 9^th 2017

Leesfield Parish November 20th 2016

Today, 20^th November we have our parish Service at St Hugh’s  at 11am–celebrating the feast of Christ the King and the 60^th anniversary of the church of St Hugh. Again, no service at St Agnes. Please do come along and join us in this important event so we can make this a real parish celebration to round of the Church’s year before we start Advent the following Sunday.

If you need a lift to St Hugh’s please do ask.

Thursday 24^th ladies of Leesfield are holding a fun night at St Thomas’ at 7.30pm

Next Saturday, 26^th, come along to Tea and Toast at St Thomas’ 10.30 till noon.

Everyone is welcome – bring a friend, have a chat and take the opportunity of a final purchase from the Christmas stall (which will close next Sunday).

Next Sunday is Advent Sunday. Christingle service at St Thomas’ at 3pm. Bring an orange and we’ll make Christingles (and sing!) Collection in aid of the Children’s Society. If you can’t come please would you leave a donation in the plate at the back of church in the morning?

Our parish Christmas raffle will be drawn after the carol service on the 18^th December. First prize will be a hamper, but we need a few other prizes. Tickets available soon £1

Don’t forget to check out the parish blogspot too!

Magazine  articles to paulmdent@gmail.com

Items for the newsletter to Edith by Wednesday eve please.

Sun Nov 20^th           Parish service at St Hugh’s 11am Please do your best to attend!

Thurs Nov 24^th       Ladies of L    Fun night  7.30pm at St Thomas’

Sat Nov 26^th            Tea and Toast  10.30am  St Thomas’

Sun Nov 27^th           Advent Sunday   Christingle at St Thomas   3pm Bring an orange!

Mon Nov 28^th         PCC 7pm St Thomas

Sat Dec 3rd             Afternoon - setting up sponsored Christmas Trees  with coffee, mulled

                                 wine and mince pies followed by lights switch on in Lees.

Mon Dec 5^th            Afternoon tea at St Thomas (with Hey with Zion) 2.30pm

Thurs Dec 15^th      Evening at Audrey’s, carols, prayers and mince pies  7.30pm

Sun Dec 18^th          Nine Lessons and Carols  St Thomas 6.30pm 

Mon Dec 19^th         Carol singing round the parish. Meet 6pm St Thomas’

Sat Dec 24^th          Crib service/nativity  St Thomas 5.00pm   

                                 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas   St Thomas

Sun Dec 25^th           Christmas morning Eucharist at St Agnes   9.15am

Tues Dec 27^th           No Tuesday morning service

Sun Jan 1^st             Parish Service at St Thomas  11am

                                    

And please note Confirmation July 9^th 2017

Leesfield Parish November 13th 2016

Today is Remembrance Sunday. Service at St Thomas at 9.15am. Then we walk with the band down to the cemetery for the outdoor service. We set off from outside St Thomas about 10.25am

We have our DCC meetings this week. These are informal meetings which are open to everyone. Issues affecting the church are discussed – and we need more people to be involved. Come along and listen and share your ideas or concerns!

St Thomas Monday November 14^th at 7pm

St Agnes     Wednesday November 16^th  8pm

St Thomas’ school children will be in school on Thursday 9.15 am  for this term’s eucharist.

Then on 20^th November we have our parish Service at St Hugh’s  at 11am–celebrating the feast of Christ the King and the 60^th anniversary of the church of St Hugh. Again, no service at St Agnes. Please do come along and join us in this important event so we can make this a real parish celebration to round of the Church’s year before we start Advent the following Sunday.

If you need a lift to St Hugh’s please do ask.

Please do read the dates for your diary.

Magazine  articles to paulmdent@gmail.com

Items for the newsletter to Edith by Wednesday eve please.

Sun Nov 13^th           Remembrance Day  9.15 St Thomas followed by outdoor service

Mon Nov 14^th          St Thomas DCC  7pm

Wed Nov 16^th           St Agnes DCC  8pm

Sat Nov 19^th           York trip

Sun Nov 20^th           Parish service at St Hugh’s 11am

Sat Nov 26^th          Tea and Toast 10.30 till noon.  All welcome

Thurs Nov 24^th       Ladies of L    Fun night  7.30pm at St Thomas’

Sat Nov 26^th            Tea and Toast  10.30am  St Thomas’

Sun Nov 27^th           Advent Sunday   Christingle at St Thomas   3pm Bring an orange!

Mon Nov 28^th         PCC 7pm St Thomas

Sat Dec 3rd             Afternoon - setting up sponsored Christmas Trees  with coffee, mulled

                                 Wine and mince pies followed by lights switch on in Lees. Details follow

Thurs Dec 15^th      Evening at Audrey’s, carols, prayers and mince pies  7.30pm

Sun Dec 18^th          Nine Lessons and Carols  St Thomas 6.30pm 

Sat Dec 24^th          Crib service/nativity  St Thomas 5.00pm   

                                 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas   St Thomas

Sun Dec 25^th           Christmas morning eucharist at St Agnes   9.15am

Tues Dec 27^th           No Tuesday morning service

Sun Jan 1^st             Parish Service at St Thomas  11am

                                    

And please note Confirmation July 9^th 2017

Leesfield Parish November 6th 2016

This afternoon, 6^th November, there is a Churches together service at Springhead Congregational  Church  at 3pm.  Title is For all the Saints. We will sing hymns, listen to some short talks and pray about 3 of the well-known saints. See poster in church for details.

Do come along and support if you can.

Standing committee meets in the vicarage at 7pm on Monday (7^th)

Next Sunday, 13^th November is Remembrance Sunday. There will be service at St Thomas’ at 9.15am. Then we walk with the band down to the cemetery for our outdoor Churches Together service. No service at St Agnes.

Then on 20^th November we have our parish Service at St Hugh’s –celebrating the feast of Christ the King and the 60^th anniversary of the church of St Hugh. Again, no service at St Agnes. Please do come along and join us in this important event.

Parish trip to York Christmas market will be on Saturday 19^th November. Leave at 9am, returning 4.30pm. The cost is £15. Please Let Audrey, Roy or Vera Howarth know if you want to go.

Confirmation 2017       Just announced - date will be July 9^th  in the 11 am service at St Thomas’ .

Magazine  articles to paulmdent@gmail.com

Items for the newsletter to Edith by Wednesday eve please.

Sat  Nov 5^th              School of Prayer   Cathedral 9.30am-1.30pm  All Welcome

                                  Also Coffee morning 3 Netherlees

Sun Nov 6^th             For All the Saints   Springhead Congregational Church 3pm  

Mon Nov 7^th             Standing Committee in the Vicarage

Tues Nov 8^th             Deanery Synod    High Crompton  7.30pm

Sun Nov 13^th           Remembrance Day  9.15 St Thomas followed by outdoor service

Mon Nov 14^th          St Thomas DCC  7pm

Wed Nov 16^th           St Agnes DCC  8pm

Sat Nov 19^th           York trip

Sun Nov 20^th           Parish service at St Hugh’s 11am

Sat Nov 26^th          Tea and Toast 10.30 till noon.  All welcome

Thurs Nov 24^th       Ladies of L    Fun night  7.30pm at St Thomas’

Sat Nov 26^th            Tea and Toast  10.30am  St Thomas’

Sun Nov 27^th           Advent Sunday   Christingle at St Thomas   3pm

Mon Nov 28^th         PCC 7pm St Thomas

Sat Dec 5^th              Afternoon - setting up sponsored Christmas Trees  with coffee, mulled

                                 Wine and mince pies followed by lights switch on in Lees. Details follow

Full list of date for December will be added soon!

And please note Confirmation July 9^th 2017