Newsletter – 15th December 2019
Today we have the Toy Services at the usual times at both churches. If you can, please bring a toy in good condition so that a child who might not have any presents this Christmas will get something. The toys will be taken to the local women’s refuge on Monday morning.
This afternoon at 4 pm there is a special Advent Taizé worship at St Thomas’. Please do take a little time away from the hustle and bustle of your Christmas preparations to attend this quiet, short and reflective service with candles, prayers and music.
This week is a week for Carol singing! We start on Monday by singing around the streets of Lees Village, taking Christmas out to people who may not be able to get out to church. Meet at St Thomas’ at 6 pm and wrap up warm!
If you prefer to sing carols in a warmer environment why not join the Ladies of Leesfield for Carols and Mince Pies in the Community Room at 7.30 pm on Thursday evening.
Then on Saturday afternoon from 1 pm we will be singing at Lees Co-op, where hopefully we will be joined by a few people from the other congregations of Churches Together in Lees and District.
Our Carol singing is great fun for all the family, and we collect money to support the Booth Centre for homeless people in Manchester so we need collectors as well as singers and musicians (small cute people do seem to be the best at this).
This Thursday is the final “Worship for all Generations” service of the year, 6.30 pm at St Thomas’. Everyone is most welcome to join us as we celebrate Christmas together, and we’ll be back on Thursday 9th January.
Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Hamper Raffle, which will be drawn after the service of Nine Lessons and Carols on the 22nd December.
Times and details of all Christmas services in the parish can be found on the poster to the left. There are services at times to suit all of the family, and if anyone wants a lift up to St Agnes’ for the Christmas morning service please let Edith know and we will arrange it.
As you buy and receive gifts this Christmas please remember those less fortunate than we are. The parish supports several charities including the Booth Centre, Mustard Tree and Impact Community Church. They will be grateful for any Christmas donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, new socks and underwear, and warm clothing. There is very little that we can’t find a need for – so you bring it and we’ll sort it out!
Advance notice – The annual St Agnes’ Rose Queen White Hart Dinner Dance will be on Friday 20th March. Tickets are £35 each, and a deposit of £10 needs to be paid by the end of December to secure the booking.
Items for the newsletter, website and facebook pages to Liz (lizzy.dent@googlemail.com) whenever you want to send. Lots of lovely pictures please!
