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January 2009 News Letter

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Apethorpe Parish News January 2009

 

St Leonard's Church Apethorpe aims to make the love of God known to everyone who lives in the village, through lively worship and caring fellowship.

Sunday 4th   January        11am Family Eucharist              Canon John Beaumont

Sunday 11th January        11 am Family Eucharist             Rev Michael Whawell     

Sunday 18th January        11am Family Eucharist              Canon Michael McAdam

Sunday 25th January        11am Family Eucharist              Bishop John Flack

 

 

Bishop John writes………………………….

2009   IS GOING TO BE A VERY CHALLENGING  YEAR.   The “credit crunch” and the alarming financial crisis are going to hit us hard.    No one knows what is really going to happen but it is certain that many people are going to lose their jobs.   Buying or selling a house is becoming a nightmare.    In the developing world there is even greater alarm.  People in Zimbabwe, the Congo, Afghanistan, Iraq and India are becoming innocent victims in terrible conflicts.    There seems to be no good news anywhere, and the New Year dawns with little to cheer us.    

 

Older ones will remember the words of King George VI in his Christmas broadcast of 1939, when the prospects seemed even darker    “I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God”

That message still holds good as we stand at the gate of 2009.

 

If you would like to begin the New Year asking for God’s help with everything, then do come along to a special New Years Day service at 10.30am in Nassington Church, on New Years Day itself.    It will last just 30 minutes.After the service there will be refreshments at the back of the church, and - for keen walkers - a brisk walk round the village leading to an early Lunch.   We look forward to seeing you.

May you have a blessed New Year and may God go with you all throughout 2009

+John Flack

 

Lady Brassey writes..........................

December brought several “firsts” to Apethorpe. A confirmation was held on the 7th, the “first” since 1895.  Canon McAdam held the “first” Christening, Christingle and Carol service for Harriet Beardmore who had come all the way from Australia to take the starring role.

Many thanks to those who helped to decorate the Church, especially Richard Parkinson for the nativity scene, and to Roy Rogers and Sue Lister for decorating the Christmas trees in the Church yard. As ever we are hugely indebted to our amazing retired clergy who have supported us all these years and who help Bishop John whilst he is so busy. Long may they continue.

 

We wish you all a Happy and Peaceful 2009.

 

December News Letter

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Apethorpe Parish News

December 2008

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St Leonard's Church Apethorpe aims to make the love of God known to everyone who lives in the village, through lively worship and caring fellowship.      

 

 

 

A large congregation of over 50 attended Remembrance Sunday at the war memorial followed by a service in the Church led by Rev Michael Whawell. Over £160 was collected for the British Legion.

Col Kerruish led the commendation and Lord Brassey laid a wreath together with one from RAF Wittering. Oundle School provided an excellent bugler.

 

Bishop John and Julia welcomed the PCC to a meeting at the vicarage, kindly giving the committee supper afterwards. Many thanks to them both.

 

The coffee Morning, held in the shooters cottage on the 15th had a disappointing turn out. However over £200 was raised for the church funds.

 

Bishop John gave an extremely interesting talk on “My life at the Vatican” which was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

 

The Church looked absolutely lovely for Sarah Kerruish’s wedding and we have been able to enjoy the flowers ever since. Now advent has begun they will be removed except for some arrangements for the Confirmation Service to be held on Sunday 7th. This is a benefice occasion and all are welcome.

 

We welcomed the Rev Jack McDonald to preach on the 30th November prior to taking up his appointment in Strasbourg.

 

Sunday the 21st will be a very special occasion combining a Baptism, Carols and Christingle at 3pm led by Canon Michael McAdam  (please note the time) It would be good to see the Church filled with lots of children.

Michael writes:

“Our carol service will be different this year. I have given the service a new look- fewer readings and Carols- because it is going to incorporate a Baptism. The candidate is coming all the way from Australia!The opportunity to conduct a Baptism in the context of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus was just too good to miss and I hope that the service- which will also include a Christingle element, will touch the hearts and minds in such a way as to enhance the meaning of Christmas for all of us.”

Richard Parkinson 470653 plans to organise Carol singing around the village on the night of the 23rd December at 7pm, please contact him on 470653 if you would like to take part

 

. We  wish you all a Joyful and Peaceful Christmas, and a very Happy New Year

 

Apethorpe November Newsletter

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Apethorpe Parish News
November 2008

St Leonard's Church Apethorpe aims to make the love of God known to everyone who lives in the village, through lively worship and caring fellowship.


               Autumn Colours

Sunday 2nd November 11am Patronal Festival  Bishop John Flack  
Sunday 9th November 11am Remembrance Sunday. Rev Michael Whawell
War Memorial  10.55 Remembrance Service Lt Col Peter Kerruish
Sunday 16th November 11am Family Eucharist  Canon Michael McAdam 
Sunday 23rd November 11am Family Eucharist  Canon John Beauumont
Sunday 30th November 11am Holy Communion  Rev Dr Jack McDonald

There will be a coffee morning in aid of St Leonard's on Saturday 15th November from 10.30 in the Shooting Cottage, Manor House. Fabulous, inexpensive jewellery, ideal as Christmas presents, will be on sale. For more information ring 470690 or 470231.

Bishop John Flack will give a talk on Wednesday 26th November entitled "My life in the Vatican" at 7.30 in the Church. This will be a fascinating insight into the workings of the Vatican. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free and available from Lady Brassey 470231, Tamara Ord 470683 or Richard P 470653.

On Sunday the 30th, Jack McDonald will celebrate Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. This is possibly his last visit for sometime.

Bishop John will conduct a Confirmation for 12 candidates here. The Ven: David Painter
Archdeacon of Oakham will preach, and Andrew Forbes will provide a choir from Oundle School.

Canon Michael McAdam will take a Christening, Christingle and carol service on the 21st December. More details next month.

Apethorpe October Newsletter

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Apethorpe Parish News
October 2008
St Leonard's Church Apethorpe aims to make the love of God known to everyone who lives in the village, through lively worship and caring fellowship.

Sunday 5th October 10.30am Benefice Eucharist Nassington  Bishop John Flack
Sunday 12th October Harvest Festival  Rev Michael Whawell
Sunday 19th October 11am Family Eucharist  Canon Michael McAdam  
Sunday 26th October 11amFamily Eucharist  Canon John Beaumont 
Sunday 2nd November 11am Patronal Festival  Bishop John Flack  .

A very successful hog roast and wine-tasting event was held on the 29th August at Apethorpe Hall raising £5,000 for Help the Aged.

The sponsored bike ride in aid of The Northants Historic Churches was held on Saturday 13th September. Many thanks to those who monitored the ride in the Church.

Mr Holmes from Holmes and Swift, organ builders came to see whether the old organ could be repaired as the electronic organ has a limited lifespan. He agreed that it could be repaired and quoted an astronomic figure to do so but told us that it could not be a guaranteed repair because of the nature of the original construction. He has, however, two other organs available, which we will inspect shortly.

We celebrated Canon John Beaumont's 50th anniversary of his ordination on the 28th in conjunction with the back to church service. He was given rousing applause and a small presentation.

The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday the 12th October conducted by Rev. Michael Whawell. Help with cleaning and garden produce would be appreciated.

A dendrology test was conducted by Robert Howard on behalf of English Heritage to help confirm the date of the construction of the Church. The results will be available in about 6 months.

Sarah Kerruish and Paul are getting married in the church on Saturday 22nd of November.

Looking toward December there is the Confirmation Service on Sunday 7th December conducted by Bishop John followed by wine and refreshments and we will be celebrating a Christening, a Christingle and a Carol service on the 21st, at a time to be decided, conducted by Canon Michael McAdam.

Beryl Williams wishes to express her joy & delight upon receiving your prayers, cards, flowers and wonderful assistance during their recent traumatic time. "To say you have all been wonderful is an understatement", "We are indeed privileged to live in such a caring community"

Please remember that there is Book of Remembrance in the Church which lists Marriages, Christenings, and Deaths for the local community. Everyone is welcome to use it. Contact Peter Kerruish on 470495. PKerruish@aol.com