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.