An exhibition of work by local artists will be held at St. Andrew’s Church from Saturday 9 October until Sunday 17 October. On the two Saturdays involved the church will be open for viewing from 10.00 until 16.00. The exhibition will be open on other days before and after services but visitors are asked not to … Continue reading Art Exhibition by Local Artists in St Andrew’s 9-17 October
Harvest Festival: Sunday 10th October
Our Harvest Festival Mass this year will be followed by a Parish Lunch in the hall. Tickets are available from Lorraine, Elizabeth or Fr Johannes at the cost of £2.50 per person. As you can guess from the ticket price this is not a fundraiser, but a community building event. Those who can afford it are most … Continue reading Harvest Festival: Sunday 10th October
Assumption of Our Lady with Confirmations
It was a delight to welcome Bishop Christopher today for the Solemnity of the Assumption (Blessed Dying) of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thanks to everybody who helped making today such a success - it is so important to count our blessings. Thanks be to God - and photos say more than words.
Confirmations on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On Sunday 15th August Bishop Christopher Boyle will confirm three people during the Parish Mass. Bishop Christopher has not been for a while and it will be lovely to welcome him back. The 15th August is the Solemnity of the Assumption (holy dying) of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Lucy Wiles will again use her … Continue reading Confirmations on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Blessing and Dedication of Peace Garden on Pentecost Sunday
Finally we were able to have a party! It was lovely the welcome the Lord Mayor of Leicester to St Andrew's and spend time together on the day of Pentecost. In spite of the abysmal weather forecast we managed without a drop of rain and even enjoyed some sunshine. A huge thank you to all … Continue reading Blessing and Dedication of Peace Garden on Pentecost Sunday
Special Service for Ascension Day
Ascension Day is celebrated 40 days after Easter, this year on Thursday 13 May. We keep the day with a special Mass at 7pm in St John's Chapel. All welcome, the usual Covid safety measures apply.
Dedication of Peace Garden 23rd May
The Peace Garden at the back of the Parish Hall is taking shape. Tony has been creating a lot of energy, organised a sizeable group of people and the transformation of a somewhat unloved space is rather staggering. If the easing of lockdown restriction proceeds according to plan we will be allowed to gather in … Continue reading Dedication of Peace Garden 23rd May
Come to Walsingham!
Parish Weekend at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham 29-31 October 2021 Travel in own cars ( do you need a lift or would you be able to take somebody?) Cost: £152.00 per adult and £91.20 for children To book your place please fill in the details in the attached flyer below and send … Continue reading Come to Walsingham!
APCM
Next week, on Tuesday 16th March 2021 we will have our Annual Parish Church Meeting on Zoom at 7pm - the meeting cannot take place face to face this year. If you are on the Electoral Roll you will have had an email with the access codes for Zoom. Everybody is welcome to attend but … Continue reading APCM
Finding God in the midst of the pandemic?
Whenever I hear simplistic answers where God is in this pandemic I get annoyed. But it is a different question how I can relate to God during this time and how I can be attentive to finding him in the small things - as most of us do not experience many big and exciting things … Continue reading Finding God in the midst of the pandemic?
