News in the Pews

SERVICES SUNDAY 10th APRIL LENT 5

8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) at Great Glen Celebrant Very Revd Derek Hole
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion (CW) at Great Glen Celebrant Very Revd Derek Hole

SERVICES SUNDAY 17th APRIL PALM SUNDAY
8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) at Great Glen Celebrant Canon Philip Norwood
10.30 a.m. All-Age Service (with Donkey) at Burton Overy Leader Angela Allen
6.30 p.m. Passion Sunday Service at Great Glen Leader Canon Philip Norwood

SERVICES SUNDAY 24th APRIL EASTER SUNDAY
8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) at Burton Overy Celebrant Revd Mike Harrison
10.30 a.m. All-Age Communion at Great Glen Celebrant Revd Mike Harrison

At Communion Services If you are a communicant member of a Christian Church, you are welcome to come up to receive the bread and wine. Otherwise you are welcome to either remain in your seat or come up to receive a blessing. Keeping your hands down by your side will signify to the Vicar that you wish to receive a blessing. If you have difficulty coming up to the Communion Rail and would like the Vicar to come to you, then please inform a sidesman.

DIARY
Monday, 11th April
9.30 a.m. Sparklers at Methodist Church Hall
7.30 p.m. Burton Overy Church Annual Meeting in the Village Hall
7.45 p.m. House Group meet at 23 Beechfield Close

Wednesday, 13th April
9 a.m. Prayer Group at St Cuthbert’s Church

Thursday, 14th April 1
0.30 a.m. Drop-In at St Cuthbert’s Church

Friday, 15th April
10.30 a.m. St Cuthbert’s Primary School Easter Service at St Cuthbert’s Church
7.15 p.m. Choir Practice at St Cuthbert’s Church

Saturday, 16th April
3 p.m. Dedication of plaque to Lili Parrington at the Village Hall.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, 4th June – St Cuthbert’s Church Fete

NOTICES SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK

Monday, 18th April at 7.30 p.m. – Half-hour Reflective Service led by Roger Flowers

Tuesday, 19th April at 7.30 p.m. – Half-hour Reflective Service led by Roger Flowers

Wednesday, 20th April at 7.30 p.m. - Half-hour Reflective Service led by Roger Flowers

Maundy Thursday, 21st April at 7.30 p.m. – Holy Communion (CW) – Celebrant : Revd Gordon Webb

Good Friday, 22nd April :
8 a.m. All-Age Breakfast at Burton Overy led by Angela Allen and Carole Henson
10.30 a.m. Christ in the Centre in Leicester
2 p.m. Meditation Service with hymns led by Roger Flowers

Churchwarden Vacancy – There is a vacancy for a Churchwarden and applications will be invited prior to the Church AGM which will take place on Sunday, 1st May, after a short Evening Service. Details of the duties of the Churchwardens are available from our current Churchwarden, David Graves. Members of the Church are encouraged to think about whether this might be an opportunity for them to help the church by sharing the workload.

Pastoral Visitor – If anyone is interested in becoming a church pastoral visitor, please contact Carol Henson, Pastoral Assistant, on 240 3368 or email Henson@talk21.com

Five volunteers are needed to help clean the plastic chairs which we use from time to time for extra seating at services where we have very large congregations. The date set for cleaning these chairs is Saturday, the 18th June, from 10 a.m. until about 12 noon when tea and cake will be served! If you can help, please contact David Graves on 271 4420.

Easter Lilies – If anyone would like to make a donation towards the lilies and other flowers for Easter, would they please give it to Phyllis Hallam or Arthur Whitfield as soon as possible.

Churches Together in Great Glen 2011 Lent Course – The final Lent Course this year takes place on Wednesday evening, 13th April, at the Methodist Church at 7.30 p.m. and the topic is Self-Preservation led by Revd Paul Richards.

Launde Abbey and St Martin’s House – Coming up shortly – two occasions to celebrate in the diocese:-

Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May at Launde Abbey – a day to celebrate the re-opening of Launde Abbey after the extensive renovations. The day is planned for all the family – take a picnic or enjoy a hog and lamb roast. There will be plenty of music, including contributions from the Ratcliffe Chorale, the Sven Klangs Jazz Band and an Iona Big Sing. The day will culminate in an act of worship at 3 p.m.

Friday, 10th June – Official Opening of St Martin’s House in Leicester – Service in the Cathedral at 2.30 p.m. After the service there will be a party and celebration for everyone in the precincts with food and entertainment. There will also be a chance to tour St Martin’s House. Every parish is invited to the service. To apply for tickets, please contact Julia Unna on 0116 261 5362 or Julia.unna@leccofe.org Wanted books in good condition for stall at the Church Fete on 4th June. Collection can be arranged. Please contact Alan Selway on 259 2605.

Prayer List – During Mary’s absence, could people contact either David Graves, Roger Flowers or Angela Allen with the names of anyone who is sick and needs to be visited and/or prayed for.

Vergers at St Cuthbert’s – We need a few more people who would be willing to act as verger at weddings and funerals on an occasional basis. If you can help or would like to know more about what is involved, please contact David Graves on 271 4420.

Jesus Christ Superstar is being performed by the Market Harborough Musical Theatre from Tuesday, 12th April until Saturday, 16th April, at The Octagonal Theatre, Welland Park College, Market Harborough. Evening performances commence at 7.30 p.m. and cost £10. and there is a Saturday matinee performance on 16th April at 2.30 p.m. costing £8. Contact the ticket line at tickets.mhmt@yahoo.co.uk Mark Wood (son of Margaret and Peter) is taking part.

Children during the 10.30 a.m. Communion Services are invited to move into the north aisle (whether at Glen or Burton) after the Gloria to engage with the day’s bible story in ways that they will appreciate. They rejoin their parents in the pews at The Peace.

Hearing Loop – St Andrew’s Church at Burton Overy now has a hearing loop as part of the loudspeaker system. If you wear a hearing aid, adjust the switch to the T position and you will hear the service clearly.

Please pray:- · For couples as they prepare for their weddings. · For those who have lost loved ones. · For all who are ill or suffering. · That peace may return to Libya and all the Middle East countries.