The Hexagon Parishes Newsletter April 2012

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The Royal Tour

It was quite a day as the crowds came out in force in Leicester to welcome the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Cambridge to the city as part of their Jubilee journey. The Hexa-gon Benefice played its part in and around the Cathedral service that they attended. Our headteacher at Arnesby CofE School was part of the bell ringing team, the children from Husbands Bos-worth CofE School welcomed the royal party outside the Cathedral, whilst rep-

resentatives of each parish Church at-tended the Cathedral service. It was a day that all shared with joy and most rushed back home to catch the televi-sion clips, the news items and the pho-tographs that were being shared!

During Easter we remember the journey of another person who is welcomed as Royalty. Jesus arrives at his friend’s house on Friday and there Mary recog-nises his divinity and in humility anoints his feet with expensive perfume. On Sunday he is welcomed as a King into Jerusalem where the crowds come out

Clergy letter p1

Benefice news p3

Other denominations p11

Benefice Services p12 (Church of England)

Curate

Rev’d Andrew Rhoades

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Lay Reader

Mr Roy Oldham

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Lay Reader

Mr John Raven

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In this Edition

Carol Higson continues her journey in faith, exploring and sharing with us how God remains part of all we experience in life on p.10.

Deanery Synod Meeting: an occasional article by

David Austin p.7

in force cheering and spreading cloaks and branches to pave his way. On Monday though he starts to cor-rect bad practices, the excessive profit making and trading that is tak-ing place in the temple where people went to become right with God, and he overturns the tables. On Tuesday he tells people that the temple and its sacrificial system will be destroyed and that he will become the new tem-ple, the new sacrifice, through whom people can become right with God.

On Thursday he celebrates a meal with his friends and predicts his arrest and death. On Friday he is betrayed, arrested, falsely accused, beaten and crucified. On Sunday the tomb is empty and he appears again as Jesus Christ, resurrected to new life.

We wish you an Easter where you

can welcome Christ into your life and

know his grace and the love of God.

Reverend Andrew Rhoades

April 2012

Also in this Edition:

“The day I’ll remember for ever” - Daniel McGinnes of Husbands Bosworth School remembers the Royal visit on page 8 A bellringer’s view of the Royal occasion on page 3.

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Palm Sunday procession and service on 1st April at All Saints Church, Theddingworth Gathering from 10:15am at the congregational Church, Theddingworth and the procession will start at 10:30am and parade to All Saints Church, Theddingworth for a Benefice Communion Service

We are holding short reflective services over Easter week in the morning and evening. See page 12 for details of all services Maundy Thursday Communion on 5th April at St Peter’s, Arnesby at 7:30pm Remember the Last Supper before Good

Friday. Good Friday Meditation on 6th April at 2:30pm at St Mary Magdalene, Shearsby. A quiet meditative service for Good Friday

Good Friday workshops at the village hall, Arnesby & the Church Hall, Husbands Bosworth

On Fri 6th April, from 10am-12noon for adults and children to take part in craft activities followed by a hot cross bun, drinks and Johnny’s ever-popular Easter sing-along. Cost £2 per child and children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible minder.

Easter Day Services on Sunday 8th April Holy communion and Family Worship services in the Benefice can be found on page 12 .

Cathedral Bellringers should be heard but not seen- The Queen’s Visit March 8th 2012 began like any other Thursday. I opened school by 8am, but had you looked closely a few clues implied today may be different. My best shoes, a neat bag, my pink leather clad passport and a protected “Performer” ticket. At morning break I exited from school and made my way to the city centre and the Cathedral. I may have been in possession of a “Performer” ticket, but no Vaughan Porch Entrance for me. Yes, I am part of a band but this one is very much un-seen. Whilst the front of the Cathedral thronged with people, guests and security, I was about to enter by a spiral staircase to the roof and stone steps to the belfry, following the strict security instructions we had been given 6 weeks earlier. Once we were all in the belfry the security gates were locked. We rang from 12noon until 12:35. The Tower Captain communi-cated by radio with various St Martin’s House and Cathedral stewards informing us when we should stop ringing. We

could hear musical parts of the service in all its glory. With nine minutes to go before the start of the next phase we moved to our bell ropes and as the organ began the National Anthem our bells pealed out. We were honoured that, as we had been blind to the whole event, we could join the school children to watch the Royal Party leave. Chris Dorian-Hurst

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Compline: 7:30pm on Wed 4th April. Please join us for this short, peaceful, contemplative service in St Peter’s Church.

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REGULAR EVENTS

Morning Prayer - Tuesdays, 9:45am, in church

Baptist church Coffee Morning— Tuesdays 10.30-12.00

Parent & Toddler Group — village hall Fridays 10.00am -12.00 noon (contact 0116 2478745)

Arnesby Church Bells (contact 0116 2478982)

Date Event Place Time

Wed 4th Shearsby & Arnesby W.I: “Twycross Zoo” speaker Amy Moore

Arnesby village hall 7:30pm

Thu 5th Maundy Thursday communion St Peter’s Church 7:30pm

Fri 6th Good Friday Workshop –see p.3 Village hall 10-12.00noon

Tue 24th Mobile Library Old Adult School 11:50-12:20pm

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Arnesby book club: Nice Work, by David Lodge The Woman in Black, by Susan Hill

Jasmin Cottage, The Bank The Granary, St Peter’s Rd

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Good Friday workshop Fri 6th April: Creative Easter activities 10am-12 in the village hall—see p.3

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All of the children at Arnesby School took part in “Sport Relief” on Friday 23rd March, by walking or running a sponsored mile in laps of the school playground.

Mrs Dorian-Hurst was one of the team of bellringers at Leicester Cathedral on the 8th March when the Queen, Prince Phillip and the Duchess of Cambridge visited the city at the start of their Jubilee tour. Read her experience of the day on page 3.

Stuart Hurst Joan, Nigel, Chris and Susie Hurst would like to thank everyone in Arnesby for their kindness, their cards and letters and support they have received after the sudden death of Stuart. It has been a great comfort to us all.

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Guthlaxton Deanery Synod: Every PCC in the Benefice may have a representative to attend the Synod. Its purpose is to enable the Diocese to inform parishioners about activities and changes taking place in the Diocese, and also to get the opinions of the lay members on various issues which will affect their church. The Synod holds about four meetings a year which David Austin will report on in the Hexagon. Meeting at Enderby Parish Church on Feb 7th: The Rev’d Pete Thompson, director of St Martin’s house (the old Grammar School) described the activi-ties taking place at this venue and opportunities which are available for hospitality and meetings. This was followed by a brief discussion on the latest Deanery Plan for reorganisation in 2020, and dissatisfaction aired from certain benefices where the number of clergy is to be reduced. The arrangements for the Hexagon Benefice under the proposals essentially remain unchanged. A vote was taken which unani-mously approved the proposed plan which will be for-warded to the Bishop who may or may not accept the proposals. The Bishop will be coming to St Mary’s Lutterworth on Tuesday 9th October at 7:30pm to un-veil the overall final 2020 reorganisation plans. The Ascension Day Service this year will be held at St Mary’s, Lutterworth at 7:30pm. The next Deanery Synod meeting is on 24th May at St Mary’s, Lutter-worth. David Austin

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Fundraising in Aid of “Loros”: Sat 14th Carwash at Husbands Bos-worth garage forecourt (next to PO). Donations will be asked for cars to be washed by a team of ladies(!) from 8:30am-2:00pm. Event run by Lorrie and Penny who are walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall in May to raise funds for “Loros”. All support appreciated. AND: Sun 22nd a circular walk from Welford Wharf (off A5199 at Welford). A lovely rural walk of about 5 miles using canal towpaths and bridleways. Event starts at Wharf and donations are asked in order to take part. Starting time to suit yourself between 11:00am and 2:30pm. For further information ring 880281 or 881140. Husbands Bosworth Methodist Chapel: Our chapel has its centenary this year. If anyone has photos or memora-bilia relating to the opening, or the years since, please get in touch with Margaret Scurrah tel: 01858 880826. We will display these during the weekend of 4th/5th Aug. More details in the next Hexagon. A Date for Your Diary : The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Mon 4th June. Contact Melvyn Forman for more details 01858 880281.

Date Event Place Time

Wed 4th Historical Society : AGM and “The Story of the Canal Boatman’s Missions” speaker Wendy Freer. .

Community church hall– for details contact Heather on 880165

7:30pm

Tue 3rd & 17th Mobile Library 3:05-4:00pm

Wed 18th Methodists’ coffee morning—visitors welcome. 25 High Street—see below 10:00-12:00

Wed 25th Luncheon Club: £7:50 each. Contact Janice to book or cancel (01858 880668)

Kilworth Springs Golf Club (24 hours notice needed)

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REGULAR EVENTS

Mid-week Holy Communion service—Wednesdays at 9.15 am, All Saints Church

All Saints Church Bells (contact 01858 880066)

Hand Bell Ringers - Tuesdays 7.30pm at Orchard Cottage, Honeypot Lane (contact 01858 880668)

Honeypot pre-school group— term-time, All Saints Church and Community Hall (contact 01858 881143)

Whist drives in aid of All Saints— 1st Monday of month, 2.00 pm, Kilworth Springs Golf Club

Husbands Bosworth C. of E. Primary School: The Day I’ll Remember Forever.

Thursday the 8th of March was no ordinary day: on this

day the children of Husbands Bosworth Church of Eng-land School were meeting Her Majesty and the Duch-ess of Cambridge for the Queens Diamond Jubilee tour.

The Jubilee started here in Leicestershire and we were there to see it. As we got off the coach, thousands of people were swarming around us; the atmosphere was incredible!! We were marched right through the middle of the excited crowds of young and old. Shortly after, a scout band and an African choir walked past playing music and singing songs, raising the level of madness and spirit in the air. Later on, we heard news that the Queen had now arrived at Leicester train station and she was now making her way over to us in a Bentley.

Her majesty was here!! The crowds were going crazy!! All the bands and singers were fighting over who should play first!! Finally, the crowd calmed down and the Bishop and clergy greeted Her Majesty and led her into the cathedral with Kate. Everyone waited outside and watched the service on a large outdoor screen. It felt like forever but at around quarter to one the service finally ended. Never before in my life had I ever seen a more excited crowd!! Behind us, everyone was jostling about, trying to get at least a good view, but not us. We had already found a great position at the front. As the Queen walked by with Kate, we actually shook hands with them and starred on different news programs from around the world.

The day ended with a cheery goodbye and thank you from the Bishop of Leicester. It was the end of a once in a lifetime experience; a day I will remember forever.

By Daniel McGinnes Aged 11

Headteacher, Matthew Bown

Refresh @ Mowsley Breakfast café for all ages con-tinues on Sunday morning 22nd April. Drop into the village hall whether you are on your own, with friends or family for a free breakfast from 9:30am to 11:30am. There will be

a time to relax, children’s group, the Sunday papers and ‘food for thought’ at 10:30am. With compliments of St Nicholas Church. Further information from Roy Oldham on 0116 2403900 or Rev’d Andy Rhoades 01858 460150

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Mowsley, St Nicholas Church Page 9 Churchwardens: Janet Skinner 01858 880276 Erica Hearnshaw 0116 2404054 www.mowsley.leicestershireparishcouncils.org www.leicestershirevillages.com/mowsley

Easter Sunday , 8th April: Holy Communion at St Nicholas Church at 8:00am You are very welcome to come and join us on this special day.

An Evening with the Griffin Singers: On March 17th in St Nicholas Church, was an enjoyable evening and well attended. £287 was raised for church funds. Thanks to all who supported this event. Gardening Club: Trip to Windsor Castle – The Queen’s Jubi-lee Exhibition, on Tue 15th May. Coach leaves Mowsley at 8am. Coach £10, if interested contact B.Hatton 0116 2402196. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Mowsley: A two day celebration in line with last year’s Royal Wedding events. A letter box flier has been distributed outlining the proposals. More details next month.

MOWSLEY REGULAR EVENTS

Morning Prayer - Thursdays, 9:45am in church

Afternoon teas (see above) - come and enjoy a chat over a cuppa and delicious cake!

Date Event Place Time

Thu 5th Heritage Society: AGM Village hall—visitors welcome 7:30pm

Thu 5th Afternoon teas St Nicholas Church 3:00-4:30pm

Wed 11th & 25th Mobile Library Phone box 12:45-1:10pm

Tue 17th Gardening Club: “Scented Geraniums With a Laugh” speaker Brian White

Village hall—visitors welcome 7:30pm

Mobile Library—details on village pages. For 24 hour

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The Queen’s visit to Leicester Cathedral: When I received the invitation to the cathedral I felt very privileged to be taking part in the service in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, H.R. the Duke of Edinburgh and H.R. Duchess of Cambridge. It was an exciting and memorable day, enjoyed by all.

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Images speak without words “Behold God’s Glory”- a continuation of how imagery in our daily lives can bring us closer to God (an inspiration from Psalm 19:1-4)

Trust in God: During this season of Lent, Christians are thinking about Jesus in the wilderness; this seemingly barren, unforgiving place that stretches as far as the eye can see

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Tue 24th Mobile Library Post Box 10:45-11:05am

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and beyond (Mat.4;Mk.1;Lk.4). Yet many have passed t h r o u g h i t a n d l e a r n e d i t s w i s d o m . I have two lawns at my house that stretch from one side of the garden to the other. They had become a desert to me - huge, silent and dominating places, especially at the time of year when the grass never stops growing. I would start off mowing eagerly, but soon feel over-whelmed by the challenge. I had reached a peak, soli-tary and alone, and only then was I to discover the purpose of this journey.

One day I saw a tiny, bright purple flower appear on the back lawn. It shone out like a star in a black, cloudless sky; I couldn’t possibly have missed it. I felt it had ap-peared to tell me something, and I felt comforted by it. I was surprised to see it there and began to focus more on its beauty than on the deeper darker side of things.

I have learnt from this experience that I must pass through the wilderness of life, with all its struggles and strife, in order to reach the place where I really need to be. Then I will be surprised by flowers blossoming where they are least expected, as even in the deepest desert I will discover life. For there I will find God and be changed forever; and at the sight of Him “the wilder-ness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom…”

My Prayer for Lent: Lord, as you dispel our fears by whispering the promise of your presence, we thank you for those days in the desert where we have been given the opportunity to come close to you and to listen to your voice. Give us strength not to turn away. AMEN

Carol Higson

OTHER DENOMINATIONS

Arnesby Baptist Chapel

Pastor Johnny Hutton, The Manse 0116 2478392

Church Services— April 2012

Services at 10:45am and 6:00pm every Sunday. For full details of ser-vices see notice board in the Chapel.

Sunday School and Bible Classes every Sunday morning during 10:45 am service.

Fun Club : Fridays, 6:30pm-7:30pm (5-11 years) Youth Club: Fridays, 7:45pm-9:00pm (12+)

Coffee morning: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00 A.B.C. Toddler Group at the Chapel 10:30-12noon (at the same time as the coffee morning)

‘Youth After Church’ on Sundays at 7:00pm

PALM SUNDAY April 1st: Procession around the village before the morning service: meet at the chapel 10:15am.

Maundy Thursday April 5th: 7:30pm communion and meditation.

Good Friday Workshop: In the village hall - see p.3

Easter Sunday April 8th: Sunrise Service with breakfast at 6:15am and Family Service at 10:45am.

Husbands Bosworth Methodist Church

Minister: Rev’d Brian Kennard 01858 462889 Service: 6:30 pm every Sunday

Husbands Bosworth St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

Father Owen O’Neill 01858 462359 Service: 8:30am every Sunday

Theddingworth Congregational Church

Contact: Liz Horton 01858 881250 Service: 6:00-7:00pm every Sunday joining with All Saints at their Family Service on first Sunday of the month.

Easter Services at All Saints Church: Tue 3rd, Holy Week Prayer at 7:00pm; Sun 8th Easter Day Family Worship at 11:00am. Theddingworth Congregational Chapel Easter Day Service: Sun 8th at 6:00pm including an Easter Egg Hunt for ‘Children of all ages’. Refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome to come and join in the fun and worship with us. Any enquiries ring Liz Horton 881250 or Margaret Jones 880442 Plant Sale: Sat 19th May in the village hall 10:00-1pm. Bedding plants, vegetables, herbs and perennials. Ring Kirstie 07973 754448 or Celia 01858 881184 if you want to pre-book any plants. Profits to Theddingworth Village Hall Funds. A Date For Your Diary: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Theddingworth on Sun 3rd June. More details to follow. Sarah Jones (01858 880954) Theft of Metal: Local Police are asking everybody to be alert to and keep watch for vans and trucks driving around our streets looking for the opportu-nity to steal metal. Report the details to local police or Crimestoppers 0800 555111. Be aware of workmen removing items in the street. Thieves are using uniforms, stolen vans, etc. This is a problem that affects us all and can lead to deaths.

Theddingworth, All Saints Church Page 11 Churchwardens: Pam Skinner 01858 880236 Ginny Beeby 01858 880386 www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/theddingworth leicestershirevillages.com/theddingworth

Date Event

Place Time

Sun 1st

Palm Sunday Procession & Benefice Communion

All Saints Church: gather from 10:15am at congregational chapel

10:30am

Tue 24th Mobile Library Station Road 12:45-1:00pm

Wed 11th W.I: “A Trip from St Petersburg to the Caspian Sea” speaker Jennnie Boyle

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APRIL 2012

Date Type of service Church Village Time

Sun. 1st Palm Sunday

Procession & Benefice Family Communion

10:30am All Saints Theddingworth

(Gather from 10:15am at Congregational Chapel)

Mon. 2nd Holy week prayer St. Nicholas Mowsley 9:15am

Holy week prayer St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 7:00pm

Tue. 3rd Holy week prayer St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 9:15am

Holy week prayer All Saints Theddingworth 7:00pm

Wed. 4th Holy week Communion All Saints Husbands Bosworth 9:15am

Compline St. Peter’s Arnesby 7:30pm

Maundy Thurs. 5th

Maundy service Cathedral Leicester 11:00am

Holy Communion St. Peter’s Arnesby 7:30pm

Good Friday 6th

Easter workshops for adults and children

Church hall Husbands Bosworth 10:00am

Village hall Arnesby

Christ in the Centre Humberstone

Gate Leicester

10:30am- noon

Easter meditation St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 2:30pm

Sun. 8th

Easter Day

Holy Communion (BCP) St. Nicholas Mowsley 8:00am

Family Communion St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 9:30am

Family Worship St. Peter’s Arnesby 9:30am

Family Communion All Saints Husbands Bosworth 11:00am

Family Worship All Saints Theddingworth 11:00am

Family Communion St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 4:00pm

Sun. 15th Easter 2

Benefice family Communion

St. Nicholas Mowsley 10:30am

Sun. 22nd Easter 3

Holy Communion (quiet) All Saints Husbands Bosworth 8:00am

Family Communion St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 9:30am

Family worship St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 9:30am

Family Communion St. Peter’s Arnesby 11:00am

Refresh Village Hall Mowsley 9:30am

Sun. 29th Easter 4

Benefice Holy Communion

St. Peter’s Arnesby 10:30am

Sun. 6th May Easter 5

Holy Communion: St. Nicholas, Mowsley (BCP) - 8:00am All Saints, Husbands Bosworth - 9:30am All Saints, Theddingworth - 11:00am St. Peter’s, Arnesby - 6:00pm Family Worship: St. Mary Magdalene, Shearsby - 9:30am St. Mary’s, Bruntingthorpe - 11:00am