St Mary the Virgin, Woodford Halse
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St Mary's Church has records dating back to the twelfth century, since it has served as a centre of village life. It is of rich golden brown local stone and one enters it by a 12th Century doorway, the priest's doorway in the chancel is the same age. The 13th and 14th centuries saw the addition of the north and south arcades.
There is very little information of St Mary's Church during the Reformation under King Henry the Eighth. In the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries religion was at a low ebb through out the country and it was so in Woodford Halse despite visitations from monks of Canons Ashby and Catesby.
Evidence shows that in the Church Surveys of 1631-1637 the church was allowed to fall into disrepair. By 1871 the church was in need of complete restoration. On January 1878 work began on pulling down the old church. The new church built in the same style was finished on 28th October 1878. The new tower was built slightly larger than the old one with a new west window and doorway. The belfry windows and the battlements were the originals reinserted. 2Whilst clearing the ground for the vestry, a recumbent effigy of a lady was found lying close to the north wall of the chancel. The figure now lies in the chancel under an arch made especially for it. It is thought to represent Maud Holand, the lady of the manor in 1330.
In 1999 an extension was built to provide a kitchen, toilet and an area for children.
Regular services are held at the church at 10.30 on Sunday mornings, except for the first Sunday of the month which is a 1662 Communion Service held at 9 o'clock.
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Rev Geoff Moore
The New Vicarage, Parsons Street, Daventry, Northants NN11 3
Tel: (01327) 264927
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Sunday
Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion at 9am.
Every first Sunday at 9:00 AM for 1 hour
There is no service at St Mary's but the ALL Benefice service will be at Aston-Le-Walls at 10am . Please note change of time.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
All age communion at 11 am
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Time4Church at 6pm.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Monday
To view the Rota please click on the 'More Information' button below. You can zoom in and out and print yourself a new copy if required. Please note, this rota expires: 30:04:2012
This rota expires on 30:04:2012 every first Monday at 10:00 AM
Friendly meeting for ladies of the parish, of whatever denomination, to pray and study the bible together. Tea and biscuits are served afterwards. The next meeting will be on 14th May led by Rev Stevie Cross and then on 28th May we have no leader but are asked to bring our favourite bible reading and share why it is important to us . For more information please contact Margaret Cooknell on 01327 261112
Every first and third Monday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Saturday
This is a free monthly Coffee Morning run by the churches in the village, and open to anyone who would like to come along for a cuppa and a chat, on the first Saturday of each month between 10 am and 12 noon. A produce stall is run with all proceeds going to a charity of our choice.
Every first Saturday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
