St Peter’s tidings The Annual Parochial Church Meetings - Weds 15th MarchThe meetings elected the following;To the Deanery Synod – Wendy O’Brien, Secretary of the PCC – Chris BallParish Treasurer – Eileen Fisher, PCC Auditor - Rebecca Morris, Churchwarden – Eric Fowler.Later this year Keith Cornford will retire from the role of Pastoral Assistant after many years of service. The PCC also expressed thanks to Phil Betteridge who works hard year-round to keep the churchyard mowed and tidy. The vacancy for a Rector of Fenn Lanes has not yet been filled so we continue to work with Reverend Patty Bailey to ensure that we have regular services at St Peter’s. We will be asking to meet with the Area Dean to discuss what more can be done. The condition of the roof of the tower remains a concern, we await the report from Heritage England on whether it will be added to the list of historic buildings at risk. We continue to look for grant funding to assist with committing to repairs – the current estimate is that it will cost over £130,000 ! -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o From the Church Registers Carl Roger Rowley – funeral held on Friday 3rd March. Christine Ann Golder – funeral held on Monday 6th March St Peter’s was full to capacity for both funerals as family and friends joined in celebration of lives well lived and to offer comfort. We offer our condolences to all those mourning the loss of two much loved members of our parish community. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o Bishop Saju to visit Higham – Sunday 7th MayThe Bishop of Loughborough will come to St Peter’s for a confirmation service. You are welcome to join us as we host the Bishop in Higham.Easter 2023 - There will be several services to mark Easter holy week.Palm Sunday – 2nd April – holy communion at St Peter’s at 10:30amTuesday 4th – stations of the cross – a quiet contemplation – St Peter’s at 7pmThursday 6th – evening holy communion service at St Peter’s at 7:30pmGood Friday – a meditation and hot cross bun in the Methodist ChurchEaster Sunday 9th – Dadlington at 9am and Stoke Golding at 10:30amThe Coronation big picnic - Sunday 7th May We are delighted to be a supporter of the big picnic which will be held in the gardens of Canterbury House. Fingers crossed that the weather will be kind.
