What's on at St. Mary's Whaplode
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We have now completed the first part of the programme organised by Rosemary Field (the Diocesan Music Co-ordinator) who was running the introduction programme 'From Schoolroom to Choirstall' and although we have to date only managed to recruit four very musical scholars, we do hope that we will see an increase in the numbers. The children who have so far taken part are thoroughly enjoying the short service as well as the opportunity to learn how to develop their singing talents.
The hoped for Snowdrop Walk organised for the first time this year has provide people with a wonderful opportunity to see the snowdrops in their natural habitat with a rich tapestry of aconites too. The two weekends proved to be well worth all the efforts that went into organising the event and if we can persuade the right people, next years show will be even bigger and better. We are hoping to clear quite an area, that at present is covered with undergrowth, where we are sure there are even more snowdrops. We had a piece in the local Lincolnshire Free Press, with some of the people who have helped to make the weekends possible. Some of us have also been busily looking around the local areas (within a 20 mile radius) and had the privilege of visiting a specialist gardener who has over 350 varieties growing in their grounds (I'm sure we wont get to anything like that number, but it was extremely encouraging and informative). Donations towards the re-wiring of the church, raised over £300, for which we are very grateful.
We are presently in discussion with one of the Senior Members of the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, who organises another group of choristers who sing a variety of choral, plain song and modern music. We have tentatively booked Friday 30th July 7.30pm for them to come and entertain us at Whaplode. We will have more details in the next few weeks so keep a look out for more information.
Upcoming Events
Volunteer members of years 5 & 6 from Whaplode C of E Primary School will hold their regular service with singing this afternoon
The celebrant will be the Rev Richard Morrison.
The funeral of Mr Donald Foster will take place today in Church at 2.30pm. A reception will be held following the funeral in the Heraldic Suite.
The celebrant for this service will be Rev Barbara Hutchinson.
For Your Diary
This is a special service with St Luke's Passion forming the bulk of the service, where we hope to have several members of the congregation taking certain parts, whilst the remainder of the congregation will also have an opportunity to join in.
A special booklet is being organised for the congregation to follow the whole process through.
The Easter Day Holy Communion will be celebrated at 08.00am in church.
The Easter Day Family Service will be a rather special event this year. Please look out for further information.
Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting - Election of Churchwardens and PCC members.
Regular Parochial Church Council Meeting