It may seem a little early to already be talking about Advent and Christmas but in order to help you plan what we all know will be a busy month, here at St Mary's we have combined all of our Christmas events and services into one handy page on our website. Whether you want to step away from the busyness of the season and take a moment of calm or brighten your day at one of our many events, we have quite a varied programme. And of course this is all on top of our regular weekly services!Whether it be your first time through our doors or your 101st we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas. Check out guide on our website! Click here.
An announcement from The Venerable Alison Booker, Archdeacon of Oakham:“I am delighted to announce that following interview and with the agreement of Bishop Debbie and the Parish Representatives, The Revd Morna Simpson currently Record of the Benefice of Yardley Hastings with Denton and Grendon with Castle Ashby and Whiston, has been offered and has accepted the invitation to become Vicar (half time) at St Mary the Virgin, Finedon and Curate Training Programme Officer with Assistant Vocations Officer. Morna will be Collated by Bishop Debbie and Inducted by Archdeacon Alison on 4 September 2024 at 7:30pm at St Mary the Virgin, Finedon.The appointment of Morna is subject to the normal Church of England legal and administrative procedures.Bishop Debbie and I are very grateful to all who helped with the preparation of the profile, all the arrangements for the interview and for the continuing and encouraging ministry of the parishes in the service of Christ during the vacancy.Please pray for Morna as she completes her ministry in the Benefice of Yardley Hastings as she prepares to move and work in Finedon and at Bouverie Court.”We couldn’t be more excited in welcoming Morna to our community here in Finedon.We would like to take this opportunity to thank Father Stan Haworth for his support and leadership throughout this period of interregnum, we are greatly appreciative of him taking up the mantle and presiding over our services particularly during Advent, Lent and Easter.We are grateful to the Diocese, as well as the Bishop of Peterborough, Bishop of Brixworth and Archdeacon of Oakham for their continuing support, guidance and prayers.Throughout the coming months please keep Morna and her family in your prayers as they embark on a new journey within our Parish.Dear Lord,We thank you for calling someone to serve in your ministry here in Finedon. May your wisdom and love inspire them. Amen
