Once again, we will share some services with the parish of St John's, Fleet Street. We will join the people of St John's on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, and they will come to us for the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. Palm Sunday, 13 April 9.30am Palm Procession and Sung Mass Wednesday of Holy Week, 16 April 10.00am Mass10.45am Stations of the Cross Maundy Thursday, 17 April 7.30pm Sung Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Watch of Prayerat St John's Church, Fleet Street, CV1 3AY Good Friday, 18 April 2.00pm Good Friday Liturgyat St John's Church, Fleet Street, CV1 3AY Holy Saturday, 19 April 8.00pm Easter Vigil Easter Day, 20 April 9.30am Sung Mass
There are many mixed feelings for us all as we see the demolition work begin on our old church building. On the one hand, there is relief that a dangerous and derelict building is finally being removed, and that the congregation can now move on with life 15 years after having to vacate the old church. But on the other hand, there are many fond memories of happy occasions in the church. Last Saturday, 28 September, we held a Thanksgiving Service in which we gave thanks for all that happened in the old church as we said a final farewell to the building. We celebrated the family occcasions, and the life of faith and fun that was lived out in that church. We also acknowledged the sadness that the building had come to the end of its life. The first church of St Nicholas was destroyed by bombing. The second has been destroyed by wind, rain and poor design. But the life of the church carries on, and we meet for regular worship and social activities in the church hall, which remain in use and will continue after the church building has gone.A number of people have asked about the church yard.We can assure people that the church yard will not be affected by the development of the church site. It remains open and people can continue to visit the graves of loved ones. Residents of the parish retain the right to be interred there.One change that has taken place is that the church yard is now being managed by St Francis, which has now become the parish church of Radford. All enquiries about matters in the church yard should be addressed to Rev Aggy Palairet, the Vicar of St Francis. Their website is St Francis of Assisi Radford - A Church Near You
This year, we celebrate 150 years since the parish of St Nicholas was founded and the first church was dedicated. We also anticipate that that the second church built in the 1950s will soon be demolished. We will gather for a special service on Saturday 28 September at 3.00pm to give thanks for the parish's rich history, and for all that took place in the old church. We will also look to the future as we continue to worship each week in the church hall.All are welcome to join in this celebration. If you have old pictures or memories of the church to share, do be in touch.