SUMMER NEWS
Summer Strawberry Fayre
Our Strawberry fayre takes place from 11am to 1.30pm on Saturday 10th July. Please come along and join us. There will be the usual stalls, raffle and games and any help in setting up and running these would be gratefully accepted. There is still time to donate any items:Food items for a hamper; Bottles anything from wine to sauce, jam to fizzy drinks;Sweets & chocolate; Paperback books; Bric a brac; toys and soft toys. These can be brought along to church or contact the church wardens.
Ordination Congratulations
Warmest congratulations to the Revds Sharon Baines and Nick Proctor (St John's Leyland).who were ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Geoff at St Leonard's on Saturday 26th June. It was a wonderful and moving ceremony and we all continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers as they progress in their ministry.
Messy Church
Join us on 3rd July for our last Messy Church before the summer break. We celebrated the World Cup in June, exploring what it meant to be on God's team. We played outdoor games, had a quiz and a treasure hunt as well as decorating cakes and biscuits in a football theme. We also made Fathers' Day cards. Our theme in July will be the seaside. Hopefully we will have the right kind of weather for it! Our very best wishes to all of the schools for a safe and happy holiday.
Grand Auction
A heads-up for a grand fundraising event taking place at St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday 16th October. We are holding an auction of good quality household goods, furniture, bric-a-brac etc and the proceeds will be shared between St Leonard's and a Cerebral Palsy charity. We are on the look out for donations and hope you will take the opportunity to turn out your garage, attic, cupboards etc for suitable items. Enquiries are warmly welcomed and items can be collected. Please contact the auction organizer Chris Smith on Preston 746143 or Susan Range on 746290.
Are you interested in Family History?
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society meets in St Leonard's Hall on the last Wednesday of the month. To learn more go to lfhhs
Weddings
St Leonard's is hosting two weddings over the summer and we look forward to sharing these happy occasions. The Church of England feels strongly that couples with an inclination to a church wedding are to be warmly welcomed. There is a special website to answer any questions at Your Church Wedding or please contact Fr. Nick. All his contact details are on this website.
Carers' Drop In at Tuson House
On the first Wednesday of each month, a drop-in session for carers is held at Tuson House, Kingsfold Drive, Penwortham from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This is an opportunity to meet other carers, have a drink and a chat. More information on this and other support for Carers from Dawn at Carers 1st on 01772 455459.
Prayer Fellowship
St Leonard's has an active Prayer Fellowship, consisting of smaller groups who meet regularly and informally to pray. Each month there are new ideas to pray for. If you would be interested in joining a prayer group, or if you have something you would like others to pray for, then get in touch either in person or via Vicar
Inspire -The Parish Mag
St Leonard's parish magazine, now called INSPIRE, continues to provide us with news from the parish and the diocese, updates on the activities of parish groups and events and lots of food for thought and prayer ideas. All for the bargain price of 40p a month! The magazine also has opportunities for local businesses to advertise and enquiries are welcome. WE CURRENTLY HAVE SOME FREE ADVERTISING SPACE SO PLEASE ENQUIRE!