October 2011 - Coffee Morning & Choir / Music
On Thursday, 20th of October, the Bazaar Committee held a coffee morning at the Parish Hall to raise funds and collect items for the Bazaar Bottle stall.
During the morning, there were stalls selling jewellery, cupcakes, Christmas toys and decorations, handmade cards and other interesting and wonderful items.
A significant highlight of the event was the attendance of pupils from St Mary’s School Choir, accompanied by four violinists, who beautifully sang and played songs from a forthcoming concert. It was a colourful array of singers and musicians, being a “dress-down” day for the School. The Choir of 41 girls and one boy – ranging from 5 to 9 years old, conducted by Choir leader Mrs Eryn Wright sang enthusiastically for almost an hour, entertaining the supporters of the coffee morning.
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December 2009 - Christingle Services
Helpers assembled 270 Christingles on Saturday 13th December and over 500 people attended the two Christingle services on December 14th. There was lovely singing and a reading from children from St Mary’s CEVA Primary School. As the lights were turned down and the candles glowed in the darkened Church even the toddlers were hushed for a moment.
We raised £984 for the Children's Society.
May 2009 - Welcome to our new Rector
On Tuesday May 12th, over 250 people came to St Mary’s to join in the Institution and Induction of our new Rector, The Reverend David Thomas. The Service was conducted by the Bishop of Bradwell, The Right Reverend Dr Laurie Green and The Archdeacon of Southend, The Venerable David Lowman. |
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October 2008 - Jonty Hearnden talks at a St Mary’s event -October 2008
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On October 3rd, 2008 we held our Charities Fund Raising Group Antiques evening with Brentwood born, TV star of Cash in the Attic, Jonty Hearnden. 75 people attended and 20 of those brought along their own antiques for valuation. Jonty told the audience about his work on TV and then picked out 8 items to discuss their age, condition and popularity in the current market place. The audience then guessed their value.
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July 2008 - The Rector's retirement
A party was held in Shenfield Parish Hall on Friday 25th July to mark the retirement of Canon Paul Brett after 14 years as Rector of St. Mary's Church and 43 years of ordained ministry. It was attended by about 160 people. A finger buffet and drinks were provided. In addition, a cake in the shape of the church was decorated and provided by Martin and Molly Hoyle.
Click on any picture to enlarge it and run a slide show of all pictures
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March 2008 - Confirmation Service at St Mary's
Seventeen candidates from the recent confirmation classes were confirmed by The Bishop of Bradwell, The Right Rev'd Laurie Green, in the presence of their families and friends and supporters from St Mary's congregation.
Click here to see the picture on the confirmation page.
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July 2007 - The Rector's Sponsored Eco-Walk
Canon Paul Brett's sponsored walk took place along the route of the London Underground District Line in July 2007 and raised £6,600 for St Mary's Charities' Fund. Copies of the Diary of the walk have proved popular and are now fully sold out. There are no plans to print further copies at this stage. However, you can read an extract from the diaries here by clicking on the icon.
