Appleby's parish church dates back to the early 14th century, although it is likely that there was a church on this site from Saxon times.  

Inside is  the tomb of Sir Edmund de Appleby and his wife Lady Joan, who lived at the Moat House around the time of the church's construction.  Sir Edmund fought at the Battle of Crecy with King Edward III, and his family continued to occupy the Moat House until 1560.

Socially and geographically, the church is the centre of the village.  As Appleby nestles in its valley, its tall spire is visible from every direction.

Contacts

Mothers' Union

Children & Young People

Readings

Registers

Services

Tots' Praise

Contacts

Priest in charge: Revd Robert Hughes  01530 272651
Associate Priest: Revd Stella Polashek 01530 272707
Reader: Mrs Debbie Kent
Pastoral Assistant: Judy Selby 01530 273572

Churchwarden: Appleby - Mrs Pauline Bee 01530 274525
Churchwarden: Norton - Mr Philip Barber 01827 880315
Churchwarden: Snarestone - Mrs Caroline Häkkinen 01530  270372
Churchwarden: Swepstone - Mrs Brenda Sumner 01530 270367

                        and Mrs Patricia Newbold 01530 270126

Parish Office Hour at The Rectory  10-11 am on Saturdays for baptism, wedding, banns and similar enquires.
If this time is inconvenient, please phone for an appointment.

The Rectory, 17 Rectory Lane, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7BQ
01530 272651

applebyrectory @ mac.com

 Letter from The Rectory

 On a recent day off, Hazel and I planned a trip out. We wanted to visit Wimpole Hall, near Royston in Hertfordshire - there was a restaurant for lunch before touring the house.

We took a motorway-avoiding route that brought us to St Neots: that was as far as we got. Having stopped for a break, we began exploring the town, found a riverside pub for coffee, and decided to stay for lunch. After that we could have travelled the few extra miles to Wimpole, but chose not to. Instead we turned north, and enjoyed a lovely drive home.

In the days when we had to go out to earn our living, Saturdays were very precious. Often we would plan a day out, but there would be ‘just a few things to do’ before we could set off. Those chores would be done grudgingly, as we complained through gritted teeth how all this stuff was delaying our enjoyment. By the time we were ready to leave we were so frazzled that the shine went off the day.

“Oh, it’s easy for you” someone might say in response to this. “But I’ve got a family to get ready before I can go out; and it’s no good promising Alton Towers, then thinking the kids will be happy with anything less”. I can sympathize with that.

Brian de Palma’s brilliant film The Untouchables portrays the first encounter of agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) with his cop partner Jim Malone (Sean Connery). Ness is troubled because he can make no headway in catching the bad guys. Feeling sorry for himself, he petulantly drops paper on the walkway as Malone approaches. This exchange follows; Malone: “Pick it up”. Ness: “Don’t you have anything better to do?” Malone: “Yes; but I’m not doing it right now”.

Christians have a name for enjoying the mundane: ‘living in the present moment’. One day I shall meet my Maker and be asked, “So; how did you enjoy the world I made for you?”. I don’t want my answer to be, “I was so busy doing stuff that I missed everything on the way”.

Next time you find your six-year old counting the stripes on their socks when you’ve told them for the third time to get dressed quickly, see if maybe they have something to teach you about using time wisely.

Holiday well this summer - but enjoy the journey too.  

 
Midsummer 2008

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PARISH NOTICES

Back to Church Sunday
28th September

‘Back to Church’ is a national church initiative that does exactly what it says: invites people to come (back) to church. Last year Bishop Tim asked Loughborough churches to try using the occasion: it was a success, and all churches in Leicester Diocese are invited to take part this year. In The Appleby Group all four churches will offer services that day, so everyone will have the chance to attend their village church. During the summer, keep a look out for notices and information about the services taking place in your local church.

Harvest Festivals in The Appleby Group of Churches:

Swepstone 14 September
Norton 28 September
Appleby 5 October
Snarestone 19 October
 

Christian Aid Collection

The amounts collected through churches in this area have been totalled, and Christian Aid will soon receive £177.92 . Thank you to all concerned.

Appleby with Swepstone and Snarestone Mothers’ Union

Wednesday 23rd July: Coffee Evening at 7.30pm in Donisthorpe Church; with Bring and buy stall. Proceeds to Chalet Holidays and Tearcraft.

Saturday 9th August: Coffee Morning from 10am until 12noon at the home of Dorothy Clapham, 16 Dorset Drive, Moira. With a Bring and Buy stall and cakes. Proceeds to Chalet Holidays.

Wednesday 13th August: Coffee Morning from 10.45am until 12 noon at the home of Dorothy Bamford, Hillside, Appleby Magna. With a cake and preserve stall. Proceeds to Chalet Holidays.

Everyone is very welcome to attend these events.

 Tots Praise

There will be no meeting during August.
The next meeting will be held at 1.30pm (Please note the earlier time) on Wednesday 3rd September at Swepstone Church Hall. All under 5’s and their mums/carers are welcome to come along. There will be time for a Bible story, for singing, a craft activity and refreshments.

Mum’s and Tot’s Picnic – 2nd July 2008

This is an annual event for the under 5’s and their mums or carers. It will take place at Swepstone Church Hall (outside if fine and inside if wet). All are welcome. Please bring your own food, drinks will be provided. For any further information please contact Stella Tel 272707

Children and Young People

Children of all ages are welcome at all services - but particularly at 10.30 services.

Sunday Clubs (for children 3-11 years)
There is one more Sunday Club before the summer break;
it’s at Appleby on July 13th.
Sunday Clubs recommence in September;
September 14th at Appleby and Norton
September 21st at Swepstone

During the summer, children’s activities will be available at all 10.30 services

Child Protection:
The Appleby Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people in its care. The parish’s child protection policy is available on request from The Rectory.
Child Protection Officer: Tricia Newbold 2701261
Child Line: www.childline.org.uk

FROM THE REGISTERS

16 May 2008 - 15 June 2008

Baptisms

8th June   James Riley Ashwood (Appleby)

Weddings

7th June   Caroline Lugsden and Stephen Lapworth (Swepstone)

Funerals

10th June Michael John Wheelton (Appleby)

For the Archived Registers (from July 2001) please select this link.

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Changes to pattern of services on fourth Sundays

From July there will be an additional act of worship at 10.30a.m. on fourth Sundays in Appleby Church. This is particularly aimed at less mobile members of the church, and at parents who bring their children to Appleby Sunday Club and then want a place to worship at the same time. Called Sunday People, worship will be led by members of the congregation; the service will broadly follow ‘Morning Worship’, but with no preacher.

The fourth Sunday evening service of holy communion will be suspended while PCC Worship Committee assesses the impact of these changes.

Readings 

Sunday Readings for July

6th Zechariah 9.9-12; Romans 7.15-25a; Matthew 11.16-19, 25-end
13th Isaiah 55.10-13; Romans 8.1-11; Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23
20th Isaiah 44.6-8; Romans 8.12-25; Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43
27th 1 Kings 3.5-12; Romans 8.26-end; Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52

Wednesday Readings for July

2nd Amos 5.14-15,21-24; Matthew 8.28-end
9th Hosea 10.1-3,7,8,12; Matthew 10.1-7
16th Isaiah 10.5-7, 13-16; Matthew 11.25-27
23rd Jeremiah 1.1, 4-10; Matthew 13.1-9
30th Jeremiah 15.10, 16-end; Matthew 13.44-46

Readers in Appleby

July

6th at 10.30am special arrangements
13th at 10.30am John and Rhonda Gilmore
20th at 6.00pm Jack Mills and preacher
27th at 10.30am Ann Lambert

Sidespersons in Appleby

July

6th at 10.30am Judy Selby and Alison Varty
13th at 10.30am Margaret Ward and Family
20th at 9.00am Peter Selby; at 6.00pm Walter Blaza
27th at 10.30am The Wardens

Sunday Readings for August

3rd Isaiah 55.1-5; Romans 9.1-5; Matthew 14.13-21
10th 1 Kings 19.9-18; Romans 10.5-15; Matthew 14.22-33
17th Isaiah 56.1, 6-8; Romans 11.1,2a,29-32; Matthew 15.(10-20) 21-28
24th Isaiah 51.1-6; Romans 12.1-8; Matthew 16.13-20
31st Jeremiah 15.15-21; Romans 12.9-end; Matthew 16.21-end

Wednesday Readings for August

6th Daniel 7.9,10,13,14; 2 Peter 1.16-19; Luke 9.28-36
13th Ezekiel 9.1-7,10,18-22; Matthew 18.15-20
20th Ezekiel 34.1-11; Matthew 20.1-16
27th 2 Thessalonians 3.6-10,16-18; Matthew 23.27-3

Readers in Appleby

August

3rd at 10.30am special arrangements
10th at 10.30am Judy and Peter Selby
17th at 6.00pm Margaret Blaza and Margaret Cater
24th at 10.30am Pauline Bee
 

Sidespersons in Appleby

August

3rd at 10.30am Children/Wardens
10th at 10.30am John and Rhonda Gilmore
17th at 9.00am Peter Selby; at 6.00pm Eric Gothard
24th at 10.30am Margaret Cater and Hilda Gothard

 
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