Many thanks to the children and staff from four of our local schools who made this year’s nativity figures for the prayer area display at the Church on Oakwood. Breadsall Hilltop Primary, Parkview Primary, St Alban’s Primary and Cavendish Close … Continue reading
“There is always something very exciting about getting ready for Christmas. If we can enjoy, but look beyond the twinkling lights and the brightly wrapped gifts under the tree, something powerful is taking place. Christmas and the build up to … Continue reading
On Saturday 14th December thirty-five of our senior parishioners gathered for a Christmas lunch in our Parish Hall. After much preparation and hard work our team of volunteers served them a hearty Christmas spread, with lashings of turkey and trimmings. … Continue reading
Three local schools have stepped up to the challenge of creating the Crib figures for The Church on Oakwood this year. They look absolutely stunning and demonstrate excellent imagination and creativity. Each of the schools was asked to make three … Continue reading
If you haven’t picked up a paper leaflet with our service times on then simply follow the link; ….http://www.stalbansderby.org.uk/mass-times/christmas-services-and-masses-2013/ … Continue reading
So many people have worked incredibly hard to make our annual Christmas bazaar such a wonderful success! To everyone who was involved, young and old – thank you so much. Whether you were looking after the stalls, working behind the … Continue reading
“There is always something very exciting about getting ready for Christmas. If we can enjoy, but look beyond the twinkling lights and the brightly wrapped gifts under the tree, something powerful is taking place. Christmas and the build up to … Continue reading
Fr Paul would like to say a big thank you for all the lovely Christmas wishes, cards, gifts and very generous Christmas offerings he received. Lots of you have been very kind and he is really grateful. The celebrations in … Continue reading
We had a great Parish Bazaar last Saturday, the atmosphere was wonderful and so many people were involved in making sure the event went well. And it did go well! We raised a whopping £3006.18p. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading