We are blessed with two churches in Aston Le Walls, The Parish Church of St Leonard and the Catholic Church of The Sacred Heart.

Services are held at St Leonard’s as follows :

1^st Sunday in the month : 11am Family Communion

2^nd Sunday:08.30 BCP Holy Communion

3^rd Sunday : 09.30 Family Service

4^th Sunday : Time4Church in one of the three churches in the Benefice. See notice board.

5^th Sunday – see notice board

The church is normally open all day . You will be very welcome if you can join us.

St Leonard’s is part of the Benefice of Holy Cross, Byfield with John the Baptist Boddington.

The Rector is the Revd Lynda Randall, The Rectory, 55 Church Street, Byfield. Telephone : 01327 260204

About St Leonard and the Church

This church takes its name from St Leonard of Noblac who was born around 466 and lived to be 99. He lived a monastic life and became known as the Patron Saint of Prisoners and Women in Childbirth.

It is believed that this church was built in 1240 and in 1259 the first Rector was recorded. The Register of Baptisms and Burials goes back to 1540 and the Marriage Register to 1558.

The Piers, Nave, Font and Tower Arch are Norman and the Iron work on the Aumbrey Door in the Sanctuary is about 600 years old. The Nave roof is 15^th century.

Extensive restoration was carried out at the beginning of the 20^th century including the rebuilding of the Tower.

The Church is now in need of a new programme of restoration to ensure future generations can worship in and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this ancient Church.

Starting with the Tower, which requires urgent attention to the pointing and replacement of a number of stones, this is the first stage of a five year plan of work with will cost about £40,000.

There will be a number of fund raising events, including concerts, talks, suppers and exhibitions throughout the year. Please see the notice board in Church and separate leaflets for details.

Sacred Heart Church - Mgr Adams 01295 660221

Sunday Mass 10.45am

Weekdays normally at 10am but advisable to check.