Churches
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 :
12 Feb 9.30am family service
19 Feb 8.30am Said Holy communion
11 March 9.30am Family service
18 March 8.30am Said Holy Communion
See notice board in church for more information.
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. Woodford Halse and Eydon have recently become part of the new Benefice.
Our Rector is Reverend Stevie Cross.
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 15th century.
Extensive restoration was carried out at the beginning of the 20th 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 – Parish Priest Very Rev. Sean Healy 01327 300248. Assistant Rev. Andy Ollard 01295 660592,
Sunday Mass 10.45am
Weekdays normally at 10am but advisable to check. School occasional Thursdays 10am.
Hi Tracey
Thanks for your comment. Just wondering if you lived in Aston some time. I’ve lived here for some years but can’t remember an Yvonne Coleman.
Best wishes
Sue
Yes I lived at 20 Plowden close until I was 10 in 1974. my mother lived there until 1972.
If you know Jill Coy or Maureen Englishby they both know us.
Hello Sue,
Just to let you know that the Catholic Parish now has it’s own website where current and recent newsletters can be viewed / downloaded / printed!
We wil try to keep it up-to-date!
Best Wishes
Fr Andy
Hello Fr Andy
Thanks very much for your interest in the Aston le Walls web site – I have approved the comment you posted and hope that you don’t mind me mentioning the Catholic Church on the web site.
Sue
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