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News

Panto Huge Success

All Saints started a new Christmas tradition on 6 December with the wildly successful production of Cinderella. Both performances were sold out and many hopefuls were turned away. Our Chaplain, Father Jonathan directed the production and also made two cameo appearances. Liz Buratti produced the hilariously funny show and also appeared in it as an airline hostess for the NastyJet company.

Junior Warden Martin Pugsley was a convincing Fairy Godfather, whose weapon was able to transform mice into bodyguards and a pumpkin into a carriage. Thanks to all those who contributed to the technical side of the production, front of house, music, refreshments and raffle. Special thanks to Liz and RAY. Money will go to charities chosen by our Youth Group, RAY.

EXTRA: Click here to see a Gallery of Photos from the Panto


Better-then-ever Carol Service

Our annual service of Nine Lessons and Carols took place on 21 December. The Campion Quartet and All Saints choir helped a congregation of about 400 people sing the traditional carols and also provided special music. In addition to the mulled wine provided by Keith Copper and the baked goods on sale, Sara Brain provided chicken pies amd sausage rolls for a stand-up supper after the service.


Children's Crib Service

An enthusiastic group of children including both parish children and visitors helped build the crib and decorate the tree on Christmas Eve afternoon. Thanks to Susan James and Ingrid Hammond who provided help and expertise as the children folded origami animals and decorated animal ginger cookies to hang on the tree and take home.

Gearing up for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

As usual All Saints calendar for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is fast filling up. The week starts on 18 January with a 4 pm service at Ponte Sant'Angelo Methodist Church. This service is in English, sponsored by Churches Together in Rome. Bishop John Flack will be preaching.

  • On Monday 19 January, Sant'Egidio's 8.30 pm Vespers will be dedicated to the theme pf the week, which is peace.
  • On Wednesday 21 January, the Vicariate's service will take place at 6.30 pm at the church of S Barnaba.
  • On Thursday 22 January there is a lecture and service at the Centro Pro Unione, beginning at 4 pm and also an ecumenical service at 6.30 pm in SS Pietro e Paolo in EUR.

Several other events are also planned, including a service at Ognissanti, so please refer to your service sheets or call the church for information.


Piano Restored

Our upright Zimmermann piano has been expertly restored by piano restorer Silvio Fabro. The piano, which is of excellent manufacture, had been neglected in recent years, but the Church decided to restore it so that the New Chamber Singers, the Campion Quartet and other groups could use the crypt as practice space.