Our Remembrance Sunday Morning Service starts at the earlier time of 9:45am on 12th November. This is to allow time for those who wish attend the Remembrance service at Tilehurst Triangle at 11am Our own Remembrance service is a short Family Communion service, so everyone is welcome.
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Christmas Fair – Saturday 18th November 2023
Please join us at St Catherine’s for our Christmas Fair on Saturday 18th November. Doors open at 2pm. Come to see loads of stalls, gifts, games and refreshments. Also, a special guest from the North Pole will be making an early visit to Tilehurst.
Shoebox Sunday – 19th November 2023
Every year we take part in Operation Christmas Child, where we encourage people to give small Christmas Gifts in Shoeboxes for children around the world who may not get anything else at Christmas. Leaflets about what to pack, along with ‘flatpack shoeboxes’ (a donation of 50p please) can be found at Church. You can readContinue reading “Shoebox Sunday – 19th November 2023”
Memorial Service – 3pm Sunday 29th October 2023
Our Annual Memorial Service, organised by the Mothers Union, will take place at 3pm on Sunday 29th October, followed by tea and cake. A time to remember friends or family who have passed away. It is open to all. Please feel free to invite any who have been recently bereavedor you think would benefit fromContinue reading “Memorial Service – 3pm Sunday 29th October 2023”
RG31 Magazine – Autumn 2023
The Autumn ’23 issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Autumn Fair – Sat 18th November 2023
We’re holding our Autumn Fair on Saturday 18th November with doors opening at 2pm. As well as our usual stalls, there will be an element of Christmas as we’re hoping for a special visitor from the North Pole.
Friday Friends Programme – October & November ’23
Friday Friends meets weekly from 2.00 – 4.00pm every Friday, price £3.50 (carers free), offering a mix of talks, light exercise, singing together, table top games or craft activities in a safe, warm and friendly environment – with tea and cakes. Why not arrive early and enjoy a meal in Café Siena. See below forContinue reading “Friday Friends Programme – October & November ’23”
Introducing our New Vicar
My name is Jackie Fountain and I am excited to be joining you as the vicar of St Catherine’s and St Birinus at the end of November. A little bit about me. I am married to Paul, and we have four grown up children. I am originally from Lancashire (you will be able to tellContinue reading “Introducing our New Vicar”
Harvest Service & Collection – Sunday 24th September ’23
We’re holding our Harvest Service on Sunday 24th September at 10am. As well as celebrating God’s creation and harvest, we are collecting gifts for Readifood. There will also be a Bread Making Competition and a Bring and Share lunch. Details below … HARVEST GIFTS – We are collecting for READIFOOD. Their Priorify Needs: are:- TinnedContinue reading “Harvest Service & Collection – Sunday 24th September ’23”
Tots Praise restarts Friday 15th September ’23 @ 9:15am
Tots Praise restarts on Friday 15th September. We continue to meet in Café Siena every Friday Term Time, starting at 9:15am. All parents, grandparents and carers with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are very welcome to join us for jumping, singing and dancing, a Bible story, some simple craft and a prayer followed by refreshments. Stay afterwardsContinue reading “Tots Praise restarts Friday 15th September ’23 @ 9:15am”
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