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”
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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”
Cornwell Toddler Group restarting
Cornwell 0-5s Toddler Group is re-starting on Tuesday September 12th. We are a friendly toddler group in Tilehurst, run by St Catherine’s Church, meeting at the Cornwell Centre (off Home Croft, Clements Mead, RG31 5WJ). 10am-12noon Term Time Only Each week we put out a wide & varied selection of toys including ride on scooters,Continue reading “Cornwell Toddler Group restarting”
As Summer Holidays come to an end…
As Summer Holidays come to an end, details on upcoming events :- 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 : We return inside for Traditional Communion on the 3rd.𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 : Will take place on the evening of Sunday 10th at 6pm.𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨 : Restarts Tuesday 12th𝙏𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚 : Restarts Friday 15th Other actives including Wednesday Communion, Tuesday get TogetherContinue reading “As Summer Holidays come to an end…”
Café Siena Manager Appointment
We are delighted to announce Karen Fountaine as our new manager of Café Siena. Karen will be starting work in late September and is looking forward to meeting all our volunteers and customers in the next few weeks. We know you will make her very welcome!
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