We have all sorts of different groups and activities taking place in our Church Hall. Starting this Thursday (16th March) at 1:15pm, a new over 60s Fitness Class is starting. It’s a fun & friendly, gentle exercise class for 45 minutes and is followed by Tea, Coffee & Biscuits. The cost is £5. Call AlisonContinue reading “Over 60s Fitness Class”
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World Day of Prayer
Wednesday 8th March at 7:30pm, St Catherine’s will be holding a World Day of Prayer service. This will take place instead of the previously planned Mother’s Union meeting. Many of you will remember this as the “Women’s” World Day of Prayer before the name was changed. It is not a Mothers’ Union service so, asContinue reading “World Day of Prayer”
Following Lent in 2023
There are two Church of England initiatives this year to help us follow Lent. Come and See The Oxford Diocese initiative “Come and See” is aimed at Come and See will send you a short email each day, Monday to Saturday. And on Sundays during Lent you receive a short video from Bishop Steven exploringContinue reading “Following Lent in 2023”
Ash Wednesday – 22nd February
To mark the beginning of Lent, there will be an Ash Wednesday Communion service at St Catherine’s on Wednesday 22nd February, starting at 7:30pm. Everybody is welcome. This service is in place of the regular 9am Wednesday morning Communion which will not take place that day.
Third Saturday Prayer – 18th Feb
Our Third Saturday Prayer initiative continues on Saturday 18th February, from 9 – 10am with breakfast available from 8:30am. Prayer topics will include the earthquake in Syria/Turkey. Everyone is welcome.
Help appointing the next Vicar!
Your help is needed to appoint our next Vicar! We would love you to join us on Saturday 11th February, 10.30am – 12noon in St Catherine’s Church for a working session – coffee, tea and biscuits will be available from 10.00am to enable a prompt 10.30am start. The purpose of the session is to: YourContinue reading “Help appointing the next Vicar!”
Friday Friends Programme – February & March ’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 – February & March ’23”
Third Saturday Prayer – 21st Jan ’23
Our Third Saturday Prayer initiative continues on Saturday 21st January, from 9 – 10am with breakfast available from 8:30am. As usual we will be praying for two areas of St Catherine’s activity, one of our mission activities and a national/global item. This month the topics will be St Catherine’s Centre, the PCC, CCA and theContinue reading “Third Saturday Prayer – 21st Jan ’23”
Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Spring Programme
Pick and Mix – our youth group for 11-18 year olds meets fortnightly Fridays during term time, starting at 7:45pm in St Catherine’s Hall. £1 per person. Teens of all faiths and none are very welcome If you are 11-18 and want to join us we would love to have you. For more information pleaseContinue reading “Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Spring Programme”
Friday Friends Programme – January ’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 – January ’23”
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