As our Nation mourns the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, St Catherine’s Church (Parish of Tilehurst St Catherine and Calcot St Birinus) is open to everyone to find a moment of quiet reflection. Space has been set aside in the Garden Room for any who wish to pray, light a candle or simplyContinue reading “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II“
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Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Autumn Programme (2022)
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. Our next few meetingsContinue reading “Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Autumn Programme (2022)”
Sunday Services
As the Summer Break comes to an end, so does our series of outdoor Sunday Services under the old oak tree. From Sunday 4th September, we return indoors to our regular schedule of services. Our (usual) monthly pattern of services is as follows:1st Sunday : Holy Communion – a traditional service2nd Sunday : All-Age Service – a shorter more relaxed service, followed by Communion forContinue reading “Sunday Services”
Third Saturday Prayer – 20th Aug
Our prayer initiative Third Saturday Prayer continues on Saturday 20th August, from 9 – 10 am. We will be praying for two areas of St Catherine’s activity, one of our mission activities and a global challenge. This month the topics will be Mothers Union, Musicians, Children’s Society and Ukraine. Optional: If you would likeContinue reading “Third Saturday Prayer – 20th Aug”
Friday Friends Programme – August ’22
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 – August ’22”
Healing Service – Sunday 31st
Everyone is invited to our Healing Service, at 7:00pm on Sunday 31st July at St Catherine’s. Prayer will be offered by members of the St Catherine’s Prayer Team in an atmosphere of worship and calm. Do come along, especially if you would appreciate prayer for any situation you are currently facing, or are struggling withContinue reading “Healing Service – Sunday 31st”
Crafty Space Extra
Crafty Space ‘Extra’ will meet every Thursday over the Summer Break – i.e. July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & September 1st – in the Church Hall, from 10am to 12noon, with refreshments from Café Siena next door. Like the regular Crafty Space meetings, you bring along the craft projects you’ve always meant toContinue reading “Crafty Space Extra”
RG31 Magazine – Summer 2022
The Summer ’22 issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Third Saturday Prayer
As part of our year of prayer, our new prayer initiative Third Saturday Prayer will start Saturday 16th July, from 9.00-9.30am. We will be praying God’s blessing on different areas of church life – for church activities and ministries, as well as praying for the wider community. This is to encourage everyone to pray together,Continue reading “Third Saturday Prayer”
Cornwell Charity Craft Sale
Cornwell Charity Crafts will be at Café Siena on Thurs 30th June & Fri 1st July 10am-2pm, as well as St Catherine’s Summer Fair on Saturday 2nd July Noon-3pm. They are a group of church members who make handmade gifts to sell for charity. This year they’re raising money to send Top Notch Trees toContinue reading “Cornwell Charity Craft Sale”
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