St Catherine’s Youth Group are going to ‘sleep out’ in the church hall for Launchpad Reading because they help vulnerable single homeless people. Please sponsor one of them, or visit their ‘Just Giving‘ page to donate. Launchpad Reading give people in Reading a second chance… it’s something everyone deserves.. We’ve all made mistakes. But it’s notContinue reading “St Catherine’s Youth Group ‘Sleep Out’ 2016”
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Jumble Sale – Saturday 29th October
There is a Jumble Sale in St Catherine’s Hall on Saturday 29th October, opening at 2:00 pm. Entrance 25p. Refreshments and car parking are available.
Farewell message from Denis
Editors note : Denis formally left our parish on 14th October. Here’s his farewell message which appeared in the magazine. I have been doing a Farewell tour of all the local schools that I have regularly visited in Tilehurst and Calcot. We have been thinking about Goodbyes and Farewells. Apparently centuries ago the two greetings wentContinue reading “Farewell message from Denis”
RG31 Magazine – October
The October issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Joint Service at St Catherine’s – Sunday 9th October
Sunday 9th October will be Denis’ final service. We will be joined by Cornwell Community Church in a special united service with communion. It starts at 10.30am at St Catherine’s. The service will be followed by a Parish Meal to say thank you to Denis for his 14 years of ministry in the Parish.
Messy Church : 1st October – Farewells
They say “All good things must come to an end” and after 14 years, Denis’s time with us as Vicar is indeed coming to an end as he moves onto pastures new. Please come and join us at Messy Church on Saturday 1st October to hear Denis reflect upon “Farewells”. While there’ll be a hintContinue reading “Messy Church : 1st October – Farewells”
Harvest Special Lunch – Friday 23rd September ’16
St Catherine’s Café is serving a Harvest Special Lunch on Friday 23rd September at 1:15pm. Two courses, consisting of :- Cottage Pie with Vegetables Apple Pie & Cream or Ice Cream for only £5.50. There is also a special combined deal of £7.50 for those also attending the Friday Friends talk on the “Changing Face ofContinue reading “Harvest Special Lunch – Friday 23rd September ’16”
Tea Dance Dates
The next Tea Dance is Thursday 8th September, with subsequent dates of 22nd Sept 6th & 20th October 3rd & 17th November 1st & 15th December Please note the times are now 2:45pm to 4:45 pm.
Being the People of God today – Saturday 17th September
This event, led by the new Bishop of Oxford, aims to help us explore what it means to be God’s people today. It will address such questions as:- How can we, as church gathered and church dispersed, respond to the world’s hunger for justice, relationship and love? Where doContinue reading “Being the People of God today – Saturday 17th September”
RG31 Magazine – September
The September issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image
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