The Winter ’23 issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
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Nativity Service – Sunday 17th December 2023
Please join us for our Nativity Service on Sunday at 10am. Come dressed as a Nativity character if you want to join in. It will be followed by refreshments for all. Note that our spoken Communion service has been brought forwards to 9am for those who wish to attend.
Christingle – Sunday 10th December 2023
Please join us at 4pm on Sunday 10th December for our ever popular Christingle Service. As well as using Christingles to think about the meaning of Christmas, we’ll be raising money for the Children’s Society. If you wish to make an on-line donation, please go to https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-help/donate#make-a-donation .
Service of Institution & Induction
We are all excited and looking forward to the 7.00pm service on Tuesday November 28th when Jackie Fountain will be instituted and inducted as our Vicar. We are expecting a significant number of people, not only church members, but local clergy and our community contacts. If possible, please avoid bringing your car and if unavoidableContinue reading “Service of Institution & Induction”
Remembrance Sunday Service (2023) starts 9:45am
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.
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.
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”
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