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”
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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”
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…”
RG31 Magazine – Summer 2023
The Summer ’23 issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Vacancy Announcement
On the morning of 30th July we were delighted to hear the announcement that Jackie Fountain will be the new Vicar of St Catherines. She will be starting near the end of November. Please click the video below to hear the announcement At the same time as our announcement, a simular annoucement was being madeContinue reading “Vacancy Announcement”
Summer Services 2023
Throughout July and August, we will be holding the Ten O’clock Service outdoors (weather permitting), following the success of previous years. As 2023 is a coronation year, our theme is Kings from the Bible, some well-known, others more obscure, seeing what we can learn about kingship and exploring what that means to us today. AContinue reading “Summer Services 2023”
Thy Kingdom Come 2023
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus. As we have in previous years, St Catherine’s is joining in with this initiative, starting on Thursday 18th May through to Pentecost Sunday (28th May).Continue reading “Thy Kingdom Come 2023”
Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid week runs from 14th to 21st May. To start things off, please come along to our special Christian Aid Week service at 10am Sunday 14th May. To find out more on how you can get involved, goto https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week/christian-aid-week-events
RG31 Magazine – Spring 2023
The Spring ’23 issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
2022 Parish Review
The Parish Review of 2022 (Reports for APCM) are available on-line here, or click on the image.