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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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”
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”
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”
Summer Open Air Services
Throughout July and August, we will be holding the Ten O’clock Sunday Service outdoors (weather permitting). This was very popular when we did this last year. We will be having a summer series of sermons – “Heroes of the Faith”. The first is ‘Sarah’, where we take a look at Abraham’s wife, and consider whatContinue reading “Summer Open Air Services”
Tots Praise
Tots Praise continues to meet on Fridays at 9.30am during term time. Why not join us ! All parents, grandparents and carers with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are very welcome to join us for singing and dancing , story time , craft and refreshments Stay afterwards to enjoy fresh coffee and homemade cake from CaféContinue reading “Tots Praise”
Half Night of Prayer – 18th June
We are holding a Half Night of Prayer at St Catherine’s on Saturday 18th June from 7.00pm until midnight. We hope everyone in the church family will join us so please make this a priority and come if you can! A half night of prayer is a good opportunity to spend a longer time inContinue reading “Half Night of Prayer – 18th June”
Sunday June 5th – Pentecost Services 2022
This year, Pentecost falls upon Sunday 5th June, and we’re providing two opportunities to celebrate. At 10am we will be holding a traditional communion service, where the theme will be Pentecost. At 7pm there is a special Pentecost Praise service. It will be an informal time to celebrate and simply praise God and rejoice onContinue reading “Sunday June 5th – Pentecost Services 2022”