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 .
Category Archives: Services
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”
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…”
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”
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