The April issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Due to the Coronavirus lockdown we are currently in, there will not be a printed version of the months magazine, and it will be the last issue of the magazine until further notice.
If you have the ability to download and read PDF files, you can click here to do so.
We’re trying to offer lots of content and encouragement throughout the corona virus lockdown. Currently our videos appear on Facebook first, but Facebook doesn’t make it easy for you to keep track of what is going up where and when.
Here’s what we’re trying to offer :-
Please go to one of the pages below to find and watch the video you’re after
Our latest videos can be found here
All our previously Live-streamed Service videos can be found here
In light of the latest guidance from the government and the Church of England, our usual pattern of Sunday services and other midweek gatherings must be put on hold with immediate effect. This affects all areas of our church life.
Instead we are exploring how to be a different kind of church, and how to both keep in contact and provide practical help.
Accordingly we encourage you to :-
Please refer to this page for Practical Help if you are ill or isolated.
Please refer to this page for Spiritual Help during this time.
Church Activities
While the announcement of the closure of our various activities has been made at different times, all our meetings must now be considered closed until further notice. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes , but is not limited to, the following :-
Other Hall Users
We have asked all hall users to postpone their activities. They will contact their users independently.
Last updated 24th March 11:30 am.
Originally published 16th March 9:00 am.
We are aware that many seek spiritual nourishment during this time of Coronavirus when we are unable to attend Church services together. This may be especially important for those self isolating.
We are providing a range of resources, including videos of services and daily thoughts as well as study materials.
Immediately below are our most recent videos. Please scroll to the bottom for more resources.
All our Videoed Services can be found here
All our Daily Thought Videos can be found here
Our ‘At Home’ Morning Prayer service booklet can be picked up from Church, or download it from here.
In addition to videos, further study material has been emailed or delivered. If you want this and haven’t already received it, please contact us at info@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk . If you have a friend who’d like this, but does not have access to the Internet, please contact us.
Last updated Monday 30th March 10:00 am.
Originally published Monday 16th March 9:00 am
A message from GillThis Saturday (March 21st) is what we are going to call call “Saturday Funday” – so we are not livestreaming Morning Prayer at Home at 10.00 am (feel free to say it alone!) – but a video of Phil and I playing “Would I lie to you?” – some light relief we hope! Feedback always appreciated!
Do join us for the livestream tomorrow, Sunday 22nd March, of a sermon based on John 9 at 10.00 am.
Also, if you’d like to be part of the first livestream CofE communion service led by Archbishop Justine Welby, you can join him on a local radio station, or on the CofE website at 9.00am.
And don’t forget that tomorrow, which is Mothering Sunday, is also a National Day of Prayer – we are all invited to light a candle and put it in our front window at 7.00 pm.
God bless us all – and keep praising Jesus!
Gill
All our spiritual nourishment materials can be found here
Following the Government’s announcement on Monday evening, combined with the fact that many of our clientele and volunteer workforce are in a vulnerable group, we have sadly had to make the decision to close Café Siena with immediate effect.
We realise this will be a big change and disappointment to many of our clientele. Let’s keep looking out for each other and share the love around.
Please refer to this page to announcements on other Church Activities.
Please refer to this page for practical help if you are ill or isolated.
Please refer to this page for Spiritual Nourishment during this time.
Members of our church community have been placed into groups, with each group having one or two coordinators.
Members are encouraged to contact their coordinator if they fall ill or are restricted to their homes. Their coordinator can then organise assistance as required.
If you are unsure whether you are on this list, or unsure who your coordinator is, please contact us by emailing info@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk
Similarly, if you would like to be put on a list, or to be contacted by a coordinator, please email us at info@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk
We are compiling a list of list of volunteers who are willing to offer help to those unable to leave their homes. These people would be willing and able to deliver or shop, dropping things off on doorsteps/through letterboxes to those who are self-isolating. Please email info@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk if you think you may be able to help.
Please return to this page for updates.
On Palm Sunday (5th April), St Michael’s church is hosting an event entitled “Christian Identity in a Post-Brexit World”. It is a joint initiative between the parishes of St Catherine, St Michael, St George & St Mary Magdalen. Our Vicar – Rev Gill Rowell, will be one of the speakers.
Click on the flyer for more details.
Come and join us in Café Siena for a fun and fabulous “Quizzy McQuiz ” evening led by our local Quizmaster Neil Ross, on Saturday 14th March – 7.30pm start.
It’s teams of 8. Don’t have a full team? Just come along and we will find you one!
Cost: £10 adults (children free) to include Chilli supper with vegetarian option. Bring your own drinks
Tickets available from Café Siena. This is a Fundraising event for St Catherine’s Church
