St Catherine's

24 Hour Prayer – Third Saturday Prayer

Our ‘Third Saturday Prayer’ for September will be 24 hours of prayer, starting Midnight Friday 19th through 24 hours to Midnight Saturday 20th. This time will include our usual ‘Third Saturday Prayer’ meeting in Church 9.00-10.00am with breakfast available from 8.00am

We believe this is a God-ordained time for us and so crucial that we pray for our nation at this time of change, as well as us as a Church.

There is a list of half hour slots. We’d love them to all be covered. Contact us for more details if you want to be involved.

There will be plenty of prayer resources in the Garden Room to help you pray, so do use these and pop in and have a look – even if you intend to pray at home during this time. Either location is fine!

Sunday 11th September

This Sunday’s service will be a simple service of lament and thanksgiving for the Queen, followed by Communion for those who would like it.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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 simply remember. A Book of Condolence is open for those who would like to leave a written memory.

A Prayer:

Father, we give thanks for the life of your servant Elizabeth;
for her service to our Nation, the Commonwealth and your Church;
We pray for her family at this sad time
and join with all those who mourn.

In your mercy
turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life,
and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven;
through our Saviour, Jesus Christ

Amen

"God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
          
                   John 3:16

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:
1^st Sunday : Holy Communion – a traditional service
2^nd Sunday : All-Age Service – a shorter more relaxed service, followed by Communion for those who would like it
3^rd Sunday : Family Communion – a simple service
4^th Sunday : Word and Worship – a shorter more relaxed service, followed by Communion for those who would like it.

There will be occasions when special festivals and services mean the rota will change, but we hope to give you advance notice when this happens.

Third Saturday Prayer – 20th Aug

Our prayer initiative Third Saturday Prayer continues on Saturday 20^th 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 like to come for tea and toast or coffee and croissant, breakfast will be served from around 8.30pm.

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 with any aspect of your health.

No need to have a need – everyone is welcome!

September	16^th	Bob Young and his adventures
	23^rd	Joseph, Daisy and their Scouting Jamboree
	30^th	Singalong with Richard & his Friends
October	7^th	Julie Crawford – Flower Demo
	14^th	To be announced
	21^st	To be announced
	28^th	To be announced

August	5^th	Test Your Brain Quiz
	12^th	Thames Water
	19^th	To be announced
	26^th	To be announced
September	2^nd	To be announced
	9^th	To be announced