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
Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Autumn Programme (2022)
Pick and Mix – our youth group for 11-18 year olds meets fortnightly Fridays during term time, starting at 7:45pm in St Catherine’s Hall. £1 per person.
Teens of all faiths and none are very welcome
If you are 11-18 and want to join us we would love to have you.
Our next few meetings are :-
- 16th September – Games
- 10th September – Chip Shop Walk . Start @7.45pm in St Catherine’s Church Hall, Pick up in recreation Road car park.
- 14th October – Puddings & Aaron’s Alps Talk
- 4th November – Silly Games & Sparklers
- 18th November – Festive Film & Pizza
- 9th December – Christmas Party
For more information please e-mail us.
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 service
2nd Sunday : All-Age Service – a shorter more relaxed service, followed by Communion for those who would like it
3rd Sunday : Family Communion – a simple service
4th 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 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 like to come for tea and toast or coffee and croissant, breakfast will be served from around 8.30pm.
Friday Friends Programme – August ’22
Friday Friends meets weekly from 2.00 – 4.00pm every Friday, price £3.50 (carers free), offering a mix of talks, light exercise, singing together, table top games or craft activities in a safe, warm and friendly environment – with tea and cakes.
Why not arrive early and enjoy a meal in Café Siena.
See below for details of the program for August and the start of September :-
| August | 5th | Test Your Brain Quiz |
| 12th | Thames Water | |
| 19th | To be announced | |
| 26th | To be announced | |
| September | 2nd | To be announced |
| 9th | To be announced |
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!
Crafty Space Extra
Crafty Space ‘Extra’ will meet every Thursday over the Summer Break – i.e. July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & September 1st – in the Church Hall, from 10am to 12noon, with refreshments from Café Siena next door.
Like the regular Crafty Space meetings, you bring along the craft projects you’ve always meant to do, they’ll provide the time, space, encouragement and help.
Crafty Space will revert to it’s normal monthly Saturday afternoon meetings on Saturday 10th September.
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, to build us up as a Body, and pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven here in Tilehurst.
Optional: If you would like to come for tea and toast or coffee and croissant, breakfast will be served from around 8.30pm.
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