Ascension Day Service – Thursday 26th May ’22

We’re launching this year’s Thy Kingdom Come initiative with an Ascension Day service at St Catherine’s, 7:30pm on Thursday May 26th.

Please note the service will take place in the Garden Room.

There will also be a Facebook video short reflection at 5:30pm everyday during Thy Kingdom Come, starting on the same Thursday.

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer initiative which takes place between Ascension Day (May 26th) and Pentecost (June 5th)

Songs and Words of Praise – Sunday 29th May

We are holding a “Songs and Words of Praise” – Café style service next Sunday 29th May 10.00am

Please send us your choice of music – a hymn or a song – or a particular Bible verse which is special to you by Monday 23rd May. If you would be willing to say why you have chosen it, that would be great.

Do come along and invite friends or family to join us!!

Youth Group – Pick ‘n’ Mix – Summer Programme (2022)

Pick and Mix – our youth group for 11-18 year olds meets fortnightly Fridays during term time.

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 :-

  • 20th May – Film & Pizza Evening @ 7.15pm in St Catherine’s Church Hall
  • 17th June – Father’s Day Cards @7.45pm in St Catherine’s Church Hall
  • 1st July – Chip Shop Walk. Meet @7.45pm starts in St Catherine’s Church Hall.
  • 15th July – BBQ & Games @7.45pm in St Catherine’s Church Hall/Grounds

For more information please e-mail us.

Jubilee Jamboree

On Friday 3rd June we’re holding a Jubilee Jamboree at St Catherine’s from 2-5pm.

They’ll be lots of fun with Games, Quizzes, Country Dancing, Children’s Crowns, Best Beautiful Hat competition & a Knobbly knees competition.

They’ll be Refreshments. Please bring your own sandwiches.   We’ll provide Tea, Cake & Scones.

Why not follow the dress code – Red, White and/or Blue

Friday Friends Programme – May ’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.

The program for the rest of March through to the end of April is as follows :-

May 6th Alan Copeland & His Curiosities
13th Craft with Valerie Poore
20th The Life of Birds with David Attenborough
27th Sing Along with Richard & Friends
June 3rd Jubilee

Easter Services (2022)

DAILY ON LINE REFLECTION

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5:30 pm – Online Lent Reflection : Live Lent – Embracing Justice

Every day at www.facebook.com/St.Catherines.Tilehurst/videos

PALM SUNDAY – 10th April

10.00 am – CELEBRATION SERVICE (followed by Communion)

Join us in church or via the live stream www.facebook.com/St.Catherines.Tilehurst/live

WEDNESDAY 13th April

9:00 am – Communion service in church

GOOD FRIDAY – 15th April

10.00 am – FAMILY SERVICE

Come and find out what’s Good about Friday through Egg Hunt, Craft, Song, Story & Prayers.  With refreshments after.

12.00 noon – Churches Together Act of Witness at Tilehurst Triangle

Leaving St Catherine’s at 11:30am to walk to the triangle.  Arrive early at St Catherine’s to enjoy Hot Cross Buns!

3.00 pm – MEDITATIONS on the Cross in Church.

A guided meditation focussing on different aspects of the crucifixion.

SATURDAY 16th April

6.00 pm – Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

EASTER SUNDAY – 17th April

6.00 am OUTDOOR DAWN SERVICE

Starting outside and livestreamed to Facebook.  Followed by sung worship and breakfast indoors

10.00 amFAMILY COMMUNION

Join us in church as we celebrate Easter and the resurrection.