"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire" St Catherine of Siena
We all have to discern our path in life and here at St Catherine's, you're welcome to join us in prayer, in witnessing to the Gospel, in service to those in need and in growing God's kingdom here in Didsbury. We are an inclusive community, welcoming all.
Parish Priest: Father John Hitchen
Priest in Residence: Father Gavin Landers (Hospital Chaplain)
We all have to discern our path in life and here at St Catherine's, you're welcome to join us in prayer, in witnessing to the Gospel, in service to those in need and in growing God's kingdom here in Didsbury. We are an inclusive community, welcoming all.
Parish Priest: Father John Hitchen
Priest in Residence: Father Gavin Landers (Hospital Chaplain)
Masses and services this week
The wearing of facemasks is no longer mandatory but we still encourage it unless you are exempt and please sanitise your hands.
The wearing of facemasks is no longer mandatory but we still encourage it unless you are exempt and please sanitise your hands.
Church will be open at the following times:
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 15th May: 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses, 2pm Confirmation meeting
Monday 16th May: 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 17th May: 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 18th May: 9.15am Mass
Thursday 19th May: 9.15am Mass
Friday 20th May: 12 noon Mass
Saturday 21st May: 12 noon Mass
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 22nd May: 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Read and watch this week's Homily here.
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 15th May: 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses, 2pm Confirmation meeting
Monday 16th May: 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 17th May: 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 18th May: 9.15am Mass
Thursday 19th May: 9.15am Mass
Friday 20th May: 12 noon Mass
Saturday 21st May: 12 noon Mass
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 22nd May: 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Read and watch this week's Homily here.
Online Mass
For those who are sick, housebound or shielding / self-isolating there is a huge amount of choice in online Masses (live-streamed or pre-recorded) available from other parishes.
Please visit the Diocese website for links and further information: www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/covid19/church-opening-times-livestreaming/
or you can watch online Mass from the National Shrine at Walsingham https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/
or live from Westminster Cathedral https://rcdow.org.uk/news/live-streams-from-westminster-cathedral/
For those who are sick, housebound or shielding / self-isolating there is a huge amount of choice in online Masses (live-streamed or pre-recorded) available from other parishes.
Please visit the Diocese website for links and further information: www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/covid19/church-opening-times-livestreaming/
or you can watch online Mass from the National Shrine at Walsingham https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/
or live from Westminster Cathedral https://rcdow.org.uk/news/live-streams-from-westminster-cathedral/
Community Sponsorship Group
At its meeting on 11 October 2021 the St Catherine’s Community Sponsorship Group resolved to support in principle a further application to the Community Sponsorship Scheme but subject to contact with the wider constituency of interested members (who receive occasional updates by email about the Group’s activities), with active members of the Group and with parishioners.
All those 60+ interested and active members were invited to express their interest in being involved. A further “open invitation” meeting of the Group was held on 1 December 2021 and heard a presentation about what is involved in Community Sponsorship and the support of a family resettling in the United Kingdom.
That meeting resolved that, at the start of the New Year, the Group will be making another application to assist the resettlement of a refugee family. If you want to know more about how to become actively involved in assisting the family, please e-mail clark37@sky.com for details, including a brief PowerPoint presentation on what is involved in actively supporting the Group’s work.
For more information and to read the report of our successful Community Sponsorship experience in 2018-2020 please see here.
At its meeting on 11 October 2021 the St Catherine’s Community Sponsorship Group resolved to support in principle a further application to the Community Sponsorship Scheme but subject to contact with the wider constituency of interested members (who receive occasional updates by email about the Group’s activities), with active members of the Group and with parishioners.
All those 60+ interested and active members were invited to express their interest in being involved. A further “open invitation” meeting of the Group was held on 1 December 2021 and heard a presentation about what is involved in Community Sponsorship and the support of a family resettling in the United Kingdom.
That meeting resolved that, at the start of the New Year, the Group will be making another application to assist the resettlement of a refugee family. If you want to know more about how to become actively involved in assisting the family, please e-mail clark37@sky.com for details, including a brief PowerPoint presentation on what is involved in actively supporting the Group’s work.
For more information and to read the report of our successful Community Sponsorship experience in 2018-2020 please see here.
This week's newsletter
CAFOD appeal: Campaign for the Climate
The destruction of our land, oceans and forests is threatening people's homes and their ability to earn a living. It’s vital for the Catholic community to demand that our leaders act now to protect our common home. Visit the CAFOD website to find out more information, join the Go Green challenge, sign a petition to urge action for those hardest hit by climate change, or donate to the Climate Crisis Appeal.
The destruction of our land, oceans and forests is threatening people's homes and their ability to earn a living. It’s vital for the Catholic community to demand that our leaders act now to protect our common home. Visit the CAFOD website to find out more information, join the Go Green challenge, sign a petition to urge action for those hardest hit by climate change, or donate to the Climate Crisis Appeal.
Follow us on social media
We have a Parish YouTube channel, a Facebook page and a Twitter account - click on the buttons below to keep up to date with regular Parish news and updates. We also have a weekly e-newsletter which is sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
We have a Parish YouTube channel, a Facebook page and a Twitter account - click on the buttons below to keep up to date with regular Parish news and updates. We also have a weekly e-newsletter which is sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
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St Catherine's Parish
We have put together lots of information about parish life at St Catherine's and about the various groups which are part of our extended community.
We have put together lots of information about parish life at St Catherine's and about the various groups which are part of our extended community.
- Click here to find more about the parish (including our history, how to volunteer for reading at Mass and the children's liturgy group).
- Click here to find out about some of our parish groups, such as the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, the CAFOD group and our Prayer groups.
- Click here to watch a tour of St Catherine's and the Community Centre.
- Click here to view the commemorative booklet from the laying of the original parish foundation stone.
The Sacraments and Liturgy
We have put together some information which explains more about each of the sacraments and related liturgies (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Priesthood and Religious Life, Anointing of the Sick and Funeral Liturgies).
Please click here to visit these pages and get in touch by emailing parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk if you have any questions.
We have put together some information which explains more about each of the sacraments and related liturgies (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Priesthood and Religious Life, Anointing of the Sick and Funeral Liturgies).
Please click here to visit these pages and get in touch by emailing parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk if you have any questions.
St Catherine's Community Centre
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre - please contact Tracey on 07779 963535 for further information.
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre - please contact Tracey on 07779 963535 for further information.
And finally...
Our Parish website is being continuously updated to provide more resources and information - please keep checking back over the coming weeks. We welcome contributions - get in touch via the parish email address: parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk
If you, or anyone you know needs help, advice or someone to support them, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.
Our Parish website is being continuously updated to provide more resources and information - please keep checking back over the coming weeks. We welcome contributions - get in touch via the parish email address: parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk
If you, or anyone you know needs help, advice or someone to support them, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.