"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 | Assistant Priest: Father Michael Deas
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 | Assistant Priest: Father Michael Deas
Masses and services this week
Although we are currently in a national lockdown, Church services are allowed to continue, provided that everyone continues to follow the guidelines. The guidance for those wishing to attend remains as previously - please see here for a reminder. Face-coverings must be worn unless you are exempt on medical grounds or for children aged under 11 years.
Although we are currently in a national lockdown, Church services are allowed to continue, provided that everyone continues to follow the guidelines. The guidance for those wishing to attend remains as previously - please see here for a reminder. Face-coverings must be worn unless you are exempt on medical grounds or for children aged under 11 years.
Church will be open at the following times:
Sun 24th Jan: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - 7pm (23rd), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses. Mass online from 9.30am
Mon 25th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Tues 26th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Wed 27th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Thurs 28th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Fri 29th Jan: Exposition 11.30am, 12noon Mass
Sat 30th Jan: Exposition 11am, 12noon Mass, 11-11.50am Confessions
Sun 31st Jan: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 7pm (30th), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses. Mass online from 9.30am
Sun 24th Jan: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - 7pm (23rd), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses. Mass online from 9.30am
Mon 25th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Tues 26th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Wed 27th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Thurs 28th Jan: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Fri 29th Jan: Exposition 11.30am, 12noon Mass
Sat 30th Jan: Exposition 11am, 12noon Mass, 11-11.50am Confessions
Sun 31st Jan: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 7pm (30th), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses. Mass online from 9.30am
This Week:
In today’s Gospel, we hear about the calling of Jesus’ first Apostles. Try to imagine how he must have felt that morning, and then when he saw these men as he was approaching their boats. He must have felt so excited and delighted. At last, he was going to call and gather those who were to be entrusted with his mission. Imagine the look on his face. Now, remember that he feels the same about you and me. He is so excited to meet us all. He is always calling out to us. He is deeply in love with us.
And when we open our Bibles, or hear the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass, Jesus gets excited then too. Because he knows that we are beginning to hear his call and deepen our relationship with us. He speaks to us profoundly through the Scriptures, as well as other times in our life. But just remember how excited Jesus is every time you open your Bible.
So, when Jesus calls, are we going to pick up and answer? Hopefully, yes, because we know how excited he is to meet us, and how deeply in love with us he is.
If you're not able to join us for Mass, please watch online here.
In today’s Gospel, we hear about the calling of Jesus’ first Apostles. Try to imagine how he must have felt that morning, and then when he saw these men as he was approaching their boats. He must have felt so excited and delighted. At last, he was going to call and gather those who were to be entrusted with his mission. Imagine the look on his face. Now, remember that he feels the same about you and me. He is so excited to meet us all. He is always calling out to us. He is deeply in love with us.
And when we open our Bibles, or hear the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass, Jesus gets excited then too. Because he knows that we are beginning to hear his call and deepen our relationship with us. He speaks to us profoundly through the Scriptures, as well as other times in our life. But just remember how excited Jesus is every time you open your Bible.
So, when Jesus calls, are we going to pick up and answer? Hopefully, yes, because we know how excited he is to meet us, and how deeply in love with us he is.
If you're not able to join us for Mass, please watch online here.
Listen to Mass by phone: for anyone who is unable to watch the weekly Mass, we also offer a dial-in service where you can listen to Mass over the phone. This starts at 9.30am each Sunday morning and can be accessed by dialling 0203 051 2874. When prompted for the Meeting ID enter 959 382 246# using the phone's keypad. Press # when asked for your Participant ID.
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St Catherine's Community Sponsorship Group: Update
The Group has posted an update at the end of its formal two year commitment to the resettled family - please see here for their full report. Once again many thanks to everyone involved including all the volunteers who got involved in a practical way with the family and all who supported the family financially and with their prayers. |
This week's newsletters
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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.
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Supporting the Parish
We are all experiencing challenges at the moment and without our usual services in church or weekly collections, our parish income is significantly reduced. If you would like to make a regular or one-off donation to support St Catherine's parish, however small, it would be very appreciated. Full details can be found here. Thank you very much in advance. |
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St Catherine's Community Centre
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre but due to the coronavirus pandemic the facilities are currently closed. Please contact 07779 963535 for further information. Refunds are offered for anything booked and paid for.
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre but due to the coronavirus pandemic the facilities are currently closed. Please contact 07779 963535 for further information. Refunds are offered for anything booked and paid for.
And finally...
Our Parish website is being continuously updated to provide more resources and information - please keep checking back over the coming weeks. We would 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 would 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.