"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
With the care of St Ambrose Church, Chorlton
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
With the care of St Ambrose Church, Chorlton
NEW! Public Masses will resume at St Catherine's from Monday 6th July
We're delighted to announce that St Catherine's will re-open for daily public Masses, starting on Monday 6th July. We need to stress that there is still NO obligation to attend Mass and we ask the elderly and those with medical conditions to think very carefully about whether they need to come at this time. If they do want to attend Mass, coming to a quieter weekday service would be advisable.
If you do attend Mass, please note that we must follow some important rules to try and minimise the risks (please see below).
Entry will be via the main back doors and exit will be via the side door. We will be limited to 70 people in church at any one time - if more than that come, please understand that you will have to stand outside. PLEASE BRING A PIECE OF PAPER WITH YOUR NAME & CONTACT DETAILS ON, TO BE PLACED IN A ‘BALLOT BOX’, & ACCESSED ONLY IF ANYONE PRESENT REPORTS A COVID OUTBREAK WITHIN 21 DAYS.
We have put together a brief video to explain about the preparation for celebrating Mass - click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
We're delighted to announce that St Catherine's will re-open for daily public Masses, starting on Monday 6th July. We need to stress that there is still NO obligation to attend Mass and we ask the elderly and those with medical conditions to think very carefully about whether they need to come at this time. If they do want to attend Mass, coming to a quieter weekday service would be advisable.
If you do attend Mass, please note that we must follow some important rules to try and minimise the risks (please see below).
Entry will be via the main back doors and exit will be via the side door. We will be limited to 70 people in church at any one time - if more than that come, please understand that you will have to stand outside. PLEASE BRING A PIECE OF PAPER WITH YOUR NAME & CONTACT DETAILS ON, TO BE PLACED IN A ‘BALLOT BOX’, & ACCESSED ONLY IF ANYONE PRESENT REPORTS A COVID OUTBREAK WITHIN 21 DAYS.
We have put together a brief video to explain about the preparation for celebrating Mass - click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Public Masses at St Catherine's will be as follows:
- Monday 6th July - 9.15am (with Holy Hour 8am until 9am)
- Tuesday 7th July - 9.15am (with Holy Hour 8am until 9am)
- Wednesday 8th July - 9.15am (with Holy Hour 8am until 9am)
- Thursday 9th July - 9.15am (with Holy Hour 8am until 9am)
- Friday 10th July - 12 noon / 7pm (with Holy Hour 10.30am until 11.30am)
- Saturday 11th July - 12 noon / 7pm Vigil Mass for Sunday
- Sunday 12th July - 8am / 9.30am / 11am
Sunday Mass
Although Public Masses will resume from Monday 6th July, we will still record a Sunday Mass which will be available from 9.30am each Sunday, so that we can all share in the worship, even if not in person. Click here to watch this week's Mass. 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 newsletter with updates which will be sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
Although Public Masses will resume from Monday 6th July, we will still record a Sunday Mass which will be available from 9.30am each Sunday, so that we can all share in the worship, even if not in person. Click here to watch this week's Mass. 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 newsletter with updates which will be sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
CLICK TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OUR LATEST NEWS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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CLICK TO WATCH VIDEOS OF OUR MASSES, SERVICES & REFLECTIONS
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CLICK TO VISIT OUR PARISH TWITTER ACCOUNT
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Thought for the Week: Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Possibly the most comforting words of Jesus in the Gospels. Whenever we feel overburdened we should go to Jesus. We have learned during lockdown that we can do that anywhere, especially in our own homes, but now, thanks be to God, we can now visit Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament in our church again. We can sit with Jesus in a gentle and humble atmosphere, comforted by his gentleness and humble heart. We find our rest in Jesus. That’s what keeps us going no matter what.
Please click here to join us in this week's Mass and further reflections from Father John and Father Michael.
Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Possibly the most comforting words of Jesus in the Gospels. Whenever we feel overburdened we should go to Jesus. We have learned during lockdown that we can do that anywhere, especially in our own homes, but now, thanks be to God, we can now visit Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament in our church again. We can sit with Jesus in a gentle and humble atmosphere, comforted by his gentleness and humble heart. We find our rest in Jesus. That’s what keeps us going no matter what.
Please click here to join us in this week's Mass and further reflections from Father John and Father Michael.
This week's newsletter
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.
St Ambrose Parish
The parish of St Ambrose is without a priest for the moment and is currently in the care of St Catherine’s Parish. We have put together some information about our neighbouring parish and its patron saint - please click here to see.
The parish of St Ambrose is without a priest for the moment and is currently in the care of St Catherine’s Parish. We have put together some information about our neighbouring parish and its patron saint - please click here to see.
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).
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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A message from Pope Francis:
“Tonight before falling asleep, think about when we will return to the street. When we will hug again, when all the shopping together will seem like a party. Let’s think about when the coffees will return to the bars, the small talk, the photos close to each other. We think about when it will be all a memory but normalcy will seem an unexpected and beautiful gift. We will love everything that has so far seemed futile to us. Every second will be precious. Swims at the sea, the sun until late, sunsets, toasts, laughter. We will go back to laughing together. Strength and courage. See you soon!” #Papafrancesco |
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Donating to the Parish during these challenging times
We are all experiencing challenges at the moment and without any 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, we would be very appreciative.
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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 currently being updated to provide more resources and information as we are currently unable to meet in person as a community. 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 if they need to self-isolate, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.
Our Parish website is currently being updated to provide more resources and information as we are currently unable to meet in person as a community. 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 if they need to self-isolate, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.