"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
Bishop John has sent message: “Almost the whole of the Diocese of Salford is in a high infection region and I am inclined to suggest that – having established very good practices in the use of our churches – we change little for the time being.”
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.
Bishop John is also urging all adults, who are able to do so, to be vaccinated. Pope Francis has reminded people of the duty to be vaccinated if they are able.
Bishop John has sent message: “Almost the whole of the Diocese of Salford is in a high infection region and I am inclined to suggest that – having established very good practices in the use of our churches – we change little for the time being.”
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.
Bishop John is also urging all adults, who are able to do so, to be vaccinated. Pope Francis has reminded people of the duty to be vaccinated if they are able.
Church will be open at the following times:
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st August: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 2nd August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 3rd August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 4th August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Thursday 5th August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Friday 6th August: 11.30am Exposition, 12noon Mass
Saturday 7th August: 11am - 11.50am Confessions, 11am Exposition, 12noon Mass
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8th August: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st August: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 2nd August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 3rd August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 4th August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Thursday 5th August: 8.45am Exposition, 9.15am Mass
Friday 6th August: 11.30am Exposition, 12noon Mass
Saturday 7th August: 11am - 11.50am Confessions, 11am Exposition, 12noon Mass
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8th August: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Online Mass
As you know, our dedicated team of volunteers have produced a pre-recorded Mass every week since last March, allowing people to join us in worship at times when they have been unable to attend in person.
The time has now come to end these broadcasts at St Catherine's, but 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/
Thank you once again to our production team who have done such a fantastic job with our online Masses.
You can read the Homily for this week here.
As you know, our dedicated team of volunteers have produced a pre-recorded Mass every week since last March, allowing people to join us in worship at times when they have been unable to attend in person.
The time has now come to end these broadcasts at St Catherine's, but 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/
Thank you once again to our production team who have done such a fantastic job with our online Masses.
You can read the Homily for this week here.
This week's newsletter
Parish Survey Feedback
Thank you to all who took the time to complete a form, 104 came back, a very good response rate. Responses were overwhelmingly positive, we have much to celebrate in our parish but there is always room for improvements as some mentioned. A summary of the findings can be downloaded here.
Thank you to all who took the time to complete a form, 104 came back, a very good response rate. Responses were overwhelmingly positive, we have much to celebrate in our parish but there is always room for improvements as some mentioned. A summary of the findings can be downloaded here.
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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 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. |
St Catherine's Community Centre
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre which is due to reopen in August. Please contact Tracey on 07779 963535 for further information.
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre which is due to reopen in August. 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 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.