"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
Mass and services
In line with new guidance issued by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales in response to the current coronavirus pandemic, we are unfortunately unable to celebrate a public Mass until further notice. Instead Mass will be held in private. In these emergency circumstances, and for as long as they last, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed.
However, to keep our community united, a Sunday Mass will be recorded and 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. Father John and Father Michael will also record other services and messages for us when they are able to. We have set up a Parish YouTube channel and 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.
In line with new guidance issued by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales in response to the current coronavirus pandemic, we are unfortunately unable to celebrate a public Mass until further notice. Instead Mass will be held in private. In these emergency circumstances, and for as long as they last, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed.
However, to keep our community united, a Sunday Mass will be recorded and 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. Father John and Father Michael will also record other services and messages for us when they are able to. We have set up a Parish YouTube channel and 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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UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ST CATHERINE'S AND ST AMBROSE CHURCHES WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO VISITORS.
Thought for this week: Pentecost Sunday
At the first Christian Pentecost, the Apostles, by the gift of the Holy Spirit, can communicate with many different people in their own language. We too can communicate God's love, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to the people we meet and the communities in which we live, by using the 'language' by which they understand the world. Pope Francis is a great example for us. He seems to be able to communicate God's love wherever he goes. He does this by listening first. And he does this primarily with those on the margins of society. That's how we can bring about a new 'Pentecost.'
Click here to watch this Sunday's Mass. You can also see reflections from Father John and Father Michael.
At the first Christian Pentecost, the Apostles, by the gift of the Holy Spirit, can communicate with many different people in their own language. We too can communicate God's love, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to the people we meet and the communities in which we live, by using the 'language' by which they understand the world. Pope Francis is a great example for us. He seems to be able to communicate God's love wherever he goes. He does this by listening first. And he does this primarily with those on the margins of society. That's how we can bring about a new 'Pentecost.'
Click here to watch this Sunday's Mass. You can also see reflections from Father John and Father Michael.
This week's newsletters - please click on the image on the side to see the next page
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. 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.
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). 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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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. Full details can be found here and 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 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.