"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
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
Masses and services this week
We continue strongly encouraging that masks be worn and that you hand sanitise as you enter, alternate benches are roped off on one side of church, bench ends and tops are cleaned after Mass. We can do this thanks to our stewards, please do thank them. It’s all about minimising any risks so that people feel comfortable when they come to Mass. We will keep it all under review.
We continue strongly encouraging that masks be worn and that you hand sanitise as you enter, alternate benches are roped off on one side of church, bench ends and tops are cleaned after Mass. We can do this thanks to our stewards, please do thank them. It’s all about minimising any risks so that people feel comfortable when they come to Mass. We will keep it all under review.
Church will be open at the following times:
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 24th October: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 25th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 26th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 27th October: 10am Requiem Mass for Mary Fitzgerald
Thursday 28th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Friday 29th October: Exposition 11.30am, 12noon Mass
Saturday 30th October: Exposition 11am, Confessions 11-11.50am, 12noon Mass (and Rosary prayed after Mass)
All Saints Day, 31st October: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Watch this week's Thought for the Week and read the Homily here.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 24th October: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 25th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 26th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 27th October: 10am Requiem Mass for Mary Fitzgerald
Thursday 28th October: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass
Friday 29th October: Exposition 11.30am, 12noon Mass
Saturday 30th October: Exposition 11am, Confessions 11-11.50am, 12noon Mass (and Rosary prayed after Mass)
All Saints Day, 31st October: 7pm Vigil, 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Watch this week's Thought for the Week and read the 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, subject to consultation with the wider group of active and interested members and parishioners. The next meeting (Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 7.00pm at St Catherine’s in either the Church or the Community Centre), is open to active and interested members and parishioners, all of whom will have the opportunity to understand more about what is involved in Community Sponsorship and the support of a family resettling in the United Kingdom. Those who attend will be able to express an interest in becoming involved if an application is progressed at St Catherine's.
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, subject to consultation with the wider group of active and interested members and parishioners. The next meeting (Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 7.00pm at St Catherine’s in either the Church or the Community Centre), is open to active and interested members and parishioners, all of whom will have the opportunity to understand more about what is involved in Community Sponsorship and the support of a family resettling in the United Kingdom. Those who attend will be able to express an interest in becoming involved if an application is progressed at St Catherine's.
For more information and to read the report of our successful Community Sponsorship experience in 2018-2020 please see here.
This week's newsletter
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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. In November, governments from across the world gather to discuss how to tackle the climate emergency at COP26. 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. |
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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. If you would like to make a regular or one-off donation to support St Catherine's parish, however small, it would be very much 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 now reopen. Please contact Tracey on 07779 963535 for further information.
We have a thriving and recently refurbished Community Centre which is now reopen. 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.