Covid Update
Covid Update
Covid19 precautions and meeting restrictions have now been lifted, and the number of people attending church at one time is no longer restricted
We do not require everyone attending services to wear a face mask whilst in church but if you want to that’s fine.
Communion is once again offered with bread and wine. Communicants can decide whether to take one or both elements. The wine is offered from a single chalice, so if you prefer not to take wine at this time this is not a problem and you can still receive the bread.
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals are taking place again as normal by arrangement with the Rector.
Presently fellowship groups are meeting in St Patrick’s Parochial Hall during the week, but as the situation is constantly changing, please contact the Rector or see the latest Church Matters Parish Magazine or Church Facebook page for up to date information on meetings and services.
Contact the Rector Mark Taylor, on 028 9337 3300 or 077 1961 9286 or email mark205@btinternet.com for more information on services.
Regular weekly, fortnightly & monthly activities to join in.
The circus skills Group meets in St Patrick’s Parochial Hall each Tuesday from 10.30am-12md with an average of 14 members per week.
The session begins with gentle warm-up exercises progressing to a group activity which involves passing or throwing items such as balls, hats or rings across and around a circle. There may be 8 or more items on the go at any one time. It helps if you concentrate, but dropping things causes more laughter and picking them up helps with exercise. After coffee and biscuits with time for a chat and catch-up we progress to improving our individual skills, using a variety of small objects such as hats, balls, sticks, diablo or rings. Some even try stilt walking. Overall, it is a morning of fun, laughter and a great sense of achievement if you succeed at a task.
If you would like to try this, just come to St Patrick’s Parochial Hall any Tuesday morning at 10.30am or contact the Rector.
The Indoor Bowling Club meets every Tuesday from 7pm- 10pm in St Patrick’s Parochial Hall. On average 20 members attend, however new members are always very welcome to come along and join in.
Friendly competitions take pace regularly and no previous bowling experience necessary.
A refreshment break is held midway through the evening, which allows everyone to catch up and get better acquainted.
Contact Valerie Ash Club Secretary if you would like to join the club. Email valerie.ash123@btinternet.com
You are warmly invited to come and join our ‘Together in Faith Group’ which meets for an hour on the second and fourth Monday evening of each month at 7.30pm.
The group offers the opportunity to meet with others in a relaxed and informal setting. Over recent times we have read a variety of faith related books and spend time discussing these. We also regularly take a book of the Bible and study it by chapters to get a better understanding of scriptures.
Everyone has a chance to express their opinion and more often than not there are no “wrong” answers.
We are always happy to have new members and you would be very welcome to come along. If you would like to join, please contact Jo Pawson on 07790 241263 or email: joanna_pawson@yahoo.co.uk alternatively contact the Recto
We take it in turns to pick a new book to read each month and to discuss it at the following meeting. We have had read a great variety of books over the years and enjoyed a lot of lively discussion. New members are very welcome as you will bring new ideas about books!
If you would like to join our Book Club, please contact Paddy Rodgers for the details and meeting venue tel 07720 404071 or contact the Rector
Our Prayer group meet once a month at 7.30pm in the Boucher Room at St Patrick’s Parochial Hall. This is a time of silent and spoken prayer with time for reflection to guide our prayers. We are very happy to have new members and you would be very welcome to come and share with us.
If you would like more details, please contact Jo Pawson on 07790 241263 or the Rector.
If you enjoy table games and are free to come along to the Whitehead Public Library on the first and third Wednesday of the month between 1.30-3pm, then this club is for you. Here you will get to enjoy friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee and to play a variety of board and card games. Absolutely no experience necessary. Do come along and give it a try. Everyone welcome. Bring your own mug…refreshments served.
If you would like to join, speak to Evelyn Powers tel: 028 9337 2535 Or contact the Rector on mark205@btinternet.com
A daytime fellowship group is now running to appeal to anyone interested in meeting to share Christian fellowship in an informal and relaxed way during the day instead of evening time. No covid restrictions apply now and we are able to offer refreshments at the start of the meeting
The Wednesday Fellowship Group meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 11am in the Boucher Room, at St Patrick’s Parochial Hall, Edward Road, Whitehead. (Duration 1 hr.)
At the fellowship there is time to chat and catch up on what’s happening in the world from a faith perspective, with the aim of sharing and learning from each other. We will also share a Bible reading, and some prayer time.
No previous church attendance required or special knowledge of the Bible or Church.
Absolutely anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.
If you plan to come, please just confirm with Jo, by calling or messaging her on 07790 241263. Wishing you every blessing.
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