Groups at St. John Vianney’s Parish
There are various groups at St. John Vianney’s
Here are a few:
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
– for those seeking to know more about the Catholic Faith
It is for those enquiring to learn more about the Catholic Faith without having to make any formal commitment. The meetings are informal and friendly. For more information please contact: Kathleen Hunt on 01606 781882
Mother’s Prayer Group
Mothers Prayers was formed by two grandmothers to bring together women who wish to pray together for children and grandchildren in a supportive environment. It is now an international organisation.
We meet weekly in term time and the meetings are strictly confidential. They have a format but are relaxed and informal. We meet during the day in term time, but tiems can vary so please do contact one of us to find out.
If you would like to know more, or would like us to pray for someone but you are unable to attend, please contact Anne on 01606 41518 or Angela on 01606 891103
You can also visit the Mother’s Prayers website : www.mothersprayers.org
For more about Prayer, please go to the page marked ‘Times.
Representatives from the major Christian denominations meet regularly in the year to plan events and opportunities for worship. Representative: Deacon David Harrison – 01606 41518
We would welcome boys and girls who have celebrated their First Holy Communion to join our small but very dedicated group.Contact: Deacon David Harrison 01606 41518
The Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) is a national organisation. There has been a UCM group in St. Wilfrid’s since 1950. It is open to all Catholic women, married or single, whose objectives are to support marriage and Christian family values in the parish and community. To reach out to the sick, lonely, housebound, prisoners and any others in need of support, with love, practical help, advice and the power of prayer. Each year we adopt a charity for our fundraising.The group meets in the Parish Centre on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays after the midday mass, and 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please come and join us.
Chat and Craft
Chat & Craft is normally held at Our Lady’s on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2.00 – 4.00pm (please check the Newsletter). Bring along a craft you enjoy, try a new one or just bring yourself for a chat. Light refreshments will be served. Contact – Cath Smith 01606 891568
The SVP is a worldwide charity, which assists the poor, needy, sick, homeless and housebound locally.St. John Vianney’s Parish SVP Society groups organise regular Masses for the sick and housebound and they contribute to SVP work for the poor of the world as well as the United Kingdom.
Visit the SVP website for full details on the SVP
If you share our concern for those in need, and would like to turn that concern into action, why not consider joining the SVP. The Society is always in need of new members to carry out this work so if you would like to find out more, please contact:
St. Wilfrid’s Group – Margaret Howarth. Contact the Parish Office 01606 42440
Our Lady’s Group – Marian Preece. Contact the Parish Office 10606 42440
St. Bede’s Group – Barbara Simpson. Contact the Parish Office 01606 42440
SVP National Office – 0207 703 3030 or info@svp.org.uk
MISSIO (APF Mission Boxes)
The APF is a worldwide organisation established to support the Church’s Missionary Work.
The Society aims to promote regular contributions through boxes in the homes of parishioners. Contacts:
Our Lady’s Church – Eileen Baker
St. Wilfrid’s Church –
St. Bede’s Church – Annie Blake
Piety Stall
A Piety Stall, selling hand-made Carmelite cards & small religious items, is available on request. Please speak to the Priest.
We are always looking for people to welcome parishioners at the start of Mass: handing out hymn books and Mass sheets. Please just come slightly early to Mass if you are interested in helping out.
Teas, coffees and juices are always served after Sunday Parish Masses. It is great opportunity to meet with fellow parishioners. Volunteers will be doubly welcomed!!
Traidcraft is an organisation dedicated to helping poor producers in developing countries sell their goods for a fair price. Recycling: One can donate empty printer cartidges, mobile phones and spectacles.A Traidcraft stall is set up most Saturdays after the 5.30pm Mass at Our Lady’s Church. Please do pop by! Further details from Eileen Baker
You can also visit the Traidcraft website: http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/
Ministries
When we think of “Ministers” we tend to think of bishops, priests & deacons, but all of us, as baptised Christians, are called to share in the Priesthood of Christ. Serving one another can also be great fun and is a brilliant way of contributing to our community. Below are some important ministries where you will always be welcome as a volunteer (full training is provided, so don’t be nervous!)
Every Mass begins with the Ministry of the Word, typically two readings from the Old Testament, the Epistles and/or the Acts of the Apostles, separated by a psalm. We are always pleased to welcome new readers, especially from among our young people.
St Wilfrid’s Readers Rota co-ordinator: John Say 01606 77010
Our Lady’s Readers Rota co-ordinator: Anne Adams 01606 781600. adams_a_m@yahoo.co.uk
St Bede’s Reader Rota co-ordinator: Anne Williams 01606 883999
To find out next Sunday’s readings in advance, there is a useful website:http://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/
You can also use the Wednesday Word website which also provides the upcoming Sunday’s readings with a small reflection to acompany it.
Thanks to our Eucharistic Ministers, we are able to distribute the Sacred Body & Blood of the Lord at all our Masses. Eucharistic Ministers also help in a very special way by taking Communion to the sick and housebound of the Parish; a service which is very highly appreciated. We are always happy to welcome new Eucharistic Ministers. Please also inform us, if you know of someone who is no longer able to get to Mass and would appreciate Communion at home.
Please make contact with one of the Parish Team.
St Wilfrid’s Eucharistic Ministers co-ordinator:
Our Lady’s Eucharistic Ministers co-ordinator: Anne Adams. adams_a_m@yahoo.co.uk
St Bede’s Eucharistic Ministers co-ordinator: Anne Williams
St Augustine taught, that ‘to sing is to pray twice.’ We aim to have singing at all our Sunday Celebrations. Come and join us. Our music is varied. At Our Lady’s & St Bede’s we have the organ and more traditional music with choirs to lead the congregation, whilst at St Wilfrid’s our 9.15am Mass is more family orientated with guitar + other instrumental music. For further information contact:
Our Lady’s Music Group – Denise Morrison 01606 77517 (Our Lady’s Choir have a weekly practice on Mondays 7.00pm. All Welcome.)
St Bede’s Music Group – Liz Jagielka 01606 852888 / Patrick Hutchinson 01606 882669 (St Bede’s Choir have a weekly practice on Thursdays 7.00pm. All Welcome.)
St Wilfrid’s Organist: Stephen Reynolds – Is available to play for Weddings and Funerals 01606 891415
We would welcome boys and girls who have celebrated their First Holy Communion to join our small but very dedicated group.
Contact: Deacon David Harrison 01606 41518
Can you get to Mass early occasionally? We need more people to be at the door to greet people as they arrive, and make them feel welcome. This is important for regulars, newcomers and visitors. If so, please contact: Parish Office
This may seem lower profile as it all happens out of sight of the congregation, but arriving to find a well-tended garden, a beautiful clean Church decorated with lovely fresh flowers and perhaps a seasonal display really lifts our spirits. We so appreciate these quiet ministries, and volunteers are always welcome for:
Church Cleaning
St Wilfrid’s –
St Bede’s – Sr. Phyllis
Our Lady’s – Anne Adams
Flowers and Flower Arranging
St Wilfrid’s –
St Bede’s – Rosemary Maynard
Our Lady’s – Ann Meakin
Garden and Outside Maintenance
Contact – Father Paul
Our Schools
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Lane Hartford, Northwich Cheshire CW8 1JW. Tel 01606 663630
Headteacher: Mrs Justine McEniff
St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school in the Diocese of Shrewsbury in the Parish of St John Vianney. At St. Wilfrid’s, Gospel teachings are at the centre of everything that happens within our school family.
St. Wilfrid’s is an inclusive school where the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of each child is met. We strive to develop happy, fulfilled, well educated, confident and caring children who know and understand the love of Jesus.
St Wilfrid’s is very successful in encouraging every pupil to reach their potential enabling each child to “have life and have it to the full”. John 10
St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School
Keepers Lane, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3BY. Tel: 01606 852149
Headteacher: Mrs. Louise Conlon
St Bede’s is a voluntary aided primary school in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. It is situated in the village of Weaverham which lies 3 miles west of Northwich in mid Cheshire. The school which opened in 1965 serves the parish of St Bede’s which includes Weaverham, Sandiway and Cuddington and the extensive rural areas between them. However the pupils are drawn from a wider catchment area.
We are a feeder school for St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Nicholas’ Catholic High School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW. Tel: 01606 75420
Headteacher: Mr C Burns
St. Nicholas Catholic High School is an 11-18 co-educational Catholic Comprehensive School in Hartford with Business and Enterprise College status and a second specialism as a Leading Edge.
The school has an excellent reputation and provides for its students an environment that challenges them to make the most of their God-given talents while at the same time helping them to develop as young people.
Click here to visit the St Nicholas’ Catholic High School website
- St. John Vianney Parish Office St Wilfrid’s Church Witton Street Northwich Cheshire CW9 5NP
- Tel: 01606 42440
- Email :info@stjohnvianney.co.uk