St Catherine Of Siena

29/07/2025

Today we remember St Martha who was the sister of Mary and Lazarus. She is mentioned three times In the gospel; when she waits on the Lord in her house; at the resurrection of Lazarus and she was present at the meal given to Jesus six days before the Passover.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
“Yes Lord,” she told him. “I believe that you are the Christ, the son of God, who has come into the world.”

John 11 vv 25 - 27 NIV

28/07/2025

We are pleased to be part of this programme which starts today.

28/07/2025

One of the activities taking place here at St Catherine’s each week.

28/07/2025

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

James 1 vv 17 & 18 NIV

26/07/2025

26/07/2025

Historic England has released new research which shows that there is strong public support for preserving the nation’s historic churches. This was even the case among people who are secular or who do not attend church services. But why does this matter now?

There is a huge gap in what the nation supports and how it is funded. The future of church buildings is the biggest heritage challenge facing the UK. Almost 1,000 churches in England alone are considered at risk and need repairs. But funding them falls on the shoulders of local people, an entirely unsustainable arrangement.

This is another piece of research that again demonstrates the value of church buildings and the unique and treasured heritage that is found inside them. It’s not just local people that see this value, but it is what draws millions of visitors to the UK too. These tourists are a significant boost to the economy.

“There is no replacing these buildings. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. We are at serious risk of losing them for good if urgent action is not taken soon,” says Claire Walker, Chief Executive of the National Churches Trust.

Read more about the research and what can be done here➡️ https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/news/new-research-shows-public-value-historic-churches-so-how-can-we-save-them

📸 Newark St Mary Magdalene, which is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register © Julian P Guffogg CC-BYSA2.0

26/07/2025

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Therefore, get rid of all mortal filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Hebrews 1 vv 19 - 21 NIV

25/07/2025

Today is the feast day of St James, the Apostle, the son of Zebedee. James was present when Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter and at the Transfiguration. He was beheaded in about 44AD by Herod Agrippa.

Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.

Matthew 4 vv 21 & 22 NIV

24/07/2025

At that time Jesus said, “ I praise you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.”

Matthew 11 vv 25 & 26 NIV