St Margaret's, Old Catton, CofE
Church Street, Old Catton, Norwich NR6
Driving west from Spixworth, turn right into Church Street. The Church is on the right, 50 yards from St Faith's Road (or coming from ring road, turn right 50 yards from Fifer's Lane corner. Church is 50 yards on the left)
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Key Ministers / Leaders:
Vicar: To be appointed
Curate: The Revd Alison Fulford, 45 Garrick Green, 424684
alisonfulford_1@hotmail.com
Hon Assistant Priest: The Revd Terry Patient, 8 Players Way, 01603 427899
mandt.patient@virgin.net
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Times of Worship, Events & Other Information
SUNDAYS:
8am Holy Communion, Order One (traditional).
10am Family Communion, Order One (1st & 3rd Sundays)
Creche for small children.
Coffee & Biscuits in Church Hall after service once a month.
SOTW, Contemporary Language (2nd & 4th Sundays)
(4th Sunday is an "All-Age" service in the Church Hall)
4pm 2nd Sunday - Informal Service in Scout HQ, Lodge Lane
6.30pm Evening Prayer - Evensong from The Book of Common Prayer (1st & 3rd Sundays)
Holy Communion, traditional language (4th Wednesday is MU Corporate)
WEEKDAYS:
Monday to Friday
9.30am Morning Prayer (20 minutes) in Church. Lay participation
Wednesdays
10am Holy Communion, traditional language (4th Wednesday is MU Corporate)
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REGULAR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES:
Sunday School
in Hall Sundays 9.45am (briefly joining in Church most Sundays.
Bible Study Group
Fridays 9.15am at 8 Players Way - Revd Terry Patient.
Mother's Union
Thursday Afternoon and Monday Evening sections. Mrs Patient.
Ministry Team (lay with Vicar) occasional meetings.
Pram Service
Small children with parents in hall. 1.30pm 2nd Monday.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES :
Summer Play Scheme
For one week at start of Summer holiday and one day pre-Christmas.
Women's Group
Rosemary Braby
Social Committee
Concerts, Barn Dances, Quizzes, etc.
Flower Festival every 3 years
Annual Summer Bazaar
Christmas Bazaar
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FACILITIES AVAILABLE
St Margaret's Church Hall, Blacksmiths Way. Mrs Pat Howlett, 64 Church Street 402538
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PRAYERS ASKED FOR:
Mission in this Parish. Re-ordering. New housing bringing newcomers in. Fiwila Mission Station in Zambia.
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OUR CHURCH AND ITS LIFE:
Theologically middle-of-the-road (i.e. neither very Anglo-Catholic or very Evangelical) but liturgically progressive. Friendly and welcoming.
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OF INTEREST :
Round tower - possible Saxon origin with octagonal top section. Nave and chancel go back to 14th century with bits of Norman. North aisle enlargement 19th century.
Website: Tel: http://www.oldcatton.churchnorfolk.com/
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