News Archives: 2022 - 2016
25 Dec 2022: Our Nativity scene @St Cuthbert's - Christmas 2022
23 Oct 2022: Fr. James Leads The Parish Pilgrimmage to Walsingham
The Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham was established in 1061 when, according to the text of the Pynson Ballad (c 1485), Richeldis de Faverches prayed that she might undertake some special work in honour of Our Lady. In answer to her prayer, the Virgin Mary led her in spirit to Nazareth, showed her the house where the Annunciation occurred, and asked her to build a replica in Walsingham to serve as a perpetual memorial of the Annunciation.
8 Sep 2022: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II [21 Apr 1926 - 8 Sep 2022]
Sunday September 18th | [S. George's] | 9.00 am | Sung Eucharist |
[S. Cuthbert's] | 10.30 am | Solemn Eucharist for Battle Sunday | |
[S. Cuthbert's] | 2.30 pm | Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II | |
[S. George's] | 6.00 pm | Requiem Eucharist for Her Late Majesty | |
Monday September 19th | [S. Cuthbert's] | 9.00 am | Requiem for Her Late Majesty |
17 Apr 2022: Message from Bishop Tony
22 Aug 2021: It was a double celebration for our new Deacon: Congratulations Laura!!
09 Apr 2021: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
12 Aug 2020: Chris Burton [PRIEST]
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of The Rev’d. Dr. Chris
Burton.
Chris died peacefully on 05-Aug-2020, after a long illness. He was the second Vicar of S. Cuthbert’s and our sympathy and prayers are with his wife and family.
The 12 noon Eucharist on Wed 12-Aug-2020 was offered for the Repose of his Soul.
23 Mar 2020: During the Covid-19 Pandemic
17 Dec 2019: Christmas Lunch @S. Cuthbert's
22/23 Jun 2019: S. George's Flower Festival
This year's theme was "For the Love of Flowers”. Thanks to everyone for their fantastic support.
11 Nov 2018: Remembrance Services @S. Cuthbert's and @S. George
Members of 605 squadron & local cub scouts groups joined the morning congregation at S. Cuthbert's in an Act of Remembrance:
Evening prayer at S. George commemerated a century since Armastice Day - the end of World War One
29 Jul 2018: Celebration Lunch
To mark the restoration of the Church Kitchen, S. Cuthbert’s held a special Lunch with an Italian theme. All profits went to the Kwa Hilda Orphanage and the Kitchen Fund.
16/17 Jun 2018: S. George's Flower Festival
The theme for 2018 was "Occasions”. It was another successful event and the organisers would like to thank everyone who gave their help and support.
01 Apr 2018: Easter Services
Fr. Lawrence joined Father James and the Parish for Easter and Corpus Christi. It has been a difficult time recently for Fr. Lawrence and his family. Both congregations wished him good health and 'bonne chance' in advance of his new position overseas.
17 Dec 2017: Carol Service By Candlelight @S. George's
A big thanks to everyone who helped put the evening together; setting up the church, the service, refreshments and raffle. And of course to everyone who took part on the night.
10 Dec 2017: S. Cuthbert's In The Snow!
25 Nov 2017: S. Cuthbert's Pre-Christmas Fayre
12 Nov 2017: Remembrance Service @S. Cuthbert's
The congregation was once again joined by members of the Royal Air Force and local Cub Scouts groups.
Let us remember before God and commend to his sure keeping: those who have died for their country in war; those whom we knew and whose memory we treasure; those who have lived and died in the service
of mankind.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
We will remember them.
26 Jul 2017: Appointments
Congratulations to The Rt. Rev’d. Jonathan Goodall ssc, Bishop of Ebbsfleet and The Rt. Rev’d Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maisdstone, whose appointment as Honorary Assistant Bishops in the Diocese of Birmingham was announced from Bishop’s Croft on July 26th (Ss Joachim and Anne) 2107.
23 Jun 2017: Fr. James Leads The Parish Pilgrimmage to Walsingham
The Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham was established in 1061 when, according to the text of the Pynson Ballad (c 1485), Richeldis de Faverches prayed that she might undertake some special work in honour of Our Lady. In answer to her prayer, the Virgin Mary led her in spirit to Nazareth, showed her the house where the Annunciation occurred, and asked her to build a replica in Walsingham to serve as a perpetual memorial of the Annunciation.
13 Nov 2016: Remembrance Sunday
At this season of Remembrance we give particular thanks for the self sacrifice of those whose lives were lost in defence of our everyday freedoms, we will honour them best when those freedoms of democracy and the dignity of life honoured are cherished.
Members of the Royal Air Force and local Cub Scouts groups joined the congregation.
30 Oct 2016: Confirmation Service
We welcomed The Right Reverend Jonathan Goodall, Bishop of Ebbsfleet to the Parish Mass and Confirmation service. Father James presented eight Candidates from both Parish churches for the Holy Sacrament. A wonderful service and many thanks to Bishop Jonathan and his wife Sarah for their time spent before the service and over lunch.
A very foggy morning, particularily for a round trip from Reading.
He truly is a 'Flying Bishop!'
25 Sep 2016: A Fond Farewell ...
Very best wishes and good luck to Tony after many faithful years of service with S. Cuthbert's.