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St
Winefride's is a large and active parish. All aspects of community life
are reflected in a wide range of different groups and activities. Everyone
is welcome to join in and get involved as much or as little as they
choose. Find out more here about our:
Liturgy Groups - Faith-sharing Groups
- Social Activities - Youth Activities
Check
the weekly newsletter to confirm times of events each week.
Liturgy
Groups
A
number of different parish groups all come together to celebrate Mass.
Find out about these groups here.
Altar
Servers
The
servers assist the priest on the sanctuary during Mass and are
members of the Guild of St Stephen. New altar servers are always
welcome - women, men, girls and boys.
St
Winefride's Choir
The
choir is made up of all age groups and we provide music for Mass on
Sunday mornings, additional 'special' services and weddings. We meet to
practice on Monday evenings at 7.15pm in church when everyone
is welcome.
For
further details contact Teresa Norris on 01509-506688.
Mass
and Church Care Ministries
Everyone
is welcome to participate in Mass ministries: welcoming, reading,
and taking part in the preparation of gifts.
New
recruits are always welcome for the church care ministries: the Flower
Guild, the church cleaning, the brasses, the sacred
vessels, the laundry and the money collectors and
counters. All these roles are vital to keep
the church going and everyone who participates is warmly
thanked.
Faith-sharing
groups and activities
There
is a range of different groups that meet regularly to share our faith
through prayers, devotions, services and discussions. Find out more
about these different groups here.
Rosary
group
St
Winefride's Rosary Group was started in 2001, and it has continued
ever since. We meet every Monday at 2.15p.m. to say the
Rosary and have a cup of tea in the Presbytery. Everyone is
welcome even if you can only come sometimes.
Contact
the Presbytery if you want to know more.
Novena
Group
A
Novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said normally on nine
sucessive days, asking for special graces.
The
Novena Group meets at 7.00p.m. in church every Thursday.
Union
of Catholic Mothers (UCM)
UCM Notice
At our
meeting in July the members of St Winefride's UCM voted to disband the
group. This decision was made after a lot of thought and discussion,
but became inevitable when no-one felt able to be nominated as
president of the group. The members did, however, decide to re-form in
September under a different name. We will continue to meet in the
spirit of fellowship and friendship which has become strong over our
time together, working to support the needs of our own parish. Our
first meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th September in the Council
Offices, Charnwood Road.
We hope to welcome new members to our group.
The Bereavement Support Group
This
group has only just formed. We are a group of people who wish to help
anyone who has been bereaved. You can get in touch with any of the
group by ringing the Presbytery and speaking to Father Michael or Breda.
Social
activities
St
Winefride's has a large number of social groups and activities which
are welcome to everyone. Find out more about what you can get involved
in here.
St
Winefride's Bingo Group
Meets
most Wednesdays at Shepshed
Council Offices, Charnwood
Road. Eyes down at 8:00 p.m.
Contact Chris Bonam 01509-505021 or Brenda Fox 01509-506788.
Walking
Group
Parish
walks provide a great opportunity for people to meet, get a bit of
exercise and enjoy the lovely countryside surrounding Shepshed!
Walks are held on Bank Holidays and other holidays throughout
the year. Check the news & events section or the weekly
newsletter regularly for details of the next parish walk, including
meeting times and routes.
Fairtrade
Group
Fairtrade
produce guarantees that a fair price is received by the producers of
the goods. A group of young people at St Winefride's decided to get
together to promote and sell fairtrade produce. They have a store
once a month and any excess profits are donated to their chosen
charity, currently Let The Children Live. Everyone is welcome to
join the group.
Contact either Teresa Norris or Nathan Rush in church.
Youth
activities
Children's
Liturgy Group
This
group provides input with children aged between 4 - 11 years during
some Sunday masses. The children are taken out of church at the
start of mass to have the day's liturgy delivered in a format
appropriate for them. They return to church at the offertory
procession.
The
adults delivering the liturgy are all volunteers from within the parish.
For
further details contact Teresa Norris on 01509-506688.
Young
People's Masses and music group
On
the 3rd Sunday of the month, the children and people of the
parish provide the music, singing and carry out all ministries during
Sunday mass. Readings
are taken from a children's lectionary and prayers are
written especially for the service.
The
music group is made up of adults and children of all ages and
children/young people are invited to lead the singing.
The
adults leading the services are volunteers from within the parish.
For
further details contact Teresa Norris on 01509-506688.
The
group is a joint group with the parishes of St Mary's and Sacred Heart
in Loughborough. The sessions are held on Sunday nights
during term time at St Mary's church hall, Ashby Road, Loughborough.
There
are two age groups that meet on alternate weeks. Juniors must be
in school years 4 - 6 and seniors in school years 7 or above.
The
group is lead by experienced youth leaders with additional support from
young leaders who have progressed through the group themselves.
For
further details contact Teresa Norris on 01509-506688.
Please fill in a Contact Form to enquire about any of these
groups. Your enquiry will be passed to the right person.
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