General Information
Newcomers to the Parish
You are very welcome! If you are new to the parish or have recently started attending Mass here, please complete the 'Parish Census' form, to be found at the back of church, and return it to the Presbytery.
Bookstall
The Parish Bookstall is open on Sunday mornings between 09:30 and 11:15 for the sale of Rosaries, medals, holy pictures, Crucifixes and other religious items. There is a good selection of books, bibles, missals, prayer books, CTS pamphlets, various occasions' cards and Mass cards. Greetings cards for various occasions are also on sale.
For more information contact Anne Davis.
Mass Intentions
If you wish to arrange for a Mass to be offered please visit the Help Desk in the Colonnade before or after Sunday Mass. Alternatively, give the details to one of the priests or to the parish secretary.
As this is such a large parish, with many requests for intentions, it is necessary to make the arrangements well in advance if you require a specific date. Donations are often made for Masses but are not essential.
Our Parish Schools
The English Martyrs' RC Primary School
The school is situated in Dee Road, Tilehurst, about half a mile from the Church. It caters for children aged between 5 and 11 years of age and aims to provide a Catholic education based on the Gospel values of love and freedom.
The school works in close partnership with the Parish and home. It runs a number of extra-curricular activities for its pupils including instrumental lessons, sporting activities, residential visits and an after-school club.
Parents wishing their children to join The English Martyrs School or wanting more information should contact the Head Teacher in writing, telephone (0118 901 5466), fax (0118 901 5467), or email admin.englishmartyrs@reading.gov.uk
School website: www.englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk/
Bl. Hugh Faringdon RC Comprehensive School
This is the only Catholic comprehensive school in Berkshire. The school aims to provide pupils with a balanced education that is designed to equip them to fulfil their potential in modern life, supported by sound Gospel values.
A Sixth Form has recently been added to provide for this Catholic education from the age of 11 right through to 18 years.
For more information contact the Head Teacher on: phone (0118 957 4730), fax (0118 956 8150), or email Hfaringdon@aol.com
School website: www.hughfaringdon.reading.sch.uk