CATHOLIC CHURCH
of
SAINT AUGUSTINE of ENGLAND

Solihull, West Midlands

The Catholic Population of the Parish is approximately 1500.  Various organisations within the Parish are listed below.  If you are interested in joining any of them or simply want to find out more, please ring the contact person. If there is no telephone number, the organisation can be contacted via the administrator

Parish Hall Bookings - Contact Mrs Tina Mackay 07986 002 956

AA Support Group

Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF)

Contact: Frank Miller

Brownies

Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD)

Contact: Michael Keating

Catholic Women's League (CWL)

Contact:
Meetings: Third Monday of the month 7.30pm, Parish Hall

Child Protection Representatives

Contact: Teresa Cund
             Anne Ryder

Children's Liturgy

Contact: Margaret
Meetings: Sunday 9am Mass, Parish Hall

Choir

Contact: Father Dominic
Meetings: Practice on Friday at 7.15pm.  Sing at 11am Mass on Sunday

Coffee and Tea

Coffee and tea is available after 12.30pm Mass on Saturday, and after 9am and 11am Masses on Sunday. Proceeds to CAFOD

Gift Aid

The parish depends on regular weekly financial contributions.  If you are a tax-payer, your regular weekly contributions can be Gift-Aided. This enables the Church to reclaim the tax, adding 28% of the value to your contributions

Contact: Tim or Mary, Thursday and Friday mornings 0121 705 0228

FairTrade - Traidcraft

Contact: Mary Clark
             Anne Ryder
Website: www.fairtrade.co.uk

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is a body of Catholics that helps our parish community through prayer and helps to run baptismal talks for parents and other activities.

Contact: Father Sean 0121 705 0228
Meetings: Tuesday at 6.30pm, Parish Hall

The Macular Disease Support Group (central vision loss)

Contact:  Mary or Michael
National Helpline: 0845 241 2041
Meetings: First Thursday of the month, Parish Hall
Website: www.maculardisease.org

Medical Missionaries of Mary

Contact: mmmsolihull@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.mmmworldwide.org

Mother & Babies Group

All welcome

Contact:
Meetings: Thursday 1.30-4pm, Parish Hall

Parent & Toddlers Group

All welcome

Contact:
Meetings: Wednesday 9.00am-12.30pm, Parish Hall

Pre-School Playgroup

Contact:
Meetings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am-1.15pm, Parish Hall

St.Augustine's Pre-school currently meets in St.Augustine's Church Hall on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Having received a very positive Ofsted report (in which the staff were particularly complimented on the quality of their care) the group offers a caring environment for children to develop both educational and social skills.
The groups is registered for Educational Funding for all 3 year olds and follows the Government's Foundation Stage stepping stones.
St.Augustine's Pre-school is open to all. Children can attend the group from age 2, subject to discussion between parents and staff.
 

Rainbows

Contact: Anna-Marie Boyd
Sessions: Wednesday 4.30-5.30pm, Parish Hall
Ages: 5-7

Saint Augustine's Mothers' Prayer Group

Saint Augustine's Mothers' Prayer Group is a group of Catholic mothers who support each other through prayer and friendship

Contact:
Meetings: Second Monday of the month 8pm, Parish Hall

Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP)

The SVP is a group of Catholics that assist the poor and homeless within our Solihull community

Contact: Jack Peace
Meetings: Every second and fourth Thursday, 7pm, Parish Hall

Solihull Welcome

Solihull Welcome is a charity operating within the parish which is supported by the Churches Together. Its aim is simply to offer support and advice to those seeking asylum in the UK, and those seeking citizenship

Contact:
Sessions: Wednesday 12 noon-3pm and Friday 10.30am-3pm, Parish Hall

Talks on the Faith

These talks are run by Father Sean and are simply a chance to learn and ask questions about the Catholic Faith.  It is also a time to have tea or coffee and relax with friends.  All are welcome

Contact: Father Sean
Meetings: Every Thursday, 7.30pm, Parish Hall

Youth Group

Youth Group is maintained and run by parishioners during term-time

Contact: Father Dominic, Father Sean or Deacon Andrew
Meetings: Every Tuesday, 7-9pm, Parish Hall
Ages: 10-13

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