The parish of St Luke’s, Frodsham & St Cuthbert’s, Mouldsworth is situated at the north end of the Vale Royal local authority area in Cheshire (England) serving the town of Frodsham and the surrounding villages of Helsby, Kingsley, Manley and Elton.
| Address | 61 High Street Frodsham Cheshire WA6 7AN |
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| Telephone | 01928 733127 |
New Parishioners
Welcome to the Parish of St Luke’s & St Cuthbert’s. Please complete the form available in the church porch.
St Cuthbert’s
Mass is celebrated at the church of St Cuthbert-by-the-Forest, Mouldsworth every Sunday morning at 9:00am, and at other important times during the year. Should you require any assistance or information regarding St Cuthbert’s, please contact Chris & Steve Clapham (07970 811043).
Steering Group
The purpose is to provide support to our Parish Priest in a time of acute shortage of priests. The laity is asked to carry out roles not requiring an ordained ministry. To that end the following working groups are in place:
– Communication and Outreach
– Spirituality, Liturgy and Catechesis
– Premises and property maintenance
– Finance
– Hospitality and welfare
A summary of the targets can be found on the notice board with contact details. Feel free to give your views to any member of the group or the chairman – Martin Edmunds (01928 735203)
Webpage
Contact jmbainbridge@gmail.com
Eucharistic Ministers
Appointed by the Parish Priest to assist at Mass on a rota basis. They also take communion to the sick and housebound.
Pauline Stitt (01928 739482)
Lay Readers
Assist at all Masses with a rota system for all the principle Masses.
Peter Hughes (01928 732638)
Sacristans
The Sacristans help prepare the Altar for Mass and ensure that the various ministries are in place to assist. See notice board for names and contact numbers.
Safeguarding
Our safeguarding reps are available to help with DBS checks and other safeguarding needs.
Kate Birkenhead (07827 056044 – St Luke’s); Steve Clapham (07971 648192 – St Cuthbert’s)
Catholic Children’s Society
Assists disadvantaged children and families in our diocese. Collection boxes available.
Glenys Fitzmaurice (01928 732060)
Christian Unity
Members of the Ecumenical group attend meetings of the Frodsham Churches Together and explore things that we can do together for the work of the Church in the Parish.
Kate Birkenhead (07827 056044)
CAFOD and Fair Trade
CAFOD believes that the world’s resources are a gift to be shared by all. The official fast days of Lent and Harvest, as well as weekly offerings, enable us to participate in this sharing. Soups lunches are organised in Lent to raise funds.
Bereavement Group
A support group is available to all suffering bereavement.
Aelison Wilson (01928 731235)
Missio
Missio is the missionary charity supported by the Pope. It aims to support people across the world in practical, emotional and spiritual support. There are a number of ways to contribute, with or without Gift Aid. You could opt for a collection box at home, which is emptied twice a year, you could have a regular donation from your bank account or there is the option to make donations when you can afford it. Should you wish to receive further information or help support this important work please use the contact details below.
Veronica Cleaver (07754 884484 or veronicacleaver@gmail.com)
Offertory Counters
Counters meet after the 9.30am Mass on Mondays to count and record the Offertory collection and other cash receipts. There is a monthly rota.
Flowers
Each week a team of two organises the flowers on a rota basis for church throughout the year. Please contact the secretary if you would like to volunteer.
Church Cleaning
Each week a team of people clean the Church on a rota basis. Please contact the secretary if you would like to volunteer.
Frail or Disabled Pensioners
Anyone wishing to come to Mass but currently unable to do so because of frailty of disability should contact Glenys Fitzmaurice (01928 732060) or the secretary.
Music for the Liturgy
Our music groups support the music of the Mass with voices and instruments, principally at the 9 am (St Cuthbert’s) and 11 am Sunday Masses each week. They also provide music for the Easter and Christmas vigils and other special Masses, along with a Carol service.
St Luke’s Music Group would greatly welcome any singer or instrumentalist who would like to join them. They rehearse on the penultimate Sunday of the month, 9.45-10.45. If you are not able to join for Sunday Masses your participation would be welcome for the other services they support. All ages are very welcome.
Veronica Cleaver (07754 884484 or veronicacleaver@gmail.com)
Planned Giving and Giftaid
Special envelopes are available to parishioners who wish to make a regular weekly contribution by this method.
Regular contributions can be enhanced through reclaiming tax. This can be done through signing covenant forms available on request from:
Peter Dolan (07872 633335)
Parish Activities
Many of the Parish Activities listed rely on volunteers to keep them going.
All members of the Parish are strongly urged to play a part in Church affairs. To volunteer just ring the appropriate contact number. You will be most welcome.
Pastoral Area LPA12 – doslpa12.co.uk
St Luke’s Parish is a member of the Frodsham and Runcorn Pastoral Area. The Pastoral Team aims to enrich the practice of the Catholic Faith in our area and foster co-operation within our communities. Pauline Stitt (01928 739482) is St Luke’s representative and Secretary of the team.