The Holy Trinity Church, High West Street, Dorchester Located opposite the Horse With The Red Umbrella Cafe (Postcode for Sat Nav: DT1 1UJ), on the junction of High West Street and Trinity Street.
within the RC Diocese of Plymouth: Diocesan Charity No 213227
“The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel” [Pope Francis EG114]
Located opposite the Horse With The Red Umbrella Cafe (Postcode for Sat Nav: DT1 1UJ), on the junction of High West Street and Trinity Street.
There are no car parking facilities available at our church. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please see link to nearby public car parks. Find a car park – Dorset Council.
Church Accessibility: Wheelchair access through a side passage and garden gate. Accessible toilet available.
Hearing Loop : Loop system for those with impaired hearing
Assistance Dogs: Welcome.
Irina Osborn (Parish Secretary)
Tuesday – Friday 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Tel – (01305) 251976
Email – dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Please follow these steps below to complete and submit your form:
Download and Print: New Parishioner details form – PDF.pdf
Complete the Form: Fill out all required fields.
Email the completed form to dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
OR return it to the Parish Office at Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Culliford Road North, Dorchester, DT1 1QG
OR give it to one of our welcomers at Sunday Mass.
Please don’t hesitate to call our Parish office on +44 1305 251976 ( Tue-Friday 9 AM- 2PM) for any assistance .
Priest in Charge – Fr Babu Francis
Phone : 01305 251976
Email : babu.francis@prcdtr.org.uk
Deacon : Rev Jonathan de Kretser
Mobile : 07876 748836
Email : jonathan.dekretser@prcdtr.org.uk
Mark Rodgers
Landline : 01305 250488
Email : markrodgers@macace.net
Kathy Hawkins
Landline : 01305 257572
Email : kath.hawkins111@gmail.com
Elizabeth Morris
Landline : 01305 262599
Email : elizabethmorris888@icloud.com
Elizabeth Morris
Landline : 01305 262599
Email : elizabethmorris888@icloud.com
Elizabeth Hughes
Phone : 01305 269163
Margaret Gibson
Jackie Clayton (taking communion to the housebound)
Mobile : 07771 648632
Jill Kerley (serving on the altar)
Group 1: The SATB choir meets weekly for practice and sings on most Sundays, at Christmas, in Holy Week, and at Easter.
Chris Tozer
Email : cnpthome@gmail.com
Landline : 01300 348826
Kate Bone
Email : kate@ikbone.plus.com
Mobile : 07905963737
Mark Egan
Helia Egan
Hannah Davies
David Davie
Myriam Packer
Lawrence Mondal
Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Mobile : (01305) 251976
Brenda Gonzalves
Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Mobile : 07494 747095
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Tel – (01305) 262258
Email – office@stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk
www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Paula Fearn
Within our Parish there are a number of groups that meet to enhance and develop the spiritual and social life of the community. The groups meet on a weekly or monthly basis and offer activities for a wide range of age groups. We would encourage you to contact the organisers of each group below to introduce yourself and find out more information
Sue Bousfield( Chairperson)
Jill Kerley (Secretary)
Christine Land (Treasurer)
Barbara Noble (Minutes Secretary)
Email : suebous@ hotmail.com
Landline : 01305814331
Mobile : 07702034444
We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the parish centre at 2pm
The Saturday Bible Group meets on Saturday 9.30-11am at the Church meeting room
Agnes Gurney
Email : ahgurney@gmail.com
Landline : 01305 852590
The Catenians are a group of Catholic men from South Dorset who meet once a month for prayer, fellowship and fun.
John Calvert( Circle Secretary)
Email : johnrcalvert@btinternet.com
Landline : 01305 251144
The Holy Trinity Sharing Group is a Weekly Zoom meeting for networking and discussion of topical issues.
Email : johnrcalvert@btinternet.com
Landline : 01305 251144
Jackie Clayton
Emai : homejclayton@gmail.com
Mobile : 07771 648632
Katy Carter
Emai : katyjcarter@gmail.com
The Evangelisation Group is held in the Church meeting room at 7.00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, subject to availability.
Deacon Jonathan
Mobile : 07876748836
Email : jonathan.dekretser@prcdtr.org.uk
Elizabeth Wilson
Mobile : +44 7960 945560
Elizabeth Wilson
Mobile : 07960 945560
Anita Finnegan
Landline : 01305 259032
www.cafod.org.uk
Frances Hogwood
Email : f.hogwood978@btinternet.com
Anyone for tennis? We meet at 6.00 pm on Wednesdays at the Parish Centre. We play for companionship and fun. Beginners are more than welcome – our standard is not very high! Alternatively, if you wish to use the all-weather courts independently during the day in the school holidays or evenings and weekends, including term time, please contact Liz if interested in either. Contact: Liz Hughes (01305 269163)
A welcoming group for anyone in the need of a little socialising (and scrabble!). All are welcome and we aim to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, at the Parish Centre. For all those who wish to join please contact: Barbara Noble (01305 264070)
Dorset Historic Churches Trust (DHCT) Ride and Stride is an annual sponsored event that takes place on the second Saturday of September. It involves individuals either riding a bike or horse or walking to as many Churches in Dorset as possible during the daylight hours. Much needed funds are raised and on application grants are awarded to Churches towards their upkeep. For details on how to be involved, please contact Elizabeth Morris on (01305 262599)
Elizabeth Hughes
Tel – (01305) 269163
Email : lizhughese@btinternet.com
Mark Rodgers (Chair)
Email : markrodgers@macace.net
Landline : 01305 250488
Kate Bone (Secretary)
Email : kate@ikbone.plus.com
Mobile :07905963737
Fr Babu Francis
Maureen Jones
Deacon Jonathan de Kretser
John Calvert
Elizabeth Wilson
Mareil Dowding
Chris Tozer
Saji Devassia
Blair Hooley
Abhishek Manjaly
Terry Hooley
Email : terry.hooley@yahoo.co.uk
Margaret Morley
Tel – (01305) 251976
Email – dorchester-giftaid@prcdtr.org.uk
The Presbytery/Parish Centre Gardening Group meets on the first Saturday of each month at 11.30 am for one hour. Dates may vary so please check the Newsletter for full details.
Presbytery Grounds upkeep
Ian Bone
Mobile : 07941578554
Veronica Graham& Jo Neal
Please phone 01305 251976 or email dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Victoria Hooley
Mobile : 07906 723917
The Holy Trinity Parish Centre is used as a venue for parish activities and events, as well as a space for private hire. To make an enquiry about booking the Parish Centre rooms please phone 01305 251976 or email dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
For more information about the location of the centre please Holy Trinity Catholic Church Dorchester (Visitor info)
Holy Trinity is part of the Plymouth Diocesan Trust (Registered Charity Number 213227)
www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk
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Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk