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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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.

Maps & Directions :

Parking Information:

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.

Parish Office :

Irina Osborn (Parish Secretary)
Tuesday – Friday 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Tel – (01305) 251976
Email – dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk

New Parishioners Registration

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 .

MASS & SERVICES

Clergy :

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

Altar Servers

Mark Rodgers
Landline : 01305 250488
Email : markrodgers@macace.net

Sacristy

Kathy Hawkins
Landline : 01305 257572
Email : kath.hawkins111@gmail.com

Readers at Mass

Elizabeth Morris
Landline : 01305 262599
Email : elizabethmorris888@icloud.com

Flower Arranging Team

Elizabeth Morris
Landline : 01305 262599
Email : elizabethmorris888@icloud.com

SACRAMENTS

Sacramental Preparation of our Children

Elizabeth Hughes
Phone : 01305 269163
Margaret Gibson

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Jackie Clayton (taking communion to the housebound)
Mobile : 07771 648632
Jill Kerley (serving on the altar)

CHOIR & MUSIC

The sung liturgy is supported by two groups:

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

Group 2: The Music Group sings at Mass every third Sunday of the month.

Kate Bone
Email : kate@ikbone.plus.com
Mobile : 07905963737

COMMUNITY

Children’s Liturgy

Mark Egan
Helia Egan
Hannah Davies
David Davie
Myriam Packer
Lawrence Mondal
Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Mobile : (01305) 251976

Catechism Group

Brenda Gonzalves
Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk
Mobile : 07494 747095

St. Mary’s Catholic First School

Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Tel – (01305) 262258
Email – office@stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk
www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Paula Fearn

PARISH GROUPS

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

Catholic Women’s League: CWL

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

Bible Reading Group: Walking With God

The Saturday Bible Group meets on Saturday 9.30-11am at the Church meeting room
Agnes Gurney
Email : ahgurney@gmail.com
Landline : 01305 852590

Catenians

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

Holy Trinity Sharing Group:

The Holy Trinity Sharing Group is a Weekly Zoom meeting for networking and discussion of topical issues.
Email : johnrcalvert@btinternet.com
Landline : 01305 251144

Churches Together in Dorchester

Jackie Clayton
Emai : homejclayton@gmail.com
Mobile : 07771 648632

Word Of Life Group

Katy Carter
Emai : katyjcarter@gmail.com

Evangelisation Group

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

Repository

Elizabeth Wilson
Mobile : +44 7960 945560

Missio

Elizabeth Wilson
Mobile : 07960 945560

Meditation Group

Anita Finnegan
Landline : 01305 259032

CAFOD

www.cafod.org.uk
Frances Hogwood
Email : f.hogwood978@btinternet.com

Tennis

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)

It’s Wednesday:

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)

Ride & Stride

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)

Parish Safeguarding Representative

Elizabeth Hughes
Tel – (01305) 269163
Email : lizhughese@btinternet.com

Parish Pastoral Council

 

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

Treasurer

Terry Hooley
Email : terry.hooley@yahoo.co.uk

Parish Gift Aid Organiser

Margaret Morley
Tel – (01305) 251976
Email – dorchester-giftaid@prcdtr.org.uk

VOLUNTEERING

Presbytery Gardening Group:

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

Church Cleaning

Veronica Graham& Jo Neal
Please phone 01305 251976 or email dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk

Welcomers, Sunday Tea & Coffee After Mass

Victoria Hooley
Mobile : 07906 723917

PARISH CENTRE

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)

PLYMOUTH DIOCESE

Holy Trinity is part of the Plymouth Diocesan Trust (Registered Charity Number 213227)
www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk

WEBSITE ADMINISTRATION

For technical enquiries, assistance and content issues/suggestions:
FAO – Digital Marketing Manager
Email : dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk

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