ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI LONG EATON
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Welcome to our Website
Welcome to our Website
Saint Francis of Assisi is a parish within the Nottingham Diocese of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Our parish is joined with The Church of the Assumption at Beeston.
The Parish comprises Long Eaton, New Sawley, Sawley, Breaston and parts of Draycott and Sandiacre, and is part of the Nottingham Deanery.
Join us for any of our Masses or social occasions. Details can be found on this website or our weekly newsletter, which can be found by following this LINK.
On WORLD MISSION SUNDAY the whole Church unites in prayer and generosity to support Catholic communities across the world facing poverty, conflict and hardship. It is being celebrated this Sunday, 19th October 2025, with ‘Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples’ as this year’s theme, reminding us of our call to be messengers and builders of hope in this Jubilee Year.
Rooted in Christ’s Resurrection, this hope has the power to transform lives and heal our world. Prayers and donations on this day directly sustain young and struggling faith communities, support vocations and enable missionaries to bring the Gospel to remote and often dangerous places. Together, we help communities grow in faith, dignity, and self – reliance. This day of prayer and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love for all peoples.
PARISH PRIEST: Reverend Fr. Christopher A Thomas
frcathomas@outlook.com 0115 922 8145
PARISH DEACON: Rev. Chris Stevens
chris.stevens@dioceseofnottingham.uk 0115 808 5428
Parish Facebook Group here
Today's Readings, click to open
Cycle of Prayer
Cycle of Prayer
Intentions
Intentions
Throughout Ordinary Time: Summer we are asked to pray for the following intentions:
Click on any intention for more details
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for October to collaboration between different religious traditions. This choice coincides with the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetate, the document of the Second Vatican Council which affirmed all that is “true and holy” in the major world religions and called Catholics to engage in interfaith dialogue and collaboration.
You can watch the Pope’s video to accompany the intention at:- https://youtu.be/9JNhQzzisOQ
Safeguarding at St Francis
Safeguarding at St Francis
If you have any concerns about a child or a vulnerable adult, please contact our Safeguarding Representative, Jane Watts, in confidence on 07513 725366
Full Safeguarding information for the Parish may be found here
RECENT CATHOLIC PUBLICATIONS
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Catholic News October 2025
Catholic Post October 2025
Public Mass is celebrated at St Francis of Assisi, Long Eaton on Sundays (11:00am) and Tuesdays
and at The Assumption, Beeston on Saturdays (Vigil Mass - 5.30pm), Sundays (9:00am), Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, all weekday Masses at 10:00 am.
Confessions before Saturday Vigil Mass at Beeston, and after all weekday Masses on request
Check the current newsletter to confirm weekday Mass times
We respect everyone's continuing health precautions, feel free to wear face coverings.
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