ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI LONG EATON
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI LONG EATON
Saint Francis of Assisi is a parish within the Nottingham Diocese of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Our parish is clustered 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.
You are very welcome to join us for any of our Masses or social occasions. Details can be found on this website or our weekly newsletter.
Our Weekly Newsletter is available by following this LINK.
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
Throughout Ordinary Time: Summer we are asked to pray for the following intentions:
A Deeper Understanding between Christians and Jews
Those Who Suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights
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In September, we pray with the Holy Father that, inspired by Saint Francis, we may experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
‘May this holy year help us to recover the confident trust that we require, in the Church and in society, in our relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of all persons and respect for God’s gift of creation.’ – Pope Francis, Jubilee 2025 letter, 25
You can watch the Pope’s video to accompany the intention at:- https://youtu.be/Z7eIwa8f64g
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
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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.