Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
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Welcome to our Parish Website
Welcome to our Parish 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 that of 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.
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
Today's Readings, click to open
Cycle of Prayer
Cycle of Prayer
Intentions
Intentions
Throughout Ordinary Time: Winter we are asked to pray for the following intentions:
Click on any intention for more details
In his prayer intention for February Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
The Holy Father asks us to recognize that "the smiles, even in the midst of pain," of children suffering from incurable diseases, "are a testimony of your Kingdom."
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 January 2026
Catholic Post January 2026
Public Mass is celebrated at St Francis of Assisi, Long Eaton on Sundays (11:00am) and Tuesdays at 10:00 am.
Confessions before Saturday Vigil Mass at Beeston, and after weekday Mass 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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