Welcome
Welcome to the home page of St. Paul's Church, Oldham, in Hathershaw - part of the Church of England Diocese of Manchester.
We work closely with the parish of St. Thomas, Werneth.
The Notices
Coffee Morning The next one is at 10:00 am - 12 noon on Saturday 2 May.
Board Games Come at 10:00 am on Saturday 16 May in the Community Room, and then every third Saturday of the month. Bring a game to play, or play some one else's. Play something that you know or something new. Bring your friends or come alone! All ages welcome.
Admission to Holy Communion St. Paul's admits children and young people over the age of 7 to Holy Communion, on the understanding that they and their family are happy for them to do so; they are baptised, and that they regularly attend church with their family. If you are interested, please fill out a form, and speak to Zahra or Nick.
Jar of Grace Please bring any money you have collected into church.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place at 11:00 am on Sunday 17 May.
Electoral Roll If you wish to go on the Parish Electoral Roll, please see the poster, and Andrea Marshall.
Building Fund Appeal
St. Paul's appeal for donations for the Church Building Fund now totals £4,139. A grant has been awarded for £100,740.15 . We are raising money for:
- fees for design work above the Chancel Arch;
- fees for design work beneath the floor of the Community Room;
- removal of plaster above the Chancel Arch;
- construction work on the floor beneath the Community Room; and
- new chairs and dollies for the Community Room.
UPDATE
Starting Work We hope to begin commissioning elements of the work in the next few weeks.
Roof Repairs: Pre-applications made to the War Memorials Trust indicated that the work is not eligible for grants from them.
Envelopes are still available on the back window sill.
Thank you for your generosity.
Regular Activities
These are the usual times of activities at St. Paul's Church
SUNDAY
10:00 am
St. Paul's Sunday Worship
10:00 am (termtime)
St. Paul's Sunday School
1:00 pm
Bethel Roma Church
MONDAY
7:00 pm
Guides
TUESDAY
2:00 pm
Pop In
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am (termtime)
Stitch & Share
4:15 pm Mahdlo
THURSDAY
6:00 pm
Bethel Roma Church
SATURDAY
10:00 am (1st Saturday of Month)
Coffee Morning
10:00 am (3rd Sunday of Month)
Board Games
If you would like to enquire about a booking, please ring Rev Nick on 07986 085851. But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.
Donations
You are welcome to donate to the parish online. Thank you.
Heritage & Visits
If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.
