Saint Anne, Radcliffe on Trent

Introduction

Saint Anne, Radcliffe on Trent, in the Diocese of Nottingham, is distinguished by its church building, which was opened, blessed, and dedicated to Saint Anne on 26th July 1962.

History

In 1940, a corrugated-iron building on Shelford Road was purchased and dedicated to The English Martyrs. Initially Sunday Mass was celebrated monthly, increasing to weekly in 1948.

In Autumn 2022, Saint Anne (Radcliffe-on-Trent) came together with three other churches as one Catholic community. On 25th March 2023, the parish officially became The Parish of The Annunciation, Rushcliffe.

Architecture and furnishings

In 1982, additions to the church included catering facilities, a meeting room, and extra seating. In the 1990s, the presbytery was extended, adding an office, a reception room, and a new sacristy.

Music and liturgy

The parish's Music Ministry leads the congregation in hymns and liturgical music. Readers proclaim the Word of God during Mass. Altar servers assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass. Sacristans prepare and maintain the sacred items and altar for the liturgy.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Eucharist during Mass and bring Communion to the sick or homebound. The parish offers a selection of readings and music for funeral services.

Parish life

Saint Anne's Church serves the local community as well as the market town of Bingham and its surrounding villages. The parish spans approximately three-fifths of the Borough of Rushcliffe, covering nearly 100 square miles and home to around 100,000 people.

The parish's SVP group is committed to bringing the love and compassion of Christ to the local community. Greeters welcome parishioners, assist with seating, and help maintain order during Mass.

The parish earned the Live Simply Award through its enthusiasm and commitment to saving the planet. The Victoria Repair Café is a legacy of the Live Simply Award.

Weekly Mass is streamed to enable the sick and housebound and those unable to attend in person the opportunity to participate in the liturgy. Live streams are made possible thanks to the dedication of parish volunteers.

The parish offers a marriage preparation program to help couples understand the sacredness of Matrimony. The parish supports the celebration of the two annual Family Fast Days authorised by the bishops.

Sacraments and pastoral care

The parish offers a Baptism preparation program for families and godparents. Confirmation is typically received by young people in Year 9 who are already baptised.