Activities & groups within the parish
Ascent Movement
One of the ‘new movements’ in the Church, for people in their middle years who are called to be Active, Spiritual, Caring, Enlightened, Needy and Thankful. The group also aims to build a link between the young and the not so young in the parish. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month.
For further information, contact Veronica Sowerby or John Green. Visit the Hallam Ascent website for information about forthcoming meetings.
Afternoon Tea
A traditional afternoon tea is held in the Assisi Hall once a month on a Tuesday at a cost of £3 per person. Everyone welcome. If you need a lift or can offer lifts, please contact Anne-Marie Appleton.
Dance Club
This is a Thursday evening activity for ladies of any age and ability. Complete beginners are very welcome. It takes place in the Assisi Hall between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. The cost is £30 for 10 sessions. The classes are led by fully-qualified dance tutors. We incorporate a wide range of dance types, with the aim of having fun and enjoyment, culminating in the staging of an annual show which raises money for charities supported by the parish. For further details, contact Grazyna Swales.
Inspir Prayer Group
The Parish Inspir Prayer Group meets monthly on Mondays from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Contact Lindsay Reynolds or Jacinta Campbell for dates and location.
Little Fishes
Praise and Play for 0 – 5 years, with carers, monthly on Mondays from 1.45 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Meet in the Assisi Hall and then in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. For further information, contact Clare Byrne.
The Rosary
Friday after morning Mass. For more information, contact Elizabeth Davison or Brian Sowerby.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
The SVP was founded over 160 years ago with volunteers dedicated to helping the poor, sick and lonely and housebound, Catholic or not. Today, the society has almost a million members working in five continents for the benefit of others. Contact Kevin McHale for further details.
Welcoming of new Parishoners
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to anyone joining our parish for the first time. We offer a home visit from members of our parish council. As well as giving you a formal welcome to St Francis of Assisi, they can outline the range of activities and facilities available within the parish. If you’re new, please send us a message and we’ll get in touch.
Youth Club
We have recently set up a Youth Club for young people in years 10 to 13 (+). They meet once a month in the upper room. There is usually food and conversation but the format is still evolving, so come along and have your say.
200 Club
We run this lottery to raise money for the Parish. Membership entitles you to enter twelve draws per year. A total of £640 is paid out in prizes each year, £30 in eight months of the year and £100 each quarter. The club usually raises over £600 per year for the parish.
You can join by contacting Kevin Exell on 0114 2665375. You will need to set up a standing order of £13 a year, payable quarterly, half yearly or annually to the Club – a sum equivalent to only 25p per week! Some parishioners have two or even three tokens in each draw; there is no limit to the number of tokens you can purchase. (Registered under the Gaming Act 2005).