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Parish groups

St John Payne is home to a wide range of parish groups, from prayer and devotion to fellowship and practical service. Whatever your interests, there is a place for you to get involved.

The choir performing in the church, with a Noah’s Ark and rainbow backdrop beside the sanctuary.

Music

Together we are on a journey of musical development focused on enhancing our worship.

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A reader at the lectern during Sunday Mass, with the altar dressed in green.

Readers

At St John Payne, we welcome and support all those who feel called to proclaim the Word of the Lord at Mass.

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Altar servers in cassocks and cottas processing up the aisle with the cross, candles and thurible.

Altar servers

Altar servers help the priest at the altar. New servers are welcome, both for Mass and for Divine Worship.

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Members of the art group sketching and painting along a long table, with a vase of zinnias and a small gourd.

Art group

We hold a regular art club for anyone interested in honing their drawing and painting skills in the company of others.

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Catenians

Catholic men of the Colchester Circle meet monthly to pray, share a meal and support Catholic charities.

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St Vincent de Paul Society logo

St Vincent de Paul Society

Our new parish SVP conference will offer friendship and practical help to people in need. Volunteers are welcome.

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