The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew is situated in the Village of Rainhill, Merseyside, about eleven miles from Liverpool.

Rainhill, although much changed from the outlying village that existed here until the 1960's, still maintains much of its charm and is surrounded by countryside. It is a great place to live not only because of the village atmosphere and thriving shops but also because it is central for travel to all parts of the country by road (M62), by rail (Liverpool-Manchester) and by air (Liverpool Airport)

Our Parish Priest is Fr. Phil Swanson and he is assisted by our Deacon Rev. Bernard Smith and retired Deacon, Rev. Bert Wright..Fr. Phil is also the Parish Priest of St. Theresa's,Sutton Manor.

Contact: sec@stbartsrainhill.co.uk. (Please put 1771 in the subject box to avoid spam))

OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS are wanted for the nuns in the Carmelite Monastery in Eccleston. Please bring in all our unwanted cards to CAFOD corner.

USED STAMPS are required in order to raise funds for the Guide Dog Association. Please leave all you can collect at the back of the church.

UNWANTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Why not donate these to CAFOD at the back of church.

NEXT MEETING OF THE CAFOD GROUP will be in the presbytery at 7.30 this Wednesday 1st. February.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME. 2012: The date of the Confirmation Mass has been set for
WEDNESDAY 20TH. JUNE at  7.30pm. The preparation programme will run for 6 weeks with the residential weekend taking place at Savio House from Friday 15th. June to Sunday 17th. June.
Any other candidates who wish to join the programme should contact Fr. Phil. Or leave a message on this website.

PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION for Rainhill 2013 calendar. Views must be of Rainhill. Entry is £5 per photograph. Details from the Millennium Centre. Entries in by 31st. March 2012.