A warm welcome to the website of the English Martyrs Catholic Church in Streatham. Our Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Southwark and is located in the South of London. By virtue of our location, we are host to people from over forty nationalities. The church has been on its present site since 1893 and has served the community in various ways apart from her spiritual mission which is the primary aim of her presence in the community. The church building which is designed in 13th century gothic style is open to all who wish to worship with us on a daily basis and especially on Sundays when the community gathers for the celebration of the Holy mass.

At the moment the parish has one priest who ministers to the needs of the parishioners.

The website is aimed to provide details of our mass times, information about the sacraments, schools and other organisations attached to the parish, office hours and other relevant information.

Fr Gregory Mario Verissimo     

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19th of May 2019 – 5th Sunday of Easter

Gospel: John 13:31-35

Jesus gives the new commandment, to love one another

When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

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During the Season of Easter, at the end of the bidding Prayers, instead of the Hail Mary we shall sing the Regina Caeli, another traditional Catholic Prayer to our Blessed Mother:

Regina caeli, laetare, Alleluia:

Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia.

Resurrexit sicut dixit, Alleluia.

Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia

(O Queen of Heaven Rejoice Alleluia!

For the one you were found worthy to bear Alleluia!

Has risen as he said Alleluia! Pray for us to God Alleluia!)

May is the month of the Rosary. We are encouraged to pray the Holy Rosary daily. Go to our Prayer subpage to find all information abour Rosary or just click here.

There will be Rosary and Benediction every Sunday in May at 6.30pm.