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Święconka – Polish Blessings (The blessing of the Easter baskets)

Święconka – Polish Blessings (The blessing of the Easter baskets)

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / Uncategorized / No Comments / April 16, 2022

Święconka (pronounced [ɕfjɛnˈt͡sɔnka]), meaning “the blessing of the Easter baskets”, is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday during Easter. With roots dating back to the early history of Poland, it is also observed by expatriate and their descendants Poles in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and other Polish communities in the world. The foods in […]

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / No Comments / March 21, 2022

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has announced that he will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Lady on Friday, 25 March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (‘Lady Day’). This will occur during a ‘Celebration of Penance’ over which he will preside at 5 pm (Rome time) in […]

REORDERING OF THE SACRED HEART CHAPEL

REORDERING OF THE SACRED HEART CHAPEL

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Uncategorized / No Comments / February 19, 2022

The Sacred Heart chapel which is located at the left-hand side of the sanctuary has been overlooked for many years. As it is very much part of our beautiful church, it should receive some improvement. Hence, the finance committee of the parish and the Parish Core Group have agreed that the existing pews which are […]

Guidance for Churches – January 2022

Guidance for Churches – January 2022

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Uncategorized / No Comments / January 28, 2022

Introduction Following the announcement by HM Government on 19th January that the measures put in place to mitigate against covid virus transmission as “Plan B” will be lifted in full on 27th January, the following guidance is offered to the dioceses of England and Wales. The material in this briefing has been agreed with Public […]