Year: 2022

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 […]

Holy Week Services

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Uncategorized / No Comments / April 14, 2022

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

First Holy Communion Preparation Class

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / No Comments / January 7, 2022

The lesson for children prepar­ing for their First Holy Communion is on Saturday 08th January 2022 at 9.30 am in the Parish Hall.

A very warm welcome to Fr Valentine Erhahon to the parish pastoral team

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Uncategorized / No Comments / January 7, 2022

A very warm welcome to Fr Valentine Erhahon who is joining the parish pastoral team and will be a resident at St Simon & St Jude at StreathamHill/ Fr Valentine […]