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 […]
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 […]
The lesson for children preparing for their First Holy Communion is on Saturday 08th January 2022 at 9.30 am in the Parish Hall.
We have unexpectedly encountered a small problem with the Southwark Diocesan YouTube account. Many parishes will happily have their own live streams, but if you were planning to promote or use the Christmas Mass live streams from St George’s Cathedral, we now have a new Livestream link for Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord […]
Covid-19 Omicron variant – Guidance for Churches With respect to the current situation with the omicron variant it is important to ensure the following points are followed in our churches: That people displaying any symptoms of covid-19 should stay at home and not travel to church or participate in person. That hand sanitiser is available to […]
Monday 4th May 2026 is the Feast of The English Martyrs. As we thank Lord for all the holy men and women who sacrificed their lives, and for this beautiful building that we have been blessed to worship for the last 133 years. As we pray to all the English Martyrs to intercede for us […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. ROSARY FOR LIFE. Archbishop John Wilson is calling on all of us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May (Month of Mary). Together, we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing […]
Newsletter 19th April 2026 A Newsletter 19th April 2026 B HOLY HOUR FOR THE DIGNITY OF LIFE– On Sunday, 19 April 2026 the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of a culture of life in our lands. All parishes have been asked to hold a Holy […]
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Sunday 12th April is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be chaplet of the Divine Mercy and benediction at 3pm. There will be tea/coffee after the service in the parish hall. Divine Mercy Chaplet is Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy is an intercessory prayer that extends the […]
Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia! EASTER SUNDAY FUN FAIR To celebrate Easter here at English Martyrs on Sunday 5th April 2026 after both 9am and 11.30am Masses there will be Easter Egg Hunt for children of the parish in the lower hall. There will be Tea/Coffee, Hot Chocolate and cakes for all to […]
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Holy Thursday 2nd April 2026 (no 9.30am Mass) Mass of the Last Supper 8pm Adoration and watch till midnight Good Friday 3rd April 2026 (No adoration and 9.30am Mass) Office of Reading & Morning Prayers 9.30am Stations of The Cross 12noon Passion of the Lord 3pm […]
LENT & EASTER 2026 EASTER ENVELOPES: There are Easter Donation envelopes in the Church porch for your personal gift for the Clergy. LENT & EASTER AT ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH: Please collect a Lent & Easter Service Programme from the back of the Church, which gives all the details of Lenten Services and Easter Masses during […]
Happy Mother’s Day We wish all the mums of our parish a very Happy Mother’s Day and pray that God will bless you with his joy this blessed day. We also celebrate today as Laetare Sunday meaning ‘Rejoice’. As traditionally it was the day that servants were allowed to return home to their ‘Mothering’ Church. […]
LENTEN CHARITY APPEAL: FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE JENNIFER ETUH MEDICAL CENTRE, NIGERIA AND SATURDAY SOUP KITCHEN.: As we head into the Lenten season, the church recommends prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as three practices that can help form the heart of our Lenten journey and prepare us for the great celebration of Easter. It has […]
WORLD DAY FOR THE SICK: Wednesday 11th February 2026 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World day for the sick is celebrated. We shall be having a special Mass at 11.30am for all who are sick and housebound in our parish community. After Mass there will be a light lunch served […]