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 […]
ENGLISH MARTYRS – a series on those we commemorate in our church. This week’s Martyr is ST THOMAS MORE. Following the celebration of the Feast of the English Martyrs recently, we want to remember those in honour of whom our church is named with a series of short notes in the Newsletter reminding us of […]
The Feast of the English Martyrs is celebrated on the 4th May. On this day in 1535 there died at Tyburn three Carthusian monks, the first of many English men and women martyred for the Catholic faith during the Reformation. Of these martyrs, 284 have been canonised or declared blessed, but the number of those […]
Divine Mercy Sunday First Sunday after Easter Sunday is the Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be chaplet of the Divine Mercy and benediction on Sunday 27th April 2025 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 […]
Letter from Archbishop John Wilson A Solemn Prayer for the Repose of Pope Francis Eternal Father, In Your infinite mercy, You called home Your faithful servant, Pope Francis, during the radiant joy of the Easter Octave— a sign of the Risen Christ’s triumph over death. We give You thanks for his life of humble service, […]
HAPPY EASTER! May it be filled with lots of love, joy and peace. May you and your family be blessed as you celebrate the true meaning of Easter, from the reflection of Good Friday to the joy of Easter Sunday and the promise of eternal life. Wishing you a blesses Easter Newsletter 20th April […]
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Holy Thursday 17th April 2025 (no 9.30am Mass) Good Friday 18th April 2025 (No adoration and 9.30am Mass) Mass of the Last Supper 8pm […]
LENTEN TALKS: Thank you to Fr Pius for delivering our first Lenten talk on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. The last one will be on Wednesday 9th April after the 7.30pm Mass. This year the theme will be A Year of the Lord’s Favour. LENT & EASTER AT ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH: Please collect a Lent […]
Happy Mother’s Day We wish all the mothers and all those who play the role of mothers in our parish a very happy Mother’s Day and pray that God will bless you with his joy this blessed day. This Sunday is called Laetare Sunday meaning ‘Rejoice’. The priest may wear rose colour vestment today. Traditionally […]
LENT AND EASTER AT ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH 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 the Holy Week. There will be copies available throughout the season of Lent. LENTEN TALKS: […]
ARCHDIOCESAN JUBILEE CELEBRATION DAY AT THE FRIARS, AYLESFORD 7TH JUNE 2025. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. This will be the centre-piece event of […]