Blog – English Martyrs Parish

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (24th December) By Archbishop John Wilson

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / No Comments / December 21, 2021

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 […]

Covid-19 Omicron variant – Guidance for Churches from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / No Comments / December 9, 2021

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 […]

Confirmation 2022

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

Congratulations to the young people of our parish who were recently confirmed. May the Holy Spirit always accompany them in all their ways.

Easter Celebration

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Latest News / No Comments / April 17, 2022

Fr Gregory and Fr James with RCIA coordinator and Member

Holy Week Services

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

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 […]

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 […]

Pastoral Letter for the Solemnity of the Holy Family 2021

by English Martyrs Streatham, London / Uncategorized / No Comments / December 25, 2021

Archbishop John Wilson To be read at all Sunday Masses on 26 December 2021 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ I extend to each of you, and to your families […]

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