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 […]
ALL SOULS DAY: This year it will be on Monday 3rd November 2025. This is the commemoration of All Souls when we call to mind all who have died and need our prayers as they journey towards heaven. Not only do we remember those whom we have loved and lost but also those who have […]
REMEMBRANCE ALTAR During the Month of November there will be Remembrance Altar in the Church where you can put a photo of your deceased loved ones and you can place your Holy Souls Envelopes with your donation in the Box provided. Masses for Holy Souls will be offered during the whole year. Please hand over […]
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday. By our Baptism we have become living members of the Church: together we have received the mission to bring the Gospel to everyone. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Jesus sends us to share his Gospel with those who have never encountered it. As a world on […]
MONTH OF THE ROSARY: The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. The Rosary, at its core, is a contemplative prayer where we meditate on the life, passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ through the eyes of His beloved mother, the […]
MONTH OF THE ROSARY: The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The Rosary, at its core, is a contemplative prayer where we meditate on the life, passion, death, and resurrection of […]
Newsletter 28th Sep 2025 A Newsletter 28th Sep 2025 B INVITATION TO GROW IN FAITH- DISCOVERY- You may be aware that the diocese of Southwark is undertaking a programme of evangelisation. This programme is calling each of to respond “Let it be your chief study to put the Gospel into practice.” Jean Baptiste De La […]
SCHOOL REFERANCES: Parents who are intending to apply for a Catholic Primary/ Secondary school for 2026 September entry, please send the following documents to the parish office. Please do not email the documents to the office. Closing date for Secondary School: 30th September 2025, Primary School: 16th November 2025 Initial Reference form (that can be […]
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Parents who are intending to register children for First Holy Communion 2026, please note that the children will be tested on the below prayers prior to starting the lessons. Testing will take place on Saturday 4th October 2025 from 10.45am –11.30am. Enrolment forms will be given to the parents for all the […]
WELCOME SUNDAY: On Sunday 7th September 2025 after both 9am and 11.30am Masses there will be a parish welcome Sunday with Bacon butties, Irish coffee, Tea/Coffee. We would like to invite all new parishioners to join us as this would be a great opportunity to meet the priests and introduce yourselves. This would be […]
WORLD DAY FOR THE CARE OF CREATION.: Monday 1st September the Catholic Church celebrates the world day for the care of the creation. As we pray and thank God for the world we live in and for each other. Prayer for Creation Father, Lord of all creation, we praise you with all your creatures […]