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Święconka – Polish Blessings (The blessing of the Easter baskets)

Święconka – Polish Blessings (The blessing of the Easter baskets)

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 […]

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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 […]

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

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

 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 from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

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

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 […]

Newsletter 4th January 2026

Newsletter 4th January 2026

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: Tuesday 6th January 2026 is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. It is a  Holy day of Obligation. Mass will be at 9.30am in the Morning & 7.30pm in the evening.   MASS ATTENDANCE: Parents who wishing to apply for a Catholic Primary or Secondary School […]

Newsletter 28th December 2025

Newsletter 28th December 2025

MESSAGE FROM FR PAUL On behalf of the Parish team and Fr Johnson I would like to wish all the parishioners a Very Merry Christmas. May the joy and peace Jesus bring us, sustain you in your Family life and relationships. God Bless you. Please accept my deepest gratitude to all who volunteered and ministered […]

Newsletter 21st December 2025

Newsletter 21st December 2025

CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR SERVICES Wednesday 24th   December            Christmas Eve Children’s Mass 5.30pm Carols & Midnight Mass 11.30pm Thursday 25th December                 Christmas Day                                                           9am & 11.30am Mass 10.30am St Mary’s Care Home (For Residents only) Friday 26th December                     Feast of St Stephen, First Martyr 8am Adoration and 9.30am   Mass Saturday 27th December                 10am Morning […]

Christmas Services at English Martyrs Church 2025

Christmas Services at English Martyrs Church 2025

Christmas/ New Year Services Saturday 13th December                  Christmas Dinner for Less Privileged 12pm-3pm Sunday 14th December                     Parish Christmas Concert 5pm Friday 19th December                      Advent Penitential Service 7pm Wednesday […]

Newsletter 14th December 2025

Newsletter 14th December 2025

CHRISTMAS FAYRE:  We would like express our gratitude to all who helped at the last Sunday’s Christmas Fayre. From setting up, helping and tiding. Especially: Kitchen: Teri & Jean, Kids Stall- Joyce, Face Painting- Mary, Kids Nail Painting- Alana & Zara, Craft- Mary S, Diane, Agnes O & Marian, Brci-a Brac- Agnes Y, Sonia, Supem […]

Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert

Concert 2025 PARISH CHRITSMAS CONCERT: Our parish Christmas Concert is on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 5pm. Come and celebrate the festive season with singing, readings and performances from some of our parish communities. All proceeds go towards the Church Maintenance. Tickets are on sale after all weekend Masses. Ticket includes a glass of mulled […]

CHRISTMAS FAYRE: The big day has finally arrived. Sunday 7th December 2025 is our Christmas fayre starting after the 9am Mass to 2.30pm. There will be lots of different stalls like Knitted Christmas items (Parish Craft Group), Children’s toys & books, bottle tombola, Bric-a– Brac, Christmas decorations, face painting, lovely cakes, Mince Pies, Irish Coffee, […]

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

English Martyrs Christmas Fayre Sunday 7th December 2025 from 10.30am -2.30pm Bottle Tombola Bric-a -brac Craft Stall Face Painting Hot Soup Irish Coffee/ Tea & Coffee Cakes Mince pies Raffle for Christmas Hampers Surprise visitor for kids! (Ho! Ho !) Repository for all Religious Christmas Items.

Newsletter 30th November 2025

Newsletter 30th November 2025

CHRISTMAS FAYRE: Sunday 7th December 2025 after all Masses. As always, we will be seeking donations for various stalls – especially bottles, homemade items (food or crafts) and good quality or nearly new gifts. There is donation box available in the church Our Christmas Fayre is always been an enjoyable event for all ages. Also, […]

Newsletter 23rd November  2025

Newsletter 23rd November 2025

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGE:  To mark the Jubilee Year of hope as a parish we will be going to our diocesan Cathedral St George’s on Thursday 27th November 2025. We will be leaving at 10.30am and taking the159 bus to Imperial War Museum, from there it will be a short walk to the Cathedral. Programme includes […]