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 […]
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 […]
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: We congratulate and pray for Fr Paul who will be celebrating 17 years of his ordination on Saturday 23rd August 2025. We keep him in our prayers as he continues doing God’s work here in our parish. There will be a thanksgiving mass on Saturday 23rd Augusr2025 at 10am. We would like […]
Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Friday 15th August 2025. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. There are days other than Sundays on which we celebrate the great things God has done for us through Jesus and the saints. Therefore, this means that Catholics must attend Mass on those days. […]
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS! Whatever you do or where ever you go this Summer, enjoy your time away from the normal routine. Book of Genesis tells us that even God rested after his work was completed. Do take the Lord into your holiday as well- find out where the nearest Catholic Church is and […]
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENT AND ELDELY 2025: Sunday 27th July 2025 is the Firth World Day It is with great joy that we prepare to celebrate the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, an appointment that, year after year, is entering more and more deeply into the pastoral life of our communities. This […]
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend 19/20th July 2025 the second collection is for The Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) The AoS is a Catholic charity supporting seafarers worldwide. They provide practical and pastoral care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality or belief. The AoS in Great Britain is part of an international network known to the […]