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 […]
PLANNED GIVING -STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND ONE Our call to Stewardship “…like good stewards responsible for all these varied graces of God, put it at the service of others” – 1 Peter 4:10 This weekend we launch our Stewardship renewal. Over the coming weeks we ask all parishioners to prayerfully reflect on their commitment to our parish. Each one […]
Feast of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRISTI (CORPUS CHRISTI): Sunday 7th June 2026 is the Feast of the Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi procession will take place after the 11.30am Mass. (After the post Communion prayer) This is a Catholic tradition where the […]
FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRISTI (CORPUS CHRISTI): Sunday 7th June 2026 is the Feast of the Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi procession will take place after the 11.30am Mass. (After the post Communion prayer) This is a Catholic tradition where the Blessed Sacrament is carried through […]
Pentecost Sunday Newsletter 24th May 2026 ANewsletter 24th May 2026 B
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT (15th May to 23rd May 2026): Pentecost is on Sunday 24th May 2026. It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that someone can become a Saint. We cannot save ourselves and it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. So, we must rely […]
MONTH OF MARY: May is dedicated by the Catholic Church as the Month of Mary, a time for heightened devotion to the Blessed Virgin, with the Rosary being the most recommended prayer. Daily recitation of the Rosary—individually or as a family—is encouraged to honour Mary, contemplate the life of Jesus, and seek her intercession. Please take […]
Monday 4th May 2026 is the Feast of The English Martyrs. As we thank Lord for all the holy men and women who sacrificed their lives, and for this beautiful building that we have been blessed to worship for the last 133 years. As we pray to all the English Martyrs to intercede for us […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. ROSARY FOR LIFE. Archbishop John Wilson is calling on all of us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May (Month of Mary). Together, we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing […]
Newsletter 19th April 2026 A Newsletter 19th April 2026 B HOLY HOUR FOR THE DIGNITY OF LIFE– On Sunday, 19 April 2026 the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of a culture of life in our lands. All parishes have been asked to hold a Holy […]
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Sunday 12th April is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be chaplet of the Divine Mercy and benediction 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 Mercy is an intercessory prayer that extends the […]