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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ARCHDIOCESAN JUBILEE CELEBRATION DAY AT THE FRIARS, AYLESFORD 7TH JUNE 2025. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of […]
PILGRIM STATUE OF OR LADY OF FATIMA: English Martyrs Church have the custody of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In 2022 the statue visited most homes […]
ASH WEDNESDAY: The Season of Lent begins on 5th March 2025 with Ash Wednesday. During Mass on this day we receive the ashes as a sign of our desire […]
CLERGY SUPPORT FUND SECOND COLLECTION The clergy in our Archdiocese have given us so much. They have been there for us in our happiest moments and comforted us when we […]
RACIAL JUTICE SUNDAY: As we journey through the Jubilee Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope”, we are invited to walk together in faith and solidarity, seeking justice, dignity, and peace […]
PILGRIM STATUE OF OR LADY OF FATIMA English Martyrs Church have the custody of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In 2022 the statue visited most […]
Newsletter.1 2nd Feb 2025Newsletter.2 2nd Feb 2025 Please see the 2nd February 2025 Newsletter THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD This weekend (1st/2d February) is the Feast of The […]
MASS TIMES Monday 9.30am Tuesday 9.30am Wednesday 7.30pm Thursday 9.30am Friday 9.30am Saturday 10am Saturday Vigil Mass 6.30pm Sunday 9am and 11.30am
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Next weekend (1st/2d February) is the Feast of The Presentation of the Lord or presentation of Christ in the Temple , the occasion when the Virgin Mary, in […]
Baptism is a Sacrament of faith, and the Church asks for a serious and loving commitment by the parents and godparents of a child to live the life of the […]