The Season of Creation began with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1st September and will last until 4th October, the feast of St Francis. In his message for the World Day of Prayer the Pope calls on us to ‘Listen to the voice of
Continue readingAt long last the work on replacing our broken heating system has started! The old heater has been decommissioned and all the asbestos has been removed from the plant room. Next week a skip will be delivered and building works and dismantling of the old heater will begin in earnest.
Continue readingThe CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of
Continue readingThe Claver Sisters will be selling tickets to their Curry Afternoon after all Masses this weekend. Adults £10.00 and children £5.00. Tickets can also be booked by contacting Sr Reena on 020 8313 3915 or by emailing her. Do you have cups and saucers, side plates, and sandwich plates stored
Continue readingGeorge Agiru, one of our young parishioners is raising funds for a remarkable charity. Lives Not Knives is an innovative, award winning, youth-led charity that works to prevent knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions by engaging, educating and empowering disadvantaged young people and supporting them to enjoy their
Continue readingI am pleased to tell you that the contract to replace our heating system has been awarded to Estuary Technical Solutions who have also successfully carried out heating replacements at St James in Petts wood and The English Martyrs in Streatham. As you can imagine it’s not a straightforward process
Continue readingYou may recall in the parish newsletter of 10 July, I invited you all to have a look at 6 areas of parish life you may wish to get involved in: Evangelisation, education, formation & outreach Welfare, pastoral, safeguarding Liturgy, spirituality Welcome, fundraising, social events Marketing, communications Operations, HR, H
Continue readingCan you help? We need our shop to open on a regular basis but it cannot unless individuals offer to help. It is for such a short time after Mass and the more volunteers we have, the lighter their responsibility will be. If you could offer your services, once a
Continue readingIt was lovely to welcome parishioners to the Hall after the 10.00 am Mass last Tuesday to share in some refreshments and conversation Thank you to Fr John for joining us and to Marie Jameson and Mary McGuigan for hosting. Next Tuesday’s host will be Anne Williams. We do hope
Continue readingIt is a great privilege for me to be among you this weekend and to speak about a ministry which is precious to me and which I am convinced is of the utmost importance for these times. Grief to Grace was introduced to this country in 2011 from the USA
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