Our Parish Mission Statement
We are a Catholic Community where Christ’s love and forgiveness is at the centre of all that we say and do. We recognise that we are not perfect, and like any family, there will be disagreements and occasionally conflict amongst us, but we will always try to resolve our problems. Remembering that God is never in unkindness, never in harsh words, whether written or spoken, but always in love and forgiveness. We rejoice in the great diversity of our community and the richness that diversity brings to our Church life. Above all we strive to make everybody welcome and seek to respond to the challenges of our Christian faith together as sisters and brothers in Christ, supporting each other in times of adversity and celebrating together in times of joy, always relying on God’s love and mercy.
Mass Times
Sunday Masses
Saturday: 6.00 PM
Sunday: 9.00 AM | 11.00 AM
Weekday Masses
9.15 AM | 7.30 PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 7.00 PM
BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS BY APPOINTMENT
Confession Times
Saturday
5.15 PM to 5.45 PM
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARENTS AND RCIA MEETINGS
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Feast of Mary, Mother of God. 1st January 2026
It is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning that Mass attendance is required. The Feast is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. It is a reminder of the role she played in the salvation of humankind.
Mary was chosen by God, the Father, to bring Jesus Christ into this world. Through the Holy Spirit, God the Father prepared Mary to be the dwelling place where His Son and His Spirit could dwell among men. Christ’s birth was made possible by Mary’s fiat, or sanctioning of God’s plan with her words, “Be it done to me according to thy word”. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honour we can give to her. Without her role, Jesus would not have been able to die for our sins thus giving us a second chance at redemption.
Lent
Lent 2026
The season of Lent is a Catholic liturgical season consisting of 40 days of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving beginning at Ash Wednesday and concluding at sundown on Holy Thursday.
It is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms and we practice self-control through fasting. We are also called to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ’s will more faithfully.
This year Ash Wednesday is on 18th February.
There will be mass at 9.15am and 7.30pm on the day.
There will be Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7.00pm.
Clergy Support Fund 2026
On Sunday 27th February 2026, all Parishes in the Archdiocese of Southwark will hold a Second Collection for the welfare of our sick and retired clergy, and would like to ask for your generous support.
The Clergy Support Fund of the Archdiocese of Southwark provides care for priests in their old age and retirement, and in their time of ill health. A gift to this worthy fund will ensure a dignified retirement for our priests, after they have dedicated a lifetime of service to Christ, His Church and His People.
In 2021, the Clergy Support Fund provided care to 71 retired priests, at a cost of £1.25 million. With the number of priests over the age of 65 steadily increasing, so too will the financial obligation to the Archdiocese.
Next weekend there will be a second collection for this. There are special envelopes to be used. Please take one today and return next weekend.