<![CDATA[St. Bart's RC Church, Norbury - Latest News]]>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:38:49 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Building a better marriage - Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:54:11 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/building-a-better-marriage-jubilee-2025-pilgrims-of-hope
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]]><![CDATA[Don’t forget Millennial Saint’s London roots]]>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:03:05 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/dont-forget-millennial-saints-london-roots
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On Sunday 7 September, Pope Leo XIV will declare London-born Carlo Acutis the Catholic Church’s first Millennial saint. Acutis, a computer prodigy who died in 2006 at the age of 15, is a real saint for our times. His commitment to the fundamental truths of Catholicism, particularly his deep devotion to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, are an inspiration to this and future generations of young people.
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Episcopal Secretary for the Bishops’ Conference, will be in Rome to celebrate the Canonisation. He writes a personal reflection on Carlo Acutis and explains his close ties with the Catholic Church in this country. Read more>>>
]]><![CDATA[Hope in Adoration]]>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:16:58 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/hope-in-adorationFriday Adoration returns to St. Bart's on Friday 4 September, from after the 10:00 Mass until Benediction at 22:00.

Archbishop John Wilson encourages us to make Eucharistic Adoration a part of your prayer life:
The theme of Jubilee 2025 is “pilgrims of hope”, with Pope Francis calling on the world to “fan the flame of hope that has been given us”. Archbishop John Wilson explained the Lord Jesus “is the reason for the hope within us” and called on us all to become Eucharistic disciples this year by finding hope in Eucharistic adoration. Read more>>>
]]><![CDATA[Some Traditions of St. Bartholomew's Day]]>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:14:30 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/some-traditions-of-st-bartholomews-day
An interesting posting from Clerk of Oxford that may be read from here.

The statue of St. Bartholomew is found in our Retro Chapel.

Happy St. Bartholomew's Day!
]]><![CDATA[Lands End to John O'Groats]]>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:08:18 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/lands-end-to-john-ogroats
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Many congratulations to one of our younger parishioners, Jonathan Vasallo, who completed the near 900-mile cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats in only 11 days, riding in memory of his beloved Grandparents, whilst raising £1224.00 for the Alzheimer's Society. Well done Jonathan! A terrific achievement!
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Further donations in support of Jonathan's superb achievement can be made online from HERE. 
]]><![CDATA[Spiritual Discussion Group]]>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:37:16 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/spiritual-discussion-group
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​St. Augustine of Hippo is a Doctor of the Church and one of the most influential theologians in Western Christianity. To mark the election of our first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV, the St. Bart’s Spiritual Discussion Group has created a short programme on the life of St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica.
 
The programme starts on Thursday 28 August (St Augustine’s Feast Day) at 19:30, and will run for each of the following four Thursdays. All are welcome, even if you can’t make every session, and you can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HippoDoctor.
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Archbishop John welcomes the news that St. John Henry Newman is to be a Doctor of the Church. The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will declare St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Catholic Church.

Responding to the news, Archbishop John said:

"The announcement that St. John Henry Newman will become a Doctor of the Catholic Church will fill the hearts of English Catholics with so much joy. It will also be welcomed by Catholics around the world for whom St. John Henry is an inspiring theologian and apologist for the Catholic faith." Read more>>>
]]><![CDATA[Forthcoming Parish Social Occasions]]>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:09:51 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/forthcoming-parish-social-occasionsOur Social Committee are organising the following events and would be delighted to see you there!
 
• Saturday 20 September - Quiz Night in the Church Hall at 19:30
 
• Saturday 18 October - International Mass at 19:30, followed by International Food in the Church Hall
 
• Saturday 22 November – Bingo Night in the Church Hall at 19:30
 
Please add the dates in your diary, and further information will follow.
]]><![CDATA[Our Parish Plan]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:44:21 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/our-parish-plan
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Click/tap on the words above to find out more about the development of our Parish Plan.
]]><![CDATA[NEW - Parish Food Hub on Saturdays]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/new-parish-food-hub-on-saturdays
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]]><![CDATA[Annual Corpus Christi Procession 22 June]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:49:57 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/annual-corpus-christi-procession-22-june
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]]><![CDATA[Statement from Archbishop John Sherrington on the upcoming Third Reading of the Assisted Suicide Bill]]>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:42:17 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/statement-from-archbishop-john-sherrington-on-the-upcoming-third-reading-of-the-assisted-suicide-bill
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Click/tap on the image above to read this most important statement.
]]><![CDATA[Were you there, or did you miss it?!]]>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:15:37 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/were-you-there-or-did-you-miss-it
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Click/tap on the image above for a reminder, or to find out what went on!
]]><![CDATA[The Well: Evening of Eucharistic revival at St. George's Cathedral with Christopher West and Mike Mangione - 11 September 2025]]>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:54:25 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/the-well-evening-of-eucharistic-revival-at-st-georges-cathedral-with-christopher-west-and-mike-mangione-11-september-2025
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Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione on 11 September for an evening of beauty, reflection and Eucharistic revival Read more and book>>>
]]><![CDATA[Pastoral Letter for Safeguarding Sunday - 17/18 May 2025]]>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:12:41 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/pastoral-letter-for-safeguarding-sunday-1718-may-2025
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Archbishop John has written a Pastoral Letter to be read at all Sunday Masses on the weekend 17/18 May 2025.

The full text may be read from here.
]]><![CDATA[St. Bart's Orchestra Concert - Free admission, donations welcomed!]]>Sun, 11 May 2025 18:44:12 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/st-barts-orchestra-concert-free-admission-donations-welcomed
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]]><![CDATA[We have a new Pope!]]>Thu, 08 May 2025 19:03:45 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/we-have-a-new-pope
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From Archbishop John Read more>>>>

From the Catholic Herald Read more>>>>

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]]><![CDATA[Prayers upon the death of Pope Francis]]>Sat, 03 May 2025 16:01:47 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/prayers-upon-the-death-of-pope-francis
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]]><![CDATA[Pope Francis RIP]]>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:59:40 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/pope-francis-rip
Archbishop John calls Pope Francis a Pope for the poor and a Pope for peace
 
Following the death of Pope Francis, Archbishop John said the Holy Father was a Pope for the poor and a Pope for peace. Archbishop John said:

"Like the Lord, when the poor cried, Pope Francis heard them. But as the Lord Jesus taught us, it is not enough just to hear these cries, we must commit ourselves to responding to them too. That is exactly what Pope Francis did and it is why he meant so much to so many."

Throughout his Pontificate, Pope Francis led the world in calls for peace. Archbishop John said:
 
"His calls for peace were always filled with a closeness to people suffering violence and despair. His calls for peace were a constant reminder that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. His calls for peace were always a reminder that God wants us to live as brothers and sisters, not enemies."
​The Archbishop asked “Catholics across the Archdiocese of Southwark to pray for Pope Francis and for our priests to offer Mass for the repose of his soul.”

Archbishop John is offering a Mass at St George’s Cathedral for Pope Francis on Tuesday 22 April at 12.30pm. All are welcome. Livestream link.

Please pray for Pope Francis. Read more>>>
]]><![CDATA[Holy Week and Easter - Polyphony Choir]]>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:10:59 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/holy-week-and-easter-polyphony-choirThe wonderful music our Polyphony Choir will be singing for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.

If you'd like to join them, then do pop up to the gallery on Tuesday 29 April just before 20:00 to say hello. Enter through the side door in Ellison Road. Find out more here.
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