<![CDATA[St. Bart's RC Church, Norbury - Latest News]]>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:41 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament]]>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:11 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/friday-adoration-of-the-blessed-sacramentPicture
Please be aware that there will only be Adoration & Benediction on Friday's before Mass on Fridays during August.

Friday's all-day Adoration after Mass will return on 4 September.

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<![CDATA[The Army of Our Blessed Mother Rosary Group]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:38:04 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/the-army-of-our-blessed-mother-rosary-groupPicture
The first session will take place on Wednesday 22 July 2026, at St. Bartholomew's Church from 18:30.
 
Thereafter, the group will meet every Wednesday at the same time. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. We look forward to praying together to conquer the world and grow in faith through the Rosary.

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<![CDATA[Parish Office Opening Hours]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:40:03 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/parish-office-opening-hoursDear brothers and sisters,
 
As shared during our Planned Giving Drive, we are working hard to secure a stable financial future for our parish. Thanks to your recent generosity, we are on the right path, but we must take further steps to ensure long-term sustainability.
 
Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to reduce our Parish Office opening hours.

From 1 September 2026, the Parish Office will be open from 10:00 to 14:00. This change reduces administrative costs and aligns us with most parishes in the Diocese.
 
We are sharing this now to give you ample time to adjust to the new hours. If you have any questions please contact me.
 
Thank you for your continued love and support.
 
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<![CDATA[Children’s Liturgy Summer Break]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:24:15 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/childrens-liturgy-summer-breakThe Children's Liturgy will begin their summer break from 12 July, and will return in September.

We are very much in need of new helpers, and would warmly welcome anyone who feels able to join our small, friendly team.

If you’re interested, please contact Linda Harries at
l.harries@gmail.com or 07770 623230.

Further details can be found on our Website HERE.
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<![CDATA[Shape the Future of Our Parish: Join Our 2026 AGM!]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:05:20 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/shape-the-future-of-our-parish-join-our-2026-agm
Mark your diaries and calendars for our Parish Annual General Meeting Thursday 8 October 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 in the parish hall.
 
This is your parish, and your voice matters. Come along to hear what we have achieved for our spiritual mission and finances over the past year. More importantly, this is your chance to help drive our vision and priorities for 2027.
 
Why attend?
 
  • Have your say: Shape the future direction of our parish.
  • Get updates: Hear our latest financial and spiritual news.
  • Community time: Enjoy a lively evening with free refreshments.
 
Everyone is welcome. We need your presence and your ideas to grow, so please make every effort to attend!
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<![CDATA[Archbishop of Westminster receives pallium: ‘It’s a very powerful sign']]>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:46:50 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/archbishop-of-westminster-receives-pallium-its-a-very-powerful-sign
Archbishop Richard Moth was one of the thirty-five men who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with Vatican News, he describes the important symbol of the pallium, outlines his new role as the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, and expresses hope to continue dialogue with the Church of England. Read more>>>
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<![CDATA[Vatican promotes Peter’s Pence 2026 collection]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:59:56 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/vatican-promotes-peters-pence-2026-collection
The annual collection to support the Popeʼs charitable activities takes place June 28, and donations can be made now online.

As Pope Leo XIV carries out his global mission, the Vatican is calling on the faithful worldwide to support him through the traditional Peter’s Pence collection this Sunday, June 28, the day before the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.

No contribution is too small; every gift counts: It doesn’t matter whether you can offer a grain of sand or a mountain; what truly matters is participating and giving what is within your means, according to Peter’s Pence Office.

What is Peter's Pence? Read more>>>
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<![CDATA[Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:52:06 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/catholic-bishops-of-england-and-wales-react-to-reintroduction-of-assisted-suicide-bill
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales are “deeply disappointed” that an assisted suicide bill will again be back in Parliament, calling instead for improvements in palliative care. Read more>>>
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<![CDATA[St. Bart's Orchestra Concert - Free Admission!]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:18:22 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/st-barts-orchestra-concert-free-admission
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<![CDATA[St. James the Great's Summer Fair Sunday 5 July]]>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:08:02 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/st-james-the-greats-summer-fair-sunday-5-july
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<![CDATA[Pope: 'Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive']]>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:43 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/pope-keep-beautiful-witness-of-corpus-christi-processions-alivePicture
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Corpus Christi processions around the world. He also offered heartfelt words of prayer and accompaniment to priests and religious in the Middle East. Read more>>>

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<![CDATA[NEWS from St. Bart's Food Hub!]]>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:26:35 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/news-from-st-barts-food-hub
St. Bart’s food hub helps support hundreds of people in need each year, and we rely on the kindness and generosity of parishioners who donate regularly. If you can support us, we would appreciate any donation you are able to make from the list below which sets out the items we are always in need of. Donations can be left in the labelled box in the church porch, or left with the parish office on weekdays. God bless you.​

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<![CDATA[Archbishop Moth welcomes Pope Leo’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas]]>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:32:36 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/archbishop-moth-welcomes-pope-leos-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas
President of the Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Richard Moth, has welcomed the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter Magnifica humanitas.

“I welcome today’s publication of Pope Leo’s first encyclical: Magnifica humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.

“One of the first interventions of Pope Leo since he was elected Pope was to draw attention to the profound challenges AI will bring to humanity. It is worth noting that Pope Leo signed the encyclical on 15 May, the 135th anniversary of the publication of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Rerum novarum.....

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<![CDATA[Parish Corpus Christi Procession 2026]]>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:50:18 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/parish-corpus-christi-procession-2026
This will take place on Sunday 7 June, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
 
Arrival 14:00, Event Starts 14:30, End Time 15:30 - We shall gather by the main entrance to Norbury Park, near the old police station (now a nursery). We shall walk up the path towards the Harefield Road exit.
 
All parishioners and the community are welcome to join our First Holy Communicants, Confirmation Candidates, and their families in this public act of worship and fearless demonstration of our Catholic Faith. We shall walk in procession towards the top of Norbury Park, where Benediction will take place, after which we shall all disperse.
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  • NOTE: There will be no 16:00 Benediction in the church
  • PARKING: Please read the parking signs before parking in the nearby public car park

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<![CDATA[An Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration]]>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:41:38 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/an-invitation-to-eucharistic-adorationPicture
We’d like to offer a gentle invitation today - an invitation from the Heart of Jesus Himself. Jesus waits for us in the Blessed Sacrament. He waits not with demands, but with love, the same love that carried Him to the Cross, the same love that rose from the tomb, the same love that continues to pour out grace on each of us.
 
When we come before Him in Eucharistic Adoration, we come before the living God - quiet, humble, approachable. We do not have to be perfect. We do not need the right words. We simply come as we are, and Jesus does the rest. He looks at us with tenderness. He heals the wounds we hide. He strengthens the weak places in our hearts. He fills the emptiness we carry. He gives peace the world cannot give.
 
The saints tell us that time spent before the Eucharist is never wasted.

In Adoration, Jesus:

  • Gives peace to troubled hearts
  • Offers clarity when we feel lost or overwhelmed
  • Brings healing to our souls, our families, and our relationships
  • Strengthens faith and deepens our love for Him
  • Fills us with a sense of purpose, hope, and joy
 
Dear friends, Jesus is here, truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. He waits for you. Not because He needs your time, but because He longs to give you His love. When we kneel before him, he looks at you with love, he knows you completely and loves you endlessly.
 
So the Parish Adoration Team invites you to come spend time with Jesus in Adoration.
Bring your burdens… your joys… your questions… your silence.
Just come.
 
Let us be a parish that draws strength from the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus--
a parish rooted in prayer, filled with peace, and overflowing with His love.

  • There is Adoration every Friday from 10:30 to 22:00
 
May Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament, bless each of you today and always.
 
Amen.
 
St. Bart’s Eucharistic Team

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<![CDATA[Our Parish, Our Needs, Our Responsibility – Planned Giving Appeal 4]]>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:04 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/our-parish-our-needs-our-responsibility-planned-giving-appeal-4…for who am I and what is my people, for us to be able to volunteer offerings like this? – since everything comes from you and we have given you only what you bestowed in the first place.”  - 1 Chronicles 29: 14-16
 
Thank you for taking part in our ‘Planned Giving’ appeal last weekend.
 
If you are new to the parish, or missed signing a pledge card last weekend, and would like a box of donation envelopes, or to donate to the parish by standing order (bankers order) or wish to Gift Aid, please complete a Form at the back of the Church today and post it through our Presbytery letterbox.
 
Once again, thank you for all that you do. Please keep our parish in your prayers.
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<![CDATA[Diary date! Quiz Night 19:30 30 May - no prior booking required!]]>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:29:59 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/diary-date-quiz-night-1930-30-may-no-prior-booking-required]]><![CDATA[May is the Month of Mary]]>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:07:36 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/may-is-the-month-of-mary
Are you aware that our Website has a page dedicated to Prayers to our Lady, some well known, some traditional, and some older and less familiar - they are all meaningfully beautiful.

Why not bookmark the page, not just for May but for August and October too? And for the many other times during the year when we ask for Mary's intercession.
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<![CDATA[Pledge Forms - Planned Giving Appeal 3]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:19:21 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/pledge-forms-planned-giving-appeal-3Each one should give as much as he has decided on his own initiative, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver2 Corinthians 9:7

Over the last couple of weeks you have heard about Stewardship and Planned Giving. We have asked that all parishioners prayerfully reflect on what they contribute to our parish, having taken into consideration the needs of our parish and having reflected on the message of stewardship.

This weekend we ask that all parishioners complete a Pledge Form. These cards will remain private and confidential. Please provide your full contact details and select the method of offertory giving best suited to you. If you pay UK income tax, please sign the Gift Aid declaration (in one name only) so that the parish can claim 25p back from the government for every £1 that you donate, at no extra cost to yourself.

Finally, we thank you for all that you already do for our parish. Without your continued support, this wonderful, living church would not continue to be the spiritual centre it is today.

If you have any questions, there will be volunteers available after Mass.

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<![CDATA[Our Parish, Our Needs, Our Responsibility – Planned Giving Appeal 2]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:33 GMThttp://stbartsnorbury.co.uk/latest-news/our-parish-our-needs-our-responsibility-planned-giving-appeal‘And indeed, which of you here, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and work out the cost to see if he had enough to complete it?’ - Luke 14:28
 
Last week our parish embarked on a Planned Giving appeal. Over the coming weeks we ask all parishioners to take this opportunity to prayerfully reflect on their commitment to our parish. Everyone should consider giving something, mindful of their blessings and circumstances.
 
Today you will hear more about Planned Giving and Stewardship, including why our parish needs financial help to cover our costs. Please take an Appeal Newsletter.
 
Our goal is to receive an informed decision from everyone in the parish. Next weekend we shall ask all parishioners to complete a pledge card - this will enable our parish to plan ahead with confidence for the future.]]>