St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church

159 Ellison Road SW16 5DE ​- 020 8679 3545​​​
Parish Office - Contact

09:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday - not Bank Holidays - see below
The Parish Office remains closed. The ‘phone will be answered during office hours whenever somebody is available. Please leave a message if you require a response, and your call will be returned as soon as possible. We will respond to those who use our Contact page as soon as we are able to do so. Your patience is much appreciated.

​Confessions

Confessions are available on a 'first-come first-served' basis after the 10:00 Saturday Mass from 10:30 until 11:00.
 
They will be heard in the working sacristy, where the servers normally vest. You will be directed to the Retro Chapel to wait. After you have made your Confession, you should leave immediately and make your penance at home. Please follow social distancing guidelines and any directions you are given by the clergy or stewards.

Guidance for attending Mass at St. Bartholomew's

Our church is open for Mass at the following times:
  • Sundays 08:30, 11:30 & 17:00
  • Mondays to Fridays 10:00
  • Saturdays 10:00 and 18:15 Mass of Anticipation
To maintain this schedule we need enough parishioners to act as stewards/volunteers/cleaners to enable us to conform to COVID19 guidelines. If you are willing and able to help, please email the parish office as soon as possible on norbury@rcaos.org.uk.

Opening the church for Private Prayer has now ceased.

​The Obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended by our Bishops until further notice.
On entry to the church please follow the guidance of the stewards at all times.
 
It is important that you….
  • ensure you have a face mask or other suitable face covering that covers your mouth and nose
  • bring a pen with you to enable you to complete a Test & Trace Form unless you have downloaded and completed one prior to leaving home to present on arrival
  • observe social distancing outside the church before and after Mass
  • be aware that there will be no be toilet facilities
  • and.....

August is the month of The Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Heart of Mary is a motherly heart, a heart full of love and mercy for her children. The heart of Mary is also the channel through which all the graces of God flow down to us. She is “our life, our sweetness, and our hope.”.
Words courtesy of Sam Guzman
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark
A Registered Incorporated Charity - CIO No. 1173050
Accessibility - St. Bartholomew's does its utmost to accommodate those with additional needs. Whilst the main body of the church is wholly accessible to people with mobility disabilities, the choir gallery is both approached by stairs and the seating is then stepped by design. The church has a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and baby-changing facilities. There is a Loop System (AFIL) in place in the church.

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