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Planned Giving Drive - Weekends of 25/26 April, 2/3 & 9/10 May

10/4/2026

 
After all Masses there will be talks by the priest and parishioners to share details of ways you can support the church with your skills, time and donations.
 
Further details will be provided on our Parish Website (on this Latest News page) and in the Newsletter in the coming weeks.

Safeguarding Reminder!

27/3/2026

 
Following some recent incidents, we remind you that if you notice any behaviour that is suspicious or causes concern please alert the parish priest. In the event of an emergency where you have concerns over the safety of you or your fellow parishioners and you are unable to alert the parish priest, please call the police on 999.

​For more information, please visit our Safeguarding page.

Father Deo update

20/3/2026

 
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Father Deo has written to parishioners to provide an update on his recovery, the challenges the parish is facing and the steps we are taking to address them.

To read it, click/tap here.

Lent, Holy Week, Triduum and Easter at St. Bartholomew’s

2/3/2026

 
Forward planning for you and yours!

Throughout Lent
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Stations of the Cross and Benediction

Sundays 16:00 followed by Mass at 17:00

Holy Week

Palm Sunday 29 March

Masses 18:15 (Saturday), 08:30, 10:00, 11:30 (with Solemn Procession from the hall - Plainchant and Hymn Choirs) and 17:00
Stations of the Cross and Benediction 16:00 (Polyphony Choir)

Monday in Holy Week 30 March
07:30 and 10:00 Masses

Tuesday in Holy Week 31 March - Lenten Day of Penitence
07:30 and 10:00 Masses
Adoration and Confessions after the 10:00 Mass until Benediction at 19:00

Wednesday in Holy Week 1 April
07:30 and 09:30 (note time change) Masses
11:30 Chrism Mass at St. George’s Cathedral

Maundy Thursday 2 April
No 07:30 or 10:00 Masses
20:00 Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Polyphony Choir)
Watching at the Altar of Repose until Midnight

Good Friday 3 April
Day of Fasting and Abstinence
09:15 Office of Readings & Morning Prayer
12:00 Children's Stations of the Cross
15:00 Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, with Veneration of The Cross and Holy Communion (Polyphony Choir)
20:00 Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 4 April
10:00 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
(No 10:00 or 18:15 Masses and no Confessions)
20:30 The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (Polyphony Choir)

Easter Sunday 5 April
08:30, 10:00 and 11:30 Masses
(No 16:00 Benediction or 17:00 Mass)

Easter Monday 6 April
10:00 Mass (No 07:30 Mass)

Planned Giving Drive - update

24/2/2026

 
We were intending on running a Planned Giving Drive during Lent, in order to seek additional support for St. Bart’s with your skills, time and donations. However, we have decided to postpone this until Father Deo has made a full recovery after his recent operation.

​Further updates on plans will be shared here, in the Parish Newsletter and on our WhatsApp Channel in due course. 

Vatican News - now on our Website

22/2/2026

 
"Pope Leo XIV writes a note to Bishops inviting them to embed Vatican News' new video widget in the web pages of dioceses, parishes, and organizations linked to the Catholic Church, which will be automatically updated with our latest news and videos." Read more>>>

Click / tap on the words below to watch and read from it:
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Additional Mass on Ash Wednesday

16/2/2026

 
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On Ash Wednesday, 18 February, there will now be an additional evening Mass at 20:00. This will be in addition to Masses at 07:30 and 10:00.

Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on this day of fasting and abstinence.

What's on in Lent 2026

15/2/2026

 
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Lent is upon us and this year we have a number of interesting and exciting events to help us focus our minds by giving our time and talents in the service of our Parish and elsewhere:
 
A Spiritual Discussion Group Meeting is being held on 7 March from 14:00-15:30 in the church. This presents an excellent opportunity at the start of lent to explore and pursue our faith effectively in the context of our modern world as well as discussing our thoughts and views with others. Don’t forget to book your free space by clicking / tapping here:

Unity and hope - Where can Pope Leo lead the church?
A reminder that this free event is taking place on Thursday 5 March at Sacred Heart Church, Trott Street, Battersea SW11 3DS from 19:00-20:30. Please reserve your free space by clicking / tapping here:

Planned Giving Drive - Weekends of 7/8; 14/15; 21/22 March. After all Masses there will be talks by the priest and parishioners to share details of ways you can support the church with your skills, time and donations. Further details will be provided on our Parish Website and in the Newsletter in the coming weeks.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE & LOCATION - What does it mean to be an active disciple of Jesus in a secular society?

8/2/2026

 
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You’re warmly invited to explore how Christians can live as active disciples in today’s secular culture, where faith sits alongside science, technology, politics, media and well‑being. Join our interactive workshop on Saturday 7 March, 14:00-15:30, in St. Bart’s Church, as we reflect together on these themes.
 
Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/moderndisciples

Unity and Hope – where can Pope Leo XIV lead the Church?

7/2/2026

 
Thursday 5 March 2026 at Sacred Heart Church Battersea

Join Christopher Lamb, CNN‘s Vatican Correspondent and the Reverend Erin Clark, writer, poet and parish priest of St Mary’s Battersea, to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s leadership in the context of world events and the importance of faith in turbulent times.

Where: Sacred Heart Church, Trott Street, Battersea, London SW11 3DS
Time: 19:00–20:00 (doors open at 18:30)

Refreshments available afterwards.

This is a free event, but please register at Eventbrite.
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What does it mean to be an active disciple of Jesus in a secular society?

25/1/2026

 
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You’re warmly invited to explore how Christians can live as active disciples in today’s secular culture, where faith sits alongside science, technology, politics, media and well‑being. Join our interactive workshop on Saturday 28 February, 14:00-15:30, in St. Bart’s Church Hall, as we reflect together on these themes.
 
Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/moderndisciples

St Bart’s Food Hub - Update

16/1/2026

 
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Thanks to your kind support we’ve helped over 250 people since the food hub opened.
 
We’re keen to continue to make sure we align our support with what people need, so we have decided to amend our opening hours. Please note that from Saturday 24 January 2026 the Hub will be opening from 10:30 until 13:00.

Baptism Preparation Courses

12/1/2026

 
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The first course of 2026, will take place on Saturdays 24 & 31 January from 14:30-15:30. Attendance at both meetings is required.
 
The sessions are open to parents, prospective parents and godparents. They can be booked through the Parish Office by completing a
 Baptism Details Form. The purpose of the course is to deepen parents' and godparents' understanding of the sacrament of Baptism.
 
There is no cost involved with this course, and parents obtain a certificate on completion of the course.
 
For further details please contact the Parish Office or 'phone 020 8679 3545

New Year/Mary, Mother of God Masses

28/12/2025

 
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A reminder of our Mass times to welcome in the New Year and celebrate the wonderful Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Wednesday 31 December
Masses 07:30 and 10:00
00:00 Midnight Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
 
Thursday 1 January – Mary, Mother of God
Mass 10:00 only

Image: The Virgin nursing Infant Jesus painted by the Italian artist Defendente Ferrari (1490-1540)

Archbishop John Wilson issues Pastoral Letter on the Feast of the Holy Family 2025

27/12/2025

 
In a Pastoral Letter issued on the Feast of the Holy Family, Archbishop John said the “Holy Family reminds us that mission begins in the heart, and in the home”.
 
Speaking directly to families, Archbishop John said: Read more>>>

Pastoral Letter
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Archbishop John's Christmas Message 2025

25/12/2025

 

Our Choir and SVP thank you

22/12/2025

 
Very many thanks to all who enthusiastically attended the Polyphony Choir's 2025 Concert of Carols and Readings - it was wonderful to see so many in the church.

The SVP have conveyed their huge gratitude for the quite amazing, and very generous, retiring collection of £414.13.

Bishop Richard Moth appointed Archbishop of Westminster

19/12/2025

 
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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster.

Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015.

Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster.... Read more>>>

Image acknowledgement: CBCEW.

Important Notices

16/12/2025

 
DONATIONS for the Reverse Calendar Campaign can be delivered to the Church Hall on Saturday 20 December from 08:00 onwards.

CHRISTMAS POSTER: The Order of the Knights of St. Columba will be distributing their Christmas Poster this weekend, 20/21 December, at all Masses. The posters are free, but all donations received will go to the Seminary Fund.

Cardinal expresses deepest condolences after terror attack at Bondi Beach

15/12/2025

 
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, has written to UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to express his heartfelt sympathy to, and prayers for, the Jewish community after the devastating terror attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on the Sydney beach. Read more>>>

Image acknowledgement: CBCEW.

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