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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. 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.
Forward planning for you and yours!
Throughout Lent 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) 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. "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: 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. 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. 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
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 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. 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
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. 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. 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.
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