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45th Anniversary of the Consecration of our church - 6 May 2020

4/5/2020

 
On 6 May, 1975, our church was Consecrated by Bishop Charles Henderson, then Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Southwark. It was a major day in the life and history of St. Bartholomew’s.

This Anniversary is celebrated as a significant occasion in the parish liturgical year. A Catholic church is generally (though not always) consecrated when it is completely free of debt, and thus its future as a Catholic church is guaranteed.

The booklet that was printed for the occasion contained the complete words to the solemn Consecration and an outline of the Mass that followed. Two pictures and a potted history of the parish written by the parish priest Father James Carolin were included. These, as well as the cover  are reproduced (click on them for larger images).
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Irish Night - Saturday 14 March

14/2/2020

 
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As close to St Patrick’s Day as we could get! There will be a traditional Bacon & Cabbage dinner. We shall be having a licensed bar. Irish Coffees will be available at the bar. Music will be provided by Trixon Sound, and there will be dancing too!
 
A few people have been working very hard in the background to make this event happen. Please do give the occasion your support.
 
Doors at St. Bart's will be open from 19:00 with dinner at 19:30.
 
Entry will be by ticket only at just £20.00, with tickets now available from the Parish Office.

Thank you for supporting the CRISIS appeals

22/12/2019

 
A big thank you for all your support this year with the Crisis appeals.

The 44 shoe boxes were fantastic! Today your generosity has been exceptional. We have raised £460  from the raffle and coffee morning. This money has helped house 22 people over the  Christmas  period and also can help get them get a chance to work towards ending their homelessness by advice and training.

Your support for the projects that Bart Seniors embark on is amazing. We would like to wish you all a lovely Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
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The Bart Seniors Team x

Confirmation Programme 2020

20/12/2019

 
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Details of the 2020 Confirmation Programme at St. Bartholomew's are now available on our Website; click on the image above.

If you are involved in any way, be aware that there is much important information to become familiar with!

Big Christmas Coffee Morning - in aid of CRISIS

6/12/2019

 
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Our 2019 Shoe Box Appeal & Christmas Raffle - in aid of CRISIS

20/11/2019

 
Click on the images below for details of Barts Seniors' 2019 appeal in aid of CRISIS
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2019 Christmas Carols & Reading - 15 December 14:30

16/11/2019

 
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19:30 Monday 11 November - Mass in Polish

4/11/2019

 
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At 19:30 on Monday 11 November Father Tomasz will be saying Mass in Polish to celebrate Poland's Independence Day. All are welcome. We hope to commence a regular monthly Mass in Polish from early 2020.

A Day With Mary - Saturday 16 November

21/10/2019

 
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St. John Henry Newman - 13 October 2019

4/10/2019

 
Update 12 October: The Canonisation Mass will take place at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, from 08:30 (UK time), and the whole of the proceedings will be available to view live here.
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On Sunday 13 October Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801-1890) will be canonised by Pope Francis in Rome and become the first Catholic English person to be canonised since the Forty Martyrs in 1970.
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Cardinal Newman was Beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 September 2010 whilst the Holy Father was visiting the United Kingdom, and his Canonisation was formally confirmed by Pope Francis on 12 February 2019.

In honour of the occasion the 11:30 Mass will be offered for 'St. John Henry Newman' and some of our Polyphony Choir will lead the singing of four wonderful Catholic hymns set to his words: Praise to the Holiest, Firmly I believe and truly, Help, Lord, the souls that Thou hast made and Lead Kindly Light.
Radio 4's Morning Worship will be broadcast from Birmingham Oratory, which Cardinal Newman founded - the organist for the occasion will be Daniel Battle, one time organist to our Polyphony Choir. The program will be aired at 08:10, and then available on the BBC Radio 4 Website for 'catch-up' shortly afterwards.

Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair - Coach Trip - Book early!!

23/9/2019

 
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Polyphony Choir's 50th Birthday - Sunday 22 September

16/9/2019

 
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At the 11:30 Mass on 22 September, we will be delighted to welcome Archbishop John Wilson to celebrate Mass on the occasion of the Polyphony Choir’s 50th Birthday. We also hope to welcome Father Michael Jones, Father Philip Glandfield and Father Paul Antwi-Bosiako, alongside Father Deo and Father Tomasz.
 
Anne Rowntree took the first rehearsal on 19 September 1969, forming the Choir at Father Carolin’s request. We’re delighted that Anne will be joining us for the occasion. Terry Jupp, present on that first evening, has given uninterrupted service to the Choir ever since, and we pay special tribute to her.
We hope as many of you as possible will join us for this very special Mass, marking this great milestone in our parish history.
 
There will be the opportunity to greet Archbishop John after Mass. The Choir’s celebration in the hall afterwards is for invited past and present Choir members only.

St. Bart’s Summer Festival - Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August

26/7/2019

 
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Our Social Committee will be running its first St. Bart’s Summer Festival daily from 12:00-16:00 from Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August.
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The programme is filled with fun-packed activities throughout the week, for all ages, including: Making your own Books; Craft Workshop; Singalongs, Pampering (nails and hair); Teddy Bears’ Picnic; Seniors’ activities; Bake Off; Cupcake & Biscuit Decorating; Gardening Group; Head and Neck Massage; Table Top Sale.


We are looking for volunteers to help out throughout the week, so please do get in touch with the Parish Office if you can give of your time and talents during the Festival. We need bakers for the Bake Off on
16 August - the cake theme will be 'Sport'.
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​On Friday 16 August from 13:00-14:00 we shall be having a speaker from the Metropolitan Police, who will be giving a talk (with a presentation aimed at children aged 12 years and above and at parents) called ‘Makepeace: Policing serious youth violence in London’. This is, as we are all aware, a problem locally in the boroughs of both Lambeth and Croydon. Please spread the word and do come along and support this and indeed every event.

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Grandparents Day Competition

8/7/2019

 
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Our Corpus Christi Procession 2019

18/6/2019

 
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This will take place on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday 23 June, in Norbury Park at 14:00. Our First Holy Communion children and those who have been Confirmed will be joining us.

We shall meet at the entrance to Norbury Park beside the old Police Station, at the bottom of Norbury Avenue where it joins Streatham High Road.

​Please join us in this parish public proclamation of our Faith.

Farewell, Father Innocent

15/6/2019

 
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We bid a sad farewell to Father Innocent this week. Archbishop Peter has appointed him as the Parish Administrator of St. Michael’s Pollards Hill with immediate effect.

Father Innocent will move into his new parish by Friday 21 June. We congratulate him on his new appointment, thank him hugely for his service to the parish of St. Bartholomew's during his time with us, and wish him well as he moves to pastures new.

Details of his farewell event will be announced in due course.

Barts Seniors' Seaside Outing on 28 June

7/6/2019

 
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Coming up!! Table Top Sale - 20 July 11:00-14:00

5/6/2019

 
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A wonderful opportunity to convert your good-quality unwanted items into cash!

Please book your table as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! There are only a limited number of tables available.

You may use our Contact Form to request bookings.

Parish Corpus Christi Procession 2019

17/5/2019

 
This will take place on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday 23 June, in Norbury Park at 14:00. Our First Holy Communion children and those who have been Confirmed will be joining us.

​Please keep this date in your diaries and be sure to join your fellow parishioners in this public act of worship and demonstration of our faith in Christ.
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Seaside Outing - Friday 28 June

7/5/2019

 
Barts Seniors have hired a coach to take them to Worthing on Friday 28 June. If you are free and would like to go along, please get in touch via the Parish Office. Tickets are just £20 per person, to include Fish and Chips at the famous Harry Ramsden’s Restaurant! The coach leaves at 09:30 and returns at 16:30.
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