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Welcome!

We are a large, diverse Catholic Church Community, celebrating our faith in worship, prayer and fellowship.

 

The Brothers of St John have care of our parish, Fr John Jesus being our current parish priest.

If you are a member of the parish, please register with us!

HolyWeek

Schedule

Palm Sunday, 29th March:

6.30pm Saturday (Vigil), 8.30am, 10am, 12 noon, 3pm (Spanish), 7.30pm

At 12 Noon Mass only:

Mass begins with the procession from the Friary Lawn.

1.45pm: Bible Study Biblical Introduction to Holy Week with Fr.JJ and the Bible Study team in St Francis Hall

Monday, 30th March:

Morning Masses at 7.45am, 10am

6pm: Ecumenical Stations of the Cross with the churches of Forest Gate

7pm: Retreat Talk

Tuesday, 31st March:

Morning Masses at 7.45am, 10am

 

7pm: Retreat Talk

Wednesday, 1st April:

Morning Mass at 7.45am only, No 10am Mass

 

7pm: Retreat Talk

Holy Thursday, 2nd April:

No morning Masses

 

8pm: Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Procession to the Altar of Repose​, Prayer vigil overnight

Good Friday, 3rd April:

No Masses

10am: Children’s Way of the Cross

12 Noon: Walk of Witness (from Wanstead Flats to Ursuline Convent)

2.15pm: Musical meditation on the Stations of the Cross:

The Iniquity of Us All

3pm: Office of the Passion (followed by Confessions)

5.30pm: Office of the Passion in Spanish

7.30pm: Stations of the Cross (followed by Confessions)

8.30pm: Office of Tenebrae

Holy Saturday, 4th April:

9am to 12pm: Confessions

11am: Rehearsal for catechumens

12pm: Polish blessing of food

4pm: Tamil Mass

8pm: Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, 5th April:

6.30pm Saturday (Vigil), 8.30am, 10am, 12 noon, 3pm (Spanish), 7.30pm

Confessions:

Good Friday: After the Office of the Passion at 3pm

After the Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm

 

Holy Saturday: 9am to 12pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Monday to Friday: 8.30 – 9.45am

Tuesday to Friday: usually 6 – 7pm

Saturday: 5.30 – 6.15pm

Sunday: 6.30 – 7.15pm

Novena

St. Anthony’s Novena is a popular Catholic devotion lasting nine days, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, known for his intercession and miracles.

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Please join us every week Tuesday 8 PM.

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Upcoming

Check out our monthly calendar here and explore more blog posts!

Activities

We offer a wide variety of activities for all ages and interests, encouraging everyone to share their talents.

From altar servers to choirs and cell groups, there’s a place for everyone to grow, serve, and belong.

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Our Shop

Discover our parish repository offering a range of religious cards, books, medals, statues, candles, and devotional items to inspire and support your faith.​

Opening Times:

 Sunday: 9.00 – 10.00am, 11.00 – 11.45am, 1.00 – 1.30pm

 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30 – 11.30am

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The sacrament of entry into the Christian life and God’s family.

Baptism

Giving Holy Communion

Prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time.

First Communion

Be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to live out your Catholic faith.

Confirmation

Priest

Learn about the journey into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Becoming Catholic

Marriage

Plan your Catholic wedding and prepare for married life.

Marriage

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Support and guidance in planning a meaningful Catholic funeral.

Funeral

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