FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Feast of the Lord's Baptism. This event at the River Jordan is a kind of Epiphany when there was a revelation of God's love at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. The voice of Father is heard and the Spirit is seen when Jesus is anointed as the Christ of God. God is love and his overwhelming love for each of us is revealed in the mystery of Christ, the Word-made-flesh and the Saviour of the world.
REDUCED MASS SCHEDULE
We are in a special lockdown schedule at the moment, when Masses are reduced as many people are staying at home. The number of places in the church has been reduced to 40 to allow greater social distancing. Today is also the last 12pm Sunday Mass until the lockdown ends.
STAY AT HOME - PRAY AT HOME
Please stay at home and pray at home if this is more prudent for you in your own circumstances. There is no obligation to come to Mass. Please do not come to the church if you have any symptoms.
IF YOU VISIT THE CHURCH FOR MASS OR PRIVATE PRAYER
HANDS - use the hand sanitiser on the way in and out of church (no exceptions)
FACE - always wear the face covering unless exempt
SPACE - maintain social distancing inside and outside church
TEST & TRACE - please sign in using the QR code or email address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
PARISH OFFICE
Please save ordinary business until after the lockdown ends. If you need to let us know of any special or urgent circumstances, please ’phone us or leave a voicemail. Thank you.
SCHOOL FORMS
Time is now running out for schools form to be signed by the priest. In order to get them signed, please post the relevant paperwork in the letterbox with a stamped self-addressed envelope and we will return them by post. Please note, Fr David is not meeting with parents in person to have the form signed and you will not be able to come to the presbytery to collect them. Thank you.
THANK YOU TO OUR SCHOOLS & FAMILIES
Thank you to all the teachers, staff and governors who have worked so hard during the recent weeks as the school situation has changed and changed again. Well done to parents who are now facilitating learning at home, and well done to all the children who are learning online.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATIONS 2021
Yet again, we will now have to revise our plans due to the new lockdown. Please wait until further information is published about how these sacraments and their preparation will happen.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH CAFOD AS A VOLUNTEER
CAFOD Westminster is looking for volunteers, who care about global poverty, to help us inspire others to act here, so we can tackle poverty and injustice across the developing world. Are you a people-person who would relish involving and encouraging others? Are you a good communicator who would enjoy speaking about our work in a Parish or School? Please get in touch with us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 8449-6970 to find out more and book a place on one of our CAFOD online information sessions.
TESTING CENTRE AT ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE
The school are looking for volunteers to help with their COVID testing centre. They would expect you to have a current DBS. You would be given the necessary training and PPE equipment. To volunteer, or discuss this further, please send an email, with your contact details, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.