This celebration re-enacts the journey of Mary and Joseph, their rejection along the way and finally finding a place to welcome the child Jesus into the world. The journey will take us outside the Church initially and finish in St Francis Hall with a warm drink, some food and the singing of Christmas Carols together. This is something that children will enjoy and there will be a Pinata for the children to open also. I hope you can join us. Please bring food and drinks to share....

On Friday 8th December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception there will be three Masses (7.45am, 10am, 7.30pm) and at the end of the evening mass at 7.30pm there will be a candle lit procession in honour of our Blessed Mother. For those who would like to offer flowers for the bier of Our Lady please bring donations of flowers to the church on Thursday morning (7th Dec) after the morning mass. Thank you...

Applications are now being accepted for teenagers who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at the parish in 2024. The application form is available at this link:https://stantonys.churchsuite.com/forms/djmh98dt Candidates must have a date of birth between 20th May 2006 and 18th May 2010. Please note, you must have the applicant’s baptismal certificate ready to upload as part of the application process. The deposit payment of £80 will be due in January at the first parents’ meeting. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Catherine Wallis-Hughes on stantonysyouthproject@gmail.com or 07807348223.......

ST FRANCIS XAVIER – FEAST DAY MASS will be held in St Antony’s Church on Saturday 2nd December at 12 noon followed by fellowship. Fellow Goans of Newham please make a note and give your support by attending this annual celebration. May St Francis Xavier bless you all....

Last year from January to April, every Saturday evening, we opened our doors tothe homeless. The men and women who were welcomed into our parish for a nightexperienced the warmth and hospitality of St Anthony’s parish community and somedelicious food (They voted us the best meals of the all the places they had been!).Those of us who welcomed them and spent time with them, were also deeplytouched by their plight and the wonderful characters we met along the way.A big thank you to all who volunteered their time and energy.Sometimes we feel......

9 full days – 10 nights in the desert. Aim : To recharge mentally, spiritually and physically, thanks to the experience of the Desert. To strengthen our relationship with Jesus and to be renewed in Him. (The retreat will be led by a priest and a deacon).When: 26th February – 11th March 2024Where: Sahara, MoroccoRequirements: Participants should be able to hike 4 – 6 hours a day for 9 full days in the desert.Price : £952 Here is a video of a previous retreat : For more info and registration go to......

The next Baptismal Preparation Course will be on Saturday 11thNovember 2023 and begins at 12.00 Noon promptly. Parents whowish to have their children Baptised must attend the Baptismal Preparationcourse. You will be asked to provide a copy of your Baptismalcertificate and also your Godparents Baptismal Certificate whichmust include details of Confirmation....

Dear friends, on Sunday October 29th we will be gathering “in person” to do our Bible Study. It will be at 2pm in St Clare’s Hall just after the coffee and tea gathering after mass. That day Father John will develop the theme of Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark. St Mark is theshortest Gospel but it is full of insights on how Jesus wants us to become disciples and followers of his. Come and join us and bring some food and drinks to share....

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