Important notices

Parish Programme

Parish Office: Mondays off, Tues. and Wed. 11am - 3pm, or by appointment

Sunday Masses: 6:30pm (Sat) 8am, 10am, 12noon & 5:30pm

Daily Masses: Monday – Saturday: 10am

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday – Saturday: 9am

Confession: 10:30am on Saturdays or by appointment

Baptism: 3rd Saturday of the Month at 12noon

Marriage: At least 6 months prior notice required

The schedule for Masses is 10am and 6.30pm on Saturdays and 8am, 10am, 12pm and 5.30pm on Sundays. During the weekdays, the Church will be opened for Adoration 8.30am and Mass holds at 10am.

• PARISH FAMILY PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY

  Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, your love for each of us is as gentle as a mother's care. You desire us to turn to you, seeking your maternal guidance. We entrust all our needs to your loving intercession before the throne of your Divine Son. Today, especially, we ask for your prayers that we, as a community, may grow together in true devotion to you, fostering love and unity among us.

  Through Christ our Lord... Amen🙏

  Our Lady of the Holy Rosary,

  All: Pray for us.                               

  St Paul, our patron,

  All: Pray for us.

• Reflection: Alleluia! The Lord Is Risen. Alleluia! “The Resurrection of Jesus is the crowning truth of our faith in Christ, a faith believed and lived as the central truth by the first Christian community; handed on as fundamental by Tradition; established by the documents of the New Testament and preached as an essential part of the Paschal mystery” to all peoples of the world. CCC.638.

• Divine Mercy: Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is an offering of the perfect love of Jesus. A symbol of the second coming of Jesus. Divine Mercy Sunday: Will take place today Sunday 27th April at 3pm in the Church. A wonderful celebration that comes one every year please join us. All are encouraged to attend.

• POPE FRANCIS: We regret to announce the death of Pope Francis who died on Monday 21st April at aged 88. He was born on 17th December, 1936; Ordained a Priest on 13th December 1969; Consecrated Bishop on 27th June 1992; Created a Cardinal on 21st February 2001; Elected Pope on 13th March 2013; Died on 21st  April 2025. The funeral will be on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 9am (UK Time). We pray for the repose of his soul and comfort of his family

• Appreciation: On behalf of the Missionaries of St Paul, Fr Vincent would like to thank all parishioners for their generous Easter offering. Fr would also like to thank all those who prepared and participated in the various aspects of the Holy week and Easter events. His grateful to all who helped with all the events. May God reward you abundantly.

• First Holy Communion: Revision session and parents meeting will take place on Saturday 3rd May at 3:45pm. Confirmation Year 2: Next session and St George Preca Feast on Saturday 10th May at 3:45pm.

• New Gift Aid Envelopes: Can be collected in the Parish Office. Please collect yours.

• Easter Break: The Parish Office is Closed for Easter and resumes this Tuesday 29th April.

• Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) Brixton Association: Calling All Women of Faith at Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton, to join the New UCM Brixton Association. We are delighted to announce the launch of the UCM Brixton Association here at Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton Church. The UCM is a vibrant national movement of Catholic women, rooted in faith, fellowship, and service. Whether you are a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, or a woman with a heart for community and Catholic values, you are welcome and needed. The aim is to build a diverse and supportive community of women from all walks of life who come together to pray, support each other, and grow in faith while making a real difference in our parish and beyond. Please join the next meeting on Sunday, 27th April, after the 12pm.

• Life in the Spirit Seminar: "They call me Christian may I be one indeed". That  statement by St. Gregory of Nyssa is one that emphasises the importance of living out one's faith through actions rather than just words or appearances. It highlights the idea that true Christianity involves not just professing  belief but also living according to Bible  teachings, and this is only possible with a life lived daily, as led or influenced by the Holy Spirit. Since 1st January, 1901 when Pope  Leo the 13th prayed the VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS by the Holy Spirit window in the Basilica, (also recall that it was also the period  of the famous 1906 Azuza street revival that changed Los Angeles), the need for Christians to lead  a 'spirit filled ' life has always been in the front burner. A spirit filled life is one that reflects the principles of God's word,  helps us to live victorious Christian lives, produce fruits of repentance in our daily life and grow in  manifesting spiritual gifts. To help us prepare for the wonderful experience, Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church, Brixton. Has put together an Eight weeks event titled" LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR. Supervised by the Parish Priest. The event begins from Sunday 4th May and runs until Sunday 22nd June. Time: 4pm. Venue: Church ⛪️

• Sacrament of Confirmation: The Episcopal Vicar Very Revd Canon Victor Darlington will be in our Parish on Sunday 13th July to confer the sacrament on our candidates at the 12noon Mass. Let us pray for them in their faith journey.

• Funeral: The funeral Mass of Hilson Gray funeral will hold on Friday 16th May at 12pm Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton. May God grant him eternal rest and give consolation to the family.

• Parish Structure: We will be restructuring the Parish administration in this year 2025 to have all-inclusive representation. Fr Vincent will appreciate your opinions and suggestions for the different roles. Please see Fr in the office either on a Tuesday or Wednesday between 11am and 3pm or by appointment.

• 120 Years Anniversary of Our Lady of Rosary, Brixton Committee Members: Patricia Dafe, Raymond Enoh, Dr Gabriel Otukwu, Mick McDermott, Gladys Udeh, Rory Nally, Emmanuel Akuoko, Thomas Kusi-Adomako, John Green, Maria Santos, Fr. Vincent is inviting you to the inaugural meeting of the above Committee. On Friday 4th April at 7pm at the Parish Annunciation Hall (Entrance through Knowle Close).

• Thursday Prayer Meeting: We are all encouraged to come and pray every week Thursday at 7pm in the Hall. It begins with Bible reflection and intercessory prayers. Everyone is invited and welcome. Please attend and invite someone .

• Safeguarding / Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): All volunteers have been sent an online DBS application form (Please check your spam emails). Please complete it as a matter of urgency and sent it off, if any issues, please contact the Parish office for more information or DBS office on 0207 261 1606.

• Mass Booking: The Holy Mass is Our Lord’s perfect prayer, our greatest and most efficacious prayer. In offering it we unite ourselves and our intentions with the Lord in praise, in thanksgiving, and in petition. If you wish to have a Holy Mass offered for any intentions of yours, please contact the parish office or complete the brown Mass Intention envelope allocated at the back of the Church or give it to the priest. Kindly fill-in the required details INCLUDING YOUR PHONE NUMBER, while also indicating your prayer intention for the Mass. The diocese encourages a voluntary offering of £10 for each Mass intention.

• New to the Parish: New parishioners’ registration form is at the back of the Church. Please fill and return to the priests/presbytery. We welcome you all.

• Parish Hall Bookings: Please Contact: 0137 245 7651 or conor@lowcosthalls.co.uk.

• Gift Aid Envelopes: Please collect yours in the parish office during opening hours, Tuesday and Wednesday 11am to 3pm, from Elizangela Lopes the Parish Secretary and Gift Aid Co-ordinator.

• Parish Repository: Has a good selection of cards/diaries/calendars, sacramentals etc. Please visit and patronise the repository after Mass.

• Marriage Papers/Preparation: All couples planning to get married in the UK or abroad are required to notify the Parish Priest at least 6 (Six) months before the date of the wedding. We will not undertake to process marriage papers that are less than this required time. It is advisable that couples demonstrate that they are active in the parish.

• Mass Booking: Envelopes (brown) are available at the back of the Church. Parishioners are encouraged to book Masses in prayer and thanksgiving to God for their birthdays, anniversaries, the sick, remembrance and other intentions.

• More in our Weekly Newsletters

• Decorum at Mass: Parishioners are reminded to SWITCH OFF or put their mobile phones in SILENCE before Mass and other liturgically activities.

• Emergency Church Heating Installation: To prevent fire in the Church because our old heating system was rated that it could fail the risk assessment test, on credit we installed new climate control devices in the Church which are eco-friendly. They are regulated to suit the various seasonings we have and work as both air conditioner and heating system.

   

  Estimated cost £16,352. Kindly donate to assist by giving your donation to Fr Vincent, do a cheque payable to “RCAOS Brixton” or make a BACS transfer using the bank details below. Also, envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Kindly donate to assist by giving your donation to Fr Vincent, do a cheque payable to “RCAS Brixton” or make a BACS transfer using the bank details below. Also, envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Donations received so far £4,983.98. Many thanks for your generosity. We really appreciate it. May God bless and reward you abundantly

• Pray for the Sick: We remember all sick and housebound parishioners in our prayers. Fr Vincent is available to visit them. Please do contact the Parish office.

• Prayer for the sanctity of all human life, specifically concerning Assisted Suicide: Parishes and religious houses are invited to offer a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament for the sanctity of all human life on either Passion Sunday (6th April), or Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th or Wed. 16th of Holy Week.

  Archdiocesan Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Aylesford 7th June 2025: The Coach leaves Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton at 9am and returns at 6:30pm. Tickets £25 per person, please book at the link/QR code:

  More details at https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/archdiocesan-jubilee-2025-celebration-day/?d=638848872000000000

  To book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/our-lady-of-the-rosary/t-vvnvllv.

• Mass in Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage, Saturday 12th July, at St George’s Cathedral: If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let Marriage and Family Life South East know as soon as possible, and no later than the middle of May, providing the following details:  your names in the format John and Mary Smith, your home address, your parish, and the anniversary you are celebrating, so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass.  Spaces are limited.  Contact mflse@rcaos.org.uk. As the title of your email, please write your parish location e.g. Brixton.

• Sacristans Team: A very big thank you to all sacristans who have been serving Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton Church all these years and for making our parish outstanding. It has been a huge pleasure and a great honour of collaboration and unification of efforts and talents. Thank you all. Going forward please note the new team: The Parish Priest is the Head/Chief Sacristan of the Parish.

  Sunday: George Miranda and Raymond Enoh

  Monday: Yodit Ogbazghi

  Tuesday: Grace Amatta

  Wednesday: Liliana Miranda

  Thursday: Maureen Ikwueme

  Friday: Josephine Ogwuobodo and Adiam Birhan

  Saturday: George Miranda and Emmanuel Akaoku

• Children's Liturgy: Child friendly Gospel study. Teenage and adult volunteers needed - contact Fr Vincent. 

• Rediscover Your Marriage: Retrouvaille offers you the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10s of 1000s headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. There is no group therapy or group work. For more information call or text: 078 8729 6983 or 079 7338 0443, or email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk.

• Ghanaian Association: The Ghanaian Association in the Parish invite every Ghanaian to their meetings held every first Sunday of the month at 13:30pm in the parish hall. Please contact the secretary on 0795008233.  You’re welcome.

• Nigerian Community: Meet every second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass in the Hall. All registered and interested members are welcomed. 

• RCIA: All adults who are seeking to be in full communion with the Catholic Church and others who have been baptized but not confirmed should contact us for further information on 0207 2742 367 or e-mail the office: brixton@rcaos.org.uk.

• Southwark Irish Pension Project: For the over 60’s. Join them at the Church Hall for a friendly game of bingo from 1pm to 3pm every Wednesday. Come and have a cordial time with other Seniors.

• Hospital Chaplain: If you have any relatives in Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital that needs to see a Catholic Priest or Chaplain, please refer them by email: chaplains@gstt.nhs.uk or jake.dicto@gstt.nhs.uk. 

• Come Home: Is an initiative currently being promoted by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis which seeks to welcome people back to Church this Season and extend a warm invitation to those who wish to Come Home. Please pick a copy of The Ultimate Relationship and We Miss You cards for anyone you may wish to reach out to.

• Eucharistic Adoration: Takes place from Monday to Saturday at 9am. You are all welcome for a quiet time of prayer.

• Legion of Mary: Meet every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Annunciation room. Those who are inspired to work and walk with the Blessed Virgin Mary are invited to join.

• Is God calling you? If you have a calling to the Catholic priesthood or the Diaconate please contact the Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kyne on vocations@rcaos.org.uk

• Card Reader and Donation QR Code: The parish has installed a card reader as alternative means of Weekly Offerings and General Donations at the back of the church. Also, we have the QR (Quick Response) code for Weekly offering and donation on the notice board. Thank you for your generous donations.