Our Church is open to everyone.
“I rejoiced that they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of Yahweh.’
At last our feet are standing at your gates, Jerusalem.”
Saturday
9.30 am
6:30 pm (Vigil Mass of Sunday)
Sunday
9.30 am
11.00 am
Monday
9.30 am
Tuesday
9.30 am
Wednesday
9.30 am
Thursday
9.30 am
Friday
9.30 am - Mass is followed by Exposition, Divine Mercy Devotion and Benediction.
Holy Days
9.30 am and 8:00 pm
Saturday
9.00 - 9.25 am
6.00 - 6.25 pm
Sunday
9.00 - 9.25 am
Weekdays
9.00 - 9.25 am
Confession can also be arranged by appointment.
By appointment, please note that Weddings require 5/6 months’ notice.
If you would like a Mass intention said, please send the details via, email to regisrubaya@rcaos.org.uk, phone 0208 778 9460, or letter. The offering for the Mass can be sent to the parish account using the details in the Donations section at the bottom of the website.
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Mass books are being used in Church. You may however, still use the Universalis App on your mobile phone, so long as it is put on silent.
Please click here to view our First Holy Communion 2022-23 programme.
Please click here to view our Confirmation 2022-23 programme.
Live Streaming will be available during Mass Times.
What God has united, man must not divide.
Some Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, ‘Is it against the law for a man to divorce his wife?’ They were testing him. He answered them, ‘What did Moses command you?’ ‘Moses allowed us’ they said ‘to draw up a writ of dismissal and so to divorce.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘It was because you were so unteachable that he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation God made them male and female. This is why a man must leave father and mother, and the two become one body. They are no longer two, therefore, but one body. So then, what God has united, man must not divide.’ Back in the house the disciples questioned him again about this, and he said to them, ‘The man who divorces his wife and marries another is guilty of adultery against her. And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another she is guilty of adultery too.’
People were bringing little children to him, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, but when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ Then he put his arms round them, laid his hands on them and gave them his blessing.
Tired of listening to The Archers or endless updates on energy prices on your journey home? Bored of having incessantly samey music on in the background whilst you cook? Finding it difficult to pray? What we listen to casually can easily wear us down and depress our spirit.
However, it might just be able to uplift us too, thanks to Radio Maria, a Catholic radio station that has recently set up a new studio in London. The 24hr broadcast includes talk shows about life as a Catholic, daily catecheses, live prayer, a truly delightful and eclectic selection of music – and much much more!
Whether you find encouragement praying with others on-air or tuning into a conversation between the faithful and interesting guests who can bring you new insights and help you feel less alone in your faith, Radio Maria is an invaluable Christian voice wherever you may be.
What’s more, you can get involved! It is a thoroughly local radio station, relying on volunteers and often bringing the broadcast to parish churches. Mining the rich trove of wisdom of our Christian heritage, Radio Maria knits England’s faithful together in a shared love of God and neighbour. What’s not to love?
Available on DAB+ radio in Greater London (Radio Maria England), the Radio Maria Play app for smartphones and tablets, the live-player on www.radiomariaengland.uk and the Amazon Alexa device. Podcasts are available through Anchor, Spotify, Google and other podcast providers. Get in touch on info@radiomariaengland.uk or 0300 302 1251.
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UK Tax Payers and those paying Capital Gains Tax please sign up to the Gift Aid scheme as we will be able to claim 25p from the HMRC, for every £1 you contribute to us. This is taken from the tax you have to pay, it is at no cost to yourself, and it makes a difference to us.
You can click on this link to complete an online form to join the Gift Aid scheme, or scan the QR Code below with your mobile's camera.
Online Gift Aid Form
You can also make a donation and join the Gift Aid Scheme in one step, by using our Tap to Donate button.
Alternatively, you can click here to download a form, and post at the parish house.
If you cannot make use of electronic payments please use the weekly offertory collections during Mass to make cash/cheque donations, making any cheques payable to:
RCAS SYDENHAM.
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