Blog Posts - Our Lady of Victories, Catholic Church, Kensington, London

Cardinal's statement on IICSA

14/11/2020

'Today we pray especially for all who have suffered abuse, as children or as vulnerable adults, and carry its scars throughout their lives. Many of their stories are told in the IICSA Report. We pray for them in the pain they bear.
We pray too for courage and guidance for our bishops and religious leaders, and for those who work in Safeguarding, that the responses we give will be just and healing. We ask pardon for those past responses that now are seen to have been so inadequate.
We place before the Lord this brokenness which marks so many lives and the life of the Church.’

See and listen to the Cardinal's message here.

We pray for us bishops as they consider these matters during their meeting next week. We pray for our Cardinal too and for each other in these difficult days

Fratelli Tutti

10/10/2020

His Holiness Pope Francis has written an encyclical letter "FRATELLI TUTTI" on fraternity and social friendship.
Find the link to the Vatican Website here.

Please pray for the peoples of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

9/10/2020

As the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh intensifies we pray for a just an peaceful resolution.
Our Lady of Victories, pray for us.

Stella Maris live-streamed Centenary Mass

2/10/2020

Your invitation to Stella Maris live-streamed Centenary Mass (Sunday 4th October at 3pm)
This year Catholic charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) is celebrating 100 years of its support to seafarers, fishers, and their families. To mark the beginning of our centenary year we will be holding a live-streamed Mass celebrated by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow. We would be most grateful if you could kindly invite your parishioners, through your parish newsletter and e-newsletter this coming weekend, to join us online to share in this very special celebration on Sunday 4th October 4th at 3pm. The Mass will be streamed live at www.stellamaris.org.uk/centenarymass We hope that you and some of your parishioners can join us online for this historic occasion.

Congratulations

17/9/2020

to Sophie McLoughlin and Alex Hunt who celebrated their wedding in the Church last Saturday
also Helen and Freddy Gibbs who celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this weekend at Mass.

Contactless giving

15/8/2020

In cooperation with the diocese of Westminster we are piloting cashless giving in churches. You will find a concatless card device at the exit of the church.

You can make donations to the parish, collections, or offerings for Mass, candles and relieve of the poor. Do let us know your experience using the contacless giving.

Face Covering in Church

8/8/2020

New government regulations require that all persons attending a place of worship must wear a face covering from August the 8th. Please do bring a face covering with you when attending Mass.

Fr Freddie Jackson's funeral rites.

25/7/2020

Fr Freddie as a graduate student

The Funeral Mass for Fr Freddie Jackson will be live-streamed on Tuesday 28th July at 10.am from Our Lady of Victories.
Due to Covid-19 regulations only 30 persons are allowed to attend in the church, including Fr Freddie’s family. I know this will disappoint many. I trust you will understand the constraints we are under. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated when it is possible for a larger number of us to gather safely.

Fr Freddie’s mortal remains will be brought to the church on Monday evening, 27th July. Parishioners may come to pray and pay their respects from 5-7pm. Please follow the stewards’ instructions and observe social distancing.
Funeral Mass 10.am on Tuesday 28th July limited to 30 persons. Live-streamed on www.ourladyofvictories.net The recording of the Mass will be available for one week.
Those who wish to view Fr Freddie’s mortal remains may do so in Kenyon’s Chapel of Rest, 83 Westbourne Grove W2 4UL with viewing from 10.am-3.pm on Monday 27th July.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Parkinson’s UK Email: www.parkinsons.org.uk

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Jim Curry

11.00 am Sunday Mass open to public

14/7/2020

Starting on Sunday 19th of July, the 11.00 am Sunday Mass with live music will be now celebrated with congregation.
The Mass will continue to be live streamed from this website. See the bottom of the Home section.
With the addition of that Mass, these are the Masses celebrated in the parish with congregation:

Monday to Thursday 10.00 am
Friday 6.30 pm
Saturday 6.00 pm
Sunday 9.30 and 11.00

Please let us know if you are planning to come to any of these Masses following the link below.
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/kensington1/events/

Updates on the celebration of sacraments

11/7/2020

It is now possible to celebrate Baptisms and Weddings in the Church.
Please be aware that there are restrictions on numbers who can attend and the format of the celebration.
Please contact the parish office for more information.
kensington1@rcdow.org.uk
020 7937 4778

First Holy Communion: If will be possible for individual children to make their first holy communion at Sunday Mass. If you are travelling home to see family and friends you might like to enquire the local Church whether they would allow your child to make their First Holy Communion during your stay there. We are happy to provide evidence that the child has been prepared for the reception of First Holy Communion.