Times of Service

Sunday 10:00am Family Mass
  11:30am Sung Mass
  6:00pm  
Monday 9:30am  
Tuesday 6:00pm  
Wednesday no Mass Church open for private prayer
Thursday 9:30am  
Friday 9:30am  
Saturday 9:30am  
  6:00pm  
Holydays 9:30am  
  7:00pm  

Reconciliation

Saturday 10:00am – 10:30am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday, Thursday & Friday from Mass until 12 Noon



We Welcome…

People of All faiths and Cultures
Divorced or Seperated persons
Families with Children
Gays and Lesbians
Those in Loving Relationships
Those in Difficulty
Married Couples
Single persons
Those in Recovery
Travellers from Far and Near
Widows and Widowers
Visitors

We Seek…

To live the Gospel of Jesus Christ
To Gather the Community and Tell the Story
To Break the Bread and Share the Cup

We Celebrate…

Diversity
A spirit of hospitality
The unity that God wills
Enlightening those who seek God
Forming small faith communities
Reaching out to alienated Catholics
Reverencing the dignity of each person
Caring for the needs of the less fortunate
Empowering Christians to realise their call
Providing a spiritual Oasis in Notting Hill
Honouring an understanding among all faiths
Nurturing our gifts and sharing them
Supporting the arts


St Francis Christmas Bazaar

This year’s Christmas Bazaar will take place on Saturday 26th November 2011.

click here to see a slideshow of last year’s Christmas Bazaar

Welcome from Fr. Michael Johnston

As the Parish Priest of St. Francis of Assisi Church may I welcome you to our parish website and thank you for your interest. We are a large parish of over 1100 regular worshippers situated in the Notting Hill part of London. Our congregation is made up of young and old represented by about 60 different nationalities.

This makes for a lively, diverse and enriched community.  In 2010 we celebrate 150 years of our parish with its beautiful Church and cloister dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi.We are always open and ready to welcome newcomers to our Church, to the varied Liturgies; to the various groups and organisations or to just quietly drop in for quiet prayer as you pass by.

This website will I hope tell you something about the life of our parish, but we would be even more pleased to welcome you to our Community and to walk with us in your journey of faith. As a parish we never forget that we exist in order to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

As He said:- “Come and See”. You are most welcome.

God Bless You.

Fr. Michael

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3rd Sunday of the Year - 22nd January 2012

Fr. Michael writes:   There is a real sense of urgency in all our Scripture readings today.  The prophet Jonah tells the people of Nineveh they only have a very short time to mend their ways – they listen to him and disaster is averted.  St. Paul tells the Corinthians “Our time is growing very short.” The first four disciples leave off from their everyday chores “at once” when they hear the call to follow Christ.  Questions for us, therefore, are:- “How urgently do we treat our faith?” Do we make a real and immediate effort to change our lives if need be, or can that be put off until another day?  It is so easy to be people with the excuse we meant to do something about it, but never actually got around to it.  Now, is the moment Jesus expects a response to His call: “The kingdom of God is close at hand.  Repent, and believe in the Good News.3rd Sunday of the Year

Newsletters



3rd Sunday of the Year – 22nd January 2012

Fr. Michael writes:   There is a real sense of urgency in all our Scripture readings today. …


2nd Sunday of the Year – 15th January 2012

Fr. Michael writes:   “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening”. We will hear these words at Mass…


Epiphany of the Lord – 08th January 2012

Fr. Michael writes:   When the wise men leave their gifts with the child Jesus they take…


Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God – 01st January 2012

Fr. Michael writes:   Mother of God; Our Mother; Mother of the Church.  It is so good…


Christmas Day – 25th December 2011

Fr. Michael writes:   “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”.  In this world…


4th Sunday of Advent – 18th December 2011

Fr. Michael writes:   The Gospel today does not begin with what Mary does; it begins with…


3rd Sunday of Advent – 11th December 2011

Fr. Michael writes:   John the Baptist is one of the most important figures of this Advent…


2nd Sunday of Advent – 04th December 2011

Fr. Michael writes:   Today we hear the opening of the Gospel of St. Mark, which introduces…


1st Sunday of Advent – 27th November 2011

Fr. Michael writes:  The shops; the media; the street decorations tells us that Christmas is just…


Christ the King – 20th November 2011

Fr. Michael writes:  The Feast of Christ our King which we celebrate today, brings to an…