SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
LOURDES SICK AND HELPERS PILGRIMAGE FUND SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND – 14th / 15th FEBRUARY. Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme for the 34th World Day of the Sick: The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”. The theme of the World Day of the Sick, focusing on the Gospel figure of the Samaritan who shows love by caring for the suffering man who fell into the hands of thieves, highlights this aspect of love of neighbour.
WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY IS ASH WEDNESDAY, the day we begin a season of repentance and reflection as we prepare for the great feast that is Easter. Masses with the distribution of ashes will be at 9:30am and 7:30pm. ASH WEDNESDAY IS A DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE.
PLEASE NOTE: MASS ON SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 9am and the church will be closed after and reopen after 4pm.
WALK WITH ME, A LENTEN JOURNEY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, is available in the Repository for £1 each. This is a great companion to have as we pray during the Lenten Season.
The Stations of the Cross
will be prayed in the church on
Wednesday evening at 6pm and
every Friday at 7pm during the Season of Lent.
VISITING SICK. Do you know of someone in your family or neighbourhood who may be housebound due to age or illness and who might like to receive a visit from the priest? If yes, please contact Fr Marek or Fr Freddy.
OBLATES OF THE ASSUMPTION. The funeral Mass for Sr. Maria Goretti O’Brien, Oblate of the Assumption, who died on 2nd February 2026, will take place on Friday 6th March at 12:15pm in Assumption Priory, Victoria Park Square, Bethnal Green, E2 9PB. Burial will be at St.Patricks Cemetery, Leyton at 2pm. Refreshments afterwards at The Convent, 20 Higham Station Ave. E4 9AZ. No flowers please.
“AWAKE LONDON” A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 12.45 pm to 4.45 pm led by Rev.Fr.Gerry Ezekwere CMF and Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children (www.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK: Please pray for all those living out the vocation to marriage and couples preparing to marry. Support is available for those who need it, and your parish priest can point you in the right direction. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, please let your parish know so that you can be invited to the Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral on Saturday 11th July. A reminder of some resources that are available: Marriage Care - marriage preparation and counselling https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/ Retrouvaille - a programme dedicated to healing and renewing marriages in difficulty. https://retrouvaille.org.uk/ Smart Loving - online marriage preparation and enrichment programmes https://smartloving.org/ Marriage Matters - a short weekly scripture reflection produced by the Two in one Flesh group (including Brian and Maureen Devine of our diocese). The reflections are now hosted on the Marriage Care website. https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/how-we-help/two-in-one-flesh/
BISHOP ALAN WILLIAMS SM IS TO LEAD A PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE and Co Mayo on 15 June 2026 to 19th June 2026. Cost £799 per person. Price includes flight from London Stansted and 10kg hold luggage, four nights in Knock House Hotel, with dinner, bed and breakfast and all entertainment, excursions and guided tours. Pilgrims will visit Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey and the Fr. Peyton Centre. Assistance will be available from a Knock Pilgrimages representative. Single room supplement £250.00. Please see flyer in our church porch for full information. Contact Patricia for more – 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. PilgrimageFlyerBrentwoodJune2026
CHRISTIAN KITCHEN is a charity run by volunteers from local churches, including a very loyal and committed team from St Patrick’s. Each night of the year we prepare a free, hot and nutritious meal for local street homeless people. We serve 35-40 people every night in Mission Grove car park. We receive no central or local government funding, relying solely on donations. If you can spare any money for our work, our bank details are CHRISTIAN KITCHEN; Sort Code 30-91-21: Acc No. 01094165. Please remember local homeless people. Many thanks.
THE ADDRESS TO OUR ONLINE MASSES https://www.churchservices.tv/walthamstow or utube.com/watch?v=lUmWA8ua2Gs
JOB VACANCIES. FOR DETAILS of any new vacancies and other are available from the diocesanwebsite https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/
MARRIAGE IN OUR CHURCH. Couples thinking of getting married are asked to register in a good time. Make an appointment to see Fr. Marek or Fr Freddy and he will help you from there. Couples planning to get marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.
NEW WEBSITE https://stpatrickwalthamstow.co.uk/
BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism (0-7 years) are available in the porch. Please fill it in and present it to the Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see Fr Marek or Fr Freddy. It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered (envelope system) in this parish for at least six months and to attend church regularly. Date of baptism take place on Second Saturday of the month at 11:30am.
SVP MEMBERS IN OUR PARISH are in a partnership with an online platform called Acts 435, who closely cooperates with St Vincent De Paul. People who are willing to support the cause are invited to contribute via an Acts 435 website. A short guide on how to donate is displayed on the notice board. Alternatively, it can be obtained by emailing peter.soyka1@gmail.com.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr Marek & Fr. Freddy and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.
Times and Intentions at Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Patrick 2026
Saturday 14th February
7:00 pm
Joanne Cheah RIP
Remember: Deceased members of Muriel & Oscar families
Sunday 15th February
09:00 am
Int. Shirley St Hill
11:30 am
Valerio Cyril RIP
Remember: Kathleen King RIP
6:00 pm
Int. Renata Sniegon-Birthday blessings
Int. of Tomas & Sniegon families
Remember: Int. Remedios Abuan
Monday 16th February
09:30 am
Peggy O’Nill RIP
Tuesday 17th February
09:30 am
Edwina Emmanuel RIP – 6th Anniv.
Wednesday 18th February
09:30 am
ASH WEDNESDAY
7:30 pm
ASH WEDNESDAY
Thursday 19th February
09:30 am
Int. Jethro Gabriel Campo - Thanksgiving
Friday 20th February
09:30 am
Catherine Carty RIP
Saturday 21st February
09:00 am
Dolly Fernandes RIP Anniv.
7:00 pm
Domenica Pieroni RIP
Sunday 22nd February
09:00 am
Int. Bowden Elizabeth, Paula Jane MacIntosh RIP, Tommy Byron RIP
11:30 am
Eileen Murray RIP
6:00 pm
Henryk Ignacik RIP – 6th Anniv.