English Martyrs Parish Diary

Please see below a list of key diary dates, activities and events that have taken place in the English Martyrs Parish . For future events, see the notice board.

DECEMBER 2011

Seniors' Christmas Lunch at English Martyrs

A wonderful Christmas Lunch was prepared by the Fundraising Team at English Martyrs, especially for the senior members of the parish.  Many thanks to all involved in the preparations. 
A great time was had by all.

NOVEMBER 2011

English Martyrs and St John's Day of Recollection

Parishioners enjoying a Day of Recollection for Advent at Littlemore, run by Fr Kevin Delaney.

SEPTEMBER 2011

Parish Welcome Weekend

English Martyrs and St John's held their annual Welcome Weekend on 23rd and 24th September, celebrating the diverse range of culture in our communities.

Congratulations to the winners of the competitions held, as follows:

Photographic Competition Winning Entries -
Caption Section

Anne-Marie Bromley

Misbehaving Altar Servers Punished

Andy Robins

Salt and Vinegar Lips

Tony Shields

Photographic Competition Winning Entries -
Landscape Section

Thames Water Scene

Anne-Marie Bromley

After the Harvest

Richard Cutler

The Twelve Apostles

Armelle Belcher

JULY 2011

Joint parish BBQ for English Martyrs and St John's on 3rd July 2011.

Enjoying the beautiful weather.

Fr David setting the scene for the annual parish tug-of-war.

Fun and games for children of all ages!

Many thanks to Brian Doyle for the use of his photos.

APRIL 2011

MARCH 2011

DECEMBER 2010

Senior Citizen's Parish Christmas Lunch

Organised by the Fundraising Committee, parishioners enjoyed festive fare and good company.

OCTOBER 2010

Parish Day of Recollection at The Carmelite Monastery, Boars Hill

St John's and English Martyrs parishes organised a Parish Day of Recollection which was led by Fr Frowin Reed, a Benedictine monk who helped out in the Pastoral Area over the summer.  The day was well attended, with everyone benefitting from the peaceful surroundings and thought provoking talks given by
Fr Frowin.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Pope Benedict XVI Visit to the United Kingdom 2010

A number of parishioners from the parish were lucky enough to receive VIP tickets to attend Westminster Cathedral, Hyde Park and Cofton Park for the Papal Liturgies.  More parishioners attended as part of the Pastoral Area pilgrim group.  Below is a selection of photographs taken.

Papal Prayer Vigil at Hyde Park

The Thames Isis Pastoral Area Pilgrims

The banner carried during the Procession.

Papal Mass at Cofton Park

Thanks to Julie Lazarus for the use of her photos

MAY 2010

Churches Together Didcot and District Pentecost Praise and Party

APRIL 2010

Congratulations to parishioner Eileen Naughton on completing her third London Marathon in just over four hours, raising money for The Children's Trust.

Parishioners from English Martyrs enjoyed a day trip to Wicksteed Park to see 'The Way We Were'. 
A great time was had by all.

MARCH 2010

As part of the Parish Lenten Programme at St John's and English Martyrs Churches, the Youth Group ran a Cake, Create and Play event for the younger members of the parish.

The children enjoyed making wooden crosses, talking about the Stations of the Cross, singing and decorating cakes.

St Patrick's Day Celebrations at English Martyrs Church

Parishioners enjoying the results of their efforts

FEBRUARY 2010

Parishioners enjoying the first Lenten Soup Lunch at English Martyrs, raising money for charity.

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