HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Parish of St Matthew, Westminster, marks with great sadness the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. We join with the nation in offering our deep condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, and all the Royal Family.
Into your hands, O Merciful Saviour, we commend your servant, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; enfold him in the arm of your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and in the glorious company of Our Lady, St Matthew and all the saints in light. Amen
Into your hands, O Merciful Saviour, we commend your servant, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; enfold him in the arm of your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and in the glorious company of Our Lady, St Matthew and all the saints in light. Amen
Welcome
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St Matthew’s Westminster is a church in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England where everyone is welcome whatever their background. The church seeks to develop an understanding of community in the heart of the city through our threefold ministry of prayer, hospitality and dialogue. The daily rhythm of Eucharist, Morning and Evening Prayer is at the heart of our common life. |
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Re-opening of Church for Public Worship
St Matthew’s will recommence public worship from 28th March, Palm Sunday. For those who wish to join us in person you will be most welcome, however we fully understand that not everyone will want to gather again in person at this point. The church building is Covid compliant, and there will be no social gathering after services. Holy Communion will continue to be given in one kind for the foreseeable future, however it is the teaching of the church that Our Lord is fully present in both species. It is still a requirement that masks must be worn during the service.
Reminder: We move to British Summer Time next Saturday night. Spring forward one hour.
Our main services will continue to be live streamed, and can be accessed via our website or Facebook page.
Reminder: We move to British Summer Time next Saturday night. Spring forward one hour.
Our main services will continue to be live streamed, and can be accessed via our website or Facebook page.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Our Holy Week services will inevitably have to be changed, however we will seek to adhere to our normal pattern as far as possible.
Our Holy Week services will inevitably have to be changed, however we will seek to adhere to our normal pattern as far as possible.
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Palm Sunday, 28th March
11.00: Solemn Mass with the Blessing of Palms Monday 29th March 18.30: Compline Tuesday 30th March 18.30: Compline Wednesday 31st March 18.30: Choral Evensong |
Maundy Thursday, 1st April
18.30: Solemn Mass of the Last Supper Good Friday, 2nd April 14.00: The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday Easter Eve, 3rd April 20.00: The Great Vigil & First Mass of Easter Easter Day, 4th April 09.30: Mass 11.00: Solemn Mass (restricted: contact the office for more details) |
Do join us on Zoom from 7pm on Wednesday, with details below:
JOIN LENT SUPPER TALK & DISCUSSION
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86364544699?pwd=bmUvY0tUcEduVmhpdTB1Ym9ZY0xSZz09
Meeting ID: 863 6454 4699
Passcode: SZ0ALB
JOIN LENT SUPPER TALK & DISCUSSION
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86364544699?pwd=bmUvY0tUcEduVmhpdTB1Ym9ZY0xSZz09
Meeting ID: 863 6454 4699
Passcode: SZ0ALB
Lent Resources
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Each week in Lent we will be sending out resources to help guide us on our journey. The resources include a bible reading and prayer for each day and there are short offices of morning and evening prayer.
You can download a copy of the resources by clicking the image above or from our website. If you would like to receive a copy of the resources each week, please let Daniel in the Parish Office know by emailing: daniel@stmw.org. Equally, if you know someone who would like to receive the resources but is unable to access the internet, don't hesitate to let Daniel know and he will arrange for a hardcopy to be sent to them. Even though we are physically apart, this is a journey we share. May Lent be a time of blessing for us all. |
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Earlier Editions
An Important Message from St Matthew's Westminster
The Church, like every institution, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that just a year ago would have been unthinkable. Currently, we cannot meet together for worship: unable to break bread together, unable to sing. Despite the restrictions, the clergy and staff at St Matthew’s continue the rhythm of the Daily Offices, holding our extended community in our prayer. The Sunday Mass, the focus and pinnacle of our worship, continues to be celebrated and is livestreamed on both Facebook and our website creating a virtual congregation that has a surprisingly wide reach.
All churches have suffered a fall in income as a result of the pandemic, St Matthew’s more than many others because we are so reliant on the income of our Conference Centre. With the church doors sadly closed for so long, we have lost most of our regular income. We hope very much that on the other side of the crisis our life will return to a more recognisable pattern, but for now we are struggling.
If we are to survive this challenging environment and continue our uniquely distinctive, inclusive Anglican Catholic life and worship, we must ask for your help.
Any contribution, however small, will be of significant help. If you are in a position to offer a contribution to help sustain St Matthew’s.
Thank you so much for your generosity. Any and every contribution makes a real difference.
With our gratitude, love and prayers,
The Clergy and Pastoral Assistant at St Matthew’s Westminster
All churches have suffered a fall in income as a result of the pandemic, St Matthew’s more than many others because we are so reliant on the income of our Conference Centre. With the church doors sadly closed for so long, we have lost most of our regular income. We hope very much that on the other side of the crisis our life will return to a more recognisable pattern, but for now we are struggling.
If we are to survive this challenging environment and continue our uniquely distinctive, inclusive Anglican Catholic life and worship, we must ask for your help.
Any contribution, however small, will be of significant help. If you are in a position to offer a contribution to help sustain St Matthew’s.
Thank you so much for your generosity. Any and every contribution makes a real difference.
With our gratitude, love and prayers,
The Clergy and Pastoral Assistant at St Matthew’s Westminster
London Lockdown
Chalking Up epihpany
It's Epiphany and all over Europe, you'll find chalk blessings scrawled on people's houses. In this video, Fr Philip explains the tradition of 'chalking up' at Epiphany and blesses the chalk for you to use to bless your homes!
If you would like to receive the chalk and prayer sheet, please email office@stmw.org to arrange a time to collect or, for a small donation we will safely package the chalk and post it out to you!
If you would like to receive the chalk and prayer sheet, please email office@stmw.org to arrange a time to collect or, for a small donation we will safely package the chalk and post it out to you!
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