Calendar

May 2017
E V E N T S   A T   S T   M A T T H E W ' S 

Wednesdays in May, 1.05-1.35pm
Lunchtime Recitals

Lunchtime recitals are held every Wednesday and are free of charge. You are welcome to bring your lunch into church to eat while you listen.

Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Claudia Grinnell, Organ Scholar of Salisbury Cathedral

Wednesday 10th May 2017
Moriarty Winds, Wind Ensemble

Wednesday 17th May 2017
Marco Ramelli, Guitar

Wednesday 24th May 2017
Tamara Ravenhill, Soprano

Wednesday 31st May 2017
Farah Ghadiali, Soprano

Thursday 4th May, 6.30pm
A Concert by Floreat: O quam gloriosum

Renaissance music from Spain, Italy and England. Floreat is an a capella vocal consort based in Westminster. ​Admission free; retiring collection
cantandum.westminster.org.uk/floreat

Solemn Mass, Wednesday 10th May, 6.30pm
The Great Fire of Westminster

Forty years ago on 10th May 1977, the church was almost totally destroyed by fire, caused by arson. It was subsequently rebuilt on a smaller scale to a design by the aptly named Donald Buttress, and dedicated in 1984. To mark the anniversary we are having a Solemn Mass with special music. We do hope you can join us for this historic occasion.
  • Preacher: Fr Jim Rosenthal, former churchwarden.
  • Exhibition of photographs and other material from the time of the fire.
  • You are invited to wear something red!
  • After the service there will be a reception to which all are invited.

Ascension Day, Thursday 25th May, 12.30pm 
Ascension Day

There will be a Sung Mass at 12.30pm at St Matthew's.
Mass Setting: St Mary's Mass (Anthony Caesar)
During Communion: God is Gone Up (Arthur Hutchings)   
 In the evening we are invited to join with local churches for a united Mass at St Saviour's, Pimlico at 7pm, where the preacher will be Fr Victor Stock.​

Regular services

Sunday

  8.00    Holy Eucharist (1662)
11.00    SOLEMN MASS (Common Worship)  

Every 1st Sunday on the month the 11am service is Sung Mass with choir.

Monday to Friday

  8.30    Silent Prayer
  8.45    Morning Prayer
12.30    Holy Eucharist
17.30    Silent Prayer
17.45    Evening Prayer
The church is open every day between 8.30am and 4.30pm for prayer.

Weekly every Wednesday, 1.05pm - 1.35pm
Lunchtime Recitals

Relax and enjoy a recital of classical music. Please see the monthly programme in the calendar of events.

Weekly every Tuesday, 1.05pm - 1.30pm
Contemplative Space

Set aside space and time for peace, stillness and quiet. During this time you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Weekly every Wednesday, 9.10am - 9.45am
School Mass

If you would like to attend school Mass, please contact the church office.

Monthly each second Monday, 2.30pm - 3pm
Julian Prayer Group

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The Julian Prayer Group is an ecumenical group for silent, contemplative prayer.
There is a programme of events organised by Anglican Catholic Future on its website.

O T H E R   E V E N T S 

Tuesday 16th May, 1pm
Healing in St Matthew's Gospel
Marylebone Healing Centre

This year in the liturgical calendar is the Year of St Matthew, and churches are having a number of events to focus on the Evangelist.  The next such event will take place in the Marylebone  Health Centre, 1pm - 2pm, when Fr Andrew Walker will be leading us through healing in St Matthew's Gospel.  This is a really wonderful opportunity to engage with the gospel – all are welcome, and there is no charge.

Wednesday 17th May, 7pm
Mark's Gospel Live
St John's Church, Kensal Green

Experience the entire Gospel of Mark. This is not a reading or a talk but a dramatic proclamation of an ancient story of God's healing love. Performed by priest and actor Joseph Morris. The evening is free, with a retiring collection.

Friday 26th May, 4pm
Parable and Paradox
Southwark Cathedral

This is the launch event for an exhibition of poems by Malcolm Guite and paintings by Adam Boulter in the Refectory at Southwark Cathedral. There will be a talk with the poet and artist. The exhibition will run from 26th May to 9th June.