Useful
Information
Baptism
Please
contact our Pastoral Assistant (01223-350787 between 0900 and 1400 Monday -
Friday). to confirm the time & date. If it is your first child to be
baptised, you are normally required to attend a preparation course. You may
purchase a Baptism booklet for further information. There is no charge for
Baptism, but your donation to the Church is appreciated. If you wish to donate
by cheque, please make it payable to Our Lady & the English Martyrs. A
certificate of baptism should be given to you after baptism, but in case it is
not, please contact the receptionist (01223-350787 between 9.00 am and 14.00
pm, Monday - Friday) to obtain one, free of charge, as soon as possible.
First
Holy Communion
Catechism
classes for Catholic children around 8 years old are held on Saturday mornings
at St. Mary's School,
Confirmation
There
is a parish programme for Catholic teenagers who wish to be confirmed.
Please check OLEM Notice
Board or contact the Receptionist (01223-350787 between 9.00 and
14.00 on weekdays) for further information.
Sacrament
of Reconciliation (Confession)
English:
Tuesday 18.45 ; Saturday 09.00, 10.30, and 16.30
Polish:
after Sunday 12.15 Mass
Spanish:
Contact Fr. Esteban: rafael@esteban.freeserve.co.uk
Extra
time for Confession before Christmas & Easter will be published on Notice Board and
are to be found on the appropriate page for the liturgical season ( see the Web
Index ).
Marriage
Please
contact OLEM
at least six months before marriage.
It is advisable to book the church before any arrangements are made.
Couples
will have to attend a course of instructions given by one of the priests and
Marriage Care (01638 - 560580). There is no charge for the Sacrament of
Marriage, but your donation to the Church is appreciated. If you wish to donate
by cheque, please make it payable to Our Lady & the English Martyrs.
Sacraments
for the Sick
OLEM
clergy are available for a visit or administering the sacraments for the sick
at hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact OLEM
(01223-350787) when there is a request from the sick persons.
Funerals
Please
ask your funeral directors to contact OLEM (01223-350787) as soon as possible. If
you wish to invite a specific priest to officiate, please make sure that you
contact him personally before any arrangements are made.
Masses
If
you wish to have a Mass offered for your intention, please contact the
Receptionist (01223-350787, between
Donations
As
a registered charity, we highly appreciate your generosity to help with the
church expenses as well as charitable works. There is a very flexible scheme
which facilitates your donations to the Church, especially if you are a
tax-payer. If you want to donate by cheque, please make it payable to Our Lady
& the English Martyrs. Please contact the OLEM (01223-350787 between 9.00 and 14.00
on weekdays) for further information.
Car
Park
There
are two private car parks at OLEM: one is in
If
spaces in the church car parks are all occupied, there are several public car
parks plus Pay & Display areas situated nearby. This is more likely to
happen in the case of baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc.
Please
bear in mind that all cars are parked at owners' risk.
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All
the above information is for guidance only.
If
you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact OLEM. We are
pleased to help you with your queries.
Our Lady and the English Martyrs
Hills Road,
Tel:+44 (0)1223 350787 * Fax: +44 (0)1223 224860