Covid Restrictions

Webmaster • March 5, 2022

These have all been lifted by the government and have been replaced with advice. However, some people will remain concerned and hesitant about how to proceed. In this parish we have always been sensitive to reasonable concerns but now the emphasis must move to returning to some form of normality. Masks are no longer obligatory but please feel free to continue wearing them if you prefer. Hand sanitiser will continue to be available as you enter the church. Holy Water will once again be available at the back of the church but the stoops will remain empty for the time being. Holy Communion will continue to be given only in the hand and the chalice will not be re-introduced at the moment. The sign of peace will continue to be omitted but again please feel free to offer it to members of your family and those you know would welcome it. As always I am very grateful for your cooperation both now and throughout the last difficult two years

By Webmaster July 3, 2026
The Knights of St Columba invite all parishioners to the meeting room at the back of the church for refreshments following the 6:30pm Mass on Saturday 18th July and the 11:00am Mass on Sunday 19th July. Absolutely everyone is welcome to stay for a chat. You can also learn more about our work; the Knights are actively looking to recruit new members, so if you are a Catholic man interested in faith, friendship, and serving our parish, come and find out how you can get involved.
By Webmaster July 3, 2026
View the July bulletin here
By Webmaster June 26, 2026
This will take place on Sunday, 22nd November this year. Application forms available after the summer holidays.
By Webmaster June 26, 2026
There will be a retiring collection this week in aid of the Holy Father’s charities and to help defray his personal expenses.
By Webmaster June 12, 2026
SACRISTANS – required for the 11am Mass on Sundays. If you feel able to help please have a word with me after Mass. It mainly entails coming a little earlier and setting up the vessels, etc. Training, of course, given.
By Webmaster June 5, 2026
View the June bulletin here
By Webmaster May 29, 2026
St Bede’s Catholic Church, Bishops Avenue, Chadwell Heath are launching a new club for elderly, isolated and lonely parishioners to give older parishioners regular opportunities to meet others. They know that across Ilford, there are many people who spend much of their time alone. This ‘Golden Hearts Club,’ plans to have meetings once or twice a week, initially on Monday mornings. Launch day is on Sunday the 7th June at 12.30pm , when those who are able, are invited to come for lunch, cost £10. Details can be found on the notice board at the back of the church.
By Webmaster May 1, 2026
View the May bulletin here
By Webmaster April 24, 2026
In 2025 St Augustine’s Parish raised £3326.53 through our Red Boxes and donations to Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. Thank You! Our missionary community here at St Augustines is part of a worldwide network of people supporting missionaries overseas through prayer and financial assistance. Communities around the world who are being supported by missionaries like the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, who feature on this years Red Box Thank You poster, rely on your support so they can continue to flourish. Visit missio.org.uk to find out more.
By Webmaster April 7, 2026
View the April bulletin here