Welcome
Thank you for visiting Holy Innocents’ website today. I hope you enjoy finding out about our vibrant, welcoming and outward-looking parish community; and I look forward to meeting you in person. Father Victor Vella, Parish Priest |
Gatherings on Zoom and online AlphaIt's not too late to join our first Alpha course online. Just come along to our second session this Friday, 8 May.
Everyone is welcome - you don't even need to live anywhere near Orpington! See our Alpha page for more details or you can register for the course here . We're getting used to having services on Zoom now. It's not the same as being at Mass and it's not the same as being together in church, but parishioners and others are finding our gatherings on Zoom to be a great second best! Comments following last Sunday's service included, "beautiful service", "it just gets better every week" and simply "great service this morning". Why not come and experience it for yourself, to see what you think? Each Sunday Family Service, 10.30 am Suitable for all ages. Here's the Zoom url ID: 817 5100 2276 Password: 350683 Morning Prayer and Reading of the Acts of the Apostles, a chapter a day 9.00 am Monday to Friday Here's the Zoom url Meeting ID: 237785977 Password: 020307 Monday 8pm-9pm Adoration, Rosary & Night Prayer Here's the Zoom url Thursday 8pm-9pm Adoration, Rosary & Night Prayer Here's the Zoom url Pentecost Vigil Saturday 30 May 8pm to 12 midnight Here's the Zoom url Pentecost Prayer and Vigil Programme See here To join one of these gatherings, click on the link and follow joining instructions. In case of difficulty, contact sjwalsh123@btinternet.com |
Parish Help Network Delivering shopping. Offering other forms of help. Just calling up for a chat, to make sure you are alright.
We have a team of volunteers ready and willing to help parishioners and those connected with the parish who need some support in this difficult time. So if you or someone you know would welcome some assistance, contact Jackie Low 07342656292 jackiealow@gmail.com Coronavirus updateMessage from Cardinal Nichols & the Metropolitan Archbishops
of England & Wales See May 8 2020 Letter of his Holiness Pope Francis to the Faithful for the month of May 2020 See here Public Masses and other acts of worship have been suspended and the church will be closed until further notice. On the Feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, 27 May at 7pm, Archbishop John Wilson will be livestreaming.. here ...May Devotions and a Scripture Rosary of the Mysteries of Light from St George’s Cathedral. We encourage all parishioners to do the same. It would be wonderful if we could unite across the Archdiocese in this act of prayer. See more ..Here * From April 23 Masses for the Sick and their Families, NHS Front-Line workers and those working in Social Care See timetable Catholic Bishops' Conference for England & Wales (CBCEW) youtu.be/k4mQHf_Jpe8But many Masses are being live streamed. For example, you'll find Live global Mass services at Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) * and you can also find live streamed Masses at Church servicestv * Father Victor Vella Homily the 7th Sunday of Easter "It is time for You to glorify Me with that Glory I had with You.." 24 May 2020 * Father Victor Celebrates Mass and prays the Rosary 24 March 2020 & his teachings on youtube * Message from Father Victor Vella 25 March 2020 |
DonateFor everyone the coronavirus lockdown means a period of uncertainty and financial instability. In the parish, as in every household, the bills continue to arrive and have to be paid even though our income has been cut dramatically. We encourage those of you who can to continue supporting us financially and, if you ordinarily contribute by way of cash at Sunday Mass, to please take out a Standing Order. For more information please contact the parish communications team at orpingtoncc@rcaos.org.uk |
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Current newsletter
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Older newsletters can be seen here. |
News and events
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Prayer intentionsChurches Together in Orpington (CTO) Day of Prayer Thursday 28 May 24hrs Sign up for a hour here Our prayer intentions page is updated each week. On it you can find parishioner's prayer intentions and how to submit them; our weekend bidding prayers, alongside the Pope's monthly prayer intentions and the Church's cycle of prayer intentions and Churches Together in Orpington (CTO) monthly prayers. |
Our parish life
Our families and youthGet to know how we nurture and engage with children, young people and young families. And discover some great parish and deanery youth activities. 
Our prayer and formationLearn more about how we try to stay rooted in prayer and to grow as missionary disciples. |
Our missionWe are a mission-focused parish. Read about the ways in which we seek to build God’s Kingdom through evangelisation and social action. See urgent message 23 March 2020 re Bromley Borough foodbank Also See Minnie Vinnies entry via above social action link. 
Our liturgyDiscover the importance of the liturgy in our parish life; and the people involved in preparing and celebrating Masses and the other times we come together for worship. |
Our fellowshipWe cherish our strong, welcoming and supportive parish fellowship. Learn about the practical and social and support activities that help to maintain it. 
Our sacramental lifeThe sacraments are at the heart of our life as Catholics. Read about the seven sacraments and how we prepare for them and celebrate them at Holy Innocents'. |
Special features
Alpha and Youth Alpha at Holy Innocents'The Alpha experience is for anyone who wants to explore the meaning of life and the Christian faith. Learn more about our Youth Alpha and Alpha for adults courses. |
Parish Evangelisation Cell SystemRead about the Parish Evangelisation Cell System that we have adopted as our parish model for missionary outreach. See link to dedicated website evangelisationpecsorpington.com |
A parishioner's Gospel reflection |
Getting involved
Parish contactsFind contact details for our Parish Office, our clergy and others in some key parish ministries. |
Get involvedEveryone, young or old, is welcome to become involved in what we do here at Holy Innocents’. |
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Holy Innocents' SchoolWe are very proud of our parish school, “a good school with outstanding behaviour” (Ofsted October 2017) |
