Father Alex has suffered a ruptured quadricep tendon, which means that the major tendon connecting the thigh to the kneecap has broken away from the knee. He had excellent surgery in St George’s Hospital and is now recuperating in Becket House. He is able to get around on crutches but it is difficult to manage steps; and getting in and out of chairs is not easy. It will take at least twelve weeks for full recovery and he thanks everyone for their sympathy and prayers and for helping in the Church while he is incapacitated.

First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 13th May at 12.00. We congratulate all our children on their special day and assure them of our prayers. We also express our thanks to the catechists for their hard work in preparing them so well for this important occasion.

Our next Quiz Night will take place on Saturday 12th May at 19.30 in the Corry Hall. There will be a Bar and a Raffle. Tickets £7.50 including buffet now available after masses. Come and enjoy what promises to be a most convivial evening.

As a result of recent interviews by the School Governors we are pleased to be able to announce that Miss Emma Cashier, who has been Acting Head of St Joseph’s School for the last two terms, has now been appointed as the permanent Headteacher. We offer her our congratulations and look forward to experiencing inspiring leadership from her in the years ahead.

Palm Sunday Vigil 24th           17.30 Mass & Blessing Palms
Palm Sunday 25th                   10.00 Mass & Blessing Palms
                                                   15.00 Royal Hospital Mass
Mon of Holy Week 26th           09.30 Mass
                                                   19.00 Penitential Service at St Mary Magdalene
Tue of Holy Week 27th            09.30 Mass
Wed of Holy Week 28th           09.30 Mass
                                                   11.15 Chrism Mass at St George’s Cathedral
Maundy Thursday 29th           19.00 Mass
Good Friday 30th                     10.00 Children’s Stations of the Cross
                                                   12.00 Walk of Witness
                                                   15.00 Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday 31st                   10.00 Confessions
                                                    20.00 Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 1st                     10.00 Mass of Easter Day
                                                    15.00 Royal Hospital Mass

The staff and pupils of St Joseph's School will join us for mass at 9.30 on Monday 19th March, their patronal feast.

Stations of the Cross take place at St Thomas a Becket Church on Fridays at 10.00 and Sundays at 17.30.

Our Marriage Preparation Course takes place on Saturday 24th February in the Corry Hall 10.00-16.00.

​The floodlighting for the Church which was installed for the Millennium by Wandsworth Council has been out of action for some time. This week the old fittings were replaced with new LED lights and the floodlighting is now operational from dusk to midnight. It is a great enhancement to our beautiful Church building.

There will be a Cheese and Wine Party for Young Adults at 19.30 on Thursday 22nd February in the Corry Hall. Theme of the discussion: Effective Communications.