St. Barnabas Church, Downham
Sunday 6th April - Passion Sunday
9.30 a.m. Sung Mass
All are welcome
St. Barnabas Church, Downham
Sunday 6th April - Passion Sunday
9.30 a.m. Sung Mass
All are welcome
Our Life Together
Forthcoming Services and Events at St. Barnabas
Please see the Information and Downloads Section for details of all our Lent and Easter services.
Saturday 5th April 2025
12 Noon Lent Reflection
Sunday 6th April 2025 - Passion Sunday
9.30 a.m. Sung Mass
Sunday 13th April 2025 - Palm Sunday
9.30 a.m. Sung Mass and Blessing of the Palms.
Monday 14th - Wednesday 16th April 2025
7.00 p.m. Said Mass with Stations of the Cross
Thursday 17th April 2025 - Maundy Thursday
8.00 p.m. Liturgy of the Day with Foot Washing and Watch to Midnight
Friday 18th April 2025 - Good Friday
10.30 a.m. - 12 Noon - Messy Saints Workshop
2.00 p.m. Liturgy of the Day
Sunday 20th April 2025 - Easter Sunday
9.30 a.m. Sung Mass with baptism and renewal of baptismal promises.
Our worshipping life
St. Barnabas is open for public worship and private prayer and our usual services are:-
Main service - Sunday - Sung Mass at 9.30 a.m.
Friday 10.00 a.m. - Said Mass followed by refreshments
The schedule of week day services will be shown on the Worship and Music page and on the weekly sheet.
Refreshments are served in the Church or Hall after the service.
How can I support the Church?
If you would like to give to support the mission of the Church in the local community please click on the following link:-
https://givealittle.co/campaigns/d43ff7a9-0c73-48fd-9c31-2caab0c4c3a4
Please also see the "How can I help the Church?" page on the website.
Hiring the Church Hall
If you would like to enquire about hiring the Church Hall please e-mail barnabashalldownham@gmail.com.
Full details regarding the Hall are on the Church Hall section of this website.
Private Prayer in Church - Saturdays.
The Church will usually be open for private prayer on Saturdays between 10.00 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Please see the weekly sheet to confirm whether the Church will be open.
Useful Information and Prayer Requests
Team Clergy Contacts
If you need to contact a priest and cannot contact Fr. Stuart please contact:-
Rev Peter Organ 020-4541-8384 or revpeterorgan@gmail.com
Rev Nick Walsh 07774-516204 or revnickwalsh@gmail.com
Funeral Resources
A resource to use at home at the time of a funeral is available in the Information and Downloads section.
Church of England Resources
The Church of England has launched a telephone number to access recorded services and prayers on the telephone. This is particularly designed for those who are not on-line. Please pass the information on.
The number is:-
0800 804 8044
Local Resources
A useful resource for the provision of food to the vulnerable within the Borough of Lewisham is Lewisham Local.
They can be accessed at www.lewishamlocal.com
or 03330 150378
Mental Health Support
If you are struggling with your mental health a useful resource is the Mind Charity.
Their website can be accessed via:-
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/
The SLAM 24 hour Mental Health phone line is:-
0800 731 2864
In an emergency please dial 999.
Do let me know of any concerns, etc that can be included within our times of prayer. Please e-mail me at:-
Please indicate if you wish them to remain confidential.
Funerals, Baptisms and Weddings
Please contact me in the first instance before making any firm arrangements and I will be happy to discuss the service with you.
The Bridge
The March edition is available on the Diocesan website and hard copies are in the Narthex in Church.