St. Barnabas Church, Downham
Sunday 10th December 2023 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sung Mass at 9.30 a.m.
Carol Service at 4.00 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Our Life Together
Forthcoming Services and Events at St. Barnabas
Christmas Fayre
Thankyou to everyone who supported the Fayre on Saturday.
Sunday 10th December
Carol Service at 4.00 p.m. followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
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
Our Wednesday evening Mass has been suspended at present.
The schedule of week day services will be shown on the Worship and Music page and on the weekly sheet.
Our worshipping life has returned to normal with congregational singing and the Chalice re-introduced. Please continue to wear a mask if you wish to.
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
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 during this time 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
All the limitations on number attending these services have been lifted and the capacity of the Church will be the guiding factor.
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 November edition is available on the Diocesan website and hard copies are in the Narthex in Church.