This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Luke’s. We have a programme of events through the year from the end of January (the original church was consecrated at the end of January 1872) through to St Luke’s Day in October.

Join us on Sunday 23 January 2022 at 5pm for the Sung Mass of Thanksgiving which marks the 150th anniversary of the creation of the parish and the consecration of the old church in 1872. The Bishop of Fulham will be our celebrant and preacher and we will be joined by old friends and former priests of the parish returning to celebrate with us. Mass will be followed by drinks and a buffet supper.

Join us for our special services for Christmas:

Sunday 19 December

5pm Carols by Candlelight

Words and music for Christmas. We will be joined by our MP, Andy Slaughter, who will read for us. Afterwards we gather outside around a bonfire for mulled wine and mince pies.

 

Friday 24 December

11pm Midnight Mass

The first Mass of Christmas with carols and the blessing of the crib.

 

Saturday 25 December

10am Sung Mass of Christmas Day

Mass with carols on Christmas morning.

We have recently employed a part-time Children’s Worker. Due to a slight disability in her dominant hand, she is entitled to a support worker funded by the DWP. We are looking to employ someone for a minimum of 6 hours per week (possibly up to 12 hours) to support her in her role.

The support worker will need to:

• be willing to work with children
• obtain (through us) the relevant DBS and Safeguarding clearance
• be able to undertake basic administrative tasks of producing rotas, sending emails, etc
• be willing to undertake preparation of craft activities for children
• be willing to move light furniture, e.g. folding tables and chairs
• be willing to store away or remove equipment from cupboards and other storage

Work will be based at St Luke’s W12 (for the minimum 6 hours), and across various sites to extend this for up to 12 hours (in which case, own transport is an advantage).

Working hours are variable but must include 9am-11.30am most Sundays.

Rate of pay negotiable.

This might suit a student, a part-time student, or a non-working parent; though all applications will be considered.

To apply, express interest or submit a query, please contact us.

Although there are not many farmers in W12 we nevertheless celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving each year as an opportunity to thank God for his provision of food, and to raise awareness of those who live in food poverty.

Our Harvest Thanksgiving takes place on Sunday 3 October at 10am during the Sung Mass.

You are invited to bring tinned food, dried food and hygiene/sanitary items for donation to the foodbank and other local agencies. There is also the opportunity to make a cash donation.

The children and young people of the parish will be assisting with the main lay-led ministries of the Mass.

It’s great to be able to relaunch our children’s activities. We welcome Sally our new Children’s Worker who is leading and coordinating our mission with young people and their families.

Sunday Club takes place during Mass (i.e. from 10am) in the Parish Room and includes learning and activities for children aged from 5 to 14 years.

We are also keen to recruit some adult volunteers to join the helpers rota.

If you or your children are interested, please speak to Sally or one of the clergy after Sunday Mass.