Welcome to
Our Lady Of Lourdes

Wanstead

Welcome to the rich and diverse parish community of Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead. We hope that this will be a spiritual home of faith and hope for you; a sanctuary where everyone can encounter Christ, grow in the life of grace and know that they are loved and forgiven.

Christmas Services

Wednesday 24th December
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
5.00 p.m. Mass—Maria Elizabeth Falco RIP
7.00 p.m. Mass—Maura Boland RIP
9.30 p.m. CAROLS
10.00 p.m. Mass—Marenza Piotrowska & family Ints. 
 
Thursday 25th December
CHRISTMAS DAY
9.30 a.m. Mass—Davis & Docherty Families
living & deceased
11.30 a.m. Mass—Fr Patrick Sammon RIP
NO EVENING MASS
 
Friday 26th December
ST STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR
11.00 a.m. Mass—Ernest John Peace RIP
 
Saturday 27th December
ST JOHN
CONFESSIONS 5.00 – 6.00 p.m.
6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass—Olga Nunes Ints.
 
Sunday 28th December
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
9.30 a.m. Mass—Heather de Silva RIP
11.30 a.m. Mass—All members of the Howe family
living & deceased
5.00 p.m. Mass—People of the Parish
 
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS ARE YOUR GIFT TO THE PARISH PRIEST
 
CRIB OFFERINGS support the work of the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society that cares and supports the most vulnerable children and their families in
Essex and the East End of London
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Stronger Together in Christ

New Young Adults Group, centred on Christ and designed for young adults (ages 18-40).

This group is a welcoming space where you can connect, share your faith, and support one another on your spiritual journey. Whether you’re new to the Catholic faith, rediscovering it, or seeking to deepen your relationship with God, we invite you to be a part of this vibrant community.

We look forward to welcoming you to our first meeting on Sunday, February 22nd, from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. In Clergy House. 

Join us as we come together to strengthen our faith and journey with Christ as one community!

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Upcoming funerals

Please note the upcoming funerals and remember these parishioners and their families in your prayers:

  • Mark Rokoszynski – Friday 5th September at 10.30 a.m.
  • Daphne May Johnson – Monday 8th September at 10.00 a.m.
  • Eileen Doswell – Tuesday 16th September at 10.30 a.m.
  • Tharayakkattu Varghese Samuel – Thursday 18th September at 10.30

Latest Parish News

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Journey in Faith

Have you been worshiping with us, but never taken the step to become Catholic? Have you drifted away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more? Are you a baptised Catholic, but never received the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or the Eucharist? Have you joined us from a different religious background or no religious background and would like to find out more about the Jesus?

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The History of the Parish

Discover a brief History of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Wanstead. From the creation of a Mission in 1849 to the thriving catholic community that makes up the parish today.