Category: Newsletters

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley (Newsletter 5th October 2025)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES THANK YOU & FAREWELL TO MIROSLAWA (MIRKA) KAJZER Last Sunday we bade farewell to Mirka who has generously given of her time and talent for approximately 25 years to support the music liturgy in St Vincent de Paul Church. We wish her every happiness as she returns to Poland. CAFOD FAMILY FAST […]

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley (Newsletter 28th Sept., 2025)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES PASTORAL LETTER: DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER MARKS 175 YEARS Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, invites us to celebrate an important milestone: the 175th anniversary of the Diocese of Westminster, founded on 29th September 1850. Read Cardinal Vincent’s Pastoral Letter and a Brief History of the Diocese of Westminster. CONFIRMATION 2026 REGISTRATION BEGINS […]

First Holy Communion & Reconciliation 2026

Applications are now invited for the preparation course for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Reconciliation (Confession). Children must be baptised Catholics and be in School Year 3 or above. Please apply by completing the online form via this link First Holy Communion (QR code) or by clicking Parish Life/Sacraments/ Communion from the parish website. Email osterleyfhc1@rcdow.org.uk if […]

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley (Newsletter 21st Sept., 2025)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES EVANGELII GAUDIUM SUNDAY We celebrate Evangelii Gaudium Sunday – “The Joy of the Gospel.” Marking 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea, the theme “I believe…” reminds us that faith in Christ is the heart of mission. A second collection supports Home Mission Sunday, celebrating the beauty of our faith and our […]

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley (Newsletter 14th Sept., 2025)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND – 15TH SEPT. Cardinal Vincent Nichols invites us to observe Monday, 15 September—the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows—as a special Day of Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land and to pray especially for all those suffering in Gaza. CONFIRMATION 2026 REGISTRATION BEGINS The […]

Registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation Begins

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Confirmation Programme at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley, is now open. The programme is intended for young people who are beginning Year 9 (or above) in September 2025. Preparation will run from January to May 2026, with the Sacrament of Confirmation conferred between May and June, depending on the Bishop’s availability. […]

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley (Newsletter 7th Sept., 2025)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CHILDREN’S LITURGY RESUMES FROM 7th SEPT. Children’s Liturgy sessions for the 9:30 a.m. Mass will resume from September 7th in the parish hall. PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND – 15TH SEPT. Cardinal Vincent Nichols invites you to observe Monday, 15 September—the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows—as a special Day […]

Macmillan Coffee Morning to Support Cancer Patients

St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Osterley had a heartfelt fundraising initiative as part of the Macmillan Coffee Morning on Sunday, September 21, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Church Hall. The Filipino community hosted a bake sale featuring homemade treats, with all proceeds going to the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Fund. “This is a small way […]

Youth Social Night at Osterley

A Night of Fun, Friendship, and Faith – Friday 3rd October 2025 Looking for a vibrant way to kick off the autumn season? Mark your calendars for the Youth Social Night, taking place on Friday, 3rd October 2025, from 7 pm to 9 pm at St Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley Parish Hall, Osterley. This […]

Supporting Marriages in Times of Struggle

As summer draws to a close, many couples find themselves facing renewed tensions and challenges in their relationships. Within our Catholic community, we are blessed to have access to compassionate and proven support systems that help couples rediscover hope and healing in their marriage. We want to highlight two organisations offering distinct forms of help: […]