ST FRANCIS DE SALES ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
TOTTENHAM
At St Francis de Sales, we are committed to inviting and supporting
every parishioner to become a disciple of Christ, building the Kingdom of God
through our prayer, service and outreach to others in faith.
Working together, we seek to build a strong parish community
where all feel welcomed and inspired by the Gospel to live
God’s mission with faith, hope and love.
Weekday Masses
Monday 10.00am
Tuesday 10.00am
Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.00pm
Saturday 10am with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 10.30am to 11.15am and 6pm to 6.45pm or
by appointment
Sunday Mass
Saturday (Vigil) 7.00pm
Sunday 9.00am and 11.00am
Parish Notices:
PARISH REGISTRATION FORM
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WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR POPE LEO XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church.
The shield is divided diagonally into two sections. The upper half features a blue background with a white lily.
The lower half of the shield has a light background and displays an image that recalls the Order of Saint Augustine: a closed book with a heart pierced by an arrow. This is a direct reference to the conversion experience of Saint Augustine himself, who described his personal encounter with God’s Word using the phrase: “Vulnerasti cor meum verbo tuo” – “You have pierced my heart with your Word.”
The motto
Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects this Augustinian tradition: In Illo uno unum, which means “In the One, we are one.” The phrase is taken from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127, where he explains that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”
In a 2023 interview with Vatican News’ Tiziana Campisi, then-Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost spoke about the significance of this motto: “As can be seen from my episcopal motto, unity and communion are truly part of the charism of the Order of Saint Augustine, and also of my way of acting and thinking,” he said. “I believe it is very important to promote communion in the Church, and we know well that communion, participation, and mission are the three key words of the Synod. So, as an Augustinian, for me promoting unity and communion is fundamental.”
Saint Augustine’s reflection on Psalm 127 highlights the theological foundation of this idea. “Christ – head and body – is one single man. And what is the body of Christ? His Church,” Augustine writes. He then adds, “Although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one. We are many and we are one – because we are united to Him, and if our Head is in heaven, the members will follow.”
From Vatican News
PARKING AT OUR CHURCH FOR MASSES
Please be aware that the car park space on the side of the church (Brereton Road) is a priority car park for disabled people. If you need to make use of it, please apply for a Priority Permit from the Parish by filling a blue form made available at the back of the church. Please send an email to the Parish Office or speak to Fr David.
If you would like to use the School car park when you come to Sunday Mass, please plan your journey and strive to arrive at least 15-20 minutes earlier before Mass starts. the car park opens half an hour before each Mass and the gates are closed as soon as Mass starts to allow our kind volunteers to attend Mass too.
Please remember to carry your car pass with you when you come to church on “events day” at the Stadium. If have not got this, please send us an email to the parish office and make an appointment to apply for it.
Please remember that the school car park is open for parishioners on events dates entry from Brereton Road and no events dates from the High Road.
