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The Parish Council

A number of parishioners with skills in various areas form the parish council, appointed by the parish priest.  As well as giving advice on matters of parish concern, they are responsible for the counting and banking of the weekly collection, the oversight of income and expenditure and the preparation of the annual financial return to the diocese.

Current membership:  Canon Michael Brockie (Parish Priest), Mr David Tate (Chair), Mr Tony Scrutton (Treasurer), Mr Francis de Zulueta, Mr Will Tyler, Mrs Josephine Robinson, Mrs Veronique Seligman, Mr Charles Pretzlik.


Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

Meet every first Wednesday of the month in the Monckton Room at 7.30 p.m (no meeting in August).  Exceptionally, the September meeting will be held on Monday 5th.  Newcomers are very welcome.


Women’s Coffee Morning

Usually held on the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) from 10.30 a.m. in the Monckton Room.  See the newsletter. Friends, whether parishioners or not, are welcome. 


Ecumenical Activities

Twice a year at different venues there are informal gatherings between ministers and church workers representing most of the local churches. 


West London Churches Homeless Concern

This initiative of all the local churches seeks to provide night shelters and comfort throughout the coldest months - an ecumenical effort supported by our parish.  Shelters are offered in Chelsea, Kensington, Fulham and Hammersmith.  There is a Day Centre too in the King’s Road Methodist Church.  


Ministry of Welcome

Tea and coffee are served in the Monckton Room after 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. masses each Sunday.  This Ministry provides an important outlet for meeting fellow parishioners. 


Reception for New Parishioners

Held annually in the Monckton Room.  Complete and return to the Rectory a blue card from the porch with your name and address.  An invitation will be sent to you.


Days of Recollection

As announced in the Newsletter.