Holy Ghost Catholic Church – Balham

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  • Calendar

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  • Mass times and Confessions at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Balham

    Mass times and Confessions at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Balham

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    SUNDAYS & WEEKDAYS Sunday Masses (Saturday vigil) 5.30 pm 8.00 am  9.30 am Sung 11.30 am  6.00 pm Weekdays Mon – Fri 9.30 am Sat 10.00 am Holydays of Obligation 9.30 am 8.00 pm PLEASE NOTE: The 8.00 am Sunday Mass and Sunday Holy Hour will be suspended for the summer holiday period. Times for…

  • Holy Ghost Primary School

    Holy Ghost Primary School

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    For more information about The Holy Ghost RC Primary school which is associated with our parish, please visit their websiteThe Parish and the school enjoy a very close relationship, which strengthens the community of each. Verification of mass attendance is an important factor in the over-subscription criteria for the school. For more detailed information, please contact…

  • Welcomers

    Welcomers

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    As Welcomers, our goal is to give a friendly greeting to everyone coming to Mass, whether they are parishioners or just passerbys, and to be a port of call for any query or need that they may have. Either by opening the door, handing out the books or just greeting people coming to church, we…

  • Tea and Coffee, 9.30 & 10:30 Mass

    Tea and Coffee, 9.30 & 10:30 Mass

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    Alongside the faith of a parish belongs its sense of community. There is no better way of building community than having people get to know one another. To that end, we offer complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juices – and especially biscuits for the children! – to parishioners following the 9:30am and 11.30 Sunday Masses.…

  • Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

    Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

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    The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is an international Christian voluntary led organisation.  Its membership is opened to anyone who can adopt our ethos. We believe that everyone should have the means to live life with dignity, should be happy and not be lonely   We help anyone experiencing loneliness or poverty in England and…

  • Social Committee

    Social Committee

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    We are a group of people who come together to build our parish community through social activities while fostering a sense of community spirit. We run a variety of events throughout the year, from the traditional Summer Roast to providing refreshments at parish talks. If you have appreciated our activities, would like to see more…

  • Safeguarding

    Safeguarding

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    The parish is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church. We recognise that the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk is paramount and that they all have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse. The Parish Safeguarding Representative is…

  • Pastoral and Finance Committee

    Pastoral and Finance Committee

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    The Pastoral and Finance Committee is a consultative body made up of between 10 and 12 parishioners who assist the clergy in the smooth running of the parish. They have a special responsibility for parish finances and property, but also give input on social, sacramental and pastoral aspects of parish life. The current chair is…

  • Parish Readers

    Parish Readers

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    The readers comprise a group of parishioners who read at Mass on Sundays – those who are available on weekdays also read at daily Mass during the week. If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a reader, please contact the parish office – [email protected] or ask to speak to one of the clergy.