Saturday 5 October Coffee Morning 10-11:30am Chard - Hosted by Men of the Parish
No Mass in Ilminster on Wednesday 25th September
Saturday 5 October Coffee Morning 10-11:30am Chard - Hosted by Men of the Parish No Mass in Ilminster on Wednesday 25th September
Canon John Cunningham
Parish Priest
Welcome to the Parish of The English Martyrs
Chard, Somerset
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel : Mark 9:35
If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.
Each day, The Christian Art website gives a picture and reflection on the Gospel of the day.
We have two Churches offering Mass in our Parish English Martyrs Chard and Joseph’s Ilminster
see Mass times tab for details of Masses
Welcome to the Catholic Parish of The English Martyrs Chard, Somerset Part of the Diocese of Clifton
Whether you are just looking for our Mass times or wanting to learn more about our Parish I hope you find what you are looking for. If you have any enquiries please go to our useful information page where you will find detail on how to contact the Parish Administrator.
Our Mission & Our Vision
English Martyrs Mission Statement
We the people of the Parish of The English Martyrs Chard are called to worship God, love each other, serve the community and pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
English Martyrs Vision Statement
Our Church, English Martyrs Parish Chard, is a faith-led community which welcomes all people by evangelisation and energizes them through prayer, the sacraments and social action to bring them to God’s kingdom.
Parish Quick Links
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Second Collections
Donating to the Parish
Mass Online - Church TV (You can select a Church)
For today’s Mass readings click here.
Holy Communion for those unable to attend Mass in Person. If you are unable to Mass in person because you are housebound/Illness it may be possible for you to receive Holy Communion in your own home. Please contact Our Parish Administrator, Maggie, Parish Office: 07483 120603. Her office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am until 12noon, and Fridays from 11.30am to 1.30pm. To contact Maggie outside of these hours, please leave a brief message between 10am and 2pm requesting a home visit, stating that you would like to receive Holy Communion. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to chard.englishmartyrs@cliftondiocese.com
Praying can help you come to a greater understanding of God's purpose for your life
This link will take you to my Catholic Life website where you can find a saint of the day with information about thier life and a Prayer.
