Parish Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Michael & All Angels
Northcote Road/Palmerston Road WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON., E17 6PQ, United Kingdom

Come and join us as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Lent. The gospel reading is a very strange one; Luke refers to the execution of some Galileans whose blood was mixed by Pilate with sacrifices to the Roman gods. The incident is a mystery historically, with no record from historians of the time, including Josephus. But one possibility is that Galileans, possibly the followers of Judas of Galilee, who, some twenty years before this, had taught that Jews should not pay tribute to the Romans, and of whom we learn that he drew after him a multitude of followers, could have been waylaid on instruction of Pilate and put to death as they were offering their sacrifices at one of the festivals; this might explain the idea that 'their blood was mingled with their sacrifices.' This is just one interpretation of the mysterious Gospel reading, and not necessarily the definitive one.

St Michael & All Angels

St Michael and all Angels' is a friendly multicultural church located in the heart of Walthamstow, very close to the vibrant high street.

We are no longer in interregnum at St Michael's and warmly welcome Canon Fred Ashford-Okai, our new priest in charge.  

We would like to thank all of those who have supported St Michaels during our interregnum helping us reach and grow our church community, and look forward to growing even more.

Please pop in and join us at one of our services. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @stmichaelstow.

God Bless

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Church Warden

Northcote Road (Corner of Palmerston Road)
Walthamstow, London, E17 7DT

To hire the church hall, please contact Mrs J Middlemiss, 07946 179441.

E17 7DT
Ms G Williams, Church Warden
02085201397/85044598
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Parish Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Michael & All Angels
Northcote Road/Palmerston Road WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON., E17 6PQ, United Kingdom

Come and join us as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Lent. The gospel reading is a very strange one; Luke refers to the execution of some Galileans whose blood was mixed by Pilate with sacrifices to the Roman gods. The incident is a mystery historically, with no record from historians of the time, including Josephus. But one possibility is that Galileans, possibly the followers of Judas of Galilee, who, some twenty years before this, had taught that Jews should not pay tribute to the Romans, and of whom we learn that he drew after him a multitude of followers, could have been waylaid on instruction of Pilate and put to death as they were offering their sacrifices at one of the festivals; this might explain the idea that 'their blood was mingled with their sacrifices.' This is just one interpretation of the mysterious Gospel reading, and not necessarily the definitive one.

Safeguarding

We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in the Church of England’s website. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding

It is important to remember however that we all have a duty to help protect children and vulnerable adults.

So, if you have any Safeguarding concerns, regardless of how minor, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer: Dionne Pryce who may be contacted at church after the 10.30 a.m. Sunday Sung Mass or by telephone 07810 357879 or by email: [email protected]

You may also contact the Diocese Safeguarding Team (DST), whose job is to offer advice, guidance and support in all situations in which a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk:

Duty Safeguarding Officer (including out of hours) – Tel. 01245294444; email: [email protected]

Laura Tyler – Safeguarding Administrator (for general enquiries, available 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday office hours) Tel. 01245294438; email: [email protected]

However, if you think someone is in immediate danger or risk of harm, phone the police immediately on 999. To contact your local police station for a non-emergency or to report a crime, please call 101.