Parish Mass on the feast of St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr

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

Come and join us tomorrow morning 21 September at 10.30 a.m. as we celebrate the feast of St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr at our Parish Mass. St Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman occupying force, and as such was ostracised by his fellow Jews. Tax collectors made a fortune from territories which the Romans had bought from local people. They always travelled with a Roman military escort, and they also acted as loan sharks. Our Lord saw something in Matthew who dropped everything and followed him. According to church tradition, he preached the Gospel in Ethiopia, and was martyred for converting the daughter of King Egippus to Christianity, dedicating her to God and thus preventing her marrying King Hirtacus, the successor to Egippus. Muslim exegesis preserves the tradition that Matthew (Mattä) and Andrew (Andiräwas) went to Ethiopia to preach the word of God, so there may well be a kernel of truth in the tradition.

We celebrate his life and his witness and give thanks for the Gospel he wrote.

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 on the feast of St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr

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

Come and join us tomorrow morning 21 September at 10.30 a.m. as we celebrate the feast of St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr at our Parish Mass. St Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman occupying force, and as such was ostracised by his fellow Jews. Tax collectors made a fortune from territories which the Romans had bought from local people. They always travelled with a Roman military escort, and they also acted as loan sharks. Our Lord saw something in Matthew who dropped everything and followed him. According to church tradition, he preached the Gospel in Ethiopia, and was martyred for converting the daughter of King Egippus to Christianity, dedicating her to God and thus preventing her marrying King Hirtacus, the successor to Egippus. Muslim exegesis preserves the tradition that Matthew (Mattä) and Andrew (Andiräwas) went to Ethiopia to preach the word of God, so there may well be a kernel of truth in the tradition.

We celebrate his life and his witness and give thanks for the Gospel he wrote.

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.