Christ the King
WELCOME to the Church of Christ the King Chingford, in Waltham Forest. Your virtual visit is most welcome. Our parish is a vibrant community, with a programme of worship. We serve parts of Walthamstow and Chingford, publishing a bi-weekly Newsletter. Fr Timothy Ezat , Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham is our Parish Priest.
Fasting and Abstinence
During Lent, the question of fasting and abstinence comes into focus. The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales remind us that Fridays are days of penance throughout the year.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed on all Fridays (unless a Solemnity falls on a Friday).
Fasting and abstinence are required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
- Abstinence binds Catholics from the age of 14 (No meat, that is flesh of warm-blooded animals).
- Fasting binds those aged 18 to 59 (No meat – one full meal and two smaller meals which together do not equal a second full meal, with no food between meals).
Those who are sick, elderly, pregnant, or otherwise unable to fast are excused.
Needless to say, fasting is the spiritual setting of Lent, and it opens the way to a richer and more profound experience of the beauty of the holy season. Hence, if possible, we are strongly encouraged to embrace voluntary fasting, following the example of Christ, who fasted for forty days in the desert. Of course, our fast is not meant to be as strict as His; we can simply follow the diet prescribed by the Church.
In a profound sense, fasting is our way of entering into Christ’s journey through the desert, walking with Him to the Cross, in anticipation of the joyful Paschal Mystery of Easter.
Support the life and mission of our Parish
We remain grateful to those who have made donations, but the costs of the parish are more to run than the income it receives. Please prayerfully review your weekly contribution and commit to giving a regular amount each week or month direct from your bank account. You can set up a Standing Order yourself with online banking or contact us for a form for your bank. Stable and planned giving makes it possible for us to plan for the future and to be the church God calls us to be.
If you are a UK taxpayer, we can increase your donation by 25p for every £1 donated, by reclaiming the tax you have already paid on it from government under our Gift Aid Scheme; you can download a form to fill in or pick one up from the Church porch. It takes less than a minute to fill in. Even if you are not eligible to join the Gift Aid Scheme you can still set-up a Standing Order with your bank for regular giving.
Contactless card donations can be made at weekends at the Church. You still have the option to Gift Aid your donation and you only need to register once. You will still need to do this if you are an existing member of the Scheme and have a unique Gift Aid number. If you have any questions please contact the Parish Office.
You can donate remotely by scanning the QR Code
Awake London Saturday 21st February 12.24-4.45pm
“AWAKE LONDON” A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 12.45 pm to 4.45 pm led by Rev. Fr.Gerry Ezekwere CMF and Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children (www.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.
Coffee Morning Sunday 8th March after 9 and 11am Masses in the Hall
Supporting the Sister Oblates of the Assumption Orphanage in Congo. All welcome. Donations can be made by cash or card contactless.
Programme 21st February to 8th March 2026
Live stream link
Confessions also available with Fr Timothy by appointment
Saturday 21st
6pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 22nd 1st Sunday of Lent
9am Mass
11am Mass also available on Live Stream
Tuesday 24th
7-7.25pm Confessions
7.30pm Mass (DWM)
Wednesday 25th
12 noon Requiem Mass for Baby Eyleek Ajari
Thursday 26th
12 noon Requiem Mass for Ellen Flindall
Friday 27th
9.30am Mass
7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 28th
6pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 1st 2nd Sunday of Lent
9am Mass
11am Mass also available on Live Stream
6pm Evensong and Benediction
Tuesday 3rd
7-7.25pm Confessions
7.30pm Mass (DWM)
Wednesday 4th
10.30am Mass at Parkview 212 Chingford Mount Rd E4
Thursday 5th
11am The Rosary
11-11.25am Confessions
11.30am Mass followed by Adoration
Friday 6th
9.30am Mass
7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 7th
6pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 8th 3rd Sunday of Lent
9am Mass
11am Mass also available by Live Stream