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 and weekly activities. We serve parts of Walthamstow and Chingford, publishing a weekly Newsletter. Our Parish Priest is the Very Reverend David Waller (Ord).
The Ordinariate’s free magazine called The Portal is published on the first day of each month. You can also listen to a different podcast each week on Saturdays at 6pm.
Please visit and support the Repository in the Church porch. You will find a selection of Christmas cards, Mass cards, greetings cards, Rosary beads, candles, small Christmas gifts. Thank you for helping to raise Church funds.
Christmas at Christ the King
Please see the attached programme.
Saturday 9th December 2023 Church Hall at 12.00 Noon
Youth Readers and those who would like to join the group are invited to training followed by refreshments.
Christmas Coffee Morning Sunday 10th December 2023 – now serving hot chocolate too!
You are invited to our Christmas coffee morning on Sunday 10th December at 10am and 12pm in the Church Hall. Join us for a hot drinks, mince pies and a ‘delicious’ raffle. Everyone is assured of a very warm welcome. Proceeds go to the Oblates of the Assumption Orphanage in Congo. You can gift aid your donation if you are in the scheme or would like to join – envelopes and forms will be available.
Please see the brochure about the Oblates of the Assumption Orphanage in Congo or visit the page. And watch the video of the orphanage on the YouTube channel for Christ the King
Awake London Saturday 16th December 2-5pm
Includes:
- Mass
- Praise and Worship
- Word of God
- Healing Prayers
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Divine Mercy Chaplet
“AWAKE LONDON” A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 16th December 2023 from 2 pm to 5 pm led By Fr. David Waller 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.sehionuk.org/www.sehion.net). Free car parking available. All welcome
Weekly Programme 2nd to 17th December 2023
Saturday 2nd
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 3rd First Sunday of Advent (B)
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on Live Stream
6.00pm Advent Liturgy – A service of readings and Eucharistic Adoration
Monday 4th
9.30am Mass also available on Live Stream
Tuesday 5th
11.30am Private Prayer
7.30pm Mass (DWM) also available on on Live Stream
Wednesday 6th
9.30am Mass at the Convent, 20 Higham Station Avenue E4
3.00pm Private Prayer
Thursday 7th
11.00am The Rosary
11.30am Mass and Adoration also available on on Live Stream
Friday 8th December The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary
7.30pm Mass also available on Live Stream
Saturday 9th
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 10th Second Sunday of Advent (B)
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on on Live Stream
Monday 11th
9.30am Mass also available on Live Stream
Tuesday 12th
11.30am Private Prayer
7.30pm Mass (DWM) also available on Live Stream
Wednesday 13th
9.30am Mass at the Convent, 20 Higham Station Avenue E4
3.00pm Private Prayer
Thursday 14th
11.00am The Rosary
11.30am Mass and Adoration also available on Live Stream
Saturday 16th
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 17th December Third Sunday of Advent (B) (‘Gaudete’ Sunday)
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on Live Stream
Live Stream Link
Attending Christ the King
Car Park
Car parking is available to those who attend our services and events or are visiting on Church business. The latter will need to display a parking permit available from the Parish Priest or Parish Office. Long-term stays and 24-hour parking are not permitted.
Food
The SVP are currently collecting non-perishable food for those in need and have a basket in the porch. If you can please donate for the foodbank tinned: meat, pies, potatoes, fish (not tuna), sugar and long life milk. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Repository
The Repository (or Piety Stall) is located inside the Church porch on the left hand side straight ahead as you come in.
Donations
The parish finances are DELICATE and UNCERTAIN. We know these are difficult times for many people, however please be generous if you can. Any support you can give would be greatly appreciated. To make it easier you can now donate directly to the Parish using this LINK Donations can be made with or without using Gift Aid.
If you can Gift Aid your donation then the value of your generosity is increased by 25% at no cost to you, and Gift Aided contributions form a substantial part of the Church’s finances.
For other options please visit the DONATE page.
Newsletter
We will continue to produce the fortnightly newsletter online and, where possible, parishioners are encouraged to read or download the online version. This saves papers and provides easy access to links to other sites. Some printed copies are normally available in the porch for those who cannot access the newsletter online.
Choir Practice
Takes place in Church on Fridays at 6pm for both 9am and 11am Sunday Masses. New members (aged 10 and over) are always welcome. Come and talk to us after Mass.
The Community Choir
Normally meets on Tuesday evenings in the Parish Hall 7.30-9.00pm. If you love singing uplifting and inspirational music you would be welcome to join. No experience required just a love of music. The Choir is led by Jenny La Touche a long standing member of the London Community Gospel Choir.
Readings
During the pandemic we have become used to listening to the readings without having printed copies to follow. Reading sheets will be available on the table in the porch. Please take a copy if you wish.
Watching Mass Online
All weekday masses are live streamed plus the 11.00am Mass on Sundays. Here is the YouTube link for all live streamings. The stream goes live 10 minutes beforehand. Here is the Order of Mass. Please say the Act of Spiritual Communion after the priest has received Holy Communion. “My Jesus, I believe that You Are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, And I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot, at this moment receive you Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as being already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”
Mass Offerings
All intentions will be said by Fr David or another priest who may be covering on his behalf, at the public celebration of Mass. If you would like to offer a Mass please contact the Parish Office.
Ordinariate
If you are using the Ordinariate Rite please see this mass card.
Communion of the Sick
The Blessed Sacrament can be taken to the sick and housebound by arrangement. Please contact us.