Easter Message From the Rector
Message from The Rector Easter Hope Easter is a time of hope in the true and affirmative sense. In casual conversation when we use the word ‘hope’ it is often in a way which suggests doubt or wavering uncertainty. ‘I hope I can make it, I hope to see you’. In terms of faith, hope is certain. Hope is eager anticipation and a firm acknowledgement that, ultimately all will be well. It is with hope that we look ahead with confident expectation of
Looking ahead – Holy Week services
Monday 3 April Monday in Holy Week Said Mass at 12.10 pm Tuesday 4 April Tuesday in Holy Week Said Masses at 8.10 am and 12.10 pm Wednesday 5 April Wednesday in Holy Week Said Mass at 8.10 am Choral Music and Reflections for Holy Week at 1.10 pm Thursday 6 April Maundy Thursday Choral Mass with Maundy Ceremonies at 1.10 pm
Update on Fr David and January services
Following last week's announcement of Fr David's foot injury, the latest update is that he is awaiting a further surgical procedure. He continues in good spirits, but is quite immobile and has been told that his foot needs elevation and total rest for a few weeks. He is at home and will not be able to take services for the time being. The normal pattern of weekday services will continue with the exception of the Tuesday 8.10 am Mass, which is
New Year Updates
St Botolph's re-opened after the Christmas break yesterday, 3 January. Our first Choral Mass of 2023 will take place today, Wednesday 4 January, at 1.10 pm, and will anticipate the Feast of the Epiphany. Fr David will be away from church for a little while, having sustained an injury to his right foot in December. Unfortunately this has not healed as anticipated, and has required minor surgery at St Thomas's Hospital. He is in good spirits, but is quite immobile and
Exciting plans for a new Organ at St Botolph’s
Please click on the link below to find out about our New Organ project. Click for the New Organ Page
St Botolph’s Advent and Christmas services
Said and Choral Masses during Advent will follow our Advent theme of ‘Peace and Reconciliation’ WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 1.10 pm Week of the 1st Sunday of Advent CHORAL MASS Mass in A minor Cannicciari Rorate caeli desuper Guerrero Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 Bach THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER, 1.10 pm (please note change from normal day) A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS IN ADVENT Choral music for Advent by Stanford, Stainer, Handel, Morales and Bach WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER, 1.10 pm Week of the 2nd Sunday of Advent CHORAL MASS Missa in honorem Beatae
Choral Requiem 14 September 2022
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate will hold a Choral Requiem in thanksgiving for the life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 On Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 1.10 pm This service will be live streamed and also available afterwards on our website On the day of the Late Queen’s funeral, Monday 19 September, the church will be closed all day