The Diocese of London
St Alphage, Burnt Oak
A Parish of the Society of St Wilfred and St Hilda
in the episcopal care of the Bishop of Fulham.
Vicar: Father Luke Demetri SSC
The Vicarage, 5 Montrose Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0DN
frlukedemetri@gmail.com | 020 3556 9978
For hall hire click here.
Please note, you cannot book the hall through contacting the Parish Priest.
Lent and Holy Week 2026
Lent is an important season in the liturgical year of the Church. In this time we draw our attention to Christ's suffering and death for our salvation by various disciples (such as fasting, almsgiving, and prayer). There are a number of devotional liturgies. Do take a look at the resources and programme below. You will also find the Holy Week Programme further down.
LENT 2026
ASH WEDNESDAY
18th February
11:00 Low Mass | 19:00 Solemn Sung Mass
Both Masses will include the imposition of ashes.
SUNDAYS OF LENT
February 22nd, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
08:00 Low Mass | 11:00 Solemn Sung Mass
Sermon series: The Parts of the Mass.
TUESDAYS OF LENT
February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
18:00 Low Mass | 18:30 Lent Course
Lent Course: Old Testament Types of Christ
FRIDAYS OF LENT
February 20th, 27th, March 6th, 13th, 27th
18:30 Stations of the Cross | 19:00 Low Mass
20th March: LENT HOLY HOUR
18:30 Lent Address
followed by silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament until:
19:10 Low Mass of the Holy Cross
SATURDAYS OF LENT
February 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th, 21st
09:30 Holy Rosary | 10:00 Low Mass
HOLY WEEK 2026
Sermon Series Theme: Who is to blame for the death of Jesus Christ?
29TH MARCH: PALM SUNDAY
Who is to blame sermon: The Crowd shouting “crucify”?
08:00 Low Mass of Palm Sunday with the blessing of Palms
11:00 Blessing of Palms, Procession and Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday
starts at the Parish Hall on Playfield Road.
30TH MARCH - 1ST APRIL: HOLY MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Who is to blame sermon:
M: Pilate and the Romans?; T: The Religious Authorities?; W: Himself?
18:00 Fr Luke available in Church for confessions.
18:30 Holy Rosary
19:00 Low Mass of Holy Week with sermon.
2ND APRIL: MAUNDY THURSDAY
Who is to blame sermon: The Disciples?
20:00 Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper then Church open until the Watch until:
23:50 Compline.
3RD APRIL: GOOD FRIDAY
Who is to blame sermon: The Sinners he died for?
10:30 Children’s Stations of the Cross followed by hot cross buns.
13:00 Fr Luke available in Church for confessions.
14:00 Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
4TH APRIL: HOLY SATURDAY
Who is to blame sermon: Adam and Eve? O Felix Culpa?
09:30 Morning Prayer and Office of Readings followed by Church cleaning.
20:00 Solemn Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter with renewal of baptism vows.
The greatest celebration of the Christian year, followed by drinks.
5TH APRIL: EASTER SUNDAY
Who is to blame sermon:
Himself revisited: The One who took the blame and died, yet lives?
08:00 Low Mass of Easter Day with renewal of baptism vows.
11:00 Solemn Easter Vigil & First Mass of Easter with renewal of baptism vows.