Canon John Cunningham
Parish Priest
Welcome to the Catholic Parish of The English Martyrs Chard, Somerset
Welcome to the Catholic Parish of The English Martyrs Chard, Somerset - Part of the Diocese of Clifton
Whether you are just looking for our Mass times or wanting to learn more about our Parish I hope you find what you are looking for. If you have any enquiries please go to our useful information page where you will find detail on how to contact the Parish Administrator.
We have two Churches currently offering Mass in our Parish see Mass times tab for details of any changes
English Martyrs Chard Monday 9am, Tuesday 6pm, Friday 6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am, and Sunday 11am
St Joseph’s Ilminster Wed 10am and Saturday 5:30pm
Centenary 1919-2019 The church of the English Martyrs, Chard
Welcome to the Catholic Parish of The English Martyrs Chard, Somerset - Part of the Diocese of Clifton
Whether you are just looking for our Mass times or wanting to learn more about our Parish I hope you find what you are looking for. If you have any enquiries please go to our useful information page where you will find detail on how to contact the Parish Administrator.
We have two Churches currently offering Mass in our Parish see Mass times tab for details of any changes
English Martyrs Chard
Monday 9am, Tuesday 6pm, Friday 6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am, and Sunday 11am
St Joseph’s Ilminster Wed 10am and Saturday 5:30pm
.Concert in Parish Hall May 3rd 7pm free entry but donations toarsh funds wil be gratefully recieved.....................Parish Celebration Saturday 4th May 9.30 Rosary, 10am Mass followed by coffee, Cake & Plant Sale, and shared Lunch all welcome.
.Concert in Parish Hall May 3rd 7pm free entry but donations toarsh funds wil be gratefully recieved.....................Parish Celebration Saturday 4th May 9.30 Rosary, 10am Mass followed by coffee, Cake & Plant Sale, and shared Lunch all welcome.
In Parish Council Meeting 28th April at 3pm in the Parish Hall Chard
In Parish Council Meeting 28th April at 3pm in the Parish Hall Chard
5th Sunday Easter 28 April 2024
Congratulations to Chris & Penny as they celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary this weekend.
John 15:1-8
I am the vine, you are the branches
Canon John Cunningham Parish Priest September 2023
view of the Altar laid for Mass and behind on the rear wall the Tabernacle religious Picture and crucifix at The English Martyrs Church, Chard
Remembrance
Painting of the men and women who are known as The English Martyrs
The front view of St Josephs Ilminster
Window St Josephs Ilminster
Our Mission & Our Vision
English Martyrs Mission Statement
We the people of the Parish of The English Martyrs Chard are called to worship God, love each other, serve the community and pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
English Martyrs Vision Statement
Our Church, English Martyrs Parish Chard, is a faith-led community which welcomes all people by evangelisation and energizes them through prayer, the sacraments and social action to bring them to God’s kingdom.
Parish Quick Links
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For today’s Mass readings click here.
Holy Communion for those unable to attend Mass in Person. If you are unable to Mass in person because you are housebound/Illness it may be possible for you to receive Holy Communion in your own home. Please contact Our Parish Administrator, Maggie, Parish Office: 07483 120603. Her office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am until 12noon, and Fridays from 11.30am to 1.30pm. To contact Maggie outside of these hours, please leave a brief message between 10am and 2pm requesting a home visit, stating that you would like to receive Holy Communion. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to chard.englishmartyrs@cliftondiocese.com
Praying can help you come to a greater understanding of God's purpose for your life
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