Our Parish News May 2025 Newsletter VE DAY To mark the 80th Anniversary of VE – Victory in Europe – Day, our church bell will ring this evening, Thursday 8th May, at 6.30pm, along with churches across the country At the weekend there will be a special event in Ravenscourt Park, on Saturday 10 May from 11am to 5pm, with live entertainment from the period, street food, competitions, reenactments and military vehicles. Celebrations after VE Day 1945, People’s Hall, Olaf Street W11. 6 year old Stella Griffiths at the head of the table. Roy Allen – Honours Award Congratulations to our very own Roy Allen, celebrated couturier, who has been appointed to The Royal Victorian Order in the New Year’s Honours List. For over 65 years Roy has been designing clothes for members of The Royal Family including Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana and The Queen Mother for whom he received a Royal Warrant. His new Royal Warrant is in recognition for the fabulous clothes he has made and continues to make for Queen Camilla. Baptisms We have had a number of Baptisms at Holy Innocents recently, and they are always joyous occasions when we can welcome children and adults into our church community. If you are considering Baptism for your child or for yourself (it’s never too late!), please contact the Parish Office at adminsistrator@hisj.co.uk for more information. Marriage Banns During May, as couples get ready for their summer weddings, an important part of their preparation involves having their Banns read at their Parish Church, and over the coming weeks we have the pleasure of publishing Banns for many local couples. If you are planning a marriage at any time and would like your Banns read at Holy Innocents, you can request a Banns Application Form from the Parish Office – administrator@hisj.co.uk. If you are considering marriage and want to know which Parish you reside in you can check HERE. Special Services in May & JuneAlongside our regular Services on Sundays at 8.30am and 10.10am, we have the following special Services coming up: Wednesday, 14th May, Mathias the Apostle 7.30pm Parish Eucharist Thursday,29th May, Ascension Day 7.30pm Parish Eucharist Saturday, 31st May, Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7.30pm Parish Eucharist Whit Sunday, 8th June, Day of Pentecost 10.10 am Parish Eucharist Wednesday, 11th June May, Barnabas the Apostle 7.30pm Parish Eucharist Tuesday, 24th June, Birth of John the Baptist 7.30pm Parish Eucharist You can find information on our Special Services and other events on our Website. You can now complete your Church Electoral Roll Form online on our website under the About Us tab. There is also information about how to Leave a Legacy under the Giving tab. Friends of Ravenscourt Park AGM The Friends of Ravenscourt Park will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 27 May at 7pm, at The Sulgrave Club, 287 Goldhawk Road W12 9EU. Everybody is welcome to come along. From our Friends at The Grove Neighbourhood Centre Our local Community Centre – The Grove Neighbourhood Centre (GNC) is looking to give its 80s kitchen ‘a much needed makeover. The total cost of the project is estimated to be £14,740, and GNC are raising funds through the Spacehive platform, and are looking to raise half of the total amount through their crowdfunding platform and the other half from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The kitchen is widely used by the local community. How to DonateYou can donate, however large or small, as every £ counts, by clicking on the following link, using your debit or credit card: www.spacehive.com/modern-community-kitchen-upgrade. The good news is you can claim Gift Aid.”
