The Church of England Parish of Colindale (Saint Matthias)
@colindalechurch.bsky.social
When Christ is baptised, he is revealed as God's Son, the Beloved, and the lost unity of the human race is restored in him who overcomes all our division and sin. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
January 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
When Christ is baptised, he is revealed as God's Son, the Beloved, and the lost unity of the human race is restored in him who overcomes all our division and sin. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
“In the time of king Herod” (Matt 2.1) the rulers of the world think they determine the meaning of history by their violence. But a Messiah is born whose death and resurrection will open God's Kingdom of justice and peace. #Epiphany Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
“In the time of king Herod” (Matt 2.1) the rulers of the world think they determine the meaning of history by their violence. But a Messiah is born whose death and resurrection will open God's Kingdom of justice and peace. #Epiphany Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Christmas continues, but the cross is already approaching as the Holy Family flee as refugees from Herod's murderous rage. In Jesus, God identifies with suffering humanity, so that humanity might be united with him in his Divinity. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
December 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Christmas continues, but the cross is already approaching as the Holy Family flee as refugees from Herod's murderous rage. In Jesus, God identifies with suffering humanity, so that humanity might be united with him in his Divinity. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
"Mary first conceived Jesus in her heart before she conceived him in her womb.” (Augustine). The interiority of Mary in Matthew's Gospel invites us all to look within, for Christ desires to "dwell in our hearts through faith". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
December 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Mary first conceived Jesus in her heart before she conceived him in her womb.” (Augustine). The interiority of Mary in Matthew's Gospel invites us all to look within, for Christ desires to "dwell in our hearts through faith". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Christmas Services @colindalechurch.bsky.social. All welcome!
Sunday 21st December 6pm Traditional Carol Service by Candlelight with The St Matthias Singers, followed by mince pies and mulled wine
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols
Christmas Day 11am Parish Mass with Carols
Sunday 21st December 6pm Traditional Carol Service by Candlelight with The St Matthias Singers, followed by mince pies and mulled wine
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols
Christmas Day 11am Parish Mass with Carols
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Christmas Services @colindalechurch.bsky.social. All welcome!
Sunday 21st December 6pm Traditional Carol Service by Candlelight with The St Matthias Singers, followed by mince pies and mulled wine
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols
Christmas Day 11am Parish Mass with Carols
Sunday 21st December 6pm Traditional Carol Service by Candlelight with The St Matthias Singers, followed by mince pies and mulled wine
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols
Christmas Day 11am Parish Mass with Carols
John the Baptist expects wrath, but what the Messiah is doing seems different, so he asks "are you the one who is to come?". But Jesus proclaims the good news in his own way, with healing for the sick and good news for the poor. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
December 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
John the Baptist expects wrath, but what the Messiah is doing seems different, so he asks "are you the one who is to come?". But Jesus proclaims the good news in his own way, with healing for the sick and good news for the poor. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Everyone is engrossed at our first "Pizza and Theology" evening @colindalechurch.bsky.social, looking at eschatology and the Last Things. And pizza, of course!
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Everyone is engrossed at our first "Pizza and Theology" evening @colindalechurch.bsky.social, looking at eschatology and the Last Things. And pizza, of course!
Repentance is turning around, from the death-bound desire that closes us in on ourselves, to the loving, generous and life-giving desire of God. John the Baptist has come, the Kingdom is at hand, and therefore we must repent. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Repentance is turning around, from the death-bound desire that closes us in on ourselves, to the loving, generous and life-giving desire of God. John the Baptist has come, the Kingdom is at hand, and therefore we must repent. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Hope is the rupture in the system, the new and unexpected thing breaking in where human life seemed hopelessly death-bound and lost. "The Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour." The hope of #Advent dawns in the darkness. Parish Mass @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Hope is the rupture in the system, the new and unexpected thing breaking in where human life seemed hopelessly death-bound and lost. "The Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour." The hope of #Advent dawns in the darkness. Parish Mass @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God founded on mercy, love and grace, where the oppressed are set free, the excluded brought back in, the untouchable are embraced, and those who have nothing to offer are promised paradise. Parish Mass & Baptism @colindalechurch.bsky.social 11am, all welcome!
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God founded on mercy, love and grace, where the oppressed are set free, the excluded brought back in, the untouchable are embraced, and those who have nothing to offer are promised paradise. Parish Mass & Baptism @colindalechurch.bsky.social 11am, all welcome!
In a time of gathering menace, Jesus counsels the disciples not to be afraid, but to stay faithful, and not be led astray. This is a world of violence that even crucifies the Messiah, but God remains present to redeem and to save. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In a time of gathering menace, Jesus counsels the disciples not to be afraid, but to stay faithful, and not be led astray. This is a world of violence that even crucifies the Messiah, but God remains present to redeem and to save. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
On #RemembranceSunday the readings explore the profound question of human life, its value, meaning and destiny, & we are given hope by Jesus who speaks of God in whom there is no death, to whom all are indeed alive. Act of Remembrance & Parish Mass 10.58am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On #RemembranceSunday the readings explore the profound question of human life, its value, meaning and destiny, & we are given hope by Jesus who speaks of God in whom there is no death, to whom all are indeed alive. Act of Remembrance & Parish Mass 10.58am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Tomorrow we celebrate the great feast of All Saints: "With the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Tomorrow we celebrate the great feast of All Saints: "With the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
All are welcome @colindalechurch.bsky.social this Sunday:
10.15-10.45 Silent Eucharistic Adoration
11.00 Parish Mass. Preacher: Fr Brian Lewis
For weekday Masses, see the news sheet attached.
10.15-10.45 Silent Eucharistic Adoration
11.00 Parish Mass. Preacher: Fr Brian Lewis
For weekday Masses, see the news sheet attached.
October 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
All are welcome @colindalechurch.bsky.social this Sunday:
10.15-10.45 Silent Eucharistic Adoration
11.00 Parish Mass. Preacher: Fr Brian Lewis
For weekday Masses, see the news sheet attached.
10.15-10.45 Silent Eucharistic Adoration
11.00 Parish Mass. Preacher: Fr Brian Lewis
For weekday Masses, see the news sheet attached.
On Sunday @colindalechurch.bsky.social we will celebrate the anniversary of dedication of the parish church, reminding us of our own dedication as the people of God to be "a holy temple in the Lord... a dwelling-place for God". Parish Mass Sunday 19th October 11am, all welcome!
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On Sunday @colindalechurch.bsky.social we will celebrate the anniversary of dedication of the parish church, reminding us of our own dedication as the people of God to be "a holy temple in the Lord... a dwelling-place for God". Parish Mass Sunday 19th October 11am, all welcome!
The miracles of Jesus, such as the healing of ten lepers (Luke 17.11-19), are not just individual cures but also restore community, bringing in those who have been cast out, signs of God's love & generosity that reaches out to all. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The miracles of Jesus, such as the healing of ten lepers (Luke 17.11-19), are not just individual cures but also restore community, bringing in those who have been cast out, signs of God's love & generosity that reaches out to all. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Tomorrow @colindalechurch.bsky.social we celebrate #HarvestThanksgiving, giving thanks for the fruitfulness of the earth, sharing its gifts with a collection for Colindale Food Bank, and looking for the harvest of God's Spirit in our lives. Parish Mass 11am, all welcome!
October 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Tomorrow @colindalechurch.bsky.social we celebrate #HarvestThanksgiving, giving thanks for the fruitfulness of the earth, sharing its gifts with a collection for Colindale Food Bank, and looking for the harvest of God's Spirit in our lives. Parish Mass 11am, all welcome!
This morning @colindalechurch.bsky.social the Mass was offered at the shrine of Saint Mellitus, third Archbishop of Canterbury, for the guidance and sanctification and of the person chosen to be 106th Archbishop, that they may be given all the graces and virtues necessary to their calling.
October 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This morning @colindalechurch.bsky.social the Mass was offered at the shrine of Saint Mellitus, third Archbishop of Canterbury, for the guidance and sanctification and of the person chosen to be 106th Archbishop, that they may be given all the graces and virtues necessary to their calling.
The story of the rich man and Lazarus tells of God's judgement on the rich & vindication of the poor, and points to Jesus: "neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead". How will we respond to the Risen Lord? Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
September 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The story of the rich man and Lazarus tells of God's judgement on the rich & vindication of the poor, and points to Jesus: "neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead". How will we respond to the Risen Lord? Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Matthew, tax collector for the Romans, was looked down on by religious people. But Jesus "looked on him through the eyes of mercy and chose him" (St Bede), that he might draw "a whole crowd of sinners along the road to salvation". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
September 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Matthew, tax collector for the Romans, was looked down on by religious people. But Jesus "looked on him through the eyes of mercy and chose him" (St Bede), that he might draw "a whole crowd of sinners along the road to salvation". Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
The Cross is the sign of salvation, God’s hope breaking through into human tragedy. It is death defeated and the resurrection revealed. It is the sign of reconciliation that overcomes all barriers of race, nation & culture. #HolyCrossDay Parish Mass @colindalechurch.bsky.social All welcome!
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Cross is the sign of salvation, God’s hope breaking through into human tragedy. It is death defeated and the resurrection revealed. It is the sign of reconciliation that overcomes all barriers of race, nation & culture. #HolyCrossDay Parish Mass @colindalechurch.bsky.social All welcome!
Jesus warns against going along with the false identity of the crowd: our true belonging, and that of all people, is to be found in the Kingdom of God, even if we have to take up our cross to get there. Luke 14.25-33. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
September 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Jesus warns against going along with the false identity of the crowd: our true belonging, and that of all people, is to be found in the Kingdom of God, even if we have to take up our cross to get there. Luke 14.25-33. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, all welcome!
Jesus tells a parable about people grabbing places of honour at a feast; the virtue of humility teaches us to receive our dignity and honour as God's free gift. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, with blessing of students and teachers for the new academic year. All welcome!
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Jesus tells a parable about people grabbing places of honour at a feast; the virtue of humility teaches us to receive our dignity and honour as God's free gift. Parish Mass 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, with blessing of students and teachers for the new academic year. All welcome!
Parish Mass for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 24th August 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, the Parish Church for South Colindale and The Hyde. All welcome!
August 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Parish Mass for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 24th August 11am @colindalechurch.bsky.social, the Parish Church for South Colindale and The Hyde. All welcome!
***UPDATE TO THIS WEEK'S SERVICES***
Due to clergy illness there will be no weekday Masses on:
Friday 22nd August
Saturday 23rd August
The Parish Mass on Sunday 24th August will be celebrated as usual at 11am.
A notice about weekday Masses next week will be given out on Sunday.
Due to clergy illness there will be no weekday Masses on:
Friday 22nd August
Saturday 23rd August
The Parish Mass on Sunday 24th August will be celebrated as usual at 11am.
A notice about weekday Masses next week will be given out on Sunday.
August 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
***UPDATE TO THIS WEEK'S SERVICES***
Due to clergy illness there will be no weekday Masses on:
Friday 22nd August
Saturday 23rd August
The Parish Mass on Sunday 24th August will be celebrated as usual at 11am.
A notice about weekday Masses next week will be given out on Sunday.
Due to clergy illness there will be no weekday Masses on:
Friday 22nd August
Saturday 23rd August
The Parish Mass on Sunday 24th August will be celebrated as usual at 11am.
A notice about weekday Masses next week will be given out on Sunday.