Holy Communion (said) is celebrated in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 9.00 a.m. There are also weekday celebrations on Tuesday at 12.30 p.m. and Thursday at 8.30 a.m.
The Sunday Solemn Eucharist is a traditional, formal choral liturgy in the catholic tradition of Anglicanism, beginning at 11.00 a.m., is sung by the full Choir under the direction of Nigel Short. In addition to hymns, the introit, alleluia and communion sentence are sung (in Latin). There is a setting of the Kyrie, Gloria (except in Lent & Advent), Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei, an offertory motet and usually a sermon.
Traditional Choral Evensong at 6.30 p.m. completes the range of Sunday services. It comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1662) with readings from the Authorised Version (1611). The Choir sings the psalm or psalms, the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, an anthem, and the final Marian anthem. There is usually a sermon. Once a month there is Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the conclusion of Evensong. It is one of the great spiritual experiences offered in London, especially in winter when the darkness folds around the pillars. For music lists and dates of Benediction, please see the Church Diary.
| Weekdays | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | : | 12.30 p.m. | Holy Communion | A simple lunch-time service in the Lady Chapel |
| Thursday (& Friday during Lent) | : | 8.30 p.m. | Holy Communion | A simple early service in the Lady Chapel |
| Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 a.m. | : | Holy Communion | A short service in the Lady Chapel. |
| 11.00 a.m. | : | Solemn Eucharist | Traditional, formal choral liturgy in the catholic tradition of Anglicanism sung by the choir. |
| 6.30 p.m. | : | Choral Evensong & Sermon | Traditional choral Evensong sung by the Choir from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662. |
The Rector preaches at most Sunday services, assissted throughout the year by Fr Mark Young and Fr Christopher Oladuji. For more information check the Church Diary or contact the Parish Office.
