St. James the Great
​Catholic Church
Lakeswood Road, Petts Wood BR5 1AY
​(located at the corner of Lakeswood Road )
Welcome to the website of St James The Great Catholic Church, a friendly, vibrant and welcoming parish in Petts Wood. Do join us at one of our seven weekly masses with refreshments being served in the community centre after Wednesday and Sunday masses.

You can watch our masses live on this Website. Our parish priest Fr. Daniel is supported by over 100 volunteers who help to run the church, the community centre and the parish office.
Archbishop John Wilson is calling on us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May, the Month of Mary. Together, we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing threats to life: unborn children at risk of abortion, victims of war and persecution, people with disabilities, and the elderly. You can pray the Rosary for Life on YouTube, via all major podcast platforms, or by using our written resources available, for free, at rcaos.org.uk/rosaryforlifePray the rosary. 
Report of the Parish Overseas Rainwater Harvesting Project.
The Memory Cafe was established in 2018 following a suggestion from a parishioner Jan Bajorek (RIP). It is open to anyone living with dementia accompanied by their carer. It continues to flourish under the excellent leadership of Kate and Suzanne together with the band of volunteers. It is open from 2.00pm until 3.30pm on the first and second Tuesday of the month except for August. There’s always plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cakes available. It is free although guests are welcome to leave a voluntary donation if they wish.
 
There are usually about 30-35 guests from various parts of the borough. Although a couple of guests are parishioners the majority are not and that works very well. Many strong friendships have been made and carers help one another sharing ideas and information. 
 
The children from St James’ school attend regularly and both pupils and guests enjoy chatting together comfortably.  There is a light hearted quiz and bingo. Thanks to Margaret we always have a sing song and we finish with Bring me Sunshine.

Parish Information

​​Normal Mass Times

Saturday 6pm
Sunday 9.15am and 11am
Monday 10am
Tuesday 10am
Wednesday 10am
Thursday 10am
Friday no mass
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All masses are live streamed, except for the 9.15am on Sunday.

Watch Livestream here

​Parish Office hours: 9am until 2pm Monday to Thursday.
Parish Office Address: 281a Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, BR5 1AY.
Presbytery Address:  283 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, BR5 1AY.
Telephone: 01689-827100
Email: [email protected]
Website: stjamespettswood.weebly.com

Parish Team
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Parish Priest: Fr. Daniel Eteudoh - [email protected]
Parish Administrator: Suzanne Horner
Parish Secretary: Caroline Towell

Confessions: 5pm to 5.45pm on Saturday or by appointment with Fr. Daniel.

Eucharistic Adoration: each Wednesday after Mass from 10.45 am to 11.15 am. This Devotion to the Eucharist is a time of silent prayer and quiet music. Everyone is welcome for all or part of this time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration also takes place every 2nd month on the first Friday of the month from 7-8pm followed by Benediction.

​Mass Intentions: If you would like to reserve a Mass for your intention, please pick up a special envelope from the back of the church and hand it in to the Parish Office.  Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred date, so it is useful to ask well in advance.  The minimum donation suggested by the Diocese for a Mass Offering is £10 and this can be gift aided.

Donations: Click here to donate 

Refreshments are available in the Community Centre after Sunday and Wednesday masses. Tea and Coffee are served and the licensed bar is usually open after the Sunday 11am mass. Do come and join us.

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​Car Parking
Note that the small car park is now shut on weekdays due to the building works. Please do not park in front of resident's driveways in the surrounding roads.
Forthcoming Events​ (click event for full details)