Our Lady of Grace Charlton · 1906
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A working parish church, open daily for Mass and prayer.

Our Lady of Grace is first and foremost a place of worship. Mass is celebrated every day, the church is open before and after Masses for private prayer, and entry is always free. Visitors come to pray, to remember, and to see one of the earliest reinforced concrete churches in England; all three are good reasons.

The simplest introduction to the parish is a Sunday Mass. The 10.00 am Mass includes Children's Liturgy and draws the most families; the 12.00 noon Mass is sometimes a Sung Mass. Newsletters and information leaflets are in the porch.

After the 10.00 am Mass on most Sundays, refreshments are served in the Parish Hall. Stay and meet the community.

The west elevation of Our Lady of Grace Church viewed from across Charlton Road

Finding us

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
145 Charlton Road
Charlton
London SE7 7EZ

By train

Charlton station, on Southeastern services from Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Bridge to Dartford and beyond, is approximately ten minutes' walk away. Westcombe Park is a similar distance.

By bus

Routes 53, 54, 380, and 422 stop nearby on Charlton Road and Shooters Hill Road.

By car

Limited on-street parking is available on Charlton Road, subject to local restrictions. Please respect residents' parking bays. We ask that you do not park across neighbours' driveways.

Accessibility

The church is wheelchair accessible via the main west entrance on Charlton Road. There is no dedicated disabled parking on site; please contact the Parish Office in advance if you need to arrange access.

What to expect on a Sunday

Mass lasts a little under an hour. Come as you are; no booking is needed. Visitors who are not Catholic are welcome to come forward for a blessing during Holy Communion, approaching the altar with arms folded across the chest.

The 10.00 am Mass is the busiest of the week and the most family-friendly. Children may go to Children's Liturgy after the opening prayers and return at the Offertory. Babies and young children are always welcome at any Mass.

Hymn books and Mass sheets are provided. The order of Mass is also available in many parish missals you can borrow from the porch.

Visiting mid-week

The church is generally open before the 9.15 am weekday Mass for private prayer. Mass is celebrated Monday to Saturday at 9.15 am. The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Sundays at 9.15 am, before the 10.00 am Mass.

Contact the office

The Parish Office is open on Tuesday and Friday, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. At other times, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

For urgent pastoral matters outside office hours — including the Sacrament of the Sick — please leave a message on the office number and one of the priests will respond.