ABOUT US
The Parish was originally served by Saint Anne's, in Alcester Street, in the centre of Birmingham, as part of a city-mission dating from 1859. The current church was built in 1896 and dedicated to St John the Evangelist. In 1903, the church became fully independent from St. Anne's and in 1911, the school was built.
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From the 1940's to the 1960's, the congregation grew rapidly and extensive work was done in 1962-1963 to expand the church's capacity. A new Parish of Saint Martin de Porres was also established in 1967, as the congregation continued to expand. At about this time the first school of Saint John's was re-situated in Chantry Road, where it still stands today.
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If you want to know more about the history and architecture of our church, you can read it here:
https://taking-stock.org.uk/building/balsall-heath-st-john-and-st-martin/
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Once more the Parish has a missionary dimension: it welcomes asylum seekers and students from other lands, whilst still serving a loyal and active community, young and old - sharing the love of God.
Sunday Mass:
Weekday Mass:
Reconciliation:
Weddings:
MASS TIMES
Sunday - 9.30am
Tuesday - 9.00am*
Thursday - 9.00am^
Saturday - 4pm (most Saturdays - see Newsletter)
By appointment and after Saturday Mass (~10.20am)
By appointment
* During term-time Mass on Tuesday morning is at St Martin de Porres
^ During term-time Mass on Thursday morning is at SS John and Monica School
OUR VISION
Our parish has a missionary dimension - it welcomes asylum seekers and students from other lands, whilst still serving a loyal and active community, young and old - sharing the love of God.
WHAT WE DO
The Parish cares for the nurturing, formation and spiritual growth of its parishioners and regularly runs the following programmes:
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Growing in Faith
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First Communion and Confirmation programmes for children and adults
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Journey in Faith (RCIA)
OUR COMMUNITY
We are blessed with a passionate congregation ranging from the very young to very old. We have two beautiful primary schools linked to our church, who contribute to our community life. Our door is always open.
SAFEGUARDING
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National Archdioceses policies and procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Chris Packham. They can be contacted at sg.ssjohnandmartin.bham@rcaob.org.uk or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 / safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concern.
St John and St Martin - 21 George Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RG 0121 440 3025 ssjohnandmartin.bham@rcaob.org.uk