Chapel of Penha de França - Roman Catholic Church with English Service in Madeira

English Mass at the Chapel of Penha de França,Rua da Penha de França no3, Funchal .......... 10 A.M Every Sunday.

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Mothers’ Prayer Group

Last Thursday of each month
11-12 am at the English Church
Mothers & Grandmothers of all ages welcome.

For more information see the Mothers’ Prayers Organisation site

English Mass at the Chapel – Fifth year of Easter – year C

Sunday - 10am (in english).

Chris Oliver's summary of the readings for this week

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Sponsored Walk in aid of People Helping People Charity – Sunday, 11th May.

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Join us for our 3rd Annual Orange Walk

Santa Catarina Parque

12 noon to 1.30pm

PHP Orange Walk Sponsor Form

Easter Hamper Appeal


A big thank you to everyone who contributed items to make up Easter hampers for the needy families we care for under the People helping People charity. Each family was given a bag of toiletries, a bag of groceries and a bag of Easter treats. We were also able to give the children some toys which have been donated. We wish you all a blessed Easter.

The People Helping People team.

Recent Newsletters

27/04/2025 2nd Sunday Easter(c)
20/04/2025 Easter Sunday
13/04/2025 Palm Sunday (c)
06/04/2025 5th Sunday Lent (c)
30/03/2025 4th Sunday Lent (c)
23/03/2025 3rd Sunday Lent (c)
16/03/2025 2nd Sunday Lent (c)
09/03/2025 1st Sunday Lent (c)
02/03/2025 8th Sunday (c)
23/02/2025 7th Sunday (c)
16/02/2025 6th Sunday (c)

A sad Goodbye to Father Thomas.

Father Thomas celebrated his last Mass with our Community on Palm Sunday as he has decided to return to India to serve the community in his province back home. We thank Father Thomas for his service over the
last two years, especially during Father Bernardino’s illness and after he passed away. During his 2 years in Madeira, Father Thomas has learnt Portuguese and was able to celebrate Mass (in Portuguese!) for the community at Igreja do Carmo in Funchal.

From My Heart to Your Heart

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Our beloved priest, Father Bernardino, passed away on the 18th January, 2024. Over his long ministry he touched the hearts and inspired many people with his message of love. His funeral was held on Saturday, the 20th January, at the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz in Ponta do Sol at 11a.m.

A special commemoration of Father Bernardino's life was conducted at the English Mass at the Chapel of Penha da França on the 19th January, 2024).
Read Father Bernadino's nephew's eulogy from Sunday"

Read Father Bernadino's article on how he came to enter the ministry"

Daily Readings

Advent Reading – Some Favourites from Father Bernadino’s column

No Soup, No Dessert … No Advent, No Christmas
A simple question that marked my destiny forever
Who will get the credit??
When people are different that doesn't mean they are bad

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