Archdiocese of Mount Carmel
Welcome to St Martin de Porres Parish.
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- Tomorrow, 6pmEvening MassAll times
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Our parish priest
Named by the founder of St Martin de Porres Parish, Brightwater, as its first parish priest. Waiting for the chancery to confirm him.
Rev. Fr. Sylvester MaduParish priest (named by the founder, waiting for the chancery) since 2026
- Archdiocese of Mount Carmel
- +234 700 555 0124
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Mass times
This week's times, with any changes.
Sunday
- 8am·10:30am
Weekday evenings
- Tue6pm
- Thu6pm
Notices
Pray with us
Intentions shared this week. Parishioners can add their own, with or without their name.
Please pray for my father, who is in hospital this week.
A parishioner · 26 Oct · 9 prayedThanksgiving: my son passed his examinations. Glory to God.
A parishioner · 23 Oct · 14 prayedFor rain in its season and a good harvest.
Name withheld · 20 Oct · 21 prayed
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OpenConfession times
When Confession is heard, and how to choose a time.
OpenGetting married
Notice, documents, the preparation course and the banns.
OpenFuneral arrangements
When someone dies: what to do and planning the funeral Mass.
OpenRCIA
Becoming Catholic, or completing the sacraments.
OpenHis Grace’s voice
Most Rev. Anselm EzeakuArchbishop of Mount Carmel“This month I ask every parish to give one hour of adoration on a Friday to pray for our seminarians and for new vocations.”
A word from the pulpit
Rev. Fr. Sylvester MaduSunday 25 October · Lk 10:25-37
Who is my neighbour?
The Samaritan saw, was moved, and stayed. Mercy is not a feeling but a cost we agree to pay. Who is lying on the road between your house and this church?
Archdiocesan calendar
Wed 11 Nov
Come and see weekend for young men
St Joseph's Minor Seminary, Amberfield
Sat 21 Nov
Priestly ordinations
Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Larkmere
Fri 27 Nov
Christ the King procession
Every deanery
Sun 6 Dec
Catechists' conference
Pastoral Centre, Larkmere
Clergy and staff
Rev. Fr. Sylvester Madu
Parish priest (named by the founder, waiting for the chancery)
Mrs Augustina Ekwueme
Parish administrator
Coming for the first time
What time are the Masses?
The Mass times are on the Mass times page of this website and on the board at the church door.
How do I book a baptism?
Ask at the parish office. Parents and godparents come to one short preparation talk first. There is no fee for the sacrament.
When is the parish office open?
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. For a sick call at any hour, ring the presbytery.
How can I give to the parish?
At the Sunday collection, at the office, or online from the Give page. Every gift is receipted.
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St Martin de Porres Parish, Brightwater
3 Riverside Close, BrightwaterBrightwaterMass schedule
- Sun
- 8am · 10:30am
- Tue
- 6pm
- Thu
- 6pm