Church of Saints Michael and Martin, Hounslow

Music and liturgy

The church was opened on 19 March 1929 and consecrated (blessed) in 1935. The choir uses the Laudate Hymnal for most of its hymns and music. The Sports and Cultural Society choir is a music team to encourage participation of youth and young adults in Praise and Worship. The Hounslow RCIA group met with a cardinal in 2019.

Parish life

UCM members are invited to attend the National Annual pilgrimage to Walsingham on the 1st Tuesday in July. The First Holy Communion preparation programme is a year-long programme for children aged 8 and above in Catholic Schools. Children not in Catholic school must complete the Walk With Me programme before applying for First Holy Communion preparation. Children who complete the preparation receive the sacrament in the parish church in May or June.

The parish runs a Confirmation preparation programme for Year 9 to Year 13. The parish offers Adult Confirmation for baptised Catholics 18+ and First Holy Communion and Confirmation for 18+. The parish runs RCIA for people 18+ who wish to become full members of the Catholic Church. The parish provides Baptism Preparation for Children of Catechetical age (Year 2 to Year 13).

One of the assistant priests serves as Chaplain at Heathrow. Couples must give six months' notice of marriage, whether it happens here or abroad.