Part of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark
The parish of St Simon Stock, South Ashford is a parish of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. We offer pastoral care for those in and around the South Ashford area. Our parish school is St Simon of England Catholic School.
Priest in Charge
Fr. Jose Anchanickal
Parish Advisory Council
Telephone: 01233 622399
Email us: ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk
Parish Priest’s Column
A Message From Fr. Jose – 21st June
Dear family members and friends, Jesus gives a very strengthening advice to the disciples saying not to fear anyone except the one who can kill the body and soul. As His children we are always under the surveillance of the Father and are more important than any other being. We should understand our value as…
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Parish News – 21st June
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Archbishop John Wilson’s Pastoral Message on The Dignity of Every Person can be red here at https://rcaos.org.uk/media/kjeli2yv/there-is-no-place-for-racism-a-pastoral-message-on-the-dignity-of-every-person.pdf Today is the Day For Life. It is the day in…
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Today is the Day For Life
The day in the Church’s life dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The theme this year is ‘The Wonder of the Child in the Womb’. The second collection this Sunday will support the Day…
Read moreArchbishop John Wilson’s Pastoral Message on The Dignity of Every Person
In a Pastoral Message to the clergy, consecrated men and women and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Southwark, Archbishop John Wilson reaffirmed the conviction that “as followers of the Lord Jesus, there is no…
Read moreTuesday 23rd June is the National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Life
On Tuesday 23rd June, please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia in this country. Your prayer and fasting is urgently needed, see the poster on the noticeboard. For information on the…
Read moreJoin The Fightback Day 2026
Self-induced abortion up to birth is now permitted in England and Wales. Please show your support by joining SPUC’s campaign to defend unborn babies and their mothers. If enough people stand up for the pro-life…
Read moreHelp Needed at Our Church
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED FOR THE PARISH
We are looking for more parishioners to help with the various tasks that take place to make the parish run smoothly particularly catechists for the sacramental programmes (a DBS check will be required), choir members,…
Read moreWould You Like To Join Our Team Of Altar Servers?
We are looking to recruit some new servers from among those young people who have already made their first holy communion to join the team who serve at Sunday Mass and at other Masses throughout…
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