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
Church Notices
Today Is Racial Justice Sunday
This year’s theme for Racial Justice Sunday “Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21): Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes. Racial Justice Sunday is devoted to the promotion of racial justice…
Read moreThe Feast of the Presentation of The Lord – Candlemas – Monday 2nd February Solemn Mass at 7pm
This is where we celebrate his first entrance into the temple in Jerusalem, to be presented as a baby. We process into church lighting candles, to celebrate Christ the true light of the world coming…
Read moreBlessing Of Throats Next Sunday
Following both Masses next Sunday we will have the blessing of throats which is usually done on the feast day of St. Blaise, the day after Candlemas. Find out more
Read moreNext week’s second collection will be for the Catholic Association For Racial Justice
Next week’s second collection is taken to support the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and wider society.
Read moreParish Priest’s Column
A Message From Fr. Jose – 1st February
Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel acclamation we recite, “Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven.” It is a portion of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus gives us great hope when He proclaims the beatitudes where He speaks clearly about who the Blessed people are.
Read moreParish News
Parish News – 1st February
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. After both Masses this weekend, we will have the blessing of throats. Today’s second collection supports the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and…
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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