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 – 27th September
Dear family members and friends: Jesus uses the parable of the two sons to teach about true obedience. The first one agreed to go to work, but didn’t go. The second one, though he refused to go to work at the first instance, later repented about it and went to work. This is the real…
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Parish News – 27th September
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times and weeky newsletter for this week, Fr. Jose’s weekly message, and church notices. Harvest Thanksgiving will be celebrated at all Masses today. We invite parishioners to make offerings and donations of dry goods – packaged and canned – and to bring them to church…
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Harvest Thanksgiving 2026 Today
We are going to celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving at all Masses TODAY. We invite parishioners to make offerings and donations of dry goods – packaged and canned – and to bring them to church where a…
Read moreWelcome Deacon Derek
Today we welcome Deacon Derek Swain from the Sacred Heart parish in Sittingbourne who will assist at both Masses and will give a short address after Mass on the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of…
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Induction Mass Of Helen Bryant As Headteacher Of St. Simon’s Catholic School
On Friday 2nd October, the memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels, Bishop Paul Hendricks will be the principal celebrant at this special Mass, with Fr. Jose and Fr. Joe concelebrating. The school invites parishioners to…
Read moreAdoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress
Saturday 10th October 2026 at Westminster and St. George’s Cathedrals Adoremus is the Bishops’ invitation for us to renew our devotion to the Eucharistic Lord. For register delegates from the Dioceses of England and Wales…
Read moreHelp Needed at Our Church
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PARISH
We are looking for more people to help with the various tasks that take make the parish run smoothly in particular catechists for the sacramental programmes (a DBS check will be required), collectors, counters, and…
Read moreReader’s rota for weekday Masses
We are looking to make a reader’s rota for weekday Masses so that this ministry does not fall on the shoulders of just a few parishioners. Give your name to Fr. Jose if you would…
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