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 – 30th August
Dear Family members and friends: In today’s Gospel, two very important message are given: 1} Jesus speaks about his passion, death and resurrection. 2} Jesus speaks about what one must do in order to follow him. Jesus very openly says what is going to happen to him. He did not want to hide anything from…
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Parish News – 23rd August
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. Last week’s pudding part was a success. Thank you to everyone who brought dishes to share. The parish office is closed from today until Tuesday 8th September. The parish email address…
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The Parish Office Is Closed Until 8th September
The parish office is closed from today until Tuesday 8th September. The parish email address and answerphone will be monitored but for anything urgent please contact Fr. Jose directly. Thank you.
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…
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Solemn Celebration of The Feast of The Exaltation of The Holy Cross
5th to 13th September The Syro Malabar Community is having a week-long celebration of the main Feast from September 5th to September 13th. On 5th September there will be Holy Mass and Adoration from 7.00pm.…
Read moreWEEE-WASTE COLLECTION (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) – 5th & 6th September 2026
Between 9am – 5pm In collaboration with Ashford Borough Council/Suez, Caritas is collecting all broken/old/unused electrical and electronic waste. This is a great way of helping the environment by cutting down landfill and hazardous waste. Any items…
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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