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 – 5th July
Dear family members and friends, In today’s Gospel we see a beautiful prayer of Jesus: “I thank you, Father. Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to the little children.”
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Parish News – 5th July
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. Next Sunday there will be tea and coffee after the morning 10.30am Mass. Coming up this Tuesday 7th July there will be a 7.30pm Mass in Canterbury Cathedral…
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Next Sunday Is Sea Sunday – Second Collection For Stella Maris
On Sea Sunday the church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions.…
Read moreMass For Deceased Clergy
Thursday, 9th July at 12.30 pm The clergy of the Canterbury and Thanet Deaneries invite you to a Mass on Thursday, 9th July, 12.30 pm, in Broadstairs, Our Lady Star of the Sea, CT10 2RH.…
Read moreFeast Of The Translation Of St Thomas Of Canterbury Mass In Canterbury Cathedral
On Tuesday 7th July at 7:30pm there will be a Mass in Canterbury Cathedral celebrating the Translation of the Body of St Thomas of Canterbury. On this day in 1220 the relics of this famous English…
Read moreBaptism Preparation Session
Saturday 8th August 11.00am There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish. Whether you have already started the process and have filled out…
Read moreHelp Needed at Our Church
Reader’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…
Read moreVOLUNTEER 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…
Read moreWould You Like To Join Our Team Of Readers?
We are looking to recruit new readers, including young people who are in school year 7 and above, to join the team who read regularly at Sunday Mass and at other Masses throughout the year.…
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