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 – 26th July
What if God appears to us and tells us to ask what we need, how we will respond? The answer Solomon gave was, “give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil..” The 1st reading of today says, “It pleased the Lord that Solomon had…
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Parish News – 26th July
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. Today is the World Day Of Prayer for grandparents and the elderly. Coming up in August is our Baptism Preparation Session on Saturday 8th August. Our Altar Servers Trip to Westminster…
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Today Is The World Day of Prayer For Grandparents and The Elderly
Pope Leo has chosen “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15) as the theme for today. Taken from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the chosen verse is meant to be a message of consolation and…
Read moreFirst Holy Communion Classes 2026/7
For children in school year 3 and above. If you wish your child to enrol in the classes to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Communion which will take place in 2027, please ask for…
Read moreConfirmation Classes 2026/7
For young people aged 12 and above, and for adults who have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation. If you would like to register your child, or yourself, in the classes in preparation for…
Read moreSunday 16th August Is The Feast of The Assumption
We celebrate the Christian belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into heaven following her death. We are deferring our usual post Mass 2nd Sunday refreshments to this Sunday, and following the 10.30am Mass there…
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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