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 – 23rd August
Dear family members and friends: Today’s Gospel is very important for those who believe in Jesus. Jesus asks the disciples what the people say about Him and later He asked what they themselves say about Jesus. The answer that Simon Peter gave was something extraordinary, in the sense, no one else had made such a…
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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…
Read moreChurch Notices
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…
Read moreJoin The Fightback Day 2026
Self-induced abortion up to birth is now permitted in England and Wales. Please show your support by joining SPUC’s campaign to defend unborn babies and their mothers. If enough people stand up for the pro-life…
Read moreLeave a lasting legacy to the Church
Please consider remembering our church or the Priesthood in your Will. Find out more: http://www.rcaos.org.uk/donate/leave-a-legacy or pick up one of the leaflets on the newsletter table.
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…
Read moreReaders For Weekday Masses
Reading at weekday Masses is currently done on an ad hoc basis but we are looking to make a rota so that this ministry does not fall on the shoulders of just a few parishioners.…
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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