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 – 6th September
Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel Jesus deals with a very crucial matter: how to deal with a person who does something wrong in the community of believers. There is a chance of some personal conflicts within the community. The basic attitude we should have is one of peace, healing and restoring the…
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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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Archbishop 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…
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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 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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