Dear family members and friends: “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God”. As we have entered the season of Lent, let these words resound in our ears. Lent is a time to reflect more on God and on his love and mercy. There may be times of trials in our life. But it is the hand of God which always protects us and supports us. Today’s Gospel speaks about the three temptations that Jesus had to face in the wilderness. With the power he attained through prayer and fasting he could overcome all those. And Jesus teaches three main things: “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God” “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test”, “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Amen
Thursday 26 February 2026 ‘Rooted in Love’ – Growing in Faith Together (GIFT)
It’s an online monthly meet up to hear a scripture reading and discuss ideas relevant to married Catholic couples / couples where one is RC / or an individual RC spouse meeting once a month for 1 hour at 8.30pm – 9.30pm. Contact Carole on: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk
The second collection today will be for the Clergy Support Fund. The Clergy Support Fund enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for priests in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health.
Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday. There will be a Recitation of the Rosary at 6pm followed by Stations of The Cross at 6.20pm. Solemn Mass and Imposition of Ashes follows at 7.00pm.
Wednesday is the World Day of Prayer for The Sick. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The second collection next weekend will be for the Clergy Support Fund. The Clergy Support Fund enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for priests in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health.
Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 18th February. There will be a Solemn Mass and Imposition of Ashes at 7.00pm.
St. Simon Stock Catholic Church 
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