Dear family members and friends: We are on the fourth Sunday of lent. This Sunday is also called Laetare Sunday because it is a time of joy breaking through in the midst of preparation and penance. Today’s Scripture passages lead us to an experience of joy. The first reading speaks about the selection and anointing of David as the king of Israel. That shows the concern of God for His people. The Psalm declares that the Lord is my shepherd and there is nothing I shall want. The second reading reminds us to walk as children of light and do what is pleasing to God. The Gospel reveals Jesus as the light of the world who gives real sight as he healed the blind man. The Communion antiphon proclaims: The Lord anointed my eyes: I went, I washed, I saw and I believed in God. Let this lent be a time to wash our eyes, see God more clearly and have real faith in Him. Amen.
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 a request form, or have yet to do so, please do come along. Please email the parish office (ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk) to let us know that you are going to attend so that we might have sufficient resources prepared.
The Lent Penitential Service and Confessions will take place on Saturday 28th March. There will be Stations of the Cross at 9.20am with Mass at 10.00am followed by confessions. Do try to come along to make your Lenten confession in preparation for Easter.
Our repository shop has lovely cards for St. Patrick’s Day and for Easter and cards for other occasions. Easter candles, prayer books and bibles, rosaries, statues and many other devotional items. Why not pop in and take a look after Mass.
St. Simon Stock Catholic Church 
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