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 receiving Confirmation in 2027 please ask for a form after Mass.
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 will be a ‘pudding party’ in the church hall.
Anyone who would like to bring a pudding along for us to share, please speak to Mark or add your name to the list on the noticeboard.
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 asked this.” In today’s Gospel Jesus tells about the kingdom of heaven as hidden treasure, precious pearl and net thrown into the sea which gathers fish of every kind. What is important is to discern what is good for us and collect that. St.Paul reminds us that what is from God is for good. Let us pray for the grace to discern between good and evil and find joy in what God provides us. Amen
We would like to make you aware of a new type of scam that is now targeting individuals within our parish communities through WhatsApp.
Cyber criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing videos, voice messages and written communications while impersonating members of the clergy. Their aim is to deceive unsuspecting individuals into believing they are communicating with a priest, bishop, or other Parish representative before requesting money or donations.
We ask that you please remain vigilant and please encourage you to:
Report any suspicious messages and the phone numbers to Action Fraud https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/.
We extend our heartfelt felicitations and congratulations to Fr. Jose on the occasion of his 70th birthday. We thank God for his ministry and extend our prayers and many blessings to him for a long and healthy life.
Ad multos annos!
Following today’s morning Mass There will be the cutting and distribution of birthday cake in the church foyer, and the planting of an olive tree in the church garden to mark this happy occasion. Please do stay and join in the celebrations.
St. Simon Stock Catholic Church 
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