- Church Notices
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- St Simons RC Primary School
- Volunteer To Help Our Church
- Gift Aid Scheme
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Church Notices
Monday 2nd November Is All Souls Day
On Monday there will be Solemn Mass for the Holy Souls at 7pm. On this day we gather to remember and to pray for the souls of all the faithful departed, all those whom we have loved and lost and see no longer. The names of our family and friends who have died since last All Souls day, contained in the parish Book of Remembrance, will be read out at this Mass. The book will stay on the Sanctuary throughout November.
Read moreNext Sunday Is Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is we remember those who have died in all armed conflicts. There will be a Solemn Mass of Requiem for the fallen at the 10.30am Mass where we will hold our annual Act of Remembrance. The 6.30pm Mass will be of Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (A)
Read moreArchbishop’s Appeal Second Collection Next Sunday
The Archbishop’s Appeal is a Diocesan second collection that funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas) and Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable the Archdiocese of Southwark to support innovative projects taking place within Catholic parishes and Schools throughout South London and Kent that seek to invest Faith, Hope and Love into the communities they serve. Please be generous to the Archbishop’s Appeal 2026. Every gift is welcome. If you wish to gift aid your offering, and are not in the parish gift aid scheme, please use one of the envelopes provided…
Read moreBook of Remembrance 2026
If you would like us to include the faithful departed of your family or friends who have died since last All Souls day in this year’s Book of Remembrance please write the name and date of death, in block capitals, on a piece of paper and hand in to Fr. Jose or Thereza, or send in an email to the parish office (email address above). Names must be received before noon on Thursday 29th October. Their names will be read out at the All Souls Day Mass on Monday 2nd November.
Read moreRemembrance of the Faithful Departed
The red printed envelopes are now available on the newsletter table for you to put in the names of deceased relatives and friends whom you would like to be remembered during November. If you would like a Mass said during November please place your Mass offering in the envelope so that a Mass may be offered either for those whose names you have submitted or for Holy Souls in general. The names will be placed in a basket in front of the altar during November.
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 place for racism”. A copy of the letter is on the noticeboard or you can find it here: https://rcaos.org.uk/media/kjeli2yv/there-is-no-place-for-racism-a-pastoral-message-on-the-dignity-of-every-person.pdf
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 cause, politicians will have to take heed of concern. We urgently need all of you to join in the work to bring about real and lasting protection for unborn children. As a first step, please fill out one of the postcards that you will find on the newsletter table, and you will be sent an action pack detailing all the different ways that you can…
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 moreRosary For Life
Archbishop John Wilson is calling on all of us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May (Month of Mary). Together, we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing threats to life: unborn children at risk of abortion, victims of war and persecution, people with disabilities, and the elderly and vulnerable. For video, audio and written versions of the Rosary for Life, visit rcaos.org.uk/rosaryforlife. Pray the Rosary. Encounter Christ. Defend life.
Read moreFREE CATECHETICAL SUBCRIPTIONS
The Southwark Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis continues to look for ways to extend and enhance the provision for training and formation for catechists specifically and lay people in general. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. This offering is free to everyone until 30th September 2025. Each parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, are invited to create their personal account to access the workshops. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
Read moreBecoming a Catholic?
Are you an adult who is not a Catholic but who would like to know more, a Catholic who has not be confirmed or who would like to review your knowledge of your Catholic Faith? If you would like to know more, please contact Fr. Hans for a chat.
Receiving Holy Communion
We welcome all visitors and those who do not regularly worship with us at St. Simon Stock.
If you are not a Catholic, or are a Catholic who does not regularly attend Sunday Mass at a Catholic Church, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing. If you would like to receive a blessing, please fold your arms across your chest in the form of a cross and the Parish Priest will give you a blessing.
Those receiving communion are reminded that the host must be consumed before returning to your seat.
Mass Intentions
Each time he offers Mass the priest can offer the Mass for a specified intention, such as for someone who has died, for good health for a sick person, or in thanksgiving for graces received. To book a Mass Intention please use one of the envelopes available by the newsletters; write the Intention on it, and details of the date and time of Mass, and your name and contact details if you want the details to be confirmed. If you indicate a preferred date, the Mass will be offered on or about that preferred date. If you would like to be sure of a specific date, please speak to Fr Jose or Thereza. Put your donation inside (£10 is a typical amount) and either put it in any of the collection baskets or hand it to Fr. Jose.
St. Simon Stock RC Primary School
Admission To St. Simon Of England Catholic Primary School Reception 2027
Please be advised that applications for admission to St Simon s School in September 2027 will be considered very shortly. Any Parents/Legal Guardians with a child whose date of birth falls between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 should make an application no later than Friday 15th January 2027. As a Catholic Primary School, Parents/Legal Guardians are required to complete a Supplementary Form and an RCAF Local Authority Form, application packs and further information about the application process can be obtained from the school office. Please see the noticeboard for dates for open mornings/afternoons for parents/guardians visits to view …
Read MoreFirst Holy Communion & Confirmation Classes
Volunteer To Help 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 those who are able to help with parish events. If you have some time to spare to volunteer for these roles, or any of the other behind the scenes roles that help the parish run well, please speak to Fr. Jose.
Reader’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 like to offer to read during the week.
Readers 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. If you would like to offer to read at any of the weekday Masses, please give your name to Fr. Jose. Training will be given.
Would 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 the year. If you feel that you can undertake this commitment please ask your parents to talk to Fr. Jose. A period of training will be given before you join the regular serving team.
Would You Like To Join Our Team Of Readers?
We are looking to recruit new readers, including young people who are in school year 7 and above, to join the team who read regularly at Sunday Mass and at other Masses throughout the year. If you feel that this ministry might be for you, please talk to Fr. Jose.
Gift Aid Scheme
Make Your Donation Go Further
If you are a UK taxpayer and have not yet signed up for Gift Aid, we warmly encourage you to consider doing so. Gift Aid allows the parish to claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. You can sign-up via the following link, https://forms.rcaos.org.uk/giftaid/ or ask the parish office for a form.
Change in Circumstances – If you have already completed a Gift Aid declaration, please remember to inform the parish of any changes in your circumstances. Keeping your details up to date ensures we remain compliant and can continue to benefit fully from your generosity.
