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Parish News – 15th March

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

Dear Parishioners,

The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. Mass times for Holy Week and Easter can be downloaded.

The redecoration of our Church is completed. Thanks to all who have contributed towards it. Special thanks to all who have put their efforts in cleaning the church and re-arranging it after the painting works.

There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish.

The Lent Penitential Service and Confessions will take place on Saturday 28th March.

Our repository shop has lovely cards for St. Patrick’s Day and for Easter and cards for other occasions.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 15th March

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office
Fr. Jose - Parish Priest

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

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.

Baptism Preparation Session – Saturday 21st March At 2.30pm

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office

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.