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A Message From Fr. Jose – 22nd March

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

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today’s scripture readings reminds us about resurrection after death. 1St reading from the Book of Ezekiel tells us, “And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and raise you from your graves.” St. Paul reminds us, “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Jesus tells us, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall live..” Let this season of lent strengthen our faith in Jesus. Amen

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.

Parish News – 8th 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.

The church ceiling has now been painted. The painting of the walls and woodwork commenced on Monday and will continue for the next week. During all the painting work, weekday Mass will be held in the temporary chapel set up in the dining room of the presbytery, with Sunday Masses being held in the church hall. Thank you to all those who have already contributed to the ‘Church Redecoration Fund’

The Lenten ‘Walk With Me’ booklet of daily reflections and prayers for Lent is now available in the repository shop for £1.50.

Events of interest include the Lent Retreat at St. Teresa’s called “The Way of the Cross” and the Marriage and Family Life Kent Event called ‘Rooted in Love’ – Growing in Faith Together.  

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 8th March

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

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today’s Gospel narrates a beautiful instance of an encounter with Jesus. The Lord was wearied and thirsty and He asked the Samaritan woman to give him water to drink. Here actually He identifies with all who are thirsty. In the first reading we see the people of Israel grumbling against Moses because they were thirsty and had nothing to drink. It was an occasion for them to experience the salvific intervention of God among them. As we see in the Gospel, it was an occasion to find the Saviour not only for the Samaritan woman, but also for the people of her village. Let this season of Lent be an occasion for us to find the Saviour in our life. Let us thirst for the Lord to get the living water. Amen