Parish Blog

Parish News – 1st February

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.

After both Masses this weekend, we will have the blessing of throats.

Today’s second collection supports the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and wider society.

Coming up tomorrow is The Feast of the Presentation of The Lord and Candlemas. There will be a solemn Mass at 7pm.

Our Big Church Clean is on Wednesday 4th February from 2.30pm. If you can help, please let Thereza know.

If you have not yet made your crib offering, which will go to The Catholic Children’s Society’s Southwark Crisis Fund, please do so in the next couple of days.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 1st February

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

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel acclamation we recite, “Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven.” It is a portion of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus gives us great hope when He proclaims the beatitudes where He speaks clearly about who the Blessed people are. Whatever Jesus speaks there is actually what he practiced in His life and further we can say it is a synonym of the life of Jesus. The life of anyone who follows the beatitudes is blessed and his reward will be great in heaven. Let us try to be poor in spirit in order to trust the Lord and depend on Him to be a true Christian and enjoy the fruits of the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

FREE CATECHETICAL SUBCRIPTIONS

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office

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

Would You Like To Join Our Team Of Altar Servers?

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office
St Simon Stock Parish Office

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.