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A Message From Fr. Jose – 28th December

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

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Jesus was born as the child in the family of Joseph and Mary, who were specially designated and called to be the parents of Jesus to take care of him. In today’s Gospel we read how God guided the family giving timely instructions to protect the family. In the Communion Antiphon we say: Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived among us. Let our families be the dwelling place of God. Let all the parents be guided by God in order to protect the family including the children. Let us all try to keep our families Holy that the presence of the Lord be there always. Amen

Southwark Diocese Pilgrimage To Lourdes 2026

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office

Join our pilgrimage to Lourdes traveling overnight by luxury coach from 9 to 14 February 2026. 

It is always a beautiful and deeply spiritual experience soaking in the Spirit of Jesus as we travel to honour Our Blessed Mother. 

Leaving Slough and Ealing Broadway on 9 Feb 2026 and departing Lourdes on 13 February for a visit to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Rue de Bac, Paris on 14 February morning and arriving in London later on 14 February 2026

Full board, exciting festival devotional program, experience the Blessed Sacrament Procession of the Sick, the Candlelight Marian Rosary Procession and the International Mass on the Feast Day followed by Stations, Confessions and Adoration with Hour of Mercy. Travel, full board and program cost £590. Call Millie on 07957594646 for more info. 

Parish News – 21st December

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. Check out the Christmas and New Year Mass Times.

Today is the last Sunday of Advent and we celebrate the Nativity of Jesus on Wednesday and Thursday. Archbishop John Wilson sends his Christmas Message.

Lastly, keep submitting your favourite and family recipes for the Parish Cookbook. Hand in your recipes to the parish office or Submit your recipe here.

Happy Christmas & New Year!

A Message From Fr. Jose – 21st December

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 we reflect on the message of the angel to Joseph regarding the birth of Jesus. As Joseph knew Mary was bearing a child in her womb before their marriage, he was confused and decided to send her away quietly. But on the message of the angel about the birth of Jesus made him change his mind and accept Mary. On this last Sunday of Advent, let us reflect on the birth of Jesus in our lives through the Holy Spirit. In today’s prayer over the offerings, we pray: May the Holy Spirit, O Lord, sanctify these gifts … just as he filled with his power the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let us pray that we also be filled with the Holy Spirit to receive Jesus into our lives. Amen

We are celebrating the Nativity of Jesus this week. Wish you all the blessings of a very Happy Christmas. May Child Jesus be born in our hearts and life.

Christmas Message From Archbishop John Wilson

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office

In his annual Christmas message, Archbishop John Wilson said: “The beautiful truth of Christmas is that because of God in Christ we are never lost. God chose to be near us, to stay close to us always, to draw us to himself, always. In his endless mercy, the Lord Jesus chose to love us, so we could know and believe that “God is love” (1 John 4:16). In turn, all the Lord Jesus asks of us is to not be afraid and to say yes to him, to draw close to him, to love him”. You can watch and read the full message at rcaos.org.uk/christmasmessage2025.