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Admission To St. Simon Of England Catholic Primary School Reception 2027

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

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  the school. If you know of any parents who are considering sending their children to St Simon s please can you share this important information with them?

Parish News – 11th October

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

Dear Parishioners,

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

Today is Prisoners’ Sunday. The second collection is for PACT the national Catholic prison charity who support prisoners, people with convictions, and their families.

Following the morning Mass there will be refreshments available in the hall. Do come and spend a little time in conversation with your fellow parishioners before you go home.

Next Sunday the second collection is for Missio, the Church’s official organ for the support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in the countries where the Church is new, young or poor.

Please see notices for Book of Remembrance and Remembrance of the Faithful Departed.

Have a great week!

A Message From Fr. Jose – 11th October

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Fr. Jose - Parish Priest

Fr. Jose

Dear family members and friends:Jesus is using a very familiar and attractive parable about people being chosen for the Kingdom of Heaven. The parable says that those who were invited were not ready to come saying some excuses. Some even attacked those were sent to remind them about the wedding feast. Finally, the king asked the servants to invite from among those who were not chosen earlier. There also was a problem: one who entered was without wedding garment and he was thrown out. In today’s first reading from the Book of Isaiah, we see the mountain of the Lord with a great feast and the people were waiting for the Lord. In both cases it is the Lord our God who is the host and He invites all of us to His banquet ie. the Holy Eucharist. It is not enough that we accept the invitation, but we have to be well prepared for that making ourselves worthy to be received in to the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen

Parish News – 4th October

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

Dear Parishioners,

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

The Rosary in October begins this weekend. For the whole month of October there will be recitation of the rosary immediately after each Mass.

Next Sunday is Prisoners’ Sunday. The second collection is for PACT the national Catholic prison charity who support prisoners, people with convictions, and their families.

Following the morning Mass next Sunday there will be refreshments available in the hall. Do come and spend a little time in conversation with your fellow parishioners before you go home.

Please see notices for Book of Remembrance and Remembrance of the Faithful Departed.

Have a great week!

A Message From Fr. Jose – 4th October

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

Fr. Jose

Dear family members and friends:In today’s Gospel we read the parable of the vineyard which was leased to tenants who proved themselves wicked by their unfaithfulness and greed. In the responsorial psalm we proclaim, “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.” In the parable the vineyard is well protected and is with all facilities. This refers to the care the Lord has given to the house of Israel. The tenants are the leaders and elders of Israel who did not listen to the prophets nor to Jesus, the Son. Ultimately this parable refers to all of us who are God’s chosen people. He provides everything needed for us and He wants us to produce good fruits being faithful to Him. Let us follow His words and be filled with His grace in order to enjoy the fruits of His Kingdom. Amen.