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Adoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress

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

Saturday 10th October 2026 at Westminster and St. George’s Cathedrals

Adoremus is the Bishops’ invitation for us to renew our devotion to the Eucharistic Lord. For register delegates from the Dioceses of England and Wales the Adoremus Mass at St. George’s Cathedral is at noon presided over by Archbishop John Wilson.

For all there will be space to watch the start of the Procession at St George’s commencing at 15.00, to follow online, to watch the Procession as it passes on it’s way to Westminster Cathedral (Stop and Pray) and to join the delegates for Benediction at 17.00, either in the Cathedral or the grounds of the Cathedral for which a live sound stream will be provided. There will then be Mass at 18.00 open to all, followed by Holy Hours at 19.30, 20.30, and 21.30 led by the Youth Ministry teams of Westminster, Southwark and CYMFed. These will be followed by an all-night Vigil from 12 midnight to 06.00.

All of these times can be booked at http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/adoremus/ to secure places.

Further information will be posted at http://www.cbcew.org.uk/adoremus-2026/

Parish News – 26th July

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 the World Day Of Prayer for grandparents and the elderly.

Coming up in August is our Baptism Preparation Session on Saturday 8th August. Our Altar Servers Trip to Westminster Pastoral Centre take place between 11th and 14th August. Sunday 16th August Is The Feast of The Assumption.

Next year there will be First Holy Communion and Confirmation Classes.
If you wish your child to enrol in the First Holy Communion classes or register your child, or yourself, in the Confirmation classes in please ask for a registration form after Mass.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 26th July

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

What if God appears to us and tells us to ask what we need, how we will respond? The answer Solomon gave was, “give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil..”  The 1st reading of today says, “It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.” In today’s Gospel Jesus tells about the kingdom of heaven as hidden treasure, precious pearl and net thrown into the sea which gathers fish of every kind. What is important is to discern what is good for us and collect that. St.Paul reminds us that what is from God is for good. Let us pray for the grace to discern between good and evil and find joy in what God provides us. Amen

Parish News – 19th July

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. Please pay particular attention to the WhatsApp scam warning and be vigilant.

Coming up in August is our Baptism Preparation Session on Saturday 8th August. Our Altar Servers Trip to Westminster Pastoral Centre take place between 11th and 14th August.

Also, the Summer Stillness Retreat at The Friars, Aylesford takes place between 10th–14th August. The Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes takes places between 21st to 28th August.

Have a great week.

A Message From Fr. Jose – 19th July

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

In today’s Gospel Jesus says three parables about the kingdom of heaven. The first one is about a man who sowed good seed in his field, but when it grew up weeds also grew up. Jesus gives the explanation saying it is the act of the enemy. That enemy is the devil who sows evil things among the good deeds of the people. It reminds us that in spite of the good deeds we do, the devil is very alert to bring in evil thoughts and evil deeds. Also, we have to be very careful in weeding out also, that means there is the danger of some people being unnecessarily criticised or judged while correcting them. We have the sacramental opportunity to repent ourselves and get rid of all evils from our life. Amen.