Parish News – 9th August
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. Coming up is our Altar Servers Trip to Westminster Pastoral Centre take place between 11th and 14th August. Sunday 16th August is The Feast of The Assumption and after the morning Mass there is will be ‘Pudding Party’ where parishioners will share their favourite deserts as well as tea and coffee in the Church Hall. Next year there will be First Holy Communion and Confirmation Classes.If you wish your child to enrol in the First Holy Communion…
Read moreParish News – 2nd August
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. 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…
Read moreParish News – 26th July
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…
Read moreParish News – 19th July
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.
Read moreUrgent WhatsApp Scam Alert
We would like to make you aware of a new type of scam that is now targeting individuals within our parish communities through WhatsApp. Cyber criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing videos, voice messages and written communications while impersonating members of the clergy. Their aim is to deceive unsuspecting individuals into believing they are communicating with a priest, bishop, or other Parish representative before requesting money or donations. We ask that you please remain vigilant and please encourage you to: Report any suspicious messages and the phone numbers to Action Fraud https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/.
Read moreParish News – 12th July
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. We extend our heartfelt felicitations and congratulations to Fr. Jose on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Following today’s morning Mass There will be the cutting and distribution of birthday cake in the church foyer, and the planting of an olive tree in the church garden to mark this happy occasion Also, the church prays for all those who live and work at sea. The second collection is vital to enable Stella Maris.…
Read moreParish News – 5th July
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Coming up this Tuesday 7th July there will be a 7.30pm Mass in Canterbury Cathedral celebrating the Translation of the Body of St Thomas of Canterbury. In August there is our Baptism Preparation Session on Saturday 8th 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.
Read moreParish News – 28th June
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Today is The Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. It is a Holy day of obligation when we should all attend mass. The second collection will be for Peter’s Pence. Coming up is a Baptism Preparation Session on Saturday 8th August. Also in August is the Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes and the Summer Stillness Retreat – The Friars, Aylesford. Lastly, we are looking to make a reader’s rota for weekday Masses…
Read moreParish News – 21st June
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Archbishop John Wilson’s Pastoral Message on The Dignity of Every Person can be red here at https://rcaos.org.uk/media/kjeli2yv/there-is-no-place-for-racism-a-pastoral-message-on-the-dignity-of-every-person.pdf Today is the Day For Life. It is the day in the Church’s life dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The theme this year is ‘The Wonder of the Child in the Womb’. The proceeds from today’s Day for Life collection provide core funding to assist other life-related activities supported by the Church. Also, the…
Read moreParish News – 14th June
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. We are looking to make a reader’s rota for weekday Masses so that this ministry does not fall on the shoulders of just a few parishioners. Give your name to Fr. Jose if you would like to offer to read during the week. Next Sunday is the day for life. It is the day in the Church’s life dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The theme this year is ‘The Wonder of…
Read moreParish News – 7th June
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Coming up on Friday is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with solemn Mass at 7pm. Also, we are looking to make a reader’s rota for weekday Masses so that this ministry does not fall on the shoulders of just a few parishioners. Give your name to Fr. Jose if you would…
Read moreMagnifica Humanitas – Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter
Pope Leo XIV has taken up the legacy of his predecessor, writing a social encyclical which addresses one of the principal challenges of the contemporary age: artificial intelligence. Magnifica humanitas offers powerful insights into the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, recognising a profound epochal shift. It places the dignity of the human person at the centre as the criteria for guiding technical progress. Copies of the letter in booklet form are available via CTS priced at £6.95 each. If you would like a copy please order through the repository (shop). Thank you.
Read moreParish News – 31st May
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make last week’s International Mass such a splendid and joyous celebration. Today is Trinity Sunday and serves as a moment to honor the complete revelation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Next weekend there the First Holy Communion Mass on Saturday morning. Sunday is the Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood Of Christ with a a procession with the Blessed Sacrament. Have a…
Read moreParish News – 24th May
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. The Annual May Devotion To Our Lady is tomorrow. We close Mary’s month of May by celebrating together on the solemnity of Mary, Mother of the Church. Today is our International Mass Let us to come together to celebrate and thank God for the Catholic faith shared among the many nationalities that make up our parish family here at St. Simon’s. Next Sunday is Trinity Sunday follows Pentecost Sunday and serves as a…
Read moreParish News – 10th May
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. The parish office will be closed this week reopening on 19th May. After the morning Mass today there will be tea and coffee in the church hall. Thursday Is The Ascension Of The Lord. There will be a Vigil Mass on Wednesday at 6.30pm, and on Thursday Mass with St. Simon’s School at 1.30pm and a Solemn Mass at 7.00pm preceded by rosary in front of the grotto. Next Week’s Second Collection is…
Read moreParish News – 3rd May
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Today is Safeguarding Sunday. Today’s Gospel reminded us that we are called to protect, called to care, called to act. Safeguarding is not the work of a few; it is a shared responsibility. Following the 10.30am Mass we will have our May Day annual ceremony of the crowning of the statue of Our Lady with procession round the grounds of the church. Tuesday is the national day of prayer for survivors of abuse.…
Read moreParish News – 26th April
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Today is Good Shepherd Sunday where we pray for vocations and support the Priest Training Fund, which forms men for service across our parishes, schools, hospitals, and communities. Next Sunday we will have our annual ceremony of the crowning of the statue of Our Lady with procession round the grounds of the church. The month of May is especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady and so there will be daily Recitation of the…
Read moreParish News – 19th April
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Good Shepherd Sunday is next week where we pray for vocations and support the Priest Training Fund, which forms men for service across our parishes, schools, hospitals, and communities. The month of May is especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady and so there will be daily Recitation of the Rosary, each evening. The big event in May is our International Mass.It is an opportunity for all of us to come together to celebrate…
Read moreParish News – 12th April
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter for this week, and church notices. Today is Diving Mercy Sunday. It is a major feast day in the Catholic Church and dedicated to the devotion of God’s mercy, emphasizing complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. After the morning Mass today there will be tea and coffee served in the Church Hall. Have a great week!
Read moreParish News – 5th April
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 return to the usual times with recitation of the Holy Rosary and Adoration on Wednesdays and Adoration on Fridays after the morning Mass. Coming up next weekend is the Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Aylesford priory on Saturday 11 April as a preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday. Also, Divine Mercy Devotions take place at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Tenterden on Sunday 12thApril. He is risen! Happy Easter!
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