Parish News – 25th October
The parish website is updated with the Mass times and weekly newsletter for this week, Fr. Jose’s weekly message, and church notices. Today is our Dedication Festival, the anniversary of the Consecration of our Parish Church. Both Masses today will be of the Solemnity of the anniversary of Consecration.
Read moreParish News – 18th October
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 second collection this week 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. Next weekend is our Dedication Festival, the anniversary of the Consecration of our Parish Church. Both Masses next Sunday will be of the Solemnity of the anniversary of Consecration. Please see notices for Book of Remembrance and Remembrance of the Faithful Departed. Have a great…
Read moreParish News – 11th October
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…
Read moreParish News – 4th October
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…
Read moreParish News – 27th September
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. Harvest Thanksgiving will be celebrated at all Masses today. We invite parishioners to make offerings and donations of dry goods – packaged and canned – and to bring them to church where a table in the foyer is set up to receive them and after Mass they will be blessed. Also, welcome to Deacon Derek Swain from the Sacred Heart parish in Sittingbourne who will assist at both Masses and will give a short address after…
Read moreParish News – 20th September
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 Evangelii Gaudium (Home Mission) Sunday. The second collections provide the bishops of England and Wales with resources to support Home Mission, the spread of the Gospel in our own country. Thursday is the feast of Our Lady of Walsingham. There will be the usual morning Mass at 10am and Solemn Mass at 7pm preceded by recitation of the holy rosary at 6.30pm. Next Sunday is our Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration. We take this opportunity to…
Read moreParish News – 13th September
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 Education Sunday. The second collections are for the Catholic Education Service (CES) which acts on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference to support Catholic education. A pastoral letter on the occasion of Education Sunday from Archbishop of Southwark the Most Rev. John Wilson, is available at https://rcaos.org.uk/diocese/archbishop-john-wilson/archbishop-wilson-s-letters/ Next week is Evangelii Gaudium (Home Mission) Sunday. The second collections provide the bishops of England and Wales with resources to support Home Mission, the spread of…
Read moreParish News – 23rd 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. Last week’s pudding part was a success. Thank you to everyone who brought dishes to share. The parish office is closed from today until Tuesday 8th September. The parish email address and answerphone will be monitored but for anything urgent please contact Fr. Jose directly. Weekly newsletters by email will resume on 13th September. Happy holidays!
Read moreParish News – 16th 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. Today 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 classes or register your child, or yourself, in the Confirmation classes in please ask for a registration form after…
Read moreParish 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: Never assume that a WhatsApp message or video is genuine simply because it appears to come…
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…
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