- Church Notices
- First Holy Communion & Confirmation Classes
- St Simons RC Primary School
- Volunteer To Help Our Church
- Gift Aid Scheme
- Other Notices
Church Notices
Happy Birthday Fr. Jose!
We extend our heartfelt felicitations and congratulations to Fr. Jose on the occasion of his 70th birthday. We thank God for his ministry and extend our prayers and many blessings to him for a long and healthy life. Ad multos annos! 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. Please do stay and join in the celebrations.
Read moreToday Is Sea Sunday – Second Collection For Stella Maris
Today the church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. The second collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work. To Gift Aid your offering please use one of the envelopes provided. To discover more about the work of Stella Maris go to http://www.stellamaris.org.uk
Read moreDiaconal Day Today
Today we are celebrating the third Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we pray for the Permanent Deacons serving in our Archdiocese, as well as for the new vocations to this ministry. If you are a man between 21 years to 58 years, prayerful, with the desire to love and serve God and His people, you are involved in services within your parish and community, you have tried many things and still feel drawn to a closer relationship with Christ and His Church you might possibly be called to be a Permanent Deacon? If you require further information about the Permanent…
Read more70th Birthday of Rev Fr. Jose Anchanickal – Holy Qurbana & Felicitation
Join us at St. Anselam Catholic School, Canterbury at 1.30pm as we give thanks to God for seven decades of His abundant blessings in he life of a faithful priest, loving pastor and a guiding light to many.
Read moreBaptism Preparation Session
Saturday 8th August 11.00am There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish. Whether you have already started the process and have filled out a request form, or have yet to do so, please do come along. Please email the parish office (ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk) to let us know that you are going to attend so that we might have sufficient resources prepared.
Read moreArchbishop John Wilson’s Pastoral Message on The Dignity of Every Person
In a Pastoral Message to the clergy, consecrated men and women and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Southwark, Archbishop John Wilson reaffirmed the conviction that “as followers of the Lord Jesus, there is no place for racism”. A copy of the letter is on the noticeboard or you can find it here: https://rcaos.org.uk/media/kjeli2yv/there-is-no-place-for-racism-a-pastoral-message-on-the-dignity-of-every-person.pdf
Read moreJoin The Fightback Day 2026
Self-induced abortion up to birth is now permitted in England and Wales. Please show your support by joining SPUC’s campaign to defend unborn babies and their mothers. If enough people stand up for the pro-life cause, politicians will have to take heed of concern. We urgently need all of you to join in the work to bring about real and lasting protection for unborn children. As a first step, please fill out one of the postcards that you will find on the newsletter table, and you will be sent an action pack detailing all the different ways that you can…
Read moreReaders For Weekday Masses
Reading at weekday Masses is currently done on an ad hoc basis but we are looking to make a rota so that this ministry does not fall on the shoulders of just a few parishioners. If you would like to offer to read at any of the weekday Masses, please give your name to Fr. Jose. Training will be given.
Read moreJune, The Month Of The Sacred Heart
Is traditionally given to devotions to the Sacred Heart of our Lord – the Heart that loved so much so that we could all go to heaven. Please pray the Litany to the Sacred Heart showing love and gratitude to the Heart that has given us heaven.
Read moreLeave a lasting legacy to the Church
Please consider remembering our church or the Priesthood in your Will. Find out more: http://www.rcaos.org.uk/donate/leave-a-legacy or pick up one of the leaflets on the newsletter table.
Read moreBecoming a Catholic?
Are you an adult who is not a Catholic but who would like to know more, a Catholic who has not be confirmed or who would like to review your knowledge of your Catholic Faith? If you would like to know more, please contact Fr. Hans for a chat.
Receiving Holy Communion
We welcome all visitors and those who do not regularly worship with us at St. Simon Stock.
If you are not a Catholic, or are a Catholic who does not regularly attend Sunday Mass at a Catholic Church, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing. If you would like to receive a blessing, please fold your arms across your chest in the form of a cross and the Parish Priest will give you a blessing.
Those receiving communion are reminded that the host must be consumed before returning to your seat.
Mass Intentions
Each time he offers Mass the priest can offer the Mass for a specified intention, such as for someone who has died, for good health for a sick person, or in thanksgiving for graces received. To book a Mass Intention please use one of the envelopes available by the newsletters; write the Intention on it, and details of the date and time of Mass, and your name and contact details if you want the details to be confirmed. If you indicate a preferred date, the Mass will be offered on or about that preferred date. If you would like to be sure of a specific date, please speak to Fr Jose or Thereza. Put your donation inside (£10 is a typical amount) and either put it in any of the collection baskets or hand it to Fr. Jose.
First Holy Communion Classes
First Meeting – First Holy Communion Classes
For those who have registered for this year’s programme the first meeting for parents and children will be on Saturday 1st November promptly at 10.30am.
St. Simon Stock RC Primary School
Volunteer To Help Our Church
Reader’s rota for weekday Masses
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.
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED FOR THE PARISH
We are looking for more parishioners to help with the various tasks that take place to make the parish run smoothly particularly catechists for the sacramental programmes (a DBS check will be required), choir members, collectors, counters, cleaners, help for the running of the repository (shop), parishioners to help with a Social and Fundraising Committee. If you have some time to spare to volunteer for these roles, or any of the other behind the scenes roles that help the parish function, please speak to Fr. Jose or sign up on the noticeboard.
Would You Like To Join Our Team Of Altar Servers?
We are looking to recruit some new servers from among those young people who have already made their first holy communion to join the team who serve at Sunday Mass and at other Masses throughout the year. If you feel that you can undertake this commitment please ask your parents to talk to Fr. Jose. A period of training will be given before you join the regular serving team.
Would You Like To Join Our Team Of Readers?
We are looking to recruit new readers, including young people who are in school year 7 and above, to join the team who read regularly at Sunday Mass and at other Masses throughout the year. If you feel that this ministry might be for you, please talk to Fr. Jose.
Gift Aid Scheme
Make Your Donation Go Further
If you are a UK taxpayer and have not yet signed up for Gift Aid, we warmly encourage you to consider doing so. Gift Aid allows the parish to claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. You can sign-up via the following link, https://forms.rcaos.org.uk/giftaid/ or ask the parish office for a form.
Change in Circumstances – If you have already completed a Gift Aid declaration, please remember to inform the parish of any changes in your circumstances. Keeping your details up to date ensures we remain compliant and can continue to benefit fully from your generosity.
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