- Church Notices
- First Holy Communion & Confirmation Classes
- St Simons RC Primary School
- Volunteer To Help Our Church
- Gift Aid Scheme
- Other Notices
Church Notices
Next Sunday is Prisoners’ Sunday
The national Catholic day of prayer and action for prisoners and their families. Next Sunday’s second collection is for PACT the national Catholic prison charity who support prisoners, people with convictions, and their families. Find out more at https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/
Read moreBook of Remembrance 2026
If you would like us to include the faithful departed of your family or friends who have died since last All Souls day in this year’s Book of Remembrance please write the name and date of death, in block capitals, on a piece of paper and hand in to Fr. Jose or Thereza, or send in an email to the parish office (email address above). Names must be received before noon on Thursday 29th October. Their names will be read out at the All Souls Day Mass on Monday 2nd November.
Read moreRemembrance of the Faithful Departed
The red printed envelopes are now available on the newsletter table for you to put in the names of deceased relatives and friends whom you would like to be remembered during November. If you would like a Mass said during November please place your Mass offering in the envelope so that a Mass may be offered either for those whose names you have submitted or for Holy Souls in general. The names will be placed in a basket in front of the altar during November.
Read moreThe Rosary in October
Next Sunday is Rosary Sunday and we celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary next Wednesday, a feast to remember many victories and advantages gained by the church in time of fierce persecutions in the 15th Century, through praying the rosary. Let us try to make time in our busy lives to pray the rosary daily.
Read moreThe Rosary In October – Recitation of the Rosary After Each Mass
For the whole month of October there will be recitation of the rosary immediately after each Mass. In praying the rosary may it bring us closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.
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 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 moreRosary For Life
Archbishop John Wilson is calling on all of us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May (Month of Mary). Together, we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing threats to life: unborn children at risk of abortion, victims of war and persecution, people with disabilities, and the elderly and vulnerable. For video, audio and written versions of the Rosary for Life, visit rcaos.org.uk/rosaryforlife. Pray the Rosary. Encounter Christ. Defend life.
Read moreFREE CATECHETICAL SUBCRIPTIONS
The Southwark Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis continues to look for ways to extend and enhance the provision for training and formation for catechists specifically and lay people in general. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. This offering is free to everyone until 30th September 2025. Each parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, are invited to create their personal account to access the workshops. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
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.
St. Simon Stock RC Primary School
First Holy Communion & Confirmation Classes
Volunteer To Help Our Church
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PARISH
We are looking for more people to help with the various tasks that take make the parish run smoothly in particular catechists for the sacramental programmes (a DBS check will be required), collectors, counters, and those who are able to help with parish events. 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 run well, please speak to Fr. Jose.
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.
Readers 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.
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.
