Church notices for St. Simon Stock Catholic Church Ashford
For young people aged 12 and above, and for adults who have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation. If you would like to register your child, or yourself, in the classes in preparation for receiving Confirmation in 2027 please ask for a form after Mass.
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/.
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
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 become involved. Thank you.
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.
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