Fr Robert Ellis RIP

Fr Robert Ellis was assistant priest at St Edmund’s alongside David Gummett in the 1980s whilst Fr Peter Strand was parish priest. Fr Robert died on October 29th in Kingston Hospital. Barbara Ferrando gives a few memories – Umberto and I met Robert, together with Fr David Gummett, while they

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Consulting the People of God

Over the last few weeks you have heard the clergy talk about the synod. We are very pleased to launch the St Edmunds synod this weekend. Each of us is being invited to listen to each other and contribute our thoughts towards the future of The Church. We would warmly

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Ordination to the Diaconate: Ray Williamson

This coming Friday 5 November at 6.30 pm, Ray Williamson of our parish, with two other men from the Southwark Diocese will be ordained as Permanent Deacons by Archbishop John Wilson at St George’s Cathedral. There are no restrictions on who can attend this service and it will also be

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Prayer Tree for the Holy Souls

Our Prayer Tree for the Holy Souls will be on the sanctuary from the 31st of October to the end of November for you to place your flower(s) in remembrance of your family and friends. At the back of the Church by our Remembrance Book you will find: An envelope

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Missio-Mill Hill Appeal

Fr Paul and I, Fr Brian, will be at your parish of St Edmund’s to do the above appeal on the weekend of the 30th/31st October. In the past – pre-Covid times – this would have been primarily a Red Box appeal. The Red Box helps communities to gather together

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Adoration and Benediction

With the nights drawing in we have decided to move Adoration & Benediction from early evening on a Friday, to after the 10.00 am Mass each Friday. On the last Sunday of every month there will continue to be a Holy Hour of Adoration and Benediction at 4.00 pm. The

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