Please join us for this year’s World Day of Prayer, to be held on at 11.30 am on Friday, 6 March at St Mary’s, Shortlands. The theme is “I will give you rest, come”, with readings and music written by an ecumenical group of Christian women from Nigeria. Our Nigerian
Continue readingThe Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord
Continue readingArchbishop John Wilson will celebrate Mass for Racial Justice Sunday at St George’s Cathedral on Sunday 1 February at 10am. Racial Justice Sunday is a time for the Church to pray, reflect and take action against racism, while celebrating the diversity of our Archdiocese. Everyone is invited to take part,
Continue reading‘When you offer a Mass intention, you are not “buying prayers.” You are joining your love to the Sacrifice of Christ, asking that His saving grace be applied to a soul, a need, or a cause dear to your heart.’ – Anthony Okoloba. I came across this quotation recently by
Continue readingWhen someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to talk about them — to share memories of them, express our feelings, and reflect on our loss. Many of us find comfort in family and friends, but sometimes those around us may not fully understand what we’re going through. The
Continue readingThis Advent, Archbishop John is calling us on to reflect on the “astonishing truth” that the “Lord Jesus is, and always will be, Emmanuel: God with us, God beside us, God within us”. In a video reflection, Archbishop John said that: “to say God is with us is not poetry
Continue readingThank you to the thousands of people who took part in the Called to Bear Fruit Consultation. We are grateful to you all for sharing so openly your hopes for the life of the Church in our Archdiocese. The consultation response, which includes 15 actions points for renewal, is available
Continue readingBooking is now open for the annual SVP Christmas lunch. There will be a full Christmas meal and some seasonal entertainment. No charge for those on a low income but a suggested donation of £15 for all others. Please email or call 07789497482 and leave a message or text/WA to
Continue readingOur Prayer Tree for the Holy Souls is now on the sanctuary. At the back of the church, by our Remembrance Book, you will find blank templates for you to complete and then hang on the tree. If you can’t get to St Edmunds, then please contact the Parish Office
Continue readingUnbelievable but it is Christmas shoebox time of year again! Leaflets for this year’s appeal are at the back of church; it would be wonderful if you could fill a box for our St Edmund’s Blythswood appeal this year. Once again, all the boxes we collect will be distributed in
Continue reading