This 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 readingAll applications to Catholic schools need to be accompanied by a Certificate of Catholic Practice signed by Fr Stephen. Parents and carers who need these forms signed should attend one of Fr Steve’s signing sessions which will be on: Sunday 12 October 12.30 – 2.30 pm in the Hall (NEW DATE
Continue readingThis Mass, on Saturday 27 September at 2.30 pm, is being celebrated for anyone who is ill, in any way. After the Mass you are invited to come to the Hall for refreshments. Our SVP is providing transport for anyone who needs it so please email or call 07789 497
Continue reading[Note: I first wrote this in 2010 when we celebrated the Choir’s fortieth anniversary. It was updated in 2016 (not sure why!) and I have now brought it up to date.] In the summer of 1970, a small group of teenagers approached Father Strand for permission to start a new
Continue readingThe 5.30 pm Mass on 14 September will be a Celebration and Thanks for 55 years of the Folk Choir. (We missed our 50th anniversary due to Lockdown). We would love to welcome as many former members and supporters as possible to the Mass. There will be a reception in
Continue readingDear Fathers Steve, Andrew, and the Christian community of St Edmund’s parish, Beckenham, I am so delighted to be “coming home” again, this time, not for a short-term supply but for a long-term placement. My pastoral experience in the parish in 2018 remains forever in my mind, and St Edmund’s
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