Your Chance to get Involved

No newsletter this week as last week’s covered two.  I would, however, like to remind you of some opportunities to get involved with your parish. The first is the forthcoming afternoon Tea Party on Monday 8 May to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.  Could you help bake cakes

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Through Lent with Pope Francis

As we marked the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as Pope, Fr Ashley delivered four lent talks focusing on the pontiff, and the slides and supplemental material are now available to view below. 1. ‘FRANCIS THE PILGRIM’  2. ‘FRANCIS THE TEACHER’   3. ‘FRANCIS AND THE JOY

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Tea and coffee after Sunday 9.30 Mass

We would love to welcome you all to the Hall after 9.30 am Mass, as we did for years before the pandemic. In those days there was a simple rota of volunteers to put the kettle on and it worked perfectly. It provided a wonderful opportunity for families to get

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Lay Ministry

IN OUR SECOND LENT TALK on 8 March I alluded to an initiative Pope Francis took two years ago at the beginning of 2021. To cut a long story short, he opened up to laymen and women the ‘ministries’ of Reader and Acolyte which up to that point had been

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Flame 2023

Flame 2023 was a noisy and colourful event with young people clapping exuberantly and waving in time to lively music from Adeniké, Guvna B, Faith Child and One Hope Project, together with motivational speakers. It was organised by CYMFed, the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation, working with the Bishops Conference, which

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Theft from Church

Last weekend the principal set of keys to the church was stolen from the sacristy. The police were informed and we were able to provide them with a clear image of the thief. Every lock to the church, office and presbytery has had to be replaced. Anyone who has any

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World Day of Prayer – Friday 3 March

The World Day of Prayer is a women-led global inter-church organisation. Each annual service has a special theme, and this year’s readings and music have been written by the Christian women of Taiwan. Men and women from every church in Beckenham are welcome to come along to worship on ,

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Clergy Support Fund Second Collection this Sunday

The Clergy Support Fund of the Archdiocese of Southwark provides care for priests in their old age and retirement, and in their time of ill health. A gift to this worthy fund will ensure a dignified retirement for our priests, after they have dedicated a lifetime of service to Christ,

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Parish Renovation Meetings

The second round of discussion and planning for the future of the parish begins this week. Anyone who came to the first round of meetings and those who have already expressed an interest in volunteering are encouraged to attend any of the meetings that interest them. Thursday 23 February: Liturgy and

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