Returning to Mass at Pentecost
At its recent meeting in Cardiff, the Bishops Conference issued a statement inviting all Catholics, from the feast of Pentecost next weekend, to return to Mass attendance in church on
Continue readingSt Edmund’s 72nd Anniversary of Consecration
Tomorrow is the 72nd anniversary of the consecration of our church by Bishop Cyril Cowderoy, twelve years after the building was finished before the war. Vigil Mass this evening at
Continue readingFamily Mass – One Year On
Last Sunday, 15th May, marked one year since we relaunched the Family Mass in our Parish of St Edmunds celebrating it each week in the Parish Hall. One year ago
Continue readingWhich Bible to buy?
Sometimes people ask for advice about buying Bibles. I am not a biblical scholar but I think I always indicate two things. First of all, make sure you get a
Continue readingChurch Shop
We would like to open our Church Shop on a regular basis but to do this we need a team of volunteers. The more we have, the lighter your responsibility
Continue readingCatholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales
Our bishops met recently in Cardiff and have published a number of important statements, including an invitation to all Catholics to return to Mass attendance on Sundays and Holy days
Continue readingSouthwark Archdiocese publishes its 2021-2023 Synod Synthesis
This document is the synthesis published by the Southwark archdioceses of synodal responses: Southwark Synthesis. God bless Fr Ashley
Continue readingCatholic Women’s League
Our next St Edmund’s CWL meeting will be on Monday the 9th May. Anyone interested is welcome to come along to join us in St Edmund’s Hall at 2.00 pm.
Continue readingPriest Training Fund Second Collection
The priesthood has always been essential to the life of the Church, from the time of Jesus until today. Good Shepherd Sunday (next Sunday) is the day we pray for
Continue readingVolunteers Wanted: Can you help?
Following last weekend’s appeal for volunteers to help with the events outlined by Fr Steve* in the newsletter, we have heard from only one person. We really want these proposed
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