Catholic Women’s League Update: Meeting this Monday!
In common with most organisations, it has not been easy to keep going during the pandemic, but we have come through amazingly well. After two years of small gatherings of
Continue readingThe Comboni Missionaries
The Comboni Missionaries, more usually known as the Verona Fathers, are an international missionary order of priests and lay-brothers founded in 1867 by St Daniel Comboni. They draw their members
Continue readingAn Invitation to join our Prayer Fellowship
The Church recommends that we make prayer an important part of our daily lives. Today, with the kind support of Fr. Steve and the Clergy Team, we are launching our
Continue readingEasing of Covid-19 restrictions in St Edmund’s
On Thursday, Government restrictions relating to Covid-19 were lifted. However, since the virus is still very much with us, the Government suggests that we continue to exercise caution in crowded
Continue readingNew Covid Rules and Attending Church
The Government’s ‘Plan B’ measures put in place to mitigate against Covid virus transmission are lifted in full today, 27 January. The Bishops’ Conference has updated its guidance for churches,
Continue readingA Warm Welcome
Fr John Olaniran has joined St Edmund’s as Assistant Priest. We are delighted to welcome him and hope he settles in quickly and enjoys his time in Beckenham. A huge
Continue readingFamily Mass – Sunday at 9.30 am in the Hall
Parents! Do you have children at Primary School? Do you have children too young to be at school? Do you have children preparing for First Holy Communion? This Mass is
Continue readingChurch Heating Update
I promised I would keep you updated on the status of our heating (or lack of it!). As you can imagine the expense of replacing the system will be huge
Continue readingSYNOD: Last Chance to Join In
Thank you to all parishioners who responded to our survey or participated in one of the December listening events. We have had some very insightful and thoughtful contributions. However, we would
Continue readingCrib Collection for the Catholic Children’s Society
At the suggestion of Archbishop John our crib collection this year will go to the Catholic Children’s Society. Their mission is to bring hope and change to children and families
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