Parking on the Presbytery Forecourt

Parking space outside the church is a continuing problem. The priests are frequently unable to park their cars on the church forecourt or if they have been able to, they then find themselves blocked in and unable to get out. They need to be able to use their car any

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Becoming a Catholic – a Journey in Faith

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? St. Edmund’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Group will begin the 2017/18 course for new enquirers interested in learning about the Catholic Faith on Thursday 21 September from 7.45pm for an 8pm start at No. 11 Village Way, Beckenham. If you are interested in attending this

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What a Big Surprise – Father Mark Writes…

I truly cannot find words adequate enough to express my pro-found gratitude to you my beloved St Edmund’s family, my cherished family of God’s peoples. Sunday was a demonstration of your sincere love for me and appreciation of my little services to you. I am still shocked and amazed at

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October Pilgrimage to Fatima

A few parishioners are now unable to travel on this pilgrimage so there are a number of places now available. If you would be interested in going please get in touch with Diane on 0795 119 4036 as soon as possible.  

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This Weekend at St. Edmund’s

Masses are at the usual times: Saturday 15 July St Bonaventure 8.15 am                Claver                   Peter Claver Sisters 10.00 am              Church                Mary Hart RIP Confessions from 10.30 – 11 am and from 5.00 – 6.00pm 6.00 pm                Church                  Bessie Boudville

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The Wintershall Life of Christ

Last month the children from year 3 in St Mary’s Primary School spent a day watching the out-door production of the Life of Christ at the Wintershall Estate near Guildford in Surrey. This play has become well known in recent years: the life of Jesus is enacted throughout the whole

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Claver Convent Garden Party is this Saturday!

This Saturday (8th July) the Claver sisters  host their Garden Party! The sisters are raising funds for Fr Alexis Harolimana in the Republic of Congo. Fr Alexis can only reach his scattered parishioners by a boat with an outboard motor. The Sisters will be happy to take any cakes you could

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