Unbelievable 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
Continue readingPatrick O’Donnell has taken over the responsibility of managing our church Shop. A huge thank you to him for volunteering for this role. The beautiful candles we had made for our 75th Anniversary are still available from the Shop. All profits from their sale is for the Lady Chapel fund. The
Continue readingChildren who will be entering Yr 3, and other primary school children who have not yet received this sacrament can apply now for a place on the course which will start in September. Please sign up HERE. Families must live within the parish boundary to qualify for a place. Time
Continue readingThe RCIA course is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith or who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. We also welcome baptised adult Catholics who wish to be confirmed. We are a friendly team who will support you in relaxed and informal weekly
Continue readingWe have many parishioners who regularly remember their friends and family at our Masses, but there are many parishioners who may never have requested a Mass intention and are unsure of how to go about it. It is very straightforward. The Office needs to know the name of the person
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