The Letter is an 80-minute documentary inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, which explores ancient Catholic teaching on creation in the light of today’s ecological crisis. The film features an exclusive dialogue between the Pope and five people from different parts of the world, all of whom have
Continue readingI would like you to cast your mind back to the best meal that you have ever eaten. Can you remember the details of the food, the restaurant, or maybe you were at home? If you use your imagination, now, can you summon up the tastes, the smells? Recently I
Continue readingMany of you will know that the Beckenham branch of NatWest will close at the beginning of September. Each week for years and years we have gone there to pay in our collection money, many hundreds of pounds from the votive candle safe and all the cheques we receive. So,
Continue readingLast Saturday our Drop In Café hosted a session for those who had an interest or connection with dementia. The guest speaker was the Bromley Council lead on dementia, Nicky Fishman. The Drop In has been running weekly for about ten years. Always run by parishioners and volunteers from other
Continue readingThe next RCIA course (Rite of Initiation of Adults) begins on Thursday 12 September at 7.30 pm in St Edmund’s Hall, opposite the Church. If you are thinking about becoming a Catholic or would like to learn more about the Catholic faith then please come along and join us on
Continue readingAnyone who is interested is invited to join the St. Edmund’s Drop In Café and its volunteers for a Dementia Awareness Session in the church hall at 10.30 am on Saturday, 3 August. It will last approximately 75 minutes with time for Q&As at the end. The session will be
Continue readingIf your child wishes to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and is starting Y3 (or above) in September, please register them for the preparation course by the end of this month. The registration form is available here. The course starts in September, and meets twice a
Continue readingArchbishop John has recently returned from a visit to Nigeria and he has asked for this Pastoral Message to be made widely available. There are paper copies in the porch (please ask the Office if they appear to have run out), but the following two links will take you to
Continue readingThis weekend the second collection is for Stella Maris, the Catholic charity for seafarers worldwide. The charity provides practical and pastoral care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality or belief. You can donate direct on their website.
Continue readingThis weekend the church shop is opening in its new location in the old library (on the left as you leave the church). Please come and see our displays of rosaries, crosses, statues, candles, cards and gifts for many occasions. We also have a great selection of adult and children’s
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