As Catholics, we are called to take our responsibilities as citizens and voters seriously, with Gospel values informing how we look at the world, putting the common good before self-interest. Our Catholic bishops have been quick off the mark in providing resources to help us reflect on some key election
Continue readingWe had a very successful meeting on Thursday evening and are now asking for people to help us in the following ways: 1 People to read the Bidding Prayers in their own language and in English. 2 Youngsters to process in with flags at the start of mass. 3 Symbolic
Continue readingIt was with great sadness that last October we stopped celebrating Mass for our young children and their parents in the Hall. Over the previous 18 months this Family Mass developed into a wonderful celebration with child appropriate readings and homilies and music. The numbers attending each week grew to
Continue readingThe Catenians play an important role in strengthening Catholic communities. We meet once a month and organise various social events throughout the year. Our focus is on faith, friendship and family and we offer the chance to meet fellow Catholics and their families from Beckenham, Hayes and beyond. We also
Continue readingGifts and cards for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are available in the shop which is open after all Sunday Masses. First Holy Communion Masses at St Edmunds are next weekend and Confirmation is on June 9, so please don’t leave it until the last minute to make your purchases.
Continue readingWith a UK general election due sometime this year, politicians will be looking for our votes. We have a responsibility as Catholics to make sure that parties commit to tackling issues such as poverty and injustice. Raising our voices and contacting parliamentary candidates as a parish community will send a
Continue readingThe second collection this weekend is in support of LEPRA. LEPRA is an international charity working to beat leprosy, a Neglected Tropical Disease. This year they are celebrating their centenary. Lepra provides holistic care to the sufferer. If it is detected early enough it is curable with multidrug therapy and
Continue readingWe are holding our first meeting of this new group on Friday 3rd May at 7.30 pm in the mezzanine of the church hall. This is an informal meeting for anyone who is following the Bible in a Year podcast (whatever day you are on!), or for those thinking about
Continue readingIn our diocese couples wanting to marry in church must contact the parish priest six months ahead of their intended wedding date. This is to allow sufficient time for them to attend the Marriage Preparation Course but also to allow sufficient time for all necessary paperwork to be completed. Our
Continue reading“I ask each and all of you, that as part of the current of grace of Charismatic Renewal you organise seminars of Life in the Spirit in your parishes and seminaries, schools, and neighbourhoods, to share Baptism in the Spirit”. Pope Francis St Edmunds is a hub for Life
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