The annual Day for Catechists this year is on Saturday 24th September, at St George’s Cathedral (SE1 6HR), starting at 11:00am and ending with Mass at 4:00pm. This is an in-service training day for all Catechists in the diocese (including those involved in Children’s Liturgy), and a day of support
Continue readingAll Eucharistic Ministers are required to have a valid DBS certificate issued via the Parish. Unfortunately, DBS certificates issued by other organisations do not apply for this role. Approximately 50% of our Eucharistic Ministers have now completed the process to be DBS checked. Please could those who have not complied with this request kindly complete an
Continue readingParking 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
Continue readingAre 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
Continue readingI 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
Continue readingThe farewell party for Fr Mark was held on Sunday, 30th July. Many thanks to all those who helped to make it such a special occasion. Here are few photo’s…
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingOur collection of items for asylum seekers and refugees in London is THIS WEEKEND – Saturday 22nd to Sunday, 23rd July. Please make an extra effort this week to bring something to Church. Items that are needed are: dry goods, rice, instant- coffee, fruit juice, tuna, corned beef, sugar, herbs
Continue readingMasses 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
Continue readingPlease note that there will be no 8:15am masses this week from Monday 10th to Friday 14th July. Masses on Sunday, 15th July are at the usual times, including the 7pm Mass (missed off the Newsletter).
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