Changes
It seems an age since I last wrote the parish newsletter’s front page and I do so now at a time of flux and adjustment. Since my accident on 25th
Continue readingFr Ashley and St Mark’s West Wickham
It has been announced today that Father Ray Brennan is retiring as Parish Priest of our neighbouring parish of West Wickham after many years of faithful service. He has been on
Continue readingA Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is the best time of the year for many, but the worst time of the year from an environmental perspective. On Christmas Day last year, BBC Radio 4 broadcast a
Continue readingReflections in Light of the Synod on Synodality from Archbishop John
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ I returned recently from the month-long Synod on Synodality in Rome, convened by our Holy Father Pope Francis to reflect on communion, participation, and
Continue readingArrangements for Masses this month
As you know the week before last Father Steve had a bad fall at Aylesford Priory; he has had surgery and is recovering well but is on sick leave; and
Continue readingCollection for asylum seekers and refugees this weekend
This weekend we have a collection of items for asylum seekers and refugees living at the London Catholic Worker community in north London. They are most in need of: tinned
Continue readingFr Steve
Fr Steve had a very nasty fall when he was visiting Aylesford Priory on Wednesday. He has badly damaged the tendons in one leg and will require surgery to repair
Continue readingSt Edmund’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2023
We’re collecting shoeboxes for the Blythswood Shoebox appeal again this year. The charity has let us know that all the boxes we collect will be going to Ukraine. Shoebox leaflets,
Continue readingMissio – Second Collection this Sunday
If anyone has a Missio box at home, give it a rattle! If it has any coins in it, please bring it to the Office so it can be emptied.
Continue readingLaudate Deum
As you know the World Synod of Bishops opened in Rome last Wednesday. Among those taking part is our own Archbishop John Wilson. At the same time the Holy Father
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