Church Shop News
Gifts 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
Continue readingA Year of Encounter
With 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
Continue readingLEPRA – Second Collection
The 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.
Continue readingBible in a Year Meeting
We 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
Continue readingA Reminder about Marriage Preparation
In 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
Continue readingLife in the Spirit Seminars begin on Wednesday
“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
Continue readingWelcome to Fr Andrew Bishop
I am looking forward to serving you in Beckenham as my first placement as a priest. I was ordained just a few weeks ago on 23 February at the grand
Continue readingDesert Island Discs, Saturday 13 April at 7pm
Please come and support Deacon Sean’s charity NEWT and enjoy a fish and chip supper as we dive into Fr Steve’s favourite music. Reserve your tickets – £20 per head,
Continue readingCollections at Services
Maundy Thursday The collection will be for Mary’s Meals. (See page 2 of the newsletter.) Good Friday At the Pope’s request the collection is for the upkeep of the Holy
Continue readingA warm welcome to Mac
Hi, my name is Mac and I’m a second year seminarian studying at Allen Hall. I’m originally from London but spent most of my teenage years on the Isle of
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