IN OUR SECOND LENT TALK on 8 March I alluded to an initiative Pope Francis took two years ago at the beginning of 2021. To cut a long story short, he opened up to laymen and women the ‘ministries’ of Reader and Acolyte which up to that point had been
Continue readingArchdiocese of Southwark Pastoral Message for the Launch of CARITAS Southwark To be read or made available at all Vigil and Sunday Masses over the weekend of 11th / 12th March 2023 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus as we
Continue readingFlame 2023 was a noisy and colourful event with young people clapping exuberantly and waving in time to lively music from Adeniké, Guvna B, Faith Child and One Hope Project, together with motivational speakers. It was organised by CYMFed, the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation, working with the Bishops Conference, which
Continue readingLast weekend the principal set of keys to the church was stolen from the sacristy. The police were informed and we were able to provide them with a clear image of the thief. Every lock to the church, office and presbytery has had to be replaced. Anyone who has any
Continue readingThe World Day of Prayer is a women-led global inter-church organisation. Each annual service has a special theme, and this year’s readings and music have been written by the Christian women of Taiwan. Men and women from every church in Beckenham are welcome to come along to worship on ,
Continue readingThe Clergy Support Fund of the Archdiocese of Southwark provides care for priests in their old age and retirement, and in their time of ill health. A gift to this worthy fund will ensure a dignified retirement for our priests, after they have dedicated a lifetime of service to Christ,
Continue readingThe second round of discussion and planning for the future of the parish begins this week. Anyone who came to the first round of meetings and those who have already expressed an interest in volunteering are encouraged to attend any of the meetings that interest them. Thursday 23 February: Liturgy and
Continue readingOur first Stations of the Cross will be on the evening of Ash Wednesday. Each time we make this journey we will follow the route that Jesus took as he went to his death on the cross. Each week the service will be led by a different parish group so
Continue readingCAFOD is responding with support of the provision of food, water, shelter, medical assistance and winter kits for survivors. Your donations in recent months have made that quick response possible. Let us join CAFOD in praying for our sisters and brothers affected by the earthquakes and the winter weather. Your
Continue readingThe Marriage and Family Life team for Southwark Diocese has three opportunities starting in February for parishioners to join online groups very much in line with areas that people asked about in the synodal discussions. BUILDING A BETTER MARRIAGE This Saturday morning online session on February 18 is aimed at
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