RCIA is Back
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a group for adults who would like to know more about the Catholic Faith; or for any adult thinking about becoming a
Continue readingAn update from Fr Ashley
I think many of you are aware that having returned from the conference in Rome about which I posted details a few weeks ago I tested positive for Covid last
Continue readingFirst Holy Communion Preparation 2022-2023
Enrolment for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is now open. All applications must be made on ChurchSuite and registration must be made from 24th June -18th July.
Continue readingFeast of St John Fisher and St Thomas More
Today is an important festival in this country – the feast of St John Fisher and St Thomas More, beheaded by King Henry VIII in 1535. Rosary 0930, Mass 1000
Continue readingSpiritual Communion Prayer
Now that the English Bishops have ‘invited’ us back to church to fulfil our Sunday obligation it has been decided that we no longer need to recite the prayer of
Continue readingOrdination of Joseph Gulliford
Many of you will remember Joseph who came to St Edmunds for a year’s work experience just six months before the first lockdown. Joseph enriched our liturgy with his wonderful
Continue readingFr Ashley to attend Rome Conference
This is a picture of the Notre Dame University Rome Global Gateway, a centre for the American Catholic university where some American students come to study each year. I am
Continue readingBasket collections at Mass
We now have over 450 people making their offerings to the parish electronically, either by standing order or through ChurchSuite. These payments will be from individuals, couples and families and
Continue reading9.30 Mass Singers Wanted
As things slowly return to normal we find ourselves short of singers to help lead the congregation at the 9.30 am Mass on Sundays. We are particularly looking for more
Continue readingLifting of Covid Restrictions in Church
We are pleased to be able to announce that some restrictions on worship in church have been lifted now in St Edmund’s. The first is that although Holy Communion from
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