Archbishop John’s Advent 2025 Reflection
This Advent, Archbishop John is calling us on to reflect on the “astonishing truth” that the “Lord Jesus is, and always will be, Emmanuel: God with us, God beside us,
Continue readingCalled to Bear Fruit: consultation response published
Thank you to the thousands of people who took part in the Called to Bear Fruit Consultation. We are grateful to you all for sharing so openly your hopes for
Continue readingSVP CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Monday 15 December in the Hall at 1.00 pm
Booking is now open for the annual SVP Christmas lunch. There will be a full Christmas meal and some seasonal entertainment. No charge for those on a low income but
Continue readingNovember: Month of the Holy Souls
Our Prayer Tree for the Holy Souls is now on the sanctuary. At the back of the church, by our Remembrance Book, you will find blank templates for you to
Continue readingChristmas Shoebox Appeal
Unbelievable but it is Christmas shoebox time of year again! Leaflets for this year’s appeal are at the back of church; it would be wonderful if you could fill a
Continue readingEntry into Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools 2026
All applications to Catholic schools need to be accompanied by a Certificate of Catholic Practice signed by Fr Stephen. Parents and carers who need these forms signed should attend one of
Continue readingMass of Anointing of the Sick
This Mass, on Saturday 27 September at 2.30 pm, is being celebrated for anyone who is ill, in any way. After the Mass you are invited to come to the
Continue readingThe Folk Choir at 55
[Note: I first wrote this in 2010 when we celebrated the Choir’s fortieth anniversary. It was updated in 2016 (not sure why!) and I have now brought it up to
Continue readingMessage from the Folk Choir
The 5.30 pm Mass on 14 September will be a Celebration and Thanks for 55 years of the Folk Choir. (We missed our 50th anniversary due to Lockdown). We would
Continue readingWelcome to Fr Boniface
Dear Fathers Steve, Andrew, and the Christian community of St Edmund’s parish, Beckenham, I am so delighted to be “coming home” again, this time, not for a short-term supply but
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