Led by our Archbishop we will gather at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be activities, for children as well as for adults. This will be the centrepiece event of the 2025 Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Southwark. The event itself is
Continue readingThe clergy in our Archdiocese have given us so much. They have been there for us in our happiest moments and comforted us when we have lost loved ones. Supporting priests in their retirement is one way to show your appreciation for all they have done for parishes. You make
Continue readingThe World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday 7 March from 3-4.30 pm at Beckenham Baptist Church. Men and women from every church in Beckenham are invited to celebrate this annual service, which this year has been written by the Christian women of the Cook Islands. Tea,
Continue readingDeacon Sean’s Ghana charity NEWT is holding a fundraising evening so it can continue to support young people at school and university, or in following apprentice training. Tickets at www.newt.org or call 07837 214601. If you are intending to join us for this fun evening of live music, please can
Continue readingThis group was formed thirty years ago by two grandmothers who felt led by the Lord to pray in a special way for their children They felt that they should bring all the pain and the worries they had for their children to Him and to trust in His words
Continue readingIn last weekend’s pastoral letter the Archbishop invited you to play a vital role in shaping the future of our Archdiocese. He encouraged everyone to reflect on the themes in the Called to Bear Fruit booklet and participate in small group discussions over the coming weeks. Here’s how you can
Continue readingThank you to all the 300 Club members: your involvement is invaluable. In 2024 we peaked at 227 members, generating just under £9,000 for the Parish (before deduction of the monthly draws). This funded the refurbishment of the book shop as well as the purchase of new smart and stackable
Continue readingThanks to a request from a parishioner, and with the approval of the archbishop, St Mark’s will be hosting a regular Sunday Mass organised by the Congolese chaplaincy in London. The Mass will be celebrated in French and Lingala. All are welcome to these Masses which will fulfil the Sunday
Continue readingI hope you all had a blessed Christmas and New year. On behalf of the clergy and staff a big thank you for your good wishes, gifts and cards throughout the Advent and Christmas Seasons. May I also express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who throughout the year have
Continue readingLast December I wrote a piece for the newsletter, inviting fellow parishioners to consider a new year’s resolution to become more familiar with the bible. I mentioned in particular the Bible in a Year podcast, led by Fr Mike Schmitz, a youngish and very enthusiastic American Catholic priest. Over 365
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