In common with most organisations, it has not been easy to keep going during the pandemic, but we have come through amazingly well. After two years of small gatherings of six people in parks and gardens we are back to monthly meetings in the Hall. These are at 2:30 on
Continue readingThe Comboni Missionaries, more usually known as the Verona Fathers, are an international missionary order of priests and lay-brothers founded in 1867 by St Daniel Comboni. They draw their members from thirty-five countries and their work is mainly in Africa, Central & South America and in Asia. Their aims, as
Continue readingThe Church recommends that we make prayer an important part of our daily lives. Today, with the kind support of Fr. Steve and the Clergy Team, we are launching our Parish Prayer Fellowship which promotes saying a daily prayer for each other. Not only is praying for others our privilege
Continue readingOn Thursday, Government restrictions relating to Covid-19 were lifted. However, since the virus is still very much with us, the Government suggests that we continue to exercise caution in crowded and indoor spaces where we might come into contact with people we do not normally meet. It is now clear
Continue readingThe Government’s ‘Plan B’ measures put in place to mitigate against Covid virus transmission are lifted in full today, 27 January. The Bishops’ Conference has updated its guidance for churches, details of which can be found in this article posted on our Facebook page…
Continue readingFr John Olaniran has joined St Edmund’s as Assistant Priest. We are delighted to welcome him and hope he settles in quickly and enjoys his time in Beckenham. A huge thank you to Fr Victor for stepping into the breach with such energy and enthusiasm. He will be passing through
Continue readingParents! Do you have children at Primary School? Do you have children too young to be at school? Do you have children preparing for First Holy Communion? This Mass is for all of you! Every Sunday at 9.30 a Family Mass takes place in the Hall. A large number of
Continue readingI promised I would keep you updated on the status of our heating (or lack of it!). As you can imagine the expense of replacing the system will be huge and it is vital we take a careful and thorough look at the systems that are suitable for a building
Continue readingThank you to all parishioners who responded to our survey or participated in one of the December listening events. We have had some very insightful and thoughtful contributions. However, we would like more, to ensure that our submission represents the thoughts of our diverse parish. We will be hosting two more
Continue readingAt the suggestion of Archbishop John our crib collection this year will go to the Catholic Children’s Society. Their mission is to bring hope and change to children and families living in poverty, as well as those experiencing emotional and psychological distress. They seek to address material, relational and spiritual
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