A Word from Fr Steve

This Monday, 11th February, is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. It was on this day in 1858 that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous near a stream called Massabielle, in Lourdes. Mary appeared eighteen times to Bernadette who was the only one who saw her. She was told

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Time for a Pilgrimage?

We have two pilgrimages planned for 2019: PARISH FAMILY PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM, 27 – 28 July A pilgrimage to Walsingham is being planned for the last weekend in July. We have reserved a block of rooms, singles, twins, doubles and family – all en-suite. The price of the one night’s B&B is £49.50 per adult and

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Click-to-Pray App

It is estimated that 63% of internet users will be accessing online information via their mobile phone during 2019. It is perhaps more important than ever before to reach out to people using technology and Pope Francis has recently launched his online profile (available on Android and iOS) to ‘stay

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Keeping in Touch with St. Edmund’s

It’s easy to keep in contact with us. If you haven’t already, register yourself and your family on our ChurchSuite App*. You’ll then be able to receive an email copy of the weekly newsletter each Friday, keep up-to-date with church events on our busy calendar, set up online giving and

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Faith In Action 2019

Are you aged between 9-18? Read on to find out how you can take up the ‘Faith in Action’ challenge for 2019 and also register now online! ‘Faith in Action’ is a national award scheme from Catholic Youth Ministry Federation (CYMFED) which challenges young people of faith to make a

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Baptism Preparation

During 2018 we welcomed 97 babies and young children into our parish community through the Sacrament of Baptism and also a number of adults who were baptised as Catholics or were received into the Church. Any parents who would like a child baptised in 2019 and who have NOT previously attended

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Admissions to Hospital: Remember to Tell Staff

Catholic hospital chaplains will only be aware of an admission if you specifically ask for the hospital chaplaincy team to be informed. Please tell a member of the ward staff. It is also helpful to let your priests know that you are in hospital. Click here to contact us.

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New Year’s Resolution: Make a Difference with CAFOD

Become a volunteer. Make 2019 the year you meet new friends, inspire others to act for social justice, and use your skills to help our sisters and brothers working to overcome poverty around the globe. We are especially looking for: Office Volunteers for our office in Waterloo or Bromley to join our friendly team and

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