Visit to the Shrine of Julian of Norwich

A few of us from the meditation group will be travelling to Norwich on Friday 8 June to visit the shrine of Julian of Norwich and discover more about the life and writings of this great medieval English mystic. We will take part in a silent prayer meeting in her cell during the morning and enjoy some

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Claver Sisters Garden Party

The date will have been in your diary for a few months now and the Claver sisters have just revealed the cause for which they are raising money. With the proceeds from their summer garden party on Saturday 14 July they hope to raise £6000 to buy the equipment that will enable a group

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Our Church Shop is now open on Saturdays

The Church Shop is now open on Saturdays from 10.30am to 2.00pm! The time when many of our young people will be celebrating their First Holy Communion or Confirmation is drawing closer. So remember to visit our church shop to buy cards, bibles, prayer books, rosaries, candles and other religious gifts. Don’t

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Parish Day to Walsingham, Saturday 30 June

Fr Steve will be leading a day trip to Walsingham at the end of June. Details of how pilgrims will spend their day are still being finalised but bookings will be taken from this week. Please be aware before you book that it will be a long day. The coach will

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May at St. Edmund’s

A few dates for your diary: Meditation every Monday in no11 from 5.30-6.15pm Tuesday 1 – 3.30pm CWL meeting in no11 Wednesday 2 – 10.30-12 noon Bereavement Open Door no11 Saturday 5 – 5pm – Fatima Prayer Group – church Tuesday 8 – Requiem of Jan Bula 11am Saturday 12 –

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This Sunday at St. Edmund’s

Fr James Mallon prays before he reads the Gospel at Mass that he will approach the homily with fear and trembling, but also that God will use him in his preaching. His prayer goes something like this: “Lord, help me not to be a total idiot. Use me.  Come, Holy Spirit. Let me get out

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CYM Careers Fair on Saturday

The Catholic Youth Ministry Careers Fair is open to all young people. Take up this fantastic opportunity to talk to current and former professionals from industries and organisations such as: JP Morgan, Microsoft, National Grid, HSBC, Metropolitan Police, & NHS, as well as teachers, university undergraduates, economists, engineers and those with experience of fashion production and the

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This Sunday at St. Edmund’s

15TH APRIL – THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER: An interesting point is made about this Sunday’s Gospel in the April edition of Bible Alive. Despite the evidence of his physical resurrection Jesus knew they needed more. Even though they could see and touch him, Jesus knew his disciples needed greater understanding

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A Prayer for You this Easter

The Gospel reading for Easter Sunday describes the beloved disciple John reaching the tomb first before Peter. He looks in to see the linen cloths lying there but for some reason does not enter. It is only after Peter has witnessed the empty tomb that John decides to go in

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