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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
6 September 2026
Welcome to everyone from their holiday. New to the Parish? Welcome. ‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.’ Please, introduce yourself to the Clergy after Mass and fill out a registration form from the back of the Church.
A list of important Parish dates and events for 2026-2027 is available at the back of the church. Please note that the Youth Mass in October is now on 4th at 11am.
Also, for all ages and for all interest, there’s something for everyone in the parish – pick a copy of the questionnaire about the parish asking about your preferences in relation to social and fundraising events for the future and complete it by next week or complete it online. You can also scan the QR code to access the online version.
The chair of PPC, and the clergy will like to meet all groups, societies and committee Leads on Tuesday 22nd September at 6:30pm in the parish office. This is to discuss the welcome Mass for new parishioners in October 18.
All Adorers are invited to the Adoration Anniversary Mass on Tuesday, 8th September at 7 pm. Members of the parish are also invited. Come and see!!
Pilgrimage to Fatima, Mon 28th Sept – Thur 1st Oct Cost £419. This cost includes flights from Stansted, half board accommodation, and transfer from Lisbon airport to Fatima. Led by Fr. Stephen Boyle, trip will include visiting the homes of the seers, attending mass at the apparition chapel and the beautiful way of the cross. Only a few places left. Closing date: 13th Sept. contact Fr. Stephen dartford@rcaos.org.uk 07504518262 for more details. Single £100. Insurance is not included on the trip, and we ask that attendees are insured.
Fr Joseph Donkor
2 August 2026
Appreciation From the Family of Malcolm Scarfe
Malcolm’s family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to Fr. Joseph, Fr Chris, Fr Peter, Fr Godwin, Fr Dennis, Fr Stan, the Parish Choir, the Knights of St Columba and members of the Parish community who supported us as we celebrated the life of a good husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Medway Foodbank
Medway Foodbank would like us to continue to donate spreads for the next few weeks, but would also like us to donate individual small packets of crisps/x 6 bags/x 12 bags of crisps. Thank you again St Simon’s Champions!
26 July 2026
“Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” I am therefore happy to provide a few results from the parish Summer Fayre. Winners of:
The Golden Bucket – Mavis Westbrook £114.50
Guess the Weight of the Fruit Basket – Lynne Pearson.
Chuck A Chicken – Rich
Save the dates: September 8th, 15th, 22ndand 29th.
The Growing in Faith Together for married and engaged couples is an ONLINE course, which has been developed in collaboration with the Southwark Marriage and Family Life team, the Agency for Evangelisation and Sycamore, a programme about the Catholic faith by Fr Stephen Wang, Bishop-Elect of Arundel and Brighton. Growing in Faith Together consists of 4 one hour-long sessions via Zoom and is a wonderful opportunity for:
· married couples to enrich their friendship and love.
· engaged couples who want to continue exploring their faith together
The next course begins on Tuesday September 8th at 8.30pm. For further information and to book a place, please contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk
5 July 2026
CAFOD-DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
You can help our neighbours affected by the 24 June earthquakes in Venezuela with emergency shelter, water and food. CAFOD is already working with local Church partners to support people who have lost their homes, but we need your support to help more survivors. Your donation will provide essential supplies and help families rebuild their lives. Donate to the CAFOD-DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal today: cafod.org.uk/Venezuela or call 0300 999 0030 or scan the QR code. Please keep our neighbours in Venezuela in your prayers.
CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE!
Our parish is preparing for a special Youth Mass, Sunday 19th July at 11am, and we would love you to be part of it. Whether you’d like to read, welcome people as they arrive, sing with the choir, bring up the offertory gifts, be an usher for Holy Communion, help with tea/coffee after mass, or simply be involved in planning the celebration, we’d be delighted to have you join us. This is a wonderful opportunity to use your gifts, grow in faith and help lead our parish in worship. We will have a brief meeting (with ice cream!) after the 11 am mass this Sunday, 5th July or see Fr Joseph or a member of the Youth Team. All are welcome!! SSS Youth Team
Parish Feast Day Photos
Diocesan Pilgrimage
This year’s Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is 21 to 28 August 2026 – to refresh and renew our relationship with the Lord Jesus, with the help of Our Lady’s prayers. Details for booking travel and accommodation can be found at https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/ We also ask pilgrims to complete a form with details, including medical requirements (if any) at https://www.catholicassociation.co.uk/join2026. For more info, please contact Canon Edward Perera (edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk) or Deacon John Fogarty (johnfogarty@rcaos.org.uk) or Bishop Paul Hendricks (paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk).
Finance Committee Meetings
See also: Parish Accounts January- June 2025.
The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration
The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration is an Association of Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament, embracing God’s call to weekly Eucharistic Adoration, striving to be a people of prayer, vision and mission, and accepting the challenge to live the Good News of Jesus Christ. This Apostolate is organised, maintained and developed by lay people. For more information contact John Gillespie, the Chair of the Apostolate in our parish, on 07850 942024.
The Motto of the Apostolate is: “To Jesus through Mary”
In our parish, since Wednesday 7th November 2018, Eucharistic Adoration has taken place every Wednesday, from 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
(Please note that from 11th March 2024 vehicle access to Bleakwood Road will be restricted from 2.45 pm to 3.30 pm because it is part of “Medway School Street Scheme”.)
Many members of our congregation have already committed to spending one hour during those times with the Blessed Sacrament. However, we would welcome many more people to share this wonderful experience with us every week.
You are welcome to come in and spend some time with Jesus in Silent Prayer and Adoration.
THE HOLY ROSARY takes place on the Zoom App from the comfort of your home on Mondays at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join on Zoom a few minutes before 6pm so each participant can be allocated a prayer/Mystery.
Litany for Peace in Trouble Times
Litany to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
EVENING PRAYER takes place also on Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Please contact Deacon Martin if you would like the Zoom meeting details for Rosary or Evening Prayer.
Looking forward to seeing you on Zoom soon.
Prayer for Peace in the World
Father in Heaven, have mercy on us and on the whole world! You sent Your Son, the Prince of Peace, for the salvation of the world. We pray that the Peace of Christ will reign in all the World. Please protect and send aid to all who are at-risk. We pray for peace – we pray for all who are working towards it and for all who are in danger from these conflicts. We pray for an end to violence and war – we pray for wisdom for all leaders who have a hand in this. Lord God, please help those in most need of your mercy. Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us! Saint Joseph, Protector of Mary, Jesus and the Church, pray for us! Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, may your kingdom reign in all the world.
Amen.
100 Club – Parish Lottery
PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE PARISH LOTTERY/100 CLUB AT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Annual subscriptions are paid in advance at £12 per number and there is no limit to the amount of numbers to which you can subscribe.
Joining can take place any time, in which case the subscriptions due are calculated at £1 per number per month, starting from the date of joining, up to and including February of the following year.
To make payments online for your subscriptions, please use the following details. Thank you.
Nat West Bank
Sort Code: 60-50-01
Account Number: 79144055
Name of Account: St Simon Stock RC Church 100 Club
Please note that when paying online the account name will display as:
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN TRUST
To give your Financial Support to the Parish online, please use the details below:
Nat West Bank
Sort Code: 60-50-01
Account No: 79144020
Account Name: St Simon Stock Roman Catholic Church Charity No: 1173050
If you are a UK Tax payer, you may increase your donation by 25p for every pound you donate without it costing you any more than what you are already giving. So please sign a Gift Aid Declaration and we will be able to claim the tax you have already paid on that amount from the Tax Office. Thank you