Fr Oliver Antao will take over as Parish Priest at St Peter and The Good Shepherd on the First Sunday of Advent, 30th November. He’s already visited the Parish and met some of us, and has great plans. The dates involved for these events are : Fr Geoff’s last Masses 22nd and 23rd November (although Fr Oliver […]
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Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service Child Protection Policy To satisfy our parish and diocesan Safeguarding requirements, we are required to complete a register of all people who provide a ‘service’ to the parish – such as property maintenance, flowers, music etc, – in order that any safeguarding checks can be put in hand if needed. If […]
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We’re looking for a new organist for St Peter’s. Do you think you can help? If so, speak to Fr Geoffrey.
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Once the schools finish later this month, the choir at the 10.30 Mass on Sunday will be taking a break, returning in September. We have always enjoyed singing hymns at our Sunday Masses, and in choosing the music for each week, we have tried to select a mix of traditional and contemporary hymns, ably led […]
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This week is Sea Sunday when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishermen play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, […]
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Thank you for supporting Fr Joe’s BBQ last Sunday. Funds raised from the BBQ will go towards the continued training of two nurses in Ghana, as part of our 40th Anniversary Project. We raised enough money to train one nurse for a full year. Well done everyone !
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St George’s Cathedral will be visited by a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Carlo Acutis is set to be the first millenium saint. On Thursday 26th June, there will be an evening of adoration and veneration of the relic for young adults. On Friday 27th June Archbishop John will preside at the 6pm Solemn Mass […]
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As you will know Deacon Cyril has retired after over 33 years of faithful and devoted service. There will be very few parishioners whose lives will not have been touched by him and for that, as a parish, we should be grateful. After some discussion, we have decided to have a collection for him. […]
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A PASTORAL LETTER FROM OUR ARCHBISHOP JOHN WILSON Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,This Jubilee Year calls us to remember that we journey together as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ who look to Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Therefore, we place our hope in God’s Word. The Jubilee Year offers each of us, […]
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Fr Geoffrey and Deacon Cyril send best wishes for a Holy and Happy Christmas, thanking parishioners for cards and gifts sent in. Thank you so much to all those contributing to the music, the liturgy and the decorations in our two churches at Bearsted and Harrietsham over the Christmas period, and indeed throughout the year. […]
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