Part of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark
The parish of St Simon Stock, South Ashford is a parish of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. We offer pastoral care for those in and around the South Ashford area. Our parish school is St Simon of England Catholic School.
Priest in Charge
Fr. Jose Anchanickal
Parish Advisory Council
Telephone: 01233 622 399
Email us: ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk
Church Notices
Ask Your Mp To Stop Abortion Up To Birth Being Introduced
MP’s Diana Johnson and Stella Creasy have tabled amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill that would make extreme changes to our abortion laws. To oppose the abortion up to birth amendments, email your MP via…
Read moreThursday Is The Ascension Of The Lord – A Holy Day Of Obligation
Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation when Catholics are duty bound to attend Mass. There will be Mass at 9.30am with St. Simon’s School and a Solemn Mass at 7.00pm preceded by rosary in…
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A Message From Fr. Jose – 5th May
Dear Family members and friends, Jesus wants all of us to be joyful. He gives us the mandate for that: it is simply love. He gives us the model of love that we should practise.…
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 28th April
Dear family members and friends, Jesus uses the imagery of Vine and branches to show how He is related to His people or how the believers are related to Him. Any branch has life and…
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Parish News – 5th May
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week, Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, and parish events. Today we will have our annual May Procession and ceremony of…
Read moreParish News – 28th April
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week, Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, and parish events. At all Masses this weekend there will be a Mission Appeal…
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International Mass 10am Pentecost Sunday 19th May
An opportunity to celebrate and thank God for the Catholic faith shared among the many nationalities represented in the parish, followed by sharing food and conversation in the Hall. As in past years, we hope…
Read MoreMass In Celebration Of The Sacrament Of Marriage July 13th 2024 At St George’s Cathedral
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than May 31st 2024. Providing the following details: Spaces are limited. Please email mflkent@rcaos.org.uk…
Read MoreBEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
Beginning Experience Weekend provides peer support for Separated, Divorced, and Widowed persons, so as to facilitate the grief resolution process, and enable those wounded by grief to rediscover love for themselves, others, and God. Facilitated by…
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Help Needed at Our Church
We need more people to help with various tasks that will take place to make the parish run smoothly in particular the counters team and Church cleaning rota. If you have any time to spare…
Read moreVolunteers to count weekly collections
Volunteers are urgently needed to count the weekly collection. This takes place after the 6.30 p.m. Mass and usually takes an hour to an hour and a half. Please give you name to Fr. Hans…
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