The Parish Pastoral Council held a meeting on 16th July; we began with an opening prayer. It was the last Council meeting to be attended by Michael O’Callahan so we marked the occasion to thank him for the enormous contribution he has made to Parish life and the Parish Council...
He was with us last summer. (Irish say ‘Nock-ton’, English say ‘Naw-ton’, he doesn’t mind which). He lives in Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland. He is retired from being a parish priest but helps wherever he is needed and invited. Fr. John was once a priest of our Diocese of Southwark....
The Installation of the Most Reverend John Wilson as Archbishop of Southwark will be broadcast live on Youtube on Thursday 25 July 2019 from 11:50am. We pray for Bishop John Wilson as he prepares to begin his ministry as our Archbishop on Thursday. We also remember Archbishop Peter as he...
Parish Lunch Friday 2 August at 12pm in the hall for a donation of £5.00. If you would like to join us for a buffet lunch please add your name to the list at the back of the church.
The ‘LIFE Breakfasts’ after the 9am Mass on Sundays will resume on Sunday 1 September. On behalf of the LIFE Charity we thank the teams of volunteers who have provided tasty bacon rolls or croissants and tea/coffee so cheerfully each week throughout the year, and so maintained a St Aidan’s...
A great big thank you to everyone who organised, supported and attended the Parish Fete last Sunday. Many hundreds of parishioners as well as many other local people enjoyed a wonderful day with great food, plenty of refreshment and brilliant entertainment. Even the weather improved as the afternoon unfolded. This...
THIS SUNDAY IS THE FINAL DAY FOR ENROLMENT First Confession and First Holy Communion preparation begins in September. If you wish to enrol your child for the parish preparation programme for First Confession and First Holy Communion you must request a form from Fr. Peter outside Church after Mass. Forms...
As a number of St Aidan’s parishioners prepare to travel to Lourdes this Friday 19 July with the HCPT Group 510, we ask for your prayers that the trip might be filled with restorative and healing experiences, and that the pilgrims may return refreshed in body, mind and spirit. The...
Friday 12 July was the last time before the Summer break when we will have the opportunity to spend a treasured hour of Exposition at St Aidan’s. We will resume again in September. We hope that all who have been attending have found it a peaceful and spiritually enriching experience.
Our Parish Fete will take place next Sunday 7 July 12:00 – 4:00pm. There’ll be lots of fun games, inflatables and crazy golf. As well as yummy food and drink including Pimms! So please come and bring the family for a fun day out!
