The PPC held an additional meeting to discuss the current arrangements for the church. In last weekend’s newsletter and at Mass everyone in the parish was invited by Fr Peter to make their views known about the current arrangements in church. We spoke to, or received emails from, about 70...
On Peace Sunday this year, Pope Francis asks us to think about ‘A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace’. In his message Pope Francis says: “How many resources are spent on weaponry, especially nuclear weapons, that could be used for more significant priorities such as ensuring the safety...
Dear sisters & brothers, ‘Stay at home’ is the best advice in the current circumstances with Covid rapidly spreading. St Aidan’s will open this weekend for those who turn up but will close from Monday 11th January for the time being. The third ‘lockdown’ in England began on Wednesday 6th...
Senior council figures have today issued an urgent warning to all residents to beware a new, covid-linked phishing scam which insidiously targets the elderly and vulnerable in an attempt to steal money from their bank accounts. The scam sends a text message to a person’s phone, saying that they need...
The Parish Pastoral Council held it’s final Zoom Meeting of the year on the 3rd December. We began as usual with an opening prayer. We reviewed in detail the arrangements for Christmas Masses. We then reviewed our financial position and it remains a concern, obviously our offertory collection is still...
Because of the strict safety measures that are in force we have a booking system for places in church for the Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Bookings for Christmas Masses are now closed and all Masses are fully booked. We will only be able to admit people to...
The Archdiocese of Southwark has made the following resources available for Advent. Southwark Diocesan Spirituality Commission Advent Reflections 2020 We are in an Advent season like no other, leading up to a Christmas celebration that may be different from those we are used to. To help focus your daily prayer...
The church is now open for Mass. Here is a reminder of the arrangements: Bring a mask and wear it at all times in church covering your nose and mouth. Wrap up warm — the church doors have to remain open even in the cold weather to allow good air...
The Parish Pastoral Council held its sixth Zoom meeting since lockdown on 8th October; we began as usual with an opening prayer. We again reviewed the arrangements for Mass after several months with the church open. In general things are going well. We operate a first come first admitted policy...
The dates for open sessions in September, October and November are in the attached poster. Pre-booking is essentail
