WEEKDAY TIMES 31st August-4th September 2026
31st August Monday 10:00am Mass-Bank Holiday
1st September Tuesday No Mass
2nd September Wednesday 9:30am Mass
3rd September Thursday 9:30am Mass
4th September Friday 9:30am Mass
Journey in Faith
Do you feel God’s gentle call to become Catholic? Or have you been away from Church life and want to return, finding out more about your faith? Would you like to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith?
If any of these questions apply to your situation then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for you! Running from late September until Easter, the RCIA programme helps to form intentional disciples for Christ and prepare candidates for the sacraments of initiation into the Church, as well as helping anyone who would like a refresher of Catholic teaching.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact the parish office on
0208 5083492 by 19 September.
Contemporary Music Group
We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th September.
Hopefully, everyone will be back from holiday, so it would be good to have a great turnout of singers!
(We’ll not be having a practice beforehand as our usual practice evening will be a Bank Holiday).
Birthday Celebrations Save The Date Our parish was founded 100 years ago this year, and we are planning a 11am Mass of Thanksgiving and social event to celebrate on Sunday 13 September 2026. Please save the date for a beautiful celebration of our parish and all that means as a place of faith and community.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for our St Edmund’s 100-year celebration on Sunday 13th September from 10.30am — set-up, support during the event, and clear-up.
We also need a team on Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm to help set up outside the church.
If you can help, please message Kelsey and we can add you to our volunteer group😄: 📧 khoward1011@gmail.com 📞 07985 270 995
SVP 2026 Summer Raffle
Tickets will be on sale this weekend 29th & 30th August 2026 after each Mass through SVP volunteers at £1 per ticket or £5 per book.
The draw will take place on 24 September 2026, with prizes including £5,000 (1st prize),
£1,000 (2nd prize) and 15 prizes of £100.
First Holy Communion Programme Registration Forms:
One of the most important things we learn as disciples of Jesus is that he calls each of us into a deep and loving friendship with him.
One of the greatest gifts he gives us to nurture and strengthen that friendship is the Eucharist, where we receive Him in Holy Communion. In our parish we begin preparing children for this special sacrament in Year 4 (ages 8–9), helping them to grow in their understanding of God’s love and in their relationship with Jesus.
Registration forms for our First Holy Communion programme are now available at the back of the Church for children in Year 4 and above (minimum age 8).
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026. Please take a registration form and return it to the parish office by this date. We ask that you also provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate when submitting the form.
There will be a meeting for parents in November, and our formation sessions will begin during Advent as we journey together towards this important milestone in your child’s faith. We are very much looking forward to accompanying our children and families through this year’s programme as we help guide our young people in growing closer to the Lord. Over the coming months, we encourage you to begin talking with your children about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and what it means to receive him in Holy Communion. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to share your own memories of your First Holy Communion and reflect together on what the Eucharist means in your own life of faith. If you have any questions, then please contact Fr. Adrian.
Right to Life Leadbeater 2 letter to MPs at the back of the church: Please take this opportunity to contact your MP, urgently, asking them to vote against this Leadbeater 2 Bill, and to stop this cruel plan to kill the old, ill, and vulnerable in our country. Your letter will make a big difference in the vote on 11 September .You can also go online righttolife.org.uk to support. Thank you.
Urgent: Stop assisted suicide – postcards available
The vote on assisted suicide is on 11 September.
Not Dead Yet UK have provided postcards you can send to your MP to ask them to vote NO to assisted suicide in the vote in the House of Commons on 11 September.
Please act now – collect a red and white postcard, fill out your details, add a stamp and post it to your MP today!
Please Pray for those who are Sick:
Evelyn Bearne, Robert Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Brian Carter and all our loved ones who are unwell.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed for our St Edmund’s 100-year celebration on Sunday 13th September from 10.30am — set-up, support during the event, and clear-up.
We also need a team on Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm to help set up outside the church.
If you can help, please message Kelsey and we can add you to our volunteer group😄: 📧 khoward1011@gmail.com 📞 07985 270 995