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A Very Warm Welcome to St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tenterden
“We wish all visitors to this website and to the parish church, every peace and joy. We are a lively, richly diverse and very welcoming parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. We extend pastoral care to those living in and around the Tenterden area, including the rural areas within a 6-mile radius. Please come and join in our celebrations or for some quiet time in the midst of this busy world.”
Fr Behruz Rafat, Parish Priest
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Father Behr writes:
Dear Parishioners,
All Saints and All Souls
The Solemnity of All Saints falls on Friday 1 November and we have Holy Mass at 10am and 7.30pm. It is an holy day of obligation.
For All Souls on Saturday 2 November there is Mass at 10am.
The usual time for Confession on Saturday morning will be slightly later after Mass has finished.
It is a great work of mercy to come and pray for the dead.
The month of November is dedicated to praying for the dead and so we have Blessing of Graves on Sunday 17 November 3pm. If you have family or friends buried in Tenterden cemetery then we will have a prayer and blessing at each grave.
See this for powerful prayers for the Holy Souls.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church Teaches:
“All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.” (CCC 1030)
Our prayers are vital for our deceased family and friends. It is particularly recommended to offer Holy Mass for our loved ones. Mass intention envelopes are available or speak to me if you would like Mass offered for your deceased family members or friends.
Fr Behr
