We had a really wonderful weekend to celebrate the 75 Anniversary of the consecration of our parish. Our parish social committee prepared a fabulous sharing lunch to celebrate my departure.  We had over 70 parishioners in attendance and there was a great atmosphere.  David Green presented me with a gift from the parish for which I am truly grateful.  Thank you for your kindness.

On Sunday our parish invited Bishop Paul Hendricks to celebrate Mass for us and to bless our Stations of the Cross.  The parish social committee prepared a superb coffee morning and a very special cake to mark the 75 anniversary of the consecration of our parish church.

I’m so grateful for all the gifts and cards I’ve received. We had a great celebration weekend with my leaving party that was so well attended. The farewell collection came to £3030.80. It’s very much appreciated.

Please remember me in your prayers as I prepare for my new parish in Selsdon.

This weekend Fr David Hunter is coming to celebrate Mass. Fr David is the assistant priest in Rochester

Fr David Hunter will also cover the weekend of 29/30 August.

Fr William Etim has kindly agreed to supply for the weekend of 15/16 August and 22/23 August. He will live in the presbytery from the 15-24 August.

Fr. William Etim is from the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene,  Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria.

Confession at St Andrew during August

There will be limited opportunities for confession during August.

No Confession on Saturday morning on the 1, 8, 15 and 29 August

There will be Confession available on Saturday 22 August at 10.30am and by appointment with Fr William Etim.

Confession is available at St Teresa’s Ashford on Saturday morning at l0.30am.

Confession is available at St Simon Stock, South Ashford on Saturday morning at 9.30am.