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8th March 2024
On behalf of the St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School Governors, we would like to express our thanks to Fr Graziano and Parishioners for allowing us to make an appeal for more School Governors at the Masses last weekend. We are very grateful for the interest shown by Parishioners and following the Masses, six of you so far have expressed an interest in taking up the role of Governor....
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1st March 2024
Please find attached Consultation letter regarding proposed changes for our school. Please read the PDF file carefully, and complete the online response form. Download PDF file. Kind regards, William Liddle Acting Headteacher
24th February 2024
Please find below the Children's handout for Lent and Palm Sunday. Hard copies are also available in the church. Download PDF
9th February 2024
On Sunday 28 January, St George's Cathedral was overflowing asthe faithful gathered to celebrate holy Mass on Racial JusticeSunday. People of every nation and race attended. Families, andschools, communities and charities held aloft their banners orwaved flags from their countries of heritage. All gathered to uniteas one body in Christ.To view the newsletter click here.
9th February 2024
Lenten Pledge PLEASE SEE OUR LENTEN LEAFLET FOR FULL DETAILS - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
8th February 2024
Archdiocese of Southwark
Pastoral Letter 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
11 February 2024 - Sunday before Ash Wednesday
Dar Brothers and Sisters in Christ
With Christmas, the great Feast of God entering our world, still a recent memory, it perhaps seems strange that we are now fast approaching the season of Lent. For some, the Christmas crib and decorations have only just...
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6th February 2024
Dear Parishioner,
In April, the Parish will launch its Stewardship Appeal, a campaign aimed at involving as many Parishioners as possible in the stewardship of our community. We recognize the legacy we've inherited from generations past and aim to ensure that St. Augustine's remains an active and vibrant parish for future generations.
The strength of our Parish lies in the collective activity of its...
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26th January 2024
Our clergy celebrating Mass at St Gregory's School
St Gregory's Catholic School in Tunbridge Wells would like to thank Fr Graziano, Fr Jake and Fr John who kindly joined us to celebrate School Masses in our Chapel on Tuesday 23 January and Wednesday 24 January.
Students from St Gregory's were delighted to be able to assist with the Readings and Offertory at each Mass.
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9th January 2024
Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat
Led by Fr. Svetozar Kraljevic OFM
Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February 2024
at the Kairos Centre, Roehampton, London SW15 4AJDay attendees welcome – reservation in advance only
Fr Svetozar is an English speaking Franciscan who spent 16 years serving the parish of Medjugorje. ...
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24th December 2023
Archbishop John Wilson has recorded his annual Christmas message for the Archdiocese, calling for us all to embrace prayer and welcome Christ into our hearts. He reminds us that: “if we ask, we will be heard. If we seek, we will be found. If we knock, the Lord Jesus will open the door”. So let 2024 be the year we all give prayer a go and welcome Christ into our hearts. To read or...
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21st December 2023
Dear Parishioners,
the evangelist Luke, in narrating the Christmas event- the birth of Jesus - in chapter two, verse seven, tells us that Mary wrapped him in swaddling clothes. This act of tenderness and affection is something only a mother can do because only a mother can truly understand it: holding him in her arms before placing him in the manger and then definitively delivering him to the world....
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17th December 2023
Do I hear you say: Why bother? Surely it’s not necessary …… there’s enough to do to prepare for Christmas, I really haven’t got time…
Never mind, could you do with a divine pick me up, a close encounter with God to help you prepare for Christmas? If you’re a bit wary and not sure you could actually admit your failings to anyone, never mind a priest….....
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22nd November 2023
All children are invited to help the Parish spread some happiness this Christmas by using their wonderful creativity. Please prepare and write Christmas cards for people who may be lonely, isolated, have been unwell or bereaved,and put a smile on their face this Christmas. With the help of your parents, get your crayons, scissors and coloured paper out and create colourful cards. Then...
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27th September 2023
ST AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2024
Their First Communion is a wonderful moment in the life of any Catholic child and his or her family. The Catholic Church stresses today that preparation for First Reconciliation (Confession) and Holy Communion should be a partnership between parents, parish and school, with parents playing the primary role.
Please complete...
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25th September 2023
WEDNESDAY 18th OCTOBER 2023 at 7:45PM
Dear Parishioner,
We are very pleased to invite you to the annual meeting of our Parish Council, which will be held in the Church on Wednesday 18th October 2023 at 7:45pm. The meeting will be preceded by Mass in the church at 7.00pm and followed by refreshments in the parish hall.
This is an important meeting. Fr Graziano, who celebrated his...
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20th September 2023
FATHER JOHN HOWARD
I grew up in south London with my four siblings, attending The John Fisher school in Purley. The school helped nurture two of my great loves; that of Jesus truly present in the Eucharist and rugby.
I studied Psychology at Edinburgh and a Masters in Cognitive Neuroscience at Birkbeck and then worked in a secondary school in the Learning Support department before entering seminary.
I...
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30th April 2023
During the month of May there will be Rosary and Benediction at 4pm.All are welcome to come along and pray the Rosary.
17th February 2023
As part of our Lenten observances, we shall be enacting the Stations of the Cross.
This year the Stations will be held on each Friday and Sunday in Lent:
Friday at 7.30 pm, Sunday at 4.00 pm
This year our 'Stations' will take on more of a journey around the church in order to re-live that which Christ took on His last day.
The regular icons that make up our 14 Stations...
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26th October 2020
There are a number of ways you can give to the parish:
1. By regular standing order. By doing this, you will be greatly assisting the parish in two ways: it will have the benefit of knowing that an assured amount will be available each month to enable its many commitments to be met and fewer people will be needed to count donations. You can set up a standing order by downloading one (click...
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