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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Dear all, following the latest Government announcement we will be able to celebrate Mass in our Church from Wednesday 2nd December. Please observe social distancing and do not attend or socialise with anyone outside of your household or bubble while in church, wear a face covering, use the hand sanitiser and check in using one of our Track & Trace methods.
If you cannot make it to church during these are very difficult times you can as suggested by the Bishops previously, on Sunday’ read the readings of the day and be in spiritual communion with the Church or live stream one of the many Catholic Masses that are celebrated on line.
Father Tom also encourages us to pray ‘The Angelus’ traditionally said first thing in the morning, at midday and in the evening and celebrates the first joyful mystery of the annunciation. Also ‘The Mysteries of the Rosary’ traditionally different Mysteries of the Rosary are said on different days of the week:-
The Joyful Mysteries - Mondays & Saturdays, The Luminous Mysteries - Thursdays, The Sorrowful Mysteries - Tuesday & Fridays, The Glorious Mysteries - Wednesday & Sundays
Click to see copy of The Wednesday Word for 6th December 2020
Deacon Alan Boxall Funeral
Due to the current Covid Restrictions, Deacon Alan’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday 8th December at 10am will be private, for family and former colleagues only. We have arranged to live stream the Mass for anyone wishing to pay their respects and join in the ceremony. Please go on the direct share link at https://youtu.be/7eC2Uhc-Zt4
Weekly Offertory Collections
We are aware that parishioners have expressed concern that they are unable to support the ongoing costs of the parish through their regular offertory collections at this time while the church is closed. If you wish to provide your regular support you can do so by setting up a Bankers Order or by donating to the church accounts by Bank Transfer. If you wish to do so please contact me by email on chrisiles311@gmail.com or by phone on 01634 373840 (please leave a message if the answerphone cuts in) and I will provide bank details. Alternatively make a single donation when the church is reopened. Thank you for your concern.
Chris Iles – Parish Finance Chairman
Dear all, following the latest Government announcement we will be able to celebrate Mass in our Church from Wednesday 2nd December. Please observe social distancing and do not attend or socialise with anyone outside of your household or bubble while in church, wear a face covering, use the hand sanitiser and check in using one of our Track & Trace methods.
If you cannot make it to church during these are very difficult times you can as suggested by the Bishops previously, on Sunday’ read the readings of the day and be in spiritual communion with the Church or live stream one of the many Catholic Masses that are celebrated on line.
Father Tom also encourages us to pray ‘The Angelus’ traditionally said first thing in the morning, at midday and in the evening and celebrates the first joyful mystery of the annunciation. Also ‘The Mysteries of the Rosary’ traditionally different Mysteries of the Rosary are said on different days of the week:-
The Joyful Mysteries - Mondays & Saturdays, The Luminous Mysteries - Thursdays, The Sorrowful Mysteries - Tuesday & Fridays, The Glorious Mysteries - Wednesday & Sundays
Click to see copy of The Wednesday Word for 6th December 2020
Deacon Alan Boxall Funeral
Due to the current Covid Restrictions, Deacon Alan’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday 8th December at 10am will be private, for family and former colleagues only. We have arranged to live stream the Mass for anyone wishing to pay their respects and join in the ceremony. Please go on the direct share link at https://youtu.be/7eC2Uhc-Zt4
Weekly Offertory Collections
We are aware that parishioners have expressed concern that they are unable to support the ongoing costs of the parish through their regular offertory collections at this time while the church is closed. If you wish to provide your regular support you can do so by setting up a Bankers Order or by donating to the church accounts by Bank Transfer. If you wish to do so please contact me by email on chrisiles311@gmail.com or by phone on 01634 373840 (please leave a message if the answerphone cuts in) and I will provide bank details. Alternatively make a single donation when the church is reopened. Thank you for your concern.
Chris Iles – Parish Finance Chairman
Welcome to the parish website of St Thomas of Canterbury, Rainham, Kent
Welcome to the Catholic parish website of St Thomas of Canterbury, part of the archdiocese of Southwark covering South London and Kent.
St Thomas of Canterbury is Catholic community of believers, rich in tradition and diversity. We provide an atmosphere in which parishioners of all ages and cultures share faith through sacramental and liturgical celebrations, on-going faith formation and other spiritual and social events. We are blessed and proud to have our very own parish primary school, St Thomas of Canterbury R.C.P to support families with young children receive a Catholic education.
Our website is intended to serve as a guide to our parish and to bring together the community we serve. For current parishioners, this website will enable you to keep up to date with the latest news and events as well as access to resources for faith development and celebration. For new parishioners or visitors, you can find out information about our church, visit our gallery, find out who is who as well as mass times.
We hope that you find our website enjoyable, useful and informative. If you have any news articles or information that you feel will be of interest to our parishioners then please contact us through the "contact" page
St Thomas of Canterbury is Catholic community of believers, rich in tradition and diversity. We provide an atmosphere in which parishioners of all ages and cultures share faith through sacramental and liturgical celebrations, on-going faith formation and other spiritual and social events. We are blessed and proud to have our very own parish primary school, St Thomas of Canterbury R.C.P to support families with young children receive a Catholic education.
Our website is intended to serve as a guide to our parish and to bring together the community we serve. For current parishioners, this website will enable you to keep up to date with the latest news and events as well as access to resources for faith development and celebration. For new parishioners or visitors, you can find out information about our church, visit our gallery, find out who is who as well as mass times.
We hope that you find our website enjoyable, useful and informative. If you have any news articles or information that you feel will be of interest to our parishioners then please contact us through the "contact" page
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