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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Church Mass Times
* Monday to Friday at 10am - Wednesday is a Eucharistic service
* Saturday at 6pm
* Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm
* Rosary Monday to Friday at 9.45am
* Confessions Saturday evening from 5.15pm to 5.45pm
You can view this Sunday's Mass and all upcoming live stream services and funerals by using the link https://tinyurl.com/rcrainham
Medway Marriage Care will be holding a Marriage Preparation Course on Sunday 25th June at The Bridgewood Manor Hotel, Chatham. This is an all-day course and bookings can be made through the website www.marriagecare.org.uk
Catholic Association Lourdes Pilgrimage - apply now to join us in 2023 which will take place on Friday 18th to Friday 25th August. This will be our first fully medically supported pilgrimage since the Covid-19 pandemic and we are greatly looking forward to seeing you all again in Lourdes! Please apply at https://www.catholicassociation.co.uk/apply-now where you can also find a section on funding if you are struggling to find the funds to go but would like to attend.
Love the Stranger - A Catholic Response to Migrants and Refugees A publication by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Click here to read this publication.
Did you know that Church teaching says that we should not only support those in poverty but also tackle the root causes of poverty? Pope Benedict XVI said that “Love - caritas - is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.” For decades CAFOD has spoken out against injustice. To find out more and get involved in tackling the root causes of poverty, please go to cafod.org.uk/latestcampaigns
HELPUKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL
Homes for Ukraine - an international Catholic Charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and heart to consider welcoming a stranger then we’d love to hear from you. For more information see poster at rear of Church or visit https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/
The God Minute - Peaceful music, scripture and a short reflection weaved into a guided
mediation for you to listen to every morning. Visit thegodminute.org to download the free app
Do you need help? The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is an organisation that aims to help people in our community. If you are struggling to get school uniforms, or to furnish your home or just feel isolated, talk to us, we may be able to help Tel 07743383577
Baptism - Parents who wish to have their children baptised are invited to contact Mary Bigwood on 07736 813477 to register their interest. The baptism programme runs over two meetings, of which we currently have the following dates available June 3rd/4th and 10th/11th, October 7th/8th and 14th/15th.
Free Food Support - anyone in need of support please visit Free Food Support in Medway &
Free Food Support for Families with Children under 5
Vacancies Full details available on the Diocesan website: Vacancies: Archdiocese of Southwark (rcsouthwark.co.uk)
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 during these difficult times. 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. Thank you for your concern.
Church Mass Times
* Monday to Friday at 10am - Wednesday is a Eucharistic service
* Saturday at 6pm
* Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm
* Rosary Monday to Friday at 9.45am
* Confessions Saturday evening from 5.15pm to 5.45pm
You can view this Sunday's Mass and all upcoming live stream services and funerals by using the link https://tinyurl.com/rcrainham
Medway Marriage Care will be holding a Marriage Preparation Course on Sunday 25th June at The Bridgewood Manor Hotel, Chatham. This is an all-day course and bookings can be made through the website www.marriagecare.org.uk
Catholic Association Lourdes Pilgrimage - apply now to join us in 2023 which will take place on Friday 18th to Friday 25th August. This will be our first fully medically supported pilgrimage since the Covid-19 pandemic and we are greatly looking forward to seeing you all again in Lourdes! Please apply at https://www.catholicassociation.co.uk/apply-now where you can also find a section on funding if you are struggling to find the funds to go but would like to attend.
Love the Stranger - A Catholic Response to Migrants and Refugees A publication by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Click here to read this publication.
Did you know that Church teaching says that we should not only support those in poverty but also tackle the root causes of poverty? Pope Benedict XVI said that “Love - caritas - is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.” For decades CAFOD has spoken out against injustice. To find out more and get involved in tackling the root causes of poverty, please go to cafod.org.uk/latestcampaigns
HELPUKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL
Homes for Ukraine - an international Catholic Charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and heart to consider welcoming a stranger then we’d love to hear from you. For more information see poster at rear of Church or visit https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/
The God Minute - Peaceful music, scripture and a short reflection weaved into a guided
mediation for you to listen to every morning. Visit thegodminute.org to download the free app
Do you need help? The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is an organisation that aims to help people in our community. If you are struggling to get school uniforms, or to furnish your home or just feel isolated, talk to us, we may be able to help Tel 07743383577
Baptism - Parents who wish to have their children baptised are invited to contact Mary Bigwood on 07736 813477 to register their interest. The baptism programme runs over two meetings, of which we currently have the following dates available June 3rd/4th and 10th/11th, October 7th/8th and 14th/15th.
Free Food Support - anyone in need of support please visit Free Food Support in Medway &
Free Food Support for Families with Children under 5
Vacancies Full details available on the Diocesan website: Vacancies: Archdiocese of Southwark (rcsouthwark.co.uk)
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 during these difficult times. 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. Thank you for your concern.
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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