Welcome
The Catholic Parish of St Thomas of Canterbury in Rainham, part of the Archdiocese of Southwark, is a diverse community of believers. It provides an atmosphere in which parishioners of all ages and cultures share faith through sacramental and liturgical celebrations, ongoing faith formation and other spiritual and social events. We are blessed to have our very own school, St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, to support families with young children to receive a Catholic education.
If you would like to get in touch, please call, email or fill in your details on the "Contact Us" page.
If you would like to get in touch, please call, email or fill in your details on the "Contact Us" page.
PARISH NOTICEBOARD
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.
Please click on the buttons below to see the latest Parish Magazine and Newsletter:
* 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.
Please click on the buttons below to see the latest Parish Magazine and Newsletter:
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We have introduced a new way of contributing to our weekly collections. At the back of the church is Donna, our contactless payment machine, which allows you to make your contributions using your bank card. If you prefer, you can click on the button below to donate via our secure portal, or scan the QR code.
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The closure of our local bank branch has made it more difficult for us to deposit loose cash from collections. Of course we are still very grateful for your generous donations but if you would consider using Donna or our portal to make contributions, this would be a great help. Alternatively you can set up a standing order to the Parish. Thank you for your consideration.
Cycle of Prayer: Intentions for Ordinary Time - Autumn
For Students and Teachers, especially on Education Day
For the Spread of the Gospel, especially on Home Mission Sunday & World Mission Day
For the Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work and for the Reverent Use of Creation especially on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
For Justice & Peace in the World, especially on Harvest Fast Day
For All Victims of War, especially on Remembrance Sunday
For Young People, Especially on Youth Day (Christ the King)
For Prisoners & their Families, especially on Day of Prayer for Prisoners & Prison Week
The Pope has asked that 2024 be a ‘Year of Prayer’. Please see the Pilgrims of prayer booklet, which introduces exercises that you may find useful to practise prayer.
As part of the preparation for the 2025 Jubilee year, the Southwark Marriage and Family Team will be running a Building a Better Marriage Course throughout the Archdiocese from February 2024. The one-day course is for married couples (whether married for one year, 60 years or anywhere in between). It seeks to help husbands and wives to make their marriage better and to improve their communication skills. There is no group sharing and private information remains private to each couple. Couples who have attended previously have found it enjoyable, informative, and uplifting. For more information contact the Marriage and Family Life team through the Archdiocese of Southwark: website. https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/marriage-and-family-life
Afternoon for Readers, Led by Bishop Paul Hendricks to introduce the new translation for the Lectionary, Saturday 2nd November, 2pm to 4pm, St Thomas of Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HJ. To address questions such as: Why the change in translation? How is it different from the translation we're using now? What different sorts of translation are there? What does it mean in practice, for readers? How is the Lectionary arranged? Also, an opportunity to reflect on some broader questions: The Word of God in the life of the Church. How we understand the Old Testament in the light of our faith in Christ.
St. Augustine’s Parkwood & Wigmore have seats available on their day trip to Cite Europe, France, via DFDS Ferries. Thursday 14th November, leaving St Augustine’s at 6.30am. To book or for further details call Teresa on 07950464318. All welcome, do bring family and friends.
The Southwark Catholic Youth Service (SCYS) has several activities in 2024 for youth and young adults (10-35 years). For regular updates on forthcoming events, please sign up to their network at www.tinyurl.com/scysnetwork
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A copy of the school's weekly newsletter can be found on the school website Home Page (stthomascanterbury.org.uk). Alternatively you can request a copy via email, please contact [email protected]
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.
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.
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)
For Students and Teachers, especially on Education Day
For the Spread of the Gospel, especially on Home Mission Sunday & World Mission Day
For the Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work and for the Reverent Use of Creation especially on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
For Justice & Peace in the World, especially on Harvest Fast Day
For All Victims of War, especially on Remembrance Sunday
For Young People, Especially on Youth Day (Christ the King)
For Prisoners & their Families, especially on Day of Prayer for Prisoners & Prison Week
The Pope has asked that 2024 be a ‘Year of Prayer’. Please see the Pilgrims of prayer booklet, which introduces exercises that you may find useful to practise prayer.
As part of the preparation for the 2025 Jubilee year, the Southwark Marriage and Family Team will be running a Building a Better Marriage Course throughout the Archdiocese from February 2024. The one-day course is for married couples (whether married for one year, 60 years or anywhere in between). It seeks to help husbands and wives to make their marriage better and to improve their communication skills. There is no group sharing and private information remains private to each couple. Couples who have attended previously have found it enjoyable, informative, and uplifting. For more information contact the Marriage and Family Life team through the Archdiocese of Southwark: website. https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/marriage-and-family-life
Afternoon for Readers, Led by Bishop Paul Hendricks to introduce the new translation for the Lectionary, Saturday 2nd November, 2pm to 4pm, St Thomas of Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HJ. To address questions such as: Why the change in translation? How is it different from the translation we're using now? What different sorts of translation are there? What does it mean in practice, for readers? How is the Lectionary arranged? Also, an opportunity to reflect on some broader questions: The Word of God in the life of the Church. How we understand the Old Testament in the light of our faith in Christ.
St. Augustine’s Parkwood & Wigmore have seats available on their day trip to Cite Europe, France, via DFDS Ferries. Thursday 14th November, leaving St Augustine’s at 6.30am. To book or for further details call Teresa on 07950464318. All welcome, do bring family and friends.
The Southwark Catholic Youth Service (SCYS) has several activities in 2024 for youth and young adults (10-35 years). For regular updates on forthcoming events, please sign up to their network at www.tinyurl.com/scysnetwork
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A copy of the school's weekly newsletter can be found on the school website Home Page (stthomascanterbury.org.uk). Alternatively you can request a copy via email, please contact [email protected]
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.
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.
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)
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