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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Dear All, we are please to inform you the Church is now open for Mass on:
* Monday to Friday at 10am - Wednesday is a Eucharistic service
* Saturday at 6pm
* Sunday at 10.30am and 6pm
Confessions Saturday evening 17.15 to 17.45
Please note our new telephone number. For the Parish Office call 01634 353771, please leave a message for out of hours calls or contact Fr Tom on 01634 232972.
As we slowly emerge from lockdown please remember to observe current Government guidelines at all times when in Church. If you cannot make it to church at present, you can as suggested by the Bishops, 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.
You can view this Sundays Mass and all upcoming live stream services by using the link https://tinyurl.com/rcrainham
Pastoral Letter for the Opening of the Synod
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School - application for 2022 Primary Admissions are now open and prospective parents will need to complete the Medway Council online application at Medway.gov.uk and a Supplementary form, which can be obtained from the school, to be completed and returned to school by 15th January 2022.
Do you have skills to offer as a Governor or Trustee in the Catholic schools in Southwark? The Education Commission for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark is looking to build up its list of people able to offer time, expertise and commitment to support primary, secondary schools and sixth form colleges. For further information visit (rcaoseducation.org.uk)
The Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission Autumn Assembly 2021 entitled ‘COP26: What next?’ in a continued response to the huge environmental issues of our time. What can we do that we aren’t doing now? Respond to care for the earth, care for the poor, care for a fairer economy. At Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Brixton Hill, Saturday 20th November from 10am onwards. Entrance is free. Everyone welcome. Email: jpiccontact@rcaos.org.uk to reserve your place. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
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. 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. 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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