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:
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 is making 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.
ORDINARY TIME AFTER EASTER
Cycle of Prayer Ordinary Time (Summer):
For a deeper understanding between Christians and Jews
For those who suffer persecution, oppression and denial of human rights especially on 22nd June, the Feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More;
For Human Life - Especially on the third Sunday in June;
For Seafarers - especially on second Sunday in July, Sea Sunday;
For Europe - Especially on the Feasts of St Benedict, St Bridget and St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Patrons of Europe.
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
Summertime - 29th July to 1st August, Westminster Retreat Centre Pinner.
This is a great opportunity for altar servers or teenagers who regularly attend Mass to experience a packed programme of activities, with faith being presented in imaginative ways, as well as making new friends and a visit to Thorpe Park. The cost of £189 covers accommodation, food and entrance to Thorpe Park. Contact: Fr. Stephen Boyle
Chaplain to the Guild of St. Stephen, Tel: 01322 220075, Email:[email protected] for further details or download a form www.stanselmsdartford.wordpress.com
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)
Cycle of Prayer Ordinary Time (Summer):
For a deeper understanding between Christians and Jews
For those who suffer persecution, oppression and denial of human rights especially on 22nd June, the Feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More;
For Human Life - Especially on the third Sunday in June;
For Seafarers - especially on second Sunday in July, Sea Sunday;
For Europe - Especially on the Feasts of St Benedict, St Bridget and St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Patrons of Europe.
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
Summertime - 29th July to 1st August, Westminster Retreat Centre Pinner.
This is a great opportunity for altar servers or teenagers who regularly attend Mass to experience a packed programme of activities, with faith being presented in imaginative ways, as well as making new friends and a visit to Thorpe Park. The cost of £189 covers accommodation, food and entrance to Thorpe Park. Contact: Fr. Stephen Boyle
Chaplain to the Guild of St. Stephen, Tel: 01322 220075, Email:[email protected] for further details or download a form www.stanselmsdartford.wordpress.com
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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