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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
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
Wednesday Word preparing for the Mass of Sunday 23rd May 2021
Due to the Parish Secretary being away from 17th-21st May, please click following links for the Newsletter of 23rd May, the Pastoral Letter for Pentecost 2021 and the shopping list from Medway Foodbank.
‘For The World of Finance’ Pope Francis prayer intention for May 2021, calls for regulators to limit speculation in financial markets and protect ordinary people. Full text below
"The true economy, the one that creates work, is in crisis. How many people are now unemployed! - But the financial markets have never been as inflated as they are now.
How far away is the world of high finance from the lives of ordinary people!
If finance is unregulated, it becomes pure speculation driven by various monetary policies.
This situation is unsustainable. And it is dangerous.
So that the poor do not suffer painful consequences from this system, financial speculation must be carefully regulated.
Speculation. I want to underline that term.
May finance be a form of service, and an instrument to serve the people, and to care for our common home!
We still have time to begin a process of global change to practice a different kind of economy, one that is more just, more inclusive and sustainable —and leaves no one behind.
We can do this! And let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate financial markets and protect citizens from its dangers."
Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to pray for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pope Francis opened the Marian month of prayer on 1st May with a Rosary broadcast across Vatican Media’s platforms. Each day will see Vatican News broadcast the recitation of the Rosary at 6pm Rome time from the various Shines taking part. The Pope will also close the initiative on 31 May with another specially-broadcast Rosary. After more than a year, and with the world still in the grips of the pandemic, the Pope and the Church around the world are once again leading the way in imploring God for an end to the suffering which so many people are forced to bear. For the full list of Shrines and the Daily Prayer Intentions click on Shrine List
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
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
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
Wednesday Word preparing for the Mass of Sunday 23rd May 2021
Due to the Parish Secretary being away from 17th-21st May, please click following links for the Newsletter of 23rd May, the Pastoral Letter for Pentecost 2021 and the shopping list from Medway Foodbank.
‘For The World of Finance’ Pope Francis prayer intention for May 2021, calls for regulators to limit speculation in financial markets and protect ordinary people. Full text below
"The true economy, the one that creates work, is in crisis. How many people are now unemployed! - But the financial markets have never been as inflated as they are now.
How far away is the world of high finance from the lives of ordinary people!
If finance is unregulated, it becomes pure speculation driven by various monetary policies.
This situation is unsustainable. And it is dangerous.
So that the poor do not suffer painful consequences from this system, financial speculation must be carefully regulated.
Speculation. I want to underline that term.
May finance be a form of service, and an instrument to serve the people, and to care for our common home!
We still have time to begin a process of global change to practice a different kind of economy, one that is more just, more inclusive and sustainable —and leaves no one behind.
We can do this! And let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate financial markets and protect citizens from its dangers."
Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to pray for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pope Francis opened the Marian month of prayer on 1st May with a Rosary broadcast across Vatican Media’s platforms. Each day will see Vatican News broadcast the recitation of the Rosary at 6pm Rome time from the various Shines taking part. The Pope will also close the initiative on 31 May with another specially-broadcast Rosary. After more than a year, and with the world still in the grips of the pandemic, the Pope and the Church around the world are once again leading the way in imploring God for an end to the suffering which so many people are forced to bear. For the full list of Shrines and the Daily Prayer Intentions click on Shrine List
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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