Holy Apostles RC Church Swanley

Holy Apostles RC Church Swanley Holy Apostles RC Church
4 Sycamore Dr, Swanley BR8 7AY

30/05/2026

Newsletter Saturday 30th May 2026


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Church of the Holy Apostles
Presbytery: 2, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AY
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Fennessy Tel: 01322 662698 Email: [email protected]
Also, Resident: Fr. Peter Soper
Head Teacher: Mrs. Giovanna McRae, St. Bartholomew’s RC Primary School 01322 663119
Safeguarding Contact: Stephanie Corlett: [email protected]
Safeguarding Contact: Martin Thomas-Matthews: [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS: 30TH MAY - 7TH JUNE 2026
SAT 30TH 6.00 PM WILLIAM GOULD RIP

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
SUN 31ST 10.00AM PARISHIONERS
12 NOON BAPTISM OF FELICITY

FEAST OF ST JUSTIN, MARTYR
MON 1ST 10.00AM ALEX MC GOOGAN RIP
TUE 2ND NO MASS -

FEAST OF ST CHARLES LWANGA AND THE MARTYRS OF UGANDA
WED 3RD 9.30AM INTENTION OF THE PABO PARISHIONERS
IN NORTHEN UGANDA
THU 4TH 9.15AM SCHOOL INTENTION

FEAST OF ST BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR
FRI 5TH 9.00AM JOHN BYRNE RIP
SAT 6TH 11.00AM FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS
6.00PM DEACON PAUL TRONG-SONG LY RIP

SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
SUN 7TH 10.00 AM PARISHIONERS

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR BETWEEN 1ST AND 19TH JUNE

James O’Shaughnessy, Victor Sydney Faux, Catherine Hanley, Ellen Johnson, Brian Lee, John Smith,
Wendy Joanne Telford, Horace Smith, Elizabeth McArdle, Lily Scannell, Marcelino Garcia Fernandez,
Frederick Hobbs, Margaret Corderoy, Victor Purdy, Jim McGrath, Jim Clancy, Michael Muldoon, Malcolm Dolon, Helene Wilkerson, William Chapman, Charles McCarthy, Margaret Gallagher, Austin Williams, Elizabeth Reuyl,
Bert Rogers, Cyril Harberson, Patricia Mary Faux, Gerald Taylor, Ron Goldsmith, John Barry, Doug Walsh,
Norman Stanton.

May their souls and souls of all the faithful departed to the mercy of God, Rest in Peace

PARENTS MEETING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - THE PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND IN THE CHURCH AT 7.30PM ON THURSDAY 4TH JUNE. THE MEETING WILL CONSIST OF A CATECHESIS ON THE HOLY EUCHARIST AND OTHER PRACTICALITIES AROUND THE CELEBRATION.


COLLECTIONS: -
FIRST COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY: £506.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 11TH JUNE AT 7.00PM
IN THE CHURCH. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CANDIDATES AS THEY MAKE THEIR FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THEIR CONFIRMATION AND REFLECT ON HOW THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE THEIR CONFIRMATION FORWARD.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES

NEXT SATURDAY 6TH JUNE, CHILDREN FROM OUR SCHOOL AND BEYOND WILL CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AT 11.00 AM MASS.

ON SATURDAY 18TH JULY CHILDREN FROM THE TRAVELLING COMMUNITY, WILL CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AT 3.00PM MASS.

ON THE MORNING OF SATURDAY 25TH JULY, CHILDREN FROM THE SYRO-MALABAR COMMUNITY WILL CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT THEY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN THE LOVE OF GOD AND HIS HOLY CHURCH.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE - There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Safeguarding Representative and we would welcome anybody who is interested in the role to speak to Fr Paul, Fr Peter, or one of the current safeguarding representatives. The role involves processing DBS checks, keeping in touch with the Diocesan Safeguarding Office and ensuring relevant people have safeguarding training. It doesn’t involve a large time commitment and is supported by the full time Safeguarding Team.

HOLIDAY AT HOME will be on Thursday 13th August at Hextable Methodist Church. If you are able to help on Wednesday 12th August (setting up day) and/or at the event on Thursday 13th August, please email Lorna Kahan: [email protected] - 01322 271657

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS

Intermediate Group - (Year 7 Secondary School and Year 6 Primary School) will meet this Monday 1st June from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (Pre-School). Topic: “Pentecost and the beginning of the Church” and “The History of the Parish”.

Senior Group - (Year 8 and above at Secondary School) will be meeting after their exams on Monday 22nd June from 6.30pm-8pm in the Presbytery, when, with the newly-confirmed, whom they have invited to their meeting, they will discuss “Confirmation as a new beginning”.

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE INTERMEDIATE YOUTH GROUP FOR YEARS 5 AND 6
The Intermediate Youth Group invite all those at present in Years 5 and 6 at Primary School to join them at their meeting on Monday 29th June from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (pre-school). If you are interested in coming to this meeting and joining the group, can you see Fr. Peter after the 6pm or 10am weekend Masses.

ARMED FORCES DAY - A great response was received in respect of donations of toys and games which will be sold at the Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 27th June in the Recreation Ground. The money raised will go to Medicins sans Frontiers, an organisation that offers help to people affected by conflict and natural disasters. MSF have medical staff and other people who manage these difficult times. Is there anyone in the parish who has a van or a large car who could help that morning for an hour or so to transport some of the larger items to the recreation ground, this would be very much appreciated. If could help please contact Graham Withers on 01322 664884.

NEWSLETTER - The next Newsletter will be weekend 20/21st June. The Mass Intentions for the weeks in between will be posted on the Church Porch Door.


Please be aware of the increasing risk of cybercrime and online fraud. If you ever receive an email stating a change in bank account details purporting to be from the Archdiocese or any of our Parishes, we recommend you contact us immediately by telephone on 0208 682 7880 before transferring any funds to the account, in order to verify that the email is genuine and not a scam.

This message is only for the use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information which is confidential and legally privileged within the meaning of applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.
Any copying, disclosure, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless stated to the contrary, any opinions expressed in this message are personal and may not be attributed to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark CIO. Registered Charity No.: 1173050
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22/05/2026

Newsletter Saturday 23rd May 2026


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Church of the Holy Apostles
Presbytery: 2, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AY
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Fennessy Tel: 01322 662698 Email: [email protected]
Also, Resident: Fr. Peter Soper
Head Teacher: Mrs. Giovanna McRae, St. Bartholomew’s RC Primary School 01322 663119
Safeguarding Contact: Stephanie Corlett: [email protected]
Safeguarding Contact: Martin Thomas-Matthews: [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS: 23RD - 31ST MAY 2026
SAT 23RD 6.00 PM BERNIE HARRIS RIP

SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST
SUN 24TH 10.00AM PARISHIONERS
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
MON 25TH 10.00AM NORA BEADLE RIP
TUE 26TH NO MASS -
WED 27TH NO MASS -
THU 28TH NO MASS -

FEAST OF POPE ST PAUL THE Vl
FRI 29TH 9.00AM
SAT 30TH NO MASS AT 10.30AM
6.00PM WILLIAM GOULD RIP

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
SUN 31ST 10.00 AM PARISHIONERS
12 NOON BAPTISM OF FELICITY

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR BETWEEN AROUND THIS TIME
Neil Hanley, Josephine Gaffney, Sean McCarthy, Miss Ryan, Catherine O’Connell, Daniel Garwood,
Edward Tobin, Katherine Baldwin, Fr. Gerry Flood, Lucia Mie. Fr. Francis Hartley, Fr. Fred Hartley,
Mr. S Gargano, John & Bridget Comaskey. May their souls and souls of all the faithful departed
to the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 11TH JUNE AT 7.00PM
IN THE CHURCH. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CANDIDATES AS THEY MAKE THEIR FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THEIR CONFIRMATION AND REFLECT ON HOW THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE THEIR CONFIRMATION FORWARD.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE - There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Safeguarding Representative and we would welcome anybody who is interested in the role to speak to Fr Paul, Fr Peter, or one of the current safeguarding representatives. The role involves processing DBS checks, keeping in touch with the Diocesan Safeguarding Office and ensuring relevant people have safeguarding training. It doesn’t involve a large time commitment and is supported by the full time Safeguarding Team.



COLLECTIONS: -
FIRST COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY: £598.00
SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK: £149.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

Day of Refection at Sanctuary Quiet Garden in May 2026 - Saturday May 30th from 11am-3pm.
The theme is “Spirit of God”. Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection in nature - inspired by the Holy Spirit through the beauty of creation. For more details or to book please email [email protected] or call 07977 978536

HOLIDAY AT HOME will be on Thursday 13th August at Hextable Methodist Church. If you are able to help on Wednesday 12th August (setting up day) and/or at the event on Thursday 13th August, please email Lorna Kahan: [email protected] - 01322 271657

Hospital admissions - A reminder that if you (or a family member) are admitted to hospital, you need to ask that your record indicates you are a Roman Catholic if you would like a visit from the Chaplaincy team or to receive Holy Communion. Hospital staff may forget to ask you about your religious background and due to data regulations, the Chaplaincy team cannot approach you - unless your religion is on your admission record.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS
Senior Group - (Year 8 and above at Secondary School) will be meeting after their exams on Monday 22nd June from 6.30pm-8pm in the Presbytery, when, with the newly-confirmed, whom they have invited to their meeting, they will discuss “Confirmation as a new beginning”.

Intermediate Group - (Year 7 Secondary School and Year 6 Primary School) will meet after the holiday break on Monday 1st June from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (Pre-School). Topic: “Pentecost and the beginning of the Church” and “The History of the Parish”.

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE INTERMEDIATE YOUTH GROUP FOR YEARS 5 AND 6
The Intermediate Youth Group invite all those at present in Years 5 and 6 at Primary School to join them at their meeting on Monday 29th June from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (pre-school). If you are interested in coming to this meeting and joining the group, can you see Fr. Peter after the 6pm or 10am weekend Masses.

WANTED - Toys and board games that you no longer need. These will be sold at the Armed Forces Day event on 27th June in the Recreation Ground. The money raised will go to Medicins sans Frontiers, an organisation that offers help to people affected by conflict and natural disasters. MSF have medical staff and other people who manage these difficult times. Could you please let Graham Withers from Hope Community Church have any contributions to this good cause by the end of May, so the toys and games can be checked and sorted. Graham is willing to collect items from you. Please contact Graham on email [email protected] or telephone 01322 664884.

SWANLEY & DISTRICT FOODBANK - Treasurer and Secretary Needed! - Can you spend a few hours of your time to help out at the Swanley and District Foodbank? If so, we are looking for a TREASURER (including a small amount of payroll work monthly) and a SECRETARY with experience of note taking at meetings if possible. We are a small group of Trustees who oversee and assist the Foodbank in its day to running, but of course every organisation needs those skilled in monetary and secretarial skills to keep the paperwork straight!! These posts would not be onerous, we generally meet every 2-3 months, but the payroll is done monthly. Don't let your skills go to waste! If you could spare a few hours a month, we would be VERY glad to hear from you. Please contact John Kahan, Chair of the Trustees on: [email protected] or 07768 452575.

SWANLEY THERAPY CENTRE (S.U.M.S) - Volunteer Call-Out! - We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help out at Swanley Therapy Centre on Wednesdays from 9.00am to 11am, Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm-8.30pm and Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. No experience? No problem! Full training will be provided at your own pace, and it’s a great opportunity to meet people, be part of our caring community, and make a real difference. If you’d like to get involved: Pop into the Centre during opening hours for a look around. We are located at Unit 8, Park Road Industrial Estate, Swanley BR8 8AH (Office hours 9am-2.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Email: [email protected] - Call: 01322 663042. We’d love to welcome you to our friendly team!


Please be aware of the increasing risk of cybercrime and online fraud. If you ever receive an email stating a change in bank account details purporting to be from the Archdiocese or any of our Parishes, we recommend you contact us immediately by telephone on 0208 682 7880 before transferring any funds to the account, in order to verify that the email is genuine and not a scam.

This message is only for the use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information which is confidential and legally privileged within the meaning of applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.
Any copying, disclosure, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless stated to the contrary, any opinions expressed in this message are personal and may not be attributed to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark CIO. Registered Charity No.: 1173050
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15/05/2026

Newsletter Saturday 16th May 2026


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Church of the Holy Apostles
Presbytery: 2, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AY
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Fennessy Tel: 01322 662698 Email: [email protected]
Also, Resident: Fr. Peter Soper
Head Teacher: Mrs. Giovanna McRae, St. Bartholomew’s RC Primary School 01322 663119
Safeguarding Contact: Stephanie Corlett: [email protected]
Safeguarding Contact: Martin Thomas-Matthews: [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS: 16TH - 24TH MAY 2026

SAT 16TH 6.00 PM IN THANKSGIVING

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

SUN 17TH 10.00AM PARISHIONERS
MON 18TH 10.00AM MATTHEW BHALLA
TUE 19TH NO MASS
WED 20TH NO MASS
THU 21ST NO MASS
FRI 22ND 9.00AM INTENTION OF ANTHONY AND ANN
SAT 23RD NO MASS AT 10.30AM
6.00PM BERNIE HARRIS RIP

SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST

SUN 24TH 10.00 AM PARISHIONERS

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR BETWEEN AROUND THIS TIME

Melville Dover, Joan Abela, Francis Demuth, Ernesto Mendoza, Maureen Halford, Glenda Wheeler,
Anne Gower, Elizabeth Scannell, Terence O’Dwyer, Thomas O’Dwyer, Jasmine O’Dwyer, Gerard Chapman.

May their souls and souls of all the faithful departed to the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 21ST MAY AT 7.00PM
IN THE CHURCH, TO DISCUSS “CONFIRMATION: THE RITE”.

Days of Refection at Sanctuary Quiet Garden in May 2026 - two opportunities are offered in May, both dates have the same programme - but are on different days and times to suit different needs: Monday May 18th 9.30am to 12.30pm - for those who might have childcare or other responsibilities at the weekends
Or Saturday May 30th from 11am-3pm. The theme is “Spirit of God”. Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection in nature - inspired by the Holy Spirit through the beauty of creation.
For more details or to book please email [email protected] or call 07977 978536

COLLECTIONS: -
FIRST COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY: £530.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

TODAY THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK. THIS COLLECTION SUPPORTS THE MEDIA OFFICE OF THE BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

HOLIDAY AT HOME PLANNING MEETING - The meeting will be this Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm at Hextable Methodist Church. If you are able to help for our days on Wednesday 12th August (setting up day) and the event on Thursday 13th August but unable to attend the meeting, please email
Lorna Kahan: [email protected] - 01322 271657

Hospital admissions - A reminder that if you (or a family member) are admitted to hospital, you need to ask that your record indicates you are a Roman Catholic if you would like a visit from the Chaplaincy team or to receive Holy Communion. Hospital staff may forget to ask you about your religious background and due to data regulations, the Chaplaincy team cannot approach you - unless your religion is on your admission record.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS

Senior Group - (Year 8 and above at Secondary School) will not meet now until Monday 22nd June from
(6.30pm-8pm in the Presbytery) as they are involved in exams. However, members of the Group will attend the Confirmation Class on Thursday 21st May to talk to the candidates and invite them to join the meeting on 22nd June and discuss “Confirmation as a new beginning”.

Intermediate Group - (Year 7 Secondary School and Year 6 Primary School) will meet on Monday 1st June
from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (Pre-School). Topic: “Pentecost and the beginning of the Church” and “The History of the Parish”.

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE INTERMEDIATE YOUTH GROUP FOR YEARS 5 AND 6
The Intermediate Youth Group invite all those at present in Years 5 and 6 at Primary School to join them at their meeting on Monday 29th June from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (pre-school). If you are interested in coming to this meeting and joining the group, can you see Fr. Peter after the 6pm or 10am weekend Masses.

WANTED - Toys and board games that you no longer need. These will be sold at the Armed Forces Day event on 27th June in the Recreation Ground. The money raised will go to Medicins sans Frontiers, an organisation that offers help to people affected by conflict and natural disasters. MSF have medical staff and other people who manage these difficult times. Could you please let Graham Withers from Hope Community Church have any contributions to this good cause by the end of May, so the toys and games can be checked and sorted. Graham is willing to collect items from you. Please contact Graham on email [email protected] or telephone 01322 664884.

SWANLEY & DISTRICT FOODBANK - Treasurer and Secretary Needed! - Can you spend a few hours of your time to help out at the Swanley and District Foodbank? If so, we are looking for a TREASURER (including a small amount of payroll work monthly) and a SECRETARY with experience of note taking at meetings if possible. We are a small group of Trustees who oversee and assist the Foodbank in its day to running, but of course every organisation needs those skilled in monetary and secretarial skills to keep the paperwork straight!! These posts would not be onerous, we generally meet every 2-3 months, but the payroll is done monthly. Don't let your skills go to waste! If you could spare a few hours a month, we would be VERY glad to hear from you. Please contact John Kahan, Chair of the Trustees on: [email protected] or 07768 452575.

SWANLEY THERAPY CENTRE (S.U.M.S) - Volunteer Call-Out! - We’re looking for 4 friendly, reliable volunteers to help out at Swanley Therapy Centre on Wednesdays from 9.00am to 11am, Wednesdays from 12.30pm-2.30pm, Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm-8.30pm and Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
No experience? No problem! Full training will be provided at your own pace, and it’s a great opportunity to meet people, be part of our caring community, and make a real difference. If you’d like to get involved: Pop into the Centre during opening hours for a look around. We are located at Unit 8, Park Road Industrial Estate, Swanley BR8 8AH (Office hours 9am-2.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Email: [email protected] - Call: 01322 663042. We’d love to welcome you to our friendly team!


Please be aware of the increasing risk of cybercrime and online fraud. If you ever receive an email stating a change in bank account details purporting to be from the Archdiocese or any of our Parishes, we recommend you contact us immediately by telephone on 0208 682 7880 before transferring any funds to the account, in order to verify that the email is genuine and not a scam.

This message is only for the use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information which is confidential and legally privileged within the meaning of applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.
Any copying, disclosure, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless stated to the contrary, any opinions expressed in this message are personal and may not be attributed to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark CIO. Registered Charity No.: 1173050
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08/05/2026

Newsletter Saturday 9th May 2026

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Church of the Holy Apostles
Presbytery: 2, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AY
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Fennessy Tel: 01322 662698 Email: [email protected]
Also, Resident: Fr. Peter Soper
Head Teacher: Mrs. Giovanna McRae, St. Bartholomew’s RC Primary School 01322 663119
Safeguarding Contact: Stephanie Corlett: [email protected]
Safeguarding Contact: Martin Thomas-Matthews: [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS: 9TH- 17TH MAY 2026
SAT 9TH 6.00 PM MARIA TARRANT RIP

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUN 10TH 10.00AM PARISHIONERS
12 NOON BAPTISM OF WILLOW
MON 11TH 10.00AM FR PATRICK FLANAGAN RIP
TUE 12TH 10.00AM INTENTION OF FR PAUL
WED 13TH NO MASS -

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
THU 14TH 9.30AM PARISHIONERS
8.00PM INTENTION OF THE HOLY FATHER

FEAST OF ST JOHN STONE
FRI 15TH 9.00AM FRANCISCO PATINDOL RIP
SAT 16TH NO MASS AT 10.30AM
6.00PM IN THANKSGIVING

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUN 17TH 10.00 AM PARISHIONERS

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR BETWEEN AROUND THIS TIME
Norman Fox, Mary Goldsmith, Pat Makem, William Fleetwood, James O’Regan, Maureen Stow.
May their souls and souls of all the faithful departed to the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 21ST AT 7.00PM
IN THE CHURCH, TO DISCUSS “CONFIRMATION: THE RITE”.

CARMELITE BOOK FAIR - Please find in the new porch, books on Carmelite Spirituality. They are for free but if you would like to leave a donation, monies will be forwarded to the Carmelite Order at Aylesford Priory.

Days of Refection at Sanctuary Quiet Garden in May 2026 - two opportunities are offered in May, both dates have the same programme - but are on different days and times to suit different needs: Monday May 18th 9.30am to 12.30pm - for those who might have childcare or other responsibilities at the weekends
Or Saturday May 30th from 11am-3pm. The theme is “Spirit of God”. Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection in nature - inspired by the Holy Spirit through the beauty of creation.
For more details or to book please email [email protected] or call 07977 978536


COLLECTIONS: -
FIRST COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY: £558.50. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

NEXT SUNDAY THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK. THIS COLLECTION SUPPORTS THE MEDIA OFFICE OF THE BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

PICNIC LUNCH SATURDAY 16TH MAY 12.30pm - Instead of a Prayer Breakfast this term, Churches Together have decided to hold another Bring Your Own picnic lunch at The Old Vicarage, School Lane, Swanley Village, BR8 7PJ during the Thy Kingdom Come time leading up to Pentecost. Children and well-behaved dogs welcome too. Barbara will offer tea/coffee, soft drinks and biscuits/tea-bread and there will be a short time of prayer but please bring your own picnic! Tables and chairs available in the garden.

HOLIDAY AT HOME PLANNING MEETNG - The meeting will be on Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm at Hextable Methodist Church. If you are able to help for our days on Wednesday 12th August (setting up day) and the event on Thursday 13th August but unable to attend the meeting, please email
Lorna Kahan: [email protected] - 01322 271657

Hospital admissions - A reminder that if you (or a family member) are admitted to hospital, you need to ask that your record indicates you are a Roman Catholic if you would like a visit from the Chaplaincy team or to receive Holy Communion. Hospital staff may forget to ask you about your religious background and due to data regulations, the Chaplaincy team cannot approach you - unless your religion is on your admission record.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS
Intermediate Group - (Year 7 Secondary School and Year 6 Primary School) will meet this Monday 11th May from 6.30pm to 8pm in the old Parish Centre (Pre-School). Topic: “Ascension, Mary and the month of May”.
Senior Group - (Year 8 and above at Secondary School) will not meet now until Monday 22nd June from
6.30pm-8pm in the Presbytery. However, members of the Group will attend the Confirmation Class on Thursday 21st May to talk to the candidates and invite them to join the meeting on 22nd June and discuss “Confirmation as a new beginning”.

WANTED - Toys and board games that you no longer need. These will be sold at the Armed Forces Day event on 27th June in the Recreation Ground. The money raised will go to Medicins sans Frontiers, an organisation that offers help to people affected by conflict and natural disasters. MSF have medical staff and other people who manage these difficult times. Could you please let Graham Withers from Hope Community Church have any contributions to this good cause by the end of May, so the toys and games can be checked and sorted. Graham is willing to collect items from you. Please contact Graham on email [email protected] or telephone 01322 664884.

SWANLEY & DISTRICT FOODBANK - Treasurer and Secretary Needed! - Can you spend a few hours of your time to help out at the Swanley and District Foodbank? If so, we are looking for a TREASURER (including a small amount of payroll work monthly) and a SECRETARY with experience of note taking at meetings if possible. We are a small group of Trustees who oversee and assist the Foodbank in its day to running, but of course every organisation needs those skilled in monetary and secretarial skills to keep the paperwork straight!! These posts would not be onerous, we generally meet every 2-3 months, but the payroll is done monthly. Don't let your skills go to waste! If you could spare a few hours a month, we would be VERY glad to hear from you. Please contact John Kahan, Chair of the Trustees on: [email protected] or 07768 452575.

SWANLEY THERAPY CENTRE (S.U.M.S) - Volunteer Call-Out! - We’re looking for 4 friendly, reliable volunteers to help out at Swanley Therapy Centre on Wednesdays from 9.00am to 11am, Wednesdays from 12.30pm-2.30pm, Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm-8.30pm and Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. No experience? No problem! Full training will be provided at your own pace, and it’s a great opportunity to meet people, be part of our caring community, and make a real difference. If you’d like to get involved: Pop into the Centre during opening hours for a look around. We are located at Unit 8, Park Road Industrial Estate, Swanley BR8 8AH (Office hours 9am-2.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Email: [email protected] - Call: 01322 663042. We’d love to welcome you to our friendly team!


Please be aware of the increasing risk of cybercrime and online fraud. If you ever receive an email stating a change in bank account details purporting to be from the Archdiocese or any of our Parishes, we recommend you contact us immediately by telephone on 0208 682 7880 before transferring any funds to the account, in order to verify that the email is genuine and not a scam.

This message is only for the use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information which is confidential and legally privileged within the meaning of applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.
Any copying, disclosure, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless stated to the contrary, any opinions expressed in this message are personal and may not be attributed to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark CIO. Registered Charity No.: 1173050
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Wednesday 10am - 11am
Saturday 6pm - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

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