Catholic Parish of Rainham, Kent

Welcome!

The parishioners of the Catholic Parish of Rainham: St Thomas of Canterbury and St Peter, Prince of Apostles, would like to extend a warm welcome to visitors to our parish's website.

If you are a parishioner, this website can keep you up to date with parish news and events. If you have just recently joined us, please take a moment to check the new parishioner's section, where you will find who's who in the parish. We hope you will enjoy our site and come back often...

What’s NEW

Parish Newsletter (full version)

Parish 'Jubilee Concert' in Parish Centre
29 June 2008

50th ANNIVERSARY RAINHAM PARISH
6 July 2008

11 May First Holy Communion

11 May PENTECOST (WHIT SUNDAY)

18 May THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

25 May CORPUS CHRISTI

*22 June - ‘Summer Fayre’ at Aylesford Priory 11am-4.30pm followed by Mass at 5.00pm

*29 June-‘Solemn Evening Prayer’ at Aylesford Priory, 4.30p.m

*St John Bosco Centre, Boy's Summer camp -19 July - 9August

*St John Bosco Centre, Girls Summer camp -9 - 16 August

Newman Association May Newsletter

The Rainham Circle is part of the ‘National Newman Association’, but we are, in fact, a small, ecumenical house group that usually meet on the second Sunday of the month.

Our object is to discuss, analyse and think more deeply about aspects of our faith by looking at articles, encyclicals or courses of Bible Study.The Rainham Circle welcomes anyone who is interested to join the group. Please contact Mrs. Marie Casey (01634) 389095.

Message of the Holy Father for the 45th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Promoting Priesthood for the Third Millennium
Is Christ Calling YOU? Will YOU take up the Challenge?
If you have any questions, need more information or would like to meet a priest to talk things through, please contact the Southwark Vocations Promoter.

Keeping Families Together

The Catholic Children's Society provides counselling for children, support to adoptive families and childcare for those who need it. Our work is helping to keep families together, rooted in love.

YOUTH CLUB IS RECRUITING
Positions are available for club night leaders and/or committee members including purely administrative roles such as Secretary and Treasurer. This is a fresh start for the Youth Club and experience is not necessary, but we would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has a flare or knowledge of program planning or organising activities and resources. Application forms are at the back of the Church. Alternatively for an electronic version of the form please write to sarah.back@blueyonder.co.uk

WORLD YOUTH DAY—Sydney, Australia
in July 2008
A life-changing experience for young people from around the world to come together to celebrate their Catholic faith, and to receive friendship, catechesis and exposure to different cultures.

Pope Benedict's second encyclical 'Spe Salvi'
was published on Friday, 30th November, 2007.
It is the Holy Father's personal reflection on Christian Hope.
The full text is now available on the:
Vatican website
The Catholic Church in England and Wales website (in .pdf format)

SHARING THE FAITH – Wednesdays
If you would like to become a Catholic or just wish to know more about the Catholic faith then this course is for you. At 63 London Road A new course has started in October (8.00-9.00 p.m.). If you know someone who may be thinking of enquiring about the faith then please encourage them to join this group where they will be made very welcome.
Contact Pauline Green on 579849

'Vision' in clearer focus

Archbishop Kevin has written a Pastoral Letter and issued summaries of the discussions on his paper 'Towards a Vision for the Diocese' which took place in our parishes and deaneries during Lent.
Please click here to read the Pastoral Letter and summaries

REASON TO COME BACK...
An invitation to visit our site regularly and to find a quiet time in your day, by spending a couple of minutes praying here in front of your computer or you can choose to read the scripture by clicking anyone of the links below.
Praying each day – just for a moment…
Sacred Space - it only takes 10 minutes...
Daily Prayer online- includes reflection on the day's Gospel and a thought for the day.

St Thomas of Canterbury &
St Peter, Prince of the Apostles
Phone: (01634) 232972
Email Us
Enquiries: General Information
Website enquiries: Val Flisher

St Thomas of Canterbury
The Parish Centre
Church Hall bookings
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Contact: Sarah Back (07947) 762267

Catholic Parish of Rainham

St Thomas of Canterbury St Peter, Prince of the Apostles

St Thomas of Canterbury
St Peter, Prince of the Apostles