Catholic Parish of Rainham, Kent

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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.

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Parish Newsletter (full version)

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2008/2009
Application forms are now at the back of the Church for any child in Year 3 and above who wishes to take part in the First Reconciliation & Holy Communion Programme 2008/2009. Forms should be returned to 63 London Road by 3 October 2008. Late applications will be deferred until next year.

The Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage
7 September, 12.00 noon Mass at Walsingham

Newman Circle meet
on 14 September at 11 Tanglewood Close

Next Newman Circle meeting is held at Methodist Retreat Centre, Hartlip.
18 October at the10am-4pm

PARISH LUNCH – Wednesday 10 September
This will be held in the Parish Centre on Wednesday, 10 September. at 12.30 p.m. Tickets are available in the Book Shops of St Thomas’ & St Peter’s. Price £8 includes Ploughman’s lunch, dessert and soft drinks. (Bring your own wine.) Contact Jill & Rod O’Neill (362533) or Theresa Durham (360062)

YOUNG READERS – ‘On Going Training’ – Saturday, 27 September
A time has been arranged for you to meet and practice reading on Saturday, 27 September. at 10.30 a.m. after Mass till 12.30 p.m. at St. Peter’s. Please try to come along.

ST. PADRE PIO’S PRAYER GROUP – Sunday, 7 September
This follows the 6.00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, 7 September at St. Thomas’. All are welcome.

THANK YOU from the YOUTH CLUB
The beards have been shaved off!! We will try to be at each Mass to collect any outstanding sponsor money or please hand any money to a Rainham Youth Club Leader. Thanking every one for their amazing support. Brenda Sheridan.

DEEPENING OUR FAITH
The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is a course, which is open to teachers, catechists, parishioners & all who are interested in the Catholic faith. The sessions take place at Canterbury and each module is taught over 2 Saturdays. Individuals are welcome to book for particular modules or for the whole course. Please see poster for further details or contact Dr. Frank Keen, Course Secretary on 020 8672 7684/2422 or at office@cectootingbec.org.uk

‘SEMINAR’’ (KSC) - Saturday, 27 September
Last year was a great success all are welcome to come to this ‘Seminar’ at the New Barn, Aylesford, Nr. the Book Shop, starting at 2.00 p.m. Fr Timothy Finigan will be speaking on ‘The Church, fit for Mission?’ There will be refreshments. Pease see poster.

BEREAVEMENT PRAYER BOOK
The Bereavement Prayer Books are being renewed and will be located at the back of the both Churches for anyone to write prayer request in specifically in relation of bereavement. These will be offered up by the Bereavement Support Team at their monthly meetings.

St Thomas of Canterbury &
St Peter, Prince of the Apostles
Phone: (01634) 232972
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Catholic Parish of Rainham

St Thomas of Canterbury St Peter, Prince of the Apostles

St Thomas of Canterbury
St Peter, Prince of the Apostles