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HELPING UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

THE SYNOD CONSULTATION: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…

Wondering what happened to St Columba’s response to the Synod which was forwarded to Archbishop’s House several weeks ago following various meetings held in the parish? Well, it was one of 137 from parishes all over Southwark archdiocese. Together with reponses from individuals, groups and organisation, they have all now been analysed and incorporated into […]

Abp John Wilson: ‘I have become Ukrainian in spirit’

Our Archbishop, John Wilson, spoke last week in the Ukrainian church in London. His words are inspired and inspiring. Here is the text of his homily. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Dear friends and people of good will The news and images from Ukraine in recent days are truly devastating. Our eyes are filled […]

THE SYNOD: OUR PARISH RESPONSE

We had four parish meetings to discuss our response to Pope Francis’s plea for Catholics to tell him how they think the Church as a whole should change in order to go forward more effectively into the future. Following are the points raised by parishioners. Our response, along with feedback from Catholics all over the […]

WOW! WHAT A CONCERT

Last Sunday’s concert (a most enjoyable event for all concerned) raised the magnificent sum of £429 for Ahotokurom, the leprosy village in Ghana which we as a parish have adopted and support. A brilliant effort, as was the concert given by the South London Concert Band. Conductor was St Columba’s very own director of music, […]

GOING TO SUNDAY MASS

Virtually ever since the pandemic began early last year, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been suspended. Now the bishops of England and Wales have issued a statement reviewing that decision. You can read it here… Bishops’ Statement- Honouring Sunday – Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Keep Fit with Gill

The Keep Fit classes are going from strength to strength with new faces coming each week, some are parishioners which is great.  We are trying hard to keep ourselves fit and well, trying to combat aches and pains that rack our bodies sometimes.  We have fun and laughter every week and the fitness sessions differ, […]

FR ROY’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What a party! What a way to celebrate a silver anniversary of ordination to the priesthood (actually it’s 26 years since Fr Roy was ordained). Either way, everyone had a good time on Sunday (the 24th) , not least thanks to our Filipino friends who laid on an absolute feast – including a hog roast. […]

THE SYNOD: POPE FRANCIS INVITES US TO TAKE PART

A PASTORAL LETTER FROM ABP JOHN WILSON Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has invited the Catholic Church across the world to begin a journey of listening attentively to the Lord and to each other. We want to deepen our understanding of what it means to live together, in union […]