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Welcome to our Website
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Parish of St Thomas & St Edmund of Canterbury or, as it is more affectionately known, The Abbey.
We are based in the bustling suberb of Erdington in the Northern part of the wonderful City of Birmingham.
It is thrilling to share our faith with the Erdington Abbey Parish Community.
Here, so many cultures and nationalities are represented, reflecting the coming together of God's people in His Kingdom. This has not only enriched this great parish but has brought joy and fun.
In addition to the army of men and women who undertake whatever is necessary for the good of the parish, the Abbey is a true Community of prayer and to this end you are welcome to join us at Mass, Holy Hour, Novena and Adoration.
I look forward to seeing you at The Erdington Abbey soon.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Kieran Brady C.Ss.R - Parish Priest
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Gracy Raj Email sg.stthomas-stedmund.bham@rcaob.org & Liz Shipman, Email sg.stpeter-stpaul.bham@rcaob.org.uk Diocesan Safeguarding team are on 0121 230 6240 safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.
Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey
NEWS
Red Wednesday
Sign the petition asking the government's overseas aid office to take notice of our modern day martyrs.
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NEWSLETTER EXTRA
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please do take the time to download this weeks bulletin where you will find out what is happening in the parish and wider diocese.
Click below for the most up-to-date news for our Youth of the Parish [or for anyone else for that matter!!!]
Christmas Fayre 2024
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Care for Creation
Responding to the Call of Creation
Places of Worship Grants Scheme
We are asking you to support the Catholic Church in England and Wales by supporting their campaign to petition the Government not to change the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme (LPWGS), which is up for renewal in March 2025.
If the scheme is not renewed, the Archdiocese will not be able to reclaim VAT on works to listed Church buildings, which will have a huge negative financial impact. Within the Archdiocese's geographical area, over 90 Churches benefit from this scheme.
Entering your details here (https://www.cbcew.org.uk/listed-places-of-worship-grant-scheme/) takes less than a minute, and the website will generate a letter and send it to your MP on your behalf.
New Lectionary Guidance
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We Pray For...
Dee Dunston, Easton Hurd, Theresa Floyd, Maxine Desmond, Teresa Monteiro, Kath Buckley, Ethine O'Hara, Claire McGrath, Ann Farrell, Katie Donovan & Teresa Willson who are sick and please pray for Margaret Guerin who recently died.
Sr Maire Hayes - RIP
Details of the Funeral Service for Sr Maire Hayes.
Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Time: 11am
Where: Our Lady Help of Christians & St Lawrence, 39-41 West St, Olney MK46 5HH
(All are welcome to stay for the refreshments after the Service.)
RSVP: jgrassroots@btconnect.com | 07886 350 854 (To help arrange refreshments)
Sr Maire belonged to a Catholic Religious Congregation called The Daughters of the Holy Spirit, based in Olney. She will be buried there alongside all the other Sisters of the Congregation.
She was in the parish for many years and I'm sure there will be one or two of you who may want to attend.
She as you know taught at St Edmund Campion and prior to that she taught at Blessed Margret Clitherow.
The Funeral Service will be conducted by Luton's Monsignor Fr Kevin McGinnell and will likely last an hour.
After that Sr Maire's burial will take place in the Cemetery close by. You are welcome to join if you wish to.
Alternatively, you could stay back for refreshments after the service. OR you could come back for refreshments after the burial in the Cemetery.
It will be great if you are able to attend. If not, please consider sending (if you haven't done already) a message, sharing your memory/experience of Sr Maire at jgrassroots@btconnect.com | 07886 350 854.
Pilgrimage - Walking in the Footsteps of St Alphonsus Liguori & St Gerard Majella.
A wonderful pilgrimage to the South of Italy, travelling around our founding spots on the Amalfi Coast! Get to know St Alphonsus Liguori, A Doctor of the Church and St Gerard Majella the Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers and Babies. The scenery too is something else!
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Need help to come to mass?
The SVP would like to help collect parishioners who are unable to get to Mass on their own on Sunday by arranging to pick them up from their home using the facility of the minibus to bring them to the 10.30 Mass each Sunday. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact Ronnie Sweeney (SVP member) on 07958939449.
