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
Cardinal calls for Catholics to pray to uphold the dignity of human life
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called for Catholics in England and Wales to join him, and the Bishops of our countries, to pause for an hour at 5:30pm on Wednesday, 13 November to pray for the dignity of human life.
On that day, the Bishops will pause for an hour in the middle of their autumn plenary meeting to kneel in front of the Blessed Sacrament for a holy hour in light of the bill passing through the UK parliament that seeks to legalise assisted suicide.
Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey
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.
Retreats:
There is a retreat coming up: "Be still and
know that I am God", 21st - 24th November 2024, please click here for more information.
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024
Please do take the time to download this weeks bulletin where you will find out what is happening in the parish and wider diocese.
We Pray For...
Dee Dunston, Easton Hurd, Theresa Floyd, Maxine Desmond, Teresa Monteiro, Kath Buckley, Ethine O'Hara, Claire McGrath & Ann Farrell who are sick and please pray for Paul Fitzgerald & Joan Caston who died recently.
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.
