Parish Pastoral Council

The Team works to oversee that the pastoral needs of the parish are met. We meet several times a year to review the Parish activities and future needs.

Our current pastoral team members are


Fr Ian Vane (Parish Priest)                   

Julie Briscoe and Ricki Hughes (Outreach)

Denzyl Castelino

Bernadette Smith (confirmation)

Carolyn Scrutton (Headteacher, St Joseph;s Primary School)





By Webmaster June 1, 2025
First Holy Communion programmes will continue on Tuesday 3rd June, for the older children at 4.15 and for the younger ones on 5th June Thursday, at 4 pm (the hall will be open from 3.30). Rehearsal: A reminder this will be at 11.30 on Saturday 7th June in the church. Please do not be late. The following Saturday, 14th June, the children will be given their First Holy Communion certificates at the evening Mass and this will be followed by a ‘First Holy Communion Breakfast’ in the hall; you are welcome to join the children and their families for a cup of tea and ‘lite bite.’ First Holy Communion catechist for 2025/26 :- We need at least two people to help as catechist for First Holy Communion for the next academic year; a weekly commitment from late October to June is required to help our children to prepare for this wonderful Sacrament. If you are willing and able to help, please speak to Fr. Ian
By Webmaster June 1, 2025
The programme will continue Monday week on the 2nd June at 7 pm . our subject on this occasion will be the Sacrament of Baptism. Everyone is welcome to attend (those under 18 need to have a parent or guardian with them).
By Webmaster June 1, 2025
Worth Abbey - 11 June 10am - 3.30pm annual day of reflection and friendship. Join us for Mass, time to pray together and the opportunity to talk to fellow grandparents, sharing your experience, joys and challenges of family life. To register your place, go to the Diocesan website at: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events and then follow the Grandparents’ Pilgrimage link. For more details contact Deacon Simon South, Marriage and Family Life Adviser E: simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk , M: 07415 306222
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