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KNIGHTS OF St COLUMBA - COUNCIL 631 STROOD - SOUTHWARK PROVINCE 12

The Knights of St Columba Council 631 Strood was installed on 27th November 1997.  The council meets on the 1st Saturday of each month (except August) in the St John Fisher room at 7.15pm.  The meetings usually last for just an hour.  New members are always welcomed. 

The Grand Knight of the Council is Dr Benedict Dewam - e-mail- dabendewam@aol.com
  Tel:07432 046289  

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Council 631 Strood welcomes the appointment of Fr Tom Lynch as our Council Chaplain to guide us Spiritually.

THE LEGION OF MARY - Queen of Martyrs' PRESIDIUM STROOD

The Legion of Mary is a wonderful association of Catholics who have formed themselves into a body to be of service to the Church in the modern world. It takes as its model, Mary Immaculate and through her its members seek to present Christ to everyone.  Under ecclesiastical guidance its objective is the spiritual formation of all Confirmed members of the Church, through prayer and the Lay Apostolate, so as to realise their vocation to holiness.

The Presidium Strood meets  every Tuesday at 7pm in the St John Fisher Room and starts with reciting the Rosary, followed by the meeting which usually last for just over and hour.
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THE PADRE PIO GROUP - STROOD

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The Padre Pio Group in Strood meets on Thursdays at 7.30pm in the John Fisher room at English Martyrs' Church.  The Leader of the group is Mrs Mary John and she can be contacted on 01634 295184 Mobile 07963 199603

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The Group pray a set of prayers to our Lady of Perpetual Help and ask the intercessions of Padre Pio for the Church, its Priests and Nuns, as well as for the personal intentions of those present.  The Rosary is also recited.  The Group is highly spiritual and each member has their own personal and moving story of encounters with their beloved Saint Pio.

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PARISH FINANCE AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE

Members of the Finance Committee are:-
Sue Hibbert - Chair,  Fr Thomas Lynch, Diana O'Brien and Barbara Mastromartino and Anna West , Secretary.

The Finance Committee assists the priest in the administration of parish temporal matters.  An active, well-formed parish Finance Committee is a key element for promoting the financial health of a parish, assuring accountability.  The role of the Finance Committee is to oversee all church expenditure and ensure that all monies are accounted for.

For more information contact the Parish Office - 01634 717582

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

 

Committee members are:- Liz Collis - Chairperson, Richard  Smith, Sylma Slevin, Sue Hibbert, Midge Cox.

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The Role of the Social/Fundraising Committee is to raise much needed funds for the parish, and other nominated charities, as well as organising a varied social calender of events in the parish throughout the year.

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PARISH ALTAR SERVERS

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Any practising Catholic child is welcome to train as an Altar Server once they have received their First Holy Communion. Serving on the altar is a very important and sacred task as it helps the priest to offer the Holy Mass, and help the people to pray.

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For more information on The Guild of St Stephens Altar Servers and the various Medals visit the website  - Click here

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MOTHERS PRAYERS GROUP

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Mothers Prayer Group is a group for mothers who wish to pray together for their children and grand children and all children in need. Members come from many different denominations and cultures. 

The Group meet on the 1st Monday of each month to clean the Church from 6.00pm followed by their monthly meeting at 7.00pm.

 

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10:30 MASS CHOIR

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Anyone may join the 10:30am choir - you can find them sitting near the piano - you're welcome just to let yourself be known.

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PARISH CARE COMMITTEE

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Sylma Slevin is Chairperson , Clare De Fede Secretary of the Committee, Katherine Mogg is Treasurer  and Anka Brzeski is in charge of Administration.

  

The care committee organises annual a New Year's Lunch for our Senior Citizens and also Tea Parties during the Summer in July.

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