Divine Mercy Sunday – 27 April 2025

Divine Mercy Sunday (27 April 2025)

🪴 Parish Gardening Day – Sponsored with Love

This Sunday, after the 10:30 am Mass, we joyfully celebrate Parish Gardening Day!
All plants have been generously sponsored by Peter McCormack, in memory of his late mother, Mary McCormack.
Special thanks also to:

• Michael and Jack Ferncombe for providing 30 tons of topsoil and four skips,
• Nicci and Andrea Brenninkmeijer for sponsoring the labour costs,
• Nan Brenninkmeijer for donating additional plants.

A heartfelt thank you to all volunteers, friends, and the Church Maintenance Team who worked tirelessly to bring this dream to life. Your time and love have transformed our parish grounds into a living sign of faith and community.

You are welcome to contribute towards the upkeep of the garden via the QR code provided or during the second collection.

🕊 St. Francis Fountain – Now Completed

We are delighted to announce that the St. Francis Fountain is now beautifully completed.
Special thanks to:

• Valentina Pinto for sponsoring £1,500,
• Flavian and Yasmin D’Souza for sponsoring the stones (£658),
• Jack, Martin, and Liam for their dedicated building work,
• Michael Ferncombe, who has generously sponsored a stone bench in memory of his father Tom Ferncombe RIP.

Thank you to all who contributed to making this peaceful space a reality!

🙏 A Tribute to Pope Francis

We lovingly remember Pope Francis (1936–2025), who passed away on Easter Monday.
His life of simplicity, mercy, and joyful witness touched the world and our hearts.
We commend his soul into the hands of our loving God and pray that we may continue his legacy of hope, compassion, and faith.

“Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of hope.” – Pope Francis

📸 Holy Week Photo Gallery and Homilies

Thank you to everyone who participated in Holy Week.
Photos and the homilies from each day are now available on our website for you to enjoy and reflect on.

📅 Finance Drive – Stewardship and Planned Giving

Please join us for our upcoming Finance Drive on
May 4, May 11, and May 18.
This will focus on Planned Giving and Stewardship to support the future sustainability and growth of our parish.
Thank you to the Finance Team for their preparation and hard work!

☕ Tea and Coffee After Sunday Mass

Join us for tea, coffee, and community after Sunday Mass!
Everyone is welcome. Children can also enjoy the Kids’ Corner.

📝 Parish Registration Update

We are updating our Parish Registration Forms both online and on paper.
We encourage everyone to register or update your details online for ease and accuracy.

🌟 Help Share the Joy of Our Parish!

Please rate and review St. Ann’s Church on Google Maps by scanning the QR code or searching “St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Kingston Hill.”
Selected reviews will be featured on our website. Thank you for sharing your love for our parish!

Stay Connected

📧 Email: kingstonhill@rcaos.org.uk
📞 Tel: 020 8546 8732
🌐 Website: www.stannskingstonhill.org.uk

Important Dates for the Diary

🕊 Lent & Holy Week 2025 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church 🕊

As we begin our Lenten journey, we invite you to walk with us in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter. 🌿🙏

📖 Get your copy of the Lenten Journey Booklet from St. Anne’s to guide your reflections this season!

🔹 Key Dates

📌 Ash Wednesday – 5th March (Mass at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM)
📌 Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 7:20 PM (after 7:00 PM Mass)
📌 Lenten Reconciliation Service – 5th April, 5:00 PM (followed by Vigil Mass)
📌 Palm Sunday – 13th April, 10:30 AM Procession & Mass
📌 Good Friday – 18th April, 2:00 PM Way of the Cross, 3:00 PM Passion Service
📌 Easter Sunday – 20th April, 10:30 AM Mass & Celebration 🎉

Join us on this journey of faith and renewal as we prepare for the Resurrection of Christ! 🌟