The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will becelebrated on Monday 9th December because the 8th falls on a Sunday. There will be 2morning Masses as usual plus a 7.30pm Mass with a procession. Please bring flowersfor the bier on Sunday afternoon or on Monday morning...

The Reverse Advent Calendar is our way to give to those in need in our local community, by donating food and goods. We hope that, at this busy time of year, it will prompt us to reflect on the real meaning of the season by considering the needs of others. Please pick up an information leaflet and calendar as you leave church today. Click here for the St Antony’s Reverse Advent Calendar 2024 Click here for the Explanation of the Reverse Advent Calendar...

Applications are now being accepted for teenagers who wish to receive thesacrament of Confirmation at the parish in 2025. The application form is available at this link:https://stantonys.churchsuite.com/forms/4wx7qjs5Or by scanning the QR code in the parish newsletter. Candidates must have a date of birth between 15th July 2007 and 15th July 2011.Please note, you must have the applicant’s baptismal certificate ready to upload aspart of the application process, as well as the deposit payment of £50. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Catherine WallisHughes on stantonysyouthproject@gmail.com or 07807348223. Please......

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our homeless shelter to welcome people,cook, make beds, and very importantly we require some male volunteers who can stay for onenight. There will be an information meeting on Monday 9th December at 7pm in StClare’s Hall so please come along if you think you can help in any way – thank you!...

On Thursday 28th November at 7.30pm we will celebrate our Annual Mass for Deceased Loved Ones. You are warmly invited to come and pray for all those who have died over the past yearand beyond. Please bring along a photo of your deceased family member(s) or friend(s)to pin on our board of remembrance. If you don’t have a photo, you can bring a writtenname. Followed by refreshments in St. Francis Hall....

The 1st Communion Programme is for children year 4 and above. This is to prepare for their firstcommunion and first confession, which will be in May 2025.Please fill this form as soon as possible, and before the 30th of September. You will need to upload the child’s baptism certificate while filling form. More information will follow after registration. Please sign up using this link : https://forms.gle/XnC71hPUZD6eo9ME8Families who have already signed up need to book an appointment with Fr Arnaud, please see Catherine for available times....

The RCIA Journey in Faith programme at St. Antony’s is now forregistrations for the 2024-25 year. RCIA is for adults who would like to become Catholic or complete their initiation(receive confirmation and/or the Eucharist). We also welcome adults who wantto learn more about the Catholic faith without making a commitment to join theChurch (e.g. you might be married to a Catholic, or just searching for a spiritualhome and curious about what the Church teaches). To find out more or to register, contact Catherine onstantonysyouthproject@gmail.com, 07807 348 223, or in person.registrations are open......

The Brothers of St John are very pleased to announce the upcoming ordination of br Yakob as a Deacon. This is a blessing for our community and for our parish. Even better, the Mass of ordination will be celebrated here at St Antony’s by Bishop Alan. You are all invited to the Ordination Mass here at St Antony’s on Saturday 7th September 2024 at 11 am....