Copyright St Simon Stock Catholic Church 2010 St Simon Stock Catholic Church, South Ashford Marriage You need to give 6 months notice regarding your marriage if you like to get married at St Simon Stock church. Please speak to Fr. Neil for further details. Care of the Sick Please let Fr. Neil know if you or someone you know is seriously ill. Through the sacrament of the sick, Christ continues to heal and bring peace to those who are suffering.     Confessions   Saturdays 10:30 -11:00 and Sundays 9:30-9:50.  And by appointment please. First Holy Communion This course runs from November and is suitable for children in the school year 3 or older. Confirmation This course runs for children aged 12 and upwards as required. Usually the course starts in September. Baptism   Baptism preparation run as  required here at St Simon’s.  Through baptism we are given  the grace to become children of  God and enjoy his friendship  being nourished by him through  all the other sacraments. Hence  it is very important as parents  we be a great model and  example for our children through  the regular attendance at mass,  prayer and the practice of good  Christian living. If you have a  child for baptism please see Fr.  Neil for more information,  Sacred Orders Is God calling you to become a priest? Pope John Paul the Second advised young people to listen to this call however small and test the vocation. “Be not afraid”, God’s work is carried out by the many men and women who commit to serve him as a priest or a dedicated person known as consecrated religious to serve God. If you are thinking about the call to serve why not visit the UK Vocations Website.