Roman Catholic Parish of Our Lady Immaculate, Whitstable


Events & News

Newsletter

The current edition of the newsletter is normally available to download on the home page of the website, updated Saturday evening. Below is also a list of newsletters from recent weeks.


Current "Standard" Parish Forms

The Parish has a number of 'forms' that it uses to collect information; some of these are available to download below:


Rev. Father Kevin St Aubyn RIP 

16th June 1934 – 9th September 2023

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Kevin St Aubyn
who died Saturday 9th September aged 89, in the 64th year of his priesthood.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.


Click here for PDF copy of Obituary Notice prepared by the Archdiocese of Southwark

Click here to view a recording on YouTube of Fr Kevin's Funeral Mass

Photo selection of Fr Kevin St Aubyn RIP

The photos below were selected by Fr Kevin's family for inclusion in the order of service for his funeral Mass on Tuesday 17th October. They are included here on the website as some of them could only be printed in a very small size.

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    Fr Kevin St Aubyn in 2019

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    Fr Kevin celebrating Mass in Our Lady Immaculate Church, Whitstable

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    Fr Kevin... avoiding the sun at a Parish Summer Fayre

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    Fr Kevin with family at St John's Seminary, Wonersh

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    Fr Kevin at a family wedding

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    Fr Kevin at a family wedding

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    Fr Kevin (back left) with his priestly walking group

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    Fr Kevin graduating from his degree course

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    Young Kevin St Aubyn (front right) while on National Service

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    Fr Kevin's National Service medal

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    Fr Kevin's plane!

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2023 August Bank Holiday Ramble:

The Ramblers having their picnic lunch at the half way stop. We walked from Clowes Wood to the ancient church of St Cosmas and St Damien at Blean. Our thanks to the church team for letting us visit, and for opening up the church hall. From the church we walked back to the car park in the woods... although a few walked or cycled all the way back to Whitstable!


2022 Mass of Induction of
Fr Philip Glandfield as Parish Priest

Archbishop John Wilson with Fr Philip

On Sunday 20th February '22, Archbishop John Wilson visited the parish to celebrate the Mass of Induction of Fr Philip, formally recognising in a liturgy the appointment he took up in October 2020 (this Mass was delayed due to the pandemic restrictions).

In addition to the photographs taken during the Mass, a recording was made which can be viewed on YouTube by clicking here.


SVP FOOD BANK

Updated 14th August
SVP Food Bank are short of  cereals laundry and cleaning items; toiletries; jams; pasta sauces; dried pasta/rice. etc  Please drop your items in the box kept at the rear of the churches. Thank you for your continued support.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 



Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our church Thursday after 10am Mass from 10.30 am to 11am.

The Eucharist is central to our Catholic Faith. You are all encouraged to attend if possible and experience God's love and mission,  through this powerful devotion to our  Blessed Lord.



The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Rosary is made up of twenty "mysteries" (significant events or moments in the life of Jesus and Mary), which, following the Papal Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, are grouped into four series.

The first contains joyful mysteries (recited on Mondays and Saturdays); the second, the mysteries of light (Thursdays); the third, the sorrowful mysteries (Tuesdays and Fridays); and the fourth, the glorious mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays).

"This indication is not intended to limit a rightful freedom in personal and community prayer, where account needs to be taken of spiritual and pastoral needs and of the occurrence of particular liturgical celebrations which might call for suitable adaptations" (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 38).


How to pray the Rosary?

To start...

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

O God come to my aid;

O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen.


At the beginning of each decade, announce the "mystery" to be contemplated, for example, the first joyful mystery is "The Annunciation".

After a short pause for reflection, recite the "Our Father", ten "Hail Marys" and the "Glory be to the Father".

An invocation may be added after each decade.

At the end of the Rosary, the Loreto Litany or some other Marian prayer is recited.

"Our Father"

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

"Hail Mary"

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

"Glory be to the Father"

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.



Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy; hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.



CATHOLIC LEGACY 
If you would like to support Catholic Causes in our Parish for future generations, you can leave a legacy in your will. This is a wonderful way to support the Church’s ministry and Mission to spread our faith. A Poster and forms with supporting information on how you can make a bequest in your will is available. Contact the Presbytery
or the Diocesan Finance Office on 020 7960 2500 or
email: roisinmclaughlin@rcaos.org.uk
 



Sacrament of Reconciliation
CONFESSIONS : Normally take place every week on Saturdays 11.30 to 12noon and 5.15pm to 5.45pm at Our Lady Immaculate Church, Whitstable. Additionally the Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available by appointment.



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