Justice and Peace

The group meets monthly in the Presbytery. A Traidcraft stall is open after all Masses on the second Sunday of the month. The Group’s aim is to raise awareness on local, national and international justice and peace issues.

Knights of St. Columba

A national association of Catholic men who undertake spiritual, social and welfare work. The local council meets at St. Gertrude’s Church, South Croydon. Meetings are held monthly. Membership is open to all Catholic men aged 18 and over.

Life Group

The Life Group is part of the national Life organisation which gives counselling, advice and support to pregnant women. It carries out a programme of education and fund-raising to help run the local Life office.

Shirley Churches Neighbourly Care Scheme

Please look under Ecumenism

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The SVP takes a special interest in the needs of the elderly, sick and housebound in the parish. Members make visits every Tuesday evening and then meet together in the Presbytery at 9 p.m.

Transport to Mass

Arrangements are made to bring elderly or housebound people to Mass on Sundays. The organiser co-ordinates offers and requests for transport.

The Unity Club

The Unity Club is an inter-denominational meeting place for the over 60’s. It provides companionship, entertainment and tea for 80 to 100 people every Friday afternoon in our church hall between 1.45 – 3.45. Do pop in and have a chat with us if you would like to become a member. All are welcome.