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Father Behruz Rafat, known as Father Behr, was ordained a Catholic priest 14 years ago on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Father Behr was born in Tehran, Iran, and grew up in South London. He trained for the Archdiocese of Southwark at Saint John’s Seminary, Wonersh.
He has served in parishes in South London and Kent. For 7 years he was the parish priest of Paddock Wood. Before that, he worked as chaplain in a hospital and in a school. Most recently he was a resident priest in Corpus Christi parish in Tonbridge before being appointed as parish priest of Tenterden.
Father Behr has been and currently is involved in encouraging people to form prayer groups and spiritual support groups via online platforms such as Zoom and WhatsApp.
He has a wide range of interests including film, music and literature and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and all faith backgrounds.
Fr Behr says: ‘I am delighted to be living and working in this beautiful market town and look forward to getting to know the people of Tenterden.’
After a short flurry with hotel management, Jolyon worked in the National Health Service in a number of roles for 40 years.
He has particular responsibility for the housebound and residential nursing homes. He also is experienced at planning funeral rites and happy to help people in any pre-need situations.
He also has a role as the RC Ecumenical Officer for Kent and is an active member of the Archdiocese of Southwark’s Unity Commission.
He has been married to Suzanne for nearly 40 years.
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Confession: Fr Behr is available for Confession every Saturday from 10.30 am - 11.00 am. He is also happy to visit those who are not able to come to church.
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine is bringing back Children’s Liturgy at the 10.00 am Mass on the first Sunday of every month. All children who have not made their First Holy Communion are welcome to attend. The next lesson is on Sun 2 Apr.
Stations of the Cross for children on Sun 26 Mar straight after the 10.00 am Mass. Please stay after Mass and take part in this special devotional for Lent. Do let Lorraine know if your child would like to read.
Stations of the Cross: Wednesday after the Word and Communion service and Saturday evening 5.30 pm before the 6.00 pm Mass.
Sat 25 Mar: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 26 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.
Mon 27 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am.
Tue 28 Mar: Mass at 09.00 am .
Wed 29 Mar: Service of the Word and Holy Communion at 10.00 am
Thu 30 Mar: Adoration at 09.00 am followed by Mass at 10.00 am.
Fri 31 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Adoration at 10.30 am.
Sat 1 Apr: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 2 Apr Palm Sunday: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.