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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: Children’s Liturgy at the 10.00 am Mass is on the first Sunday of every month. All children who have not made their First Holy Communion are welcome to attend. The next lesson with Lorraine is on Sunday 7th May.
The Shroud of Turin: We have a talk on the Turin Shroud Tuesday 19 March starting with refreshments at 10.30am. "A brief Introduction to the Shroud of Turin, A mysterious piece of linen", Season of Lent: During Lent we have the opportunity to grow in faith and deepen our relationship with Our Lord. There is something extra every day of the week during Lent.
Fri 15 Mar: No Mass or Adoration.
Sat 16 Mar: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 17 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.
Mon 18 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am.
Tue 19 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am.
Wed 20 Mar: Service of the Word and Holy Communion at 10.00 am.
Thu 21 Mar: Adoration at 09.00 am followed by Mass at 10.00 am.
Fri 22 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Adoration at 10.30 am.
Sat 23 Mar: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 24 Mar: Mass at 10.00 am follwed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.