Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Martin Thomas Quinn – Requiem at St John’s Tues 15th April at 11am
- Robert (Bob) Bradshaw RIP – Requiem at St John’s Tues 22nd April at 11am
May God console their families. May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace;
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Please pray for those whose Anniversaries occur at this time including….
- 6: Michael Newman, Lilliam Graske, George David Ball, Ralph Redsell, Alice Hilda Tracey, Joseph Fanning, Mary Frances O’Rourke
- 7: Cecilia Mary Hazell, Ronald Fleury, Victor James Long, Benjamin Westrap, David Westrap.
- 8: Con Cregan, James Cyril Upton, Canon Eamonn Mundy, John Joseph Mullen, Maria Martin, Sister Mary Vincent, Sarah Rayfield, Carmela Puglisi
- 9: John Vincent Joyce, John Joseph Mulholland, Louise Noreen Horry, Rose Taylor, Elizabeth Anne Rimmer, Marina Brenda Canton, Patrick Neeson, Baby Angel Jaques, Joseph Edward George Grant, Philip Anthony Murphy, Helen Ervin, Florence Wardle
- 10: Richard Edward Leggatt, Ann Elizabeth Wattts, Sheila Mary North
- 11: Moya Talbot, Sister M de Sales Garland, Edward Charles Ryan, Guiseppe Papa
- 12: Joan Adams, Fr. John McNally, Vincent John McDonagh Chadwick, Barry Herbert Wenham, Kevin Joseph McKay, Steven Cottrell, James Harold Cook, Shirley Joan Pantry
- 13: Charlotte Enefer, Ellen Byrne, Alfred Gregory, Patrick Joseph Kelly, James Marsh, Lily Biles, Teresa Turner, Peter Lynam
May they rest in peace
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Pastoral letter This weekend there will be a pastoral letter read at all Masses regarding the End of Life Bill. Copies are available at the back of the Church.
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy week. Palms will be blessed and distributed at all masses. Please take a leaflet with all the times of services.
Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham We have had a wonderful response to our pilgrimage and would like to start collecting the money for the coach. Please would you put your name on an envelope with how many seats you require. Adults @ £20 and children free. Your envelopes may be put into the collection plate, handed to one of the priests or the parish office. (St Mary’s monies may be given to Marie Hughes). We would like to confirm the numbers by the 30th April so that the coaches may be confirmed and paid.
Parish Lenten Service of Reconciliation/Confession Please join us next Saturday at 10am.
Easter Family Craft Afternoon Please join us in the coffee bar 2-4pm next Sunday 13th April.
Jubilee Shrines We are encouraged to make a pilgrimage at some stage during this year. In so doing, it is possible to obtain a plenary indulgence. rcaos.org.uk/faith/jubilee-2025/designated-jubilee-churches-and-shrines/
Jubilee Celebration at Aylesford Priory – update. Archbishop John is inviting all of us to the Southwark Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration at The Friars, Aylesford on Saturday 7 June. It promises to be a great day. Find out more from the poster in the porch or by visiting aec.rcaos.org.uk/jubileecelebration Pre-booking for the 90-minute ministry sessions for children (KS1+2) and young people (KS3+4) will commence at 11am on Wednesday 30 April at aec.rcaos.org.uk/jubileecelebration. The organisers are also asking for volunteers to help on the day. If you might like to help, register to volunteer at bit.ly/southwarkhelper.
Baptism We welcome into our parish family Autumn Houlihan who was baptized this weekend. Application forms for Baptism are available from the back of the Church or the parish office. Families need to attend a preparation session before the baptism (the next session is Monday 7th April @7pm). Please email the office.
Last weeks collections £1,233.87. Thank you for your continued generosity and to those people who pay by standing order and contactless.
Wednesday16th April There is no midday Mass or Exposition on that Wednesday as the Chrism Mass will take place at St George’s Cathedral at 11.30am. Mass at St John’s will be at 6.30pm.
Holy Saturday Blessing of Food (Swieconka Wesolego Alleluya) There will be services for the blessing of food at 10am and 11am in the Church on 19th April.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Christ is really present in the Blessed Sacrament; come and talk heart to heart with Him, either on Wed (12.30-6pm – please sign up so that there will always be someone with Our Lord) or Sat after 10am Mass until 12.30pm; or 1st Friday 24 hour Adoration.
Wednesday Teas You are welcome to come into the Coffee Bar after the 12 noon Mass on Wednesdays for refreshments and friendship.
Walking Pilgrimage There is a walking pilgrimage from St George’s Cathedral (2 June) to the Friars, Aylesford (7 June) Should your parishioners be interested in joining this, please visit: haec.rcaos.org.uk/pilgrimage2025
Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope Rosaries. All Parishioners are invited to attend: Every Thursday at 07:30 pm via ZOOM, Meeting ID – 895 3351 1576 Passcode: 856705. Please see the Parish website for a clickable link to the Pilgrims of Hope Rosaries – this is run by the Order of the Knights of St. Columba
Book club You are invited to the Rotary Club of Gravesham and Ebbsfleet to their monthly book club conversation at St Johns in the Coffee bar on Wednesday 9th April at 6.30pm. The anchor of this programme is Fr Stephen Ojapah.
KSC Council 977 Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraising 5th July 2025 at The Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, Gravesend DA12 2JY, Tickets: £30, 7-11pm. Dress code: This is a black tie event, Raffle Prizes to be won on the night. For tickets please contact Brother Michael Afeeva on 07958112644 or a member of the Knights of St. Columba.
Padre Pio Prayer Group each Tuesday straight after 9.15am Mass in the Cry Chapel. All welcome to join us in prayer. We especially remember our sick friends and family.
LENT: Stations of the Cross Friday evening at 6.30pm (Confessions 5.30-6.15pm) & Wednesday at 10am
Stay behind for Personal Reflections on faith journeys after Friday Stations of the Cross
Divine Mercy Chaplet The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be online at 3pm Monday – Friday. Click here for how to join the online meetings as well as the prayers if you wish to say the Chaplet privately.
Come and Rest in Me is a contemplative group that meets around the Word of God on Wednesdays 8-9pm. Click here for the zoom link.
Mustard Seed Bible study every day @ 8.30pm; Lectio Divina on Fridays @ 7.30pm. Please click here for how to join. Note: The link has recently changed.
Sick/housebound Please contact the parish office and let us know of neighbours/family members who are unable to come to Church and would like to receive Communion or call 07405803862. We remember in our prayers those who are sick, housebound or in hospital & those who care for them and their families. Please, when on admission in the hospital or care home, volunteer the information of your faith as you won’t be asked ordinarily.