Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Paul Hogan – Requiem at St John’s Thursday 18th December at 12 noon
- Maura Dee – Requiem at St John’s Monday 29th Dec at 11am
May God console their families.
May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace;
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- 7: Nicola Vincenzo Crane, Bertha May Rattray, Steven Gary Banks, Stephen Kevin Dowler
- 8: Alexander Gloag Fisken Henery, James Patrick Hyland, Joyce Rimmer, Jennifer Ann Chapman
- 9: Jean Grange, Phoebe May Boyle, Harry Bowman, Danny Mark Ryan, Helen Thompson, Josephine Wenham, Stefan Adi
- 10: Margaret Joyce, Lillian Allen, Jessica Lennane, George Cossons, Mary Agnes Hewitt, Veronica Foulsham, Robert Campbell
- 11: Kathleen Magee, Leo Vincent Ring, Kathleen Clara Parnett, Kathleen Mary Dobinson, John Charles Fitzpatrick,
- 12: John McGraph, Thomas Lydon, Mary Isabella Day, Irene Elizabeth Cosgrove, Caroline Ann Smyth
- 13: Mary Josephine Walker, Luke Paul Ian Turner, Andrew John Harkett, Helena Mary Richardson, Charles Robert Crook, Kenneth William Hughes
- 14: Christine Olive Flynn, Mary Winifred Girling, John Moore
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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 01474 352415. 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.
Parish Bazaar We had a wonderful Bazaar at the Comprehensive school. There are so many people to thank, so instead of leaving you out, we thank everyone who donated (teddies, handbags, gifts, bottles games etc), supported, helped on the day and behind the scenes. Without your contribution it would never have been a success. All prizes have been claimed by our delighted winners. Thank you to Mr Barron for the use of St John’s School and Susanne Gibbons & her team of students. St John’s Primary School choir were magnificent. The man on the mike, Mark Hannon kept us well informed and of course ran the wheel of fortune. The amazing sum of £6,735.68 was collected. It was a joy to see so many people support the day. THANK YOU.
Advent Books We have a few booklets available at the back of the Church @ £1 or 60p for the Infant/Junior booklet. The crib is building up each week with some of the beautiful figures. Please collect our Advent/Christmas Card with events and Masses for the season.
Christmas Afternoon Tea There will be an afternoon tea for our older members of the parish on Wednesday 10th December after 12 noon Mass in the Coffee Bar. Please put your name on the list at the back of the Church as we only have room for 30 people and let us know if anyone might benefit from the gathering.
Baptisms We welcome into our parish family Rebecca Anne Duff, Thomas James Duff and Gracie De Aravjo who were Baptised this weekend. Application forms for Baptism are available at the back of the Church or the parish office. Families need to attend a preparation session before the baptism (the next session is Monday 12th January @7pm) or email the office.
Last weeks collections £1,170.70, Catholic Youth Service £337.22. Thanks also to our parishioners who have signed up for Gift Aid increasing their donations by 25% at no extra cost to them, & those who donate by contactless & standing order. If you wish to set up a standing order, St Johns Church bank details are: Account name: ‘RCAS a Registered Charity re St Johns Church’, Sort code: 60-09-10 Nat West Bank, Account No: 07722915.
School Forms The priest will be available to sign school forms this Thurs from 2–4pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
Altar Servers Our next practice will be on Saturday December 13th at 1pm in the church. Please make every effort to attend. New Servers are welcome to join us.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Christ is really present in the Blessed Sacrament; come and talk heart to heart with Him, either on Wed 10.00-12 or Sat after 10am Mass until 12.30pm; or 1st Friday 24 hour Adoration.
‘Called to Bear Fruit’ The Diocese have made available a Consultation Report and it is available to take away to read and reflect.
Foodbank We will be collecting donations for the Foodbank this weekend 6th/7th Dec. The most needed items are Tinned Cold Meat, Longlife Milk & Juice, Tinned Fruit, Squash/Hot Chocolate. Thank you for support for local families in need.
Children’s Liturgy We welcome children of age 4-8 to weekly sessions at the 10.30am Mass. Please, speak to a member of Children’s Liturgy team to find out more details.
`Coffee Bar Teas and coffee will be served after 12 noon Mass this Wednesday. Please come along for a friendly chat.
Booking Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Masses are available at the back of the Church, write the intention and put the stipend in the envelope and hand to one of the priests or call at the presbytery between 10-2pm if you would like a specific mass. We cannot always allocate a Mass on the date requested as it may have already been booked, however, your Mass may be shared if you wish.
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.
Mother’s prayer group takes place straight after the 9.15am mass every Friday. You are invited to join us and pray for our children especially.
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
Book Club Next meeting Wednesday 10 December 7-8pm in the Church coffee bar. Free entry, all welcome, free refreshments. Enquiries 07985 563063 (Mark).
Carols for Christian Aid Saturday 13 December 2-3.30pm at St George’s Centre, opposite Sports Direct. All welcome to join in.