Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Giuseppe Muro – Requiem at St John’s Thursday 15th January at 12 noon
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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- 4: Annie Beatrice Taylor, Wilfred Dalton, Chloe Kenine Kingsnorth, Richard Kavanagh, Agnes Cecilia Lee, Julia Brenda Smith, Jennifer Dawne Barron, Lilian Mary Wright, Michael Anthony George Larkin
- 5: Michael Anthony Traversani, Angus McCay, Noreen Perry, Sr. M. Agnes Kershaw, Marie Jones
- 6: Albert Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Howard Nell, Anne Mary Baldwin, James Kelly, Margaret Chadwick, Godfrey Baker, Robert Ernest Dignam, Angela Teresa Ritchie
- 7: William Hotchkiss, James Strickland, Betty Irene Bons
- 8: Mrs. E.M. O’Neill, William Stevens, Michael Kane, Edward George Gordon Popham, Douglas Edward William Webster, Mary Patricia Holland, Agnes Toppin, Sylvia Alice Zilpah Harper, William Anthony Lynn, Victor Southwick
- 9: Albert Henry George Russell, Philip Paul Faiers, Donald George Holdstock, Nuala Teresa Doherty
- 10: Harold Miller, Peter John Geiss, Hazel Victoria D’Silva, Cornelius Patrick Murphy, Patrick Joseph O’Dowd, Robert Edward Walli, Thomas Leonard McFayden, David John Simmons, William George Morgan Marcel Davies
- 11:Kathleen Fahy, Maureen Mary Rose Earle, Brigid Loughrey
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We wish Pupils and Staff returning to school this week a fruitful and joyful 2026.
Epiphany This Tuesday, 6th January is the Epiphany of the Lord and is a Holy day of Obligation. Masses will be at 9.15am. 12 noon and 7pm.
Last weeks collections St John’s: £845.31, St Mary’s: £189.56
Christmas Collection: St Katherine’s: £245.46, St Mary’s: 379.42, St John’s: £4,451.25. Fr Emmanuel and Fr Lawrence are most grateful for your generosity and welcome this Christmas.
Thank you 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.
Confirmation 2026 The preparation programme for young people in Years 8-13 at school or 13 years of age by 1st September 2026, who are interested in being confirmed in 2026 begins at the end of January 2026. To register for the programme please complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/1bSFp57Uq7FJxRAU8
Missionaries of St Paul (MSP) Day celebration at Our Lady of the Rosary, Brixton, on Friday, 23rd January 2026, at 6:30pm, with a reception to follow. We are all invited to support the clergy.
Fr Emmanuel’s Induction Mass Please save the date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 11am Mass. Bishop Paul will be celebrating this very special Mass. We will hold a meeting for everyone who is able to get involved soon.
Baptisms 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.
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.
School Forms The priest will be available to sign school forms this Tuesday from 1–2pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
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.
Foodbank We will be collecting donations for the Foodbank at all Masses next weekend 10th & 11th Jan. The most needed items are Tinned Veg, Tinned Mackerel, Squash, Fruit Juice, Porridge, Couscous, Crackers, Peanut Butter & Rice Pudding. Thank you for your support for local families in need.
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.
Retrouvaille helps marriages. It can bring hope and healing to relationships. Next date: 12th February. Tel: 07887 296983 www.retrouvaille.org.uk
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
Stamps Sister Delores is collecting stamps for the RNIB. Please place any donations in the box at the back of the Church.
Crib Thank you to the team of crib builders and maintaining the beautiful crib figures. The children to watch the scene build week by week with the story of Christmas. This week we welcome the Kings to the Manger. Donations at the crib will go to ‘Friends of the Holy Land.
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.