Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Talei Bawaqa – Requiem at St John’s Tuesday 24th February at 11am
- Jim Killaly – Requiem at St John’s Thursday 5th March at 11.30am
- Kay Trotter – Reception Wed 11th March, Requiem Thursday 12th March at 12.30pm
- Joseph Cox – Details to follow
May God console their families. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace;
+++++++++
Please pray for those whose Anniversaries occur at this time including….
- 22:Nicola Carnovale, Sister M. Francis Elmes, Mary Hills, Frankie Conroy, Henry May
- 23:James Comgall McBennett, Peter Joseph Hughes, Alan Thomas Ryder
- 24:Alfred Tiller, Catherine Odd, Louisa Amelia Sullivan, Ellen Mollie Patricia Moore, Marina Ventskene
- 25:Hilda Veronia Chick, Kathleen Finnerty, Horace Cecil Medhurst, John McGowan, Ivy Louise Savage, Mark James Fraher,
- 26:James Joseph Coleman, Colin Burgess, Sheila Jeffs Mulheran
- 27:William Edward Boyer, Frankie Conroy, Dorothy May Leggatt
- 28:Liam O’Callaghan, Edmund Dobbins, Ella O’Bryan, Cedric Edsall, James Frederick Little, Andy Bradley, Baby John Fitzgerald Gardner
- 1:Wilfred George Dalton, Anita Ayres, Kathleen Teresa Tutty
May they rest in peace
+++++++
Fr Emmanuel’s Induction Mass We welcome Bishop Paul Hendricks to our Parish and thank him for celebrating the Induction Mass for our Parish Priest.
Lent This period represents the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert as well as the 40 years that the Israelites spent in exile. Please collect a Lenten leaflet with all the dates of services up to Easter Sunday.
Southwark Spirituality Commission Each day during Lent, they will be sending a reflection to help you draw closer to the Lord Jesus. You may register at rcsouthwark.co.uk
Stations of the Cross During Lent there will be Stations of the Cross on Friday at 6.30pm and Wednesday 10am.
Catechists Please speak to one of the Priests if you would like to join the Catechist team, particularly preparation for First Holy Communion.
Wednesday Teas Do we have any parishioners willing to help with serving the refreshments after the 12 noon Mass on Wednesday? Please speak to Father or one of the team. Teas and coffee will be served after 12 noon Mass this Wednesday. Please come along for a friendly chat.
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 9th March @7pm) or email the office.
Confirmation The preparation programme for young people in Years 8-13 at school has now started. Please keep them in your prayers.
Cafod This Friday, February 27th Is Cafod Fast Day. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church. The second collection next Sunday will be for Cafod
Last weeks collections St John’s:£739.20 ,St Mary’s:£270.86 ,Clergy Support £362.67 . Thank you for your support and generosity.
Foodbank Thank you for your generous donations. We were able to deliver 144kg of food & other essentials to support local families in need.
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.
Children’s Liturgy We welcome children of age 4-8 to weekly sessions at the 11am Mass. Please, speak to a member of Children’s Liturgy team to find out more details. (There will be no children’s liturgy next week during Fr Emmanuel’s Induction Mass)
School Forms The priest will be available to sign school forms this Thursday from 10-11am. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
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 drop into the Presbytery letterbox 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.
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.
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
Stella Maris – Pilgrimage to Lourdes for Seafarers There are still some vacancies for the Lourdes pilgrimage in May half term for serving or retired seafarers. If you know of any who may be interested in joining Stella Maris in May, which is fully funded, please contact Dcn John on 07851019134