Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Kay Trotter – Reception Wed 11th March, Requiem Thursday 12th March at 12.30pm
- Elizabeth Morrin – Requiem at St John’s Tues 24th March at 12.30pm
- Joseph Cox – Service 26th March at 11am Thamesview Crematorium
- Christopher Browning – Requiem at St John’s Fri 27th March at 11.30am
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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Please pray for those whose Anniversaries occur at this time including….
- 8: Arthur Robinson, Denise Anne Goodchild, Baby Charlie Andrew Hall, Clive Dennis Simmons, Karina Frances McGinley
- 9: Michael Maher, Ruben Brond, Eleanor Matheson, Baby Niamh Nevada Wood, Ellen Teresa Taylor, Pamela June McCarthy, Marion Robinson, Frederick Richard William Harris
- 10: Francis Hatchett, , Anthony Kerrigan, Marion Robinson, Raymondo Marcantonio, George Pearton, Freda Meaney
- 11: Daphne Wanda McBennett, Betty Joan Bay, Cecilia Butler
- 12: Michael Sheehy, Elizabeth Lynds, Eric William Cottrill, Alexander McNally, Cecilia Rosa Russell
- 13: Kathleen O’Callaghan, Sgt. Dennis Clifford, James Patrick Brown, Rita Hair, Gerald Patrick Brennan, Margaret Rose Bourne, Jeffrey Tony Edward Hussey, Ellen Nora Walker
- 14: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Martin Joyce, Elizabeth Kathrina Murphy, William John Ryan, Dorothy Whitby
- 15: Ely May Crook, Mary Cree Rodden, Joyce Bridget Mary Markey, Vivienne Hyland
May they rest in peace
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New parish mass books Please treat them with respect. Refrain from removing or discarding bookmarks. Let us care for our liturgical materials with reverence. If you wish to purchase your own book from the repository they will cost £6. They have 6 months of Sunday readings so the present one runs until 31st May. Eventually the whole set will consist of 6 books for year A, B, & C.
Stations of the Cross During Lent there will be Stations of the Cross on Friday at 6.30pm and Wednesday 10am. Leaflets are available for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Baptisms We welcome into our parish family Roman Walker, Reece Walker and Oscar Firlik who were baptized 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 9th March @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.
Wednesday Teas Please join us after 12 noon Mass. All welcome.
Gift Aid Thank you to all our Gift Aiders who increase their donations by 25% at no extra cost to them. Donations can be made by contactless payment, standing order, or by using our numbered envelopes. If you are a UK taxpayer and would like to join the scheme, or have any questions or concerns, please speak to Jacky (Gift Aid coordinator) after Mass, or email gravesendgac@ rcaos.org.uk. New envelopes are now available for collection from the Sacristy.
Foodbank We will be collecting donations for the Foodbank at all Masses next weekend 14th/15th March. The most needed items are Tinned Cold Meat, Tinned Carrots, Crackers & Biscuits, Rice Pudding, Couscous, Peanut Butter and Washing up Liquid. Thank you for your support to local families in need.
Tuesday 17th March Fr Joe will be distributing shamrock at Mass (Feast of St Patrick).
Altar Servers Our next practice will be on Saturday 14th March at 1pm in the Church. We will be starting to practice for the Easter Services. so please make every effort to attend. New servers are welcome to join us.
Last weeks collections St John’s: £910.75, St Mary’s: £274.71, Cafod £455.23, Book donations £97.90. Thank you for your support and continued generosity. Standing orders for February: £2,892.00
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.
School Forms The priest will be available to sign school forms this Tuesday between 11am-1pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
The Book Club organised by Gravesham with Ebbsfleet Rotary, meets at 7pm for an hour or so on the second Wednesday of each month in the church coffee bar. Free refreshments. We discuss fiction and non-fiction. At the next meeting on 11th March, we will discuss our parishioner Fred Juma’s excellent book ‘A Winning Character’. If you would like to borrow or buy the book for £10, please contact Mark Underwood on 07985 563063.
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.
Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: (21-28 August 2026) Bishop Paul warmly invites you to join him on this year’s pilgrimage. Details for booking travel and accommodation can be found at https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/ More information: Canon Edward Perera (edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk) or Deacon John Fogarty (johnfogarty@rcaos.org.uk) or Bishop Paul Hendricks (paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk)
Sick/housebound We are in the process of updating all those who wish to receive Holy Communion at home. 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. 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