Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Anne Marie Walter – Requiem at St John’s Tues 25th Nov at 11.30am
- Thomas Guerin – Service at Thamesview Crematorium Fri 28th Nov at 1pm
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….
- 23: John Christopher McCarthy, John Patrick McDonald, Mamie Macklin, Thomas Bergin, John James Fountain, Celeste Rossi, Joseph McFarlane Queen
- 24: Richard Taplin, William John McCarthy, Mary Jones, James McGinty, Margaret Leddy, James Anthony Patrick Jones, Maria De Freitas
- 25: John Roger Harkin, Michael Tiburtius Connolly, Rose Marie Gurney, Gertrude Mary Brewer
- 26: James Hardy, Catherine Mahon, Tomas Palmer, Patrick Francis O’Connell, Ronald Winter, Brian Ralph Chesson, Michael Ryan
- 27: Mary Byrne, Mary Hollyer, Adriana Seradi
- 28: Thelma Lyons, John Keith Rattray, Elizabeth ‘Lila’ White
- 29: Mary Merriman, Robert Leaman, Maureen Keeling, Edna Nielsen
- 30:James Bradley, Edward Leggatt, Cyril Morris. Kathleen Starkey, Sybil Philbin, Bridget Mary McCormack, Frank Leonard Sharpe
May they rest in peace
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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 Thank you to everyone who so generously donated, supported and/or gave up their time for our Parish Bazaar on Saturday. All the news next week.
Fr Stephen will be leaving us on 30th November. We wish him well in his new Parish. This Sunday we will have a retiring collection to show our thanks. There will be a special Mass on Saturday 29th @ 6pm followed by refreshments in the coffee bar. All welcome.
November Please list deceased family & friends and place into the basket available on the altar. They will be remembered at all Masses during November and a Mass on 30th November.
Finance/Building committee meeting There will be a meeting for all members in the Presbytery this Thursday 27th November @7pm.
Advent Books Next Sunday is the first week of Advent. We have booklets available at the back of the Church @ £1 or 60p for the Infant/Junior booklet. The crib will start to go up next week with some of the beautiful figures. Please encourage the children to watch it grow each week.
Baptisms 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 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.
Last weeks collections £1,071.60. There will be a retiring collection for Fr Stephen. Next Sunday there will be a second collection to support the work of the Southwark Catholic Youth Service. 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 Wednesday from 1–3pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
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.
Wintertime 2026: Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th January Cost £139: This initiative is an offshoot of Summertime 2025. For altars servers and those who attend Sunday mass regularly aged 11 -15. See poster for details. Forms are available, or you can contact Fr. Stephen Boyle, dartford@rcaos.org.uk. It takes place at Westminster Pastoral centre, Pinner.
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.
Stamps Sister Delores is collecting stamps for the RNIB. Please place any donations in the box at the back of the Church.
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.
Coffee Bar Teas and coffee will be served after 12 noon Mass this Wednesday. Please come along for a friendly chat.
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
Carols for Christian Aid Saturday 13 December 2-3.30pm at St George’s Centre, opposite Sports Direct. All welcome to join in.