Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Maura Dee – Details to follow
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….
- 30: James Bradley, Edward Leggatt, Cyril Morris. Kathleen Starkey, Sybil Philbin, Bridget Mary McCormack, Frank Leonard Sharpe
- 1: Richard Maurice Taplin, Caroline Margaret Edwards, Emily Lines, Phyllis Joan Lane, Patricia Dike, Anthony Martin
- 2: Lawrence Finnerty, Margaret Georgina Kavanagh, Lena Mary Thomson, Ursula Agnes Heaver, Richard Smith, Audrey Mary Evans (Tutton), Pauline Bardoe
- 3: Elizabeth Hannah Griffin, William John Sparks, Pat Traveller, Sister M. Aidan Byrne, Norma Maffeo Zita, Colin John Webster
- 4: Margaret Mary Scott, Mary Catherine Holliday, Dennis William Buckley, Kay Upton, David Boyle, Phyllis Joan Lane,Theresa Bernadette Smyth, Michael Murphy
- 5: James Pope, Nathan George Crane, Henry Joseph Farrell, Patricia Josephine Hall, Angela Theresa Loughrey
- 6: Edward William Sanderson, Danuta Cernohorska, Percival Long, Audrey Norman, Abigail Colette Leavy, Elvira Haigh
- 7: Nicola Vincenzo Crane, Bertha May Rattray, Steven Gary Banks, Stephen Kevin Dowler
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 We had a wonderful Bazaar last Saturday 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.
Fr Stephen will be leaving this weekend. We wish him well in his new Parish. There will be a special Mass on Saturday 29th @ 6pm followed by refreshments in the coffee bar. All welcome.
Advent Books This 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 has started to go up this week with some of the beautiful figures. Please encourage the children to watch it grow each week. 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 Ehizokhae Akhiwu who was Baptised this weekend. 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.
Last weeks collections £1,054.70. Fr Stephen’s collection was £500. This 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 Thurs from 2–4pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be held in the Church this Friday 5th December. It will start at 2.30pm with Rosary, 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet and Exposition. Mass will be 3.45pm. All are welcome to join us.
There will be 24hours continuous Adoration on Friday 5th December after 9.15am Mass until 10.00am Sat 6th. If you are able, please sign the clipboard at the back of the Church so that we can be sure that there will always be someone with Our Lord. Adoration also held on Wednesday 10-12 noon and Saturday 10.30-12.30pm
First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On the first Saturday of each month a service will be held immediately after Mass in the Church. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer Saturday 7th December.
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 next 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.
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.