Please pray for the souls of all deceased parishioners, family and friends
- Joseph Patrick Drayner – Requiem at St John’s Thurs 24th Sept at 11.30am
- Edmund Kelly – Requiem at St John’s Thurs 8th Oct at 12.30pm
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….
- 20: Catherine Hall, John Ayres, William Gerrard Fahey, Mary Amos, Doreen Margaret Bavidge, Mona Godbeer, Mary Thornton, Kathleen Maisie Jones, Sean Joseph Mathers, Lorraine Webster, Michelina Angelamaria Ferrara, Patricia Kavanagh
- 21: Sister M. Ignatius Sheedy, Michael Jennings, Anthony Patrick Dyzart, Kathleen Turner, Liam Declan McArdle,
- 22: Michael Glynn, Bert Barber, Mary McGee, Joseph Robert Killaly
- 23: Mary O’Neill, Eugene Horvath, Beryl Styles, Victor DaSilva
- 24: Joseph Higgins, James Magee, Janet Ellis, Yvonne Catherine Williams, Aidrid Bautista Locker,
- 25: Charles Byrne, Thomas McCarthy, Patricia Drayner. James O’Kane, Winifred Bailey, Julie Catherine McGough, Joseph Tingle
- 26: Kieron Jones, Ken Lane, Patricia Olga Tuley, Sister. M. Anne Mary Lazzarini, Daniel Patrick McGee
- 27: Bernard Crilly, Edward Hewitt, Ronald Newman, Robert McHugh
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Sick/housebound Please contact the parish office (01474 352415) and let us know of neighbours/family members who are unable to come to Church and would like to receive Communion. 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.
INTERNATIONAL MASS next Sunday 27th September 11.00am at St John’s Comprehensive DA12 2JW (Large car park). We are blessed with diverse nationalities in our parish. Let us all celebrate our unity and do come in national costumes if you wish. We look forward to seeing you there and you are most welcome to bring a donation of food/drink for our celebration after the Mass. Please arrive from 10am onwards – food and drink donations may be placed on the tables provided.
Everyone welcome – bring your children, friends and family.
11am Mass that day will be moved to the Comprehensive; there will be no 9.30am Mass at Denton.
First Holy Communion Preparation Programme 26/27 St John’s Primary School. Application forms and letter are available at the back of the Church. Please return as soon as possible (the last date for applications will be 23rd Oct). The classes will start in November at the School on Saturday morning 9-10am. Parents are invited to stay with their child if they need extra help. Please make sure you have your yellow attendance card (or ask one of the Priests). Thank you.
First Holy Communion Preparation for Children at Not at St John’s Catholic School Application forms and explanation letters are now available at the back of the Church. The Children will start their preparation classes on Saturday 10th October at the 10am Mass. Please make sure you have your yellow attendance card (or ask one of the Priests).
Appealing for Catechists We are looking for volunteers (even if it is once a month) to assist with the First Holy Communion programme. Training will be provided. Please speak to one of the Priests.
RCIA You are welcome to the Catholic Church Are you searching or want to review your faith or may be interested in joining the Catholic community, or wish to be Confirmed. Contact the office or speak to one of the priests. Forms and letter are available at the back of the Church. We will start on Wednesday 30th September at 7.30pm.
Parish Pastoral Council There will be a meeting on Tues 6th October at 7pm in the coffee bar.
Dona Machine Our Dona machine has been upgraded so when using the machine you will have to enter your details again. Thank you for all your support. You may also use this QR code. Many thanks.
Last weeks collections St John’s: £869.97, 2nd £244.08, St Mary’s: £216.79, 2nd £70.44. Kneelers £50.00
This Week: A second collection for Home Mission which supports the work carried out by the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
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 12.00pm; or 1st Friday 24 hour Adoration.
Baptisms Application forms for Baptism are available from the Sacristy. Please see the Priest after Mass to ask for a form. Families need to attend a preparation session before the baptism. The next date is Mon 12th Oct at 7pm in the Church.
James Gurney. James will be ordained a Deacon at St George’s Cathedral on Saturday 31st October at 12.30pm by Archbishop John Wilson. A coach has been booked for this special occasion at the cost of £15 per person. We will leave the Church at 10am and leave the Cathedral at 4pm for the return journey. Please let James or the Parish office know if you are able to join us with a deposit of £10.
School Forms The priest will be available to sign school forms this Tuesday between 11-1pm. Please ring on the Presbytery bell.
Mick & Michael Jablonska would like to thank everyone in the Church community for their prayers, words and mass cards on the recent death of Margaret.
Grief in Loss Retreat 9-11 Oct. A weekend away from daily life for anyone who has experienced bereavement, offering quiet, prayer, and space to grieve, remember, and hope in the light of the Resurrection. The Friars, Aylesford. Contact reception@thefriars.org.uk or 01622 717272 to book.
Foodbank Thank you for your generous donations. We were able to deliver 77kg of food & other essentials.
Booking Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Masses are available at the back of the Church, write the intention (RIP, unwell, anniversary, thanksgiving etc) 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. Minimum donation per Mass is £10 for those who can afford it. If you require a particular date or time for a Mass Intention, please request at least 3 weeks beforehand.
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
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Parish Bazaar Saturday 28th November at St John’s Comprehensive School