Christmas Lunch
2024-12-11 12:30 (Europe/London) | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
There will be a lunch for our older members of the parish on Wednesday 11th 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.
Please let us know if anyone might benefit from the gathering.

Readers & Extraordinary Ministers
2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Family Service of Reconciliation + Mass
2024-12-14 11:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
Reconciliation Service 11am
Mass 12 noon

Carol Concert
2024-12-15 19:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

St John’s Primary School Christmas Concert
2024-12-16 18:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

St Johns Comprehensive School Carol Service
2024-12-18 19:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Midnight Mass
2024-12-25 00:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
For the avoidance of doubt 🙂
Preceded by carols from 11:30pm

New Year Praise & Thanksgiving Service
2024-12-31 22:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
From 10:30pm to Midnight

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage Meeting
2025-01-25 14:00 | St Henry & St Elizabeth, Sheppey, 53 Broadway, Sheppey, Kent, ME12 1TS, United Kingdom
Come and find out and ask questions about the Lourdes diocesan Pilgrimage which will take place in August 22-28th, 2025.
The meeting will take place at St Henry & St Elisabeth Church , 53 Broadway, Sheppey, ME121TS, at 2pm on Saturday, January 25th 2025, at the kind invitation of Fr Aklilu PP.
This jubilee year is the perfect opportunity for us to travel together “on pilgrimage” with Our Lady of Lourdes. Bishop Paul Hendricks and Dcn John Fogarty will have lots of information about the pilgrimage to share with you on the day and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please let Dcn John know if you would like to attend or if you would like more information.
Call 07851019134 or email johnfogarty@rcaos.org.uk

First Saturday
2025-02-01, 2025-03-01, 2025-04-05, 2025-05-03, 2025-06-07

First Friday
2025-02-07, 2025-03-07, 2025-04-04, 2025-05-02, 2025-06-06

First Friday Devotions to the Sacred Heart
2025-02-07 09:30 - 2025-02-08 10:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
There will be 24hours continuous Adoration on Friday 7th Feb after 9.15am Mass until 10.00am Sat 8th Feb. 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. The Choir group will be doing praise and worship during this time 7-9pm.

MSP Silver Jubilee Mass
2025-02-14 18:30 | St George’s Cathdral, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HR
Missionary Society of St Paul will be celebrating their Silver Jubilee of serving in the UK. A special Mass will be held at St George’s Cathedral on Friday 14th February at 6.30pm by Archbishop John. All are invited to this special occasion. We wish to thank you or your support and friendship. Please let the Priests or the office know if you would need transportation

Archbishop's Visit to our Parish
2025-03-02
Next Sunday Archbishop John Wilson will be celebrating the 10.30am Mass. The KSC will be serving refreshments after the Mass. He wants to meet you after Mass.

ASH WEDNESDAY
2025-03-05

Blessing of Food -1 : Świeconka Wesołego Alleluja
2025-04-19 10:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
Holy Saturday Blessing of Food (Świeconka Wesołego Alleluja)
There will be services for the blessing of food at 10am and 11am in the Church on 19th April.

Blessing of Food - 2 : Świeconka Wesołego Alleluja
2025-04-19 11:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Family Parish Picnic
2025-04-21 10:00
Galilee Day (Easter Monday)
Please join us for Mass at 10am at St John’s then we will make our way down to the river front (by the cafeteria area) for a family and friends afternoon. Bring as many people as you can and bring food, games, chairs, rugs etc for a fun and entertaining afternoon.

Altar Servers Rally
2025-05-05 | Aylesford Priory, The Friars, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BY, United Kingdom
Altar servers Rally at The Friars, Aylesford on May Day bank holiday 5th May. Mass will be celebrated at 11.30am.
Everyone is welcome to attend especially our servers, families and friends. Altar servers are encouraged to attend with family and friends.

Parish Pilgrimage of Hope to Walsingham
2025-05-31
As Pilgrims of Hope, let us make a Parish Pilgrimage of hope to Walsingham together; it’s half term so you can come with all the family on a One Day Parish Family Trip. It will be quality time with each other and with God. Come one, Come all!! There is a clipboard at the back of the Church for names. Children travel free and we want to make the day affordable for all.

Aylesford Jubilee Celebration
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Aylesford Priory, The Friars, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BY, United Kingdom
Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 2025.
Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun.

KSC Dinner Dance
2025-07-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Riverside Centre, Dickens Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JY, United Kingdom
KSC Council 977 Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraising 5th July 2025 at The Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, Gravesend DA12 2JY, Tickets: £30, 7-11pm.
Dress code: This is a black tie event,
Raffle Prizes to be won on the night. For tickets please contact Brother Michael Afeeva on 07958112644 or a member of the Knights of St. Columba
