St John the Evangelist

Parish Pilgrimage of Hope to Walsingham
2025-05-31 | Kent
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.

First Friday
2025-06-06, 2025-08-01, 2025-11-07, 2025-12-05 | Kent

First Saturday
2025-06-07, 2025-08-02, 2025-11-01, 2025-12-06 | Kent

Aylesford Jubilee Celebration
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Mass in Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage
2025-07-12 15:00 | St George’s Cathdral, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HR
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, providing the following details:
your names in the format John and Mary Smith, your home address, your parish, and the anniversary you are celebrating, so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass. Spaces are limited.
Contact Carole at mflkent@rcaos.org.uk. As the title of your email, please write your location e.g.Gravesend.
Contact the parish office or speak to one of the Priests if you would like us to send the information.

Parish BBQ & Picnic
2025-07-27 12:00 | Kent
Basically, after 10:30 Mass, down by the river, near the pavilion

Bl. Carlo Acutis Exhibition in the Church
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-05 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Parish Youth Day
2025-08-02 | St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW, United Kingdom
More information to come…

A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
2025-08-22 | Kent

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage 2025
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-28 | Kent

Mass of Creation
2025-09-01 19:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

International Mass
2025-09-21 10:30 | St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW, United Kingdom
(Note that on this day the Mass at St Mary’s, Denton is suspended

Tea with the SVP
2025-09-27 10:30 | Kent
You’re Invited to Tea with the SVP!
Join the Youth SVP of St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School for a special community morning of tea, cakes, and conversation.
Let’s share kindness, one cup at a time! Next Saturday, 27th September, straight after 10am Mass (from 10:30am) at Gravesend Conservative Club. All parishioners welcome!

Baby Loss Awareness Week
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-15 | Kent
Archbishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, and Bishop Bosco MacDonald, Lead Bishop for Marriage and Family Life, have released a statement to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week that runs from 9-15 October.

You will also find there, prayers and podcasts on this delicate subject.

https://www.cbcew.org.uk/baby-loss-awareness-week-2025/

Remembrance Mass
2025-11-12 12:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

St John's Parish Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW, United Kingdom
The event you have all been waiting for!

Advent Starts
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Kent

Christmas Afternoon Tea
2025-12-10 12:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
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.

St Johns Comprehensive School Carol Service
2025-12-17 17:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

St John’s Primary School Christmas Concert
2025-12-18 17:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Family Service of Reconciliation Mass
2025-12-20 10:00 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom

Christmas Day Mass - Denton
2025-12-24 09:30 | St Mary’s, Denton, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2SY, United Kingdom

Children's Christmas Mass
2025-12-24 15:30 | St John’s, Gravesend, St John's Catholic Church, Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EN, United Kingdom
