Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions

• Sunday - 10th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

• Monday - 11th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Terry Colgan).

• Tuesday - 12th May: 9.30 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary - Change in Mass time (Intention: Frankie Miller (1st Anniversary)).

• Wednesday - 13th May: 6.15 PM Exposition and First Vespers of the Ascension, and 7.00 PM Vigil Mass of the Ascension at Holy Rosary (Intention: Cathy Henry).

• Thursday - 14th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at St. John's - Change in Venue (Intention: Parishioners).

• Friday - 15th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass in Saint John's (Intention: Arlene Smith).

• Saturday - 16th May (Vigil Mass): 5.30 PM Holy Mass in Saint John's (Intention: Father Pat McKenna).

• Sunday - 17th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Key Notices

• Feast of the Ascension: Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and is a Holyday of Obligation. Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary at 7.00pm and Mass on the day in Saint John's at 10.00am.

• Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at 9.40am on Monday before Mass.

• Prayers for the Holy Spirit and May Prayers: In the days from the Feast of the Ascension until Pentecost, we have prayers for the Gift of the Holy Spirit and we shall continue to have special prayers in honour of Our Blessed Lady for the month of May.

• May Procession: Next weekend, the First Holy Communion children will take part in a May Procession in honour of Our Blessed Lady at the end of both Masses.

• Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi: Led by Bishop Stephen 22nd-29th October 2027 £1,725 per person. Places are limited to 50 pilgrims and places are allocated on a first come first served basis with payment of the deposit securing your place. The itinerary and booking details can be found on the diocesan website (www.diocesehn.org.uk) or alternatively from Father Adrian.

• Baptism Preparation Meeting: Baptismal preparation sessions continue on 4th June, and 2nd July (i.e. first Thursday of the Month) in the Medway at 6.30 PM.

• Tea, Coffee and a Chat: Join us on Thursdays in the Medway at 11.00 AM for tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat. All are welcome.

• Friendship Group: We meet every first Tuesday in the Medway at 6.30 PM. Everyone is welcome - so come and join us!.

• Your SVP: The Food Hub is open Fridays, 12.00 NOON - 2.00 PM in the Medway. Everyone is welcome. If you would like a visit or other help, please phone 020 7703 3030 (option 2) or speak to one of our members after Mass.

• Light a Virtual Candle: Visit the Prayer Wall on our parish website - a dedicated space to share intentions and join our community in prayer.

• All Our Yesterdays: Help us upgrade these pages!. If you have photos, videos, or memories of parish life, please share them with Fr Adrian.

• Bible in a Year: Father Adrian recommends the Bible in a Year podcast, a fully approved free Catholic resource now available via our website. Frequently ranked as the number one podcast in the world across all categories, this 365-day journey is a wonderful way to deepen your daily prayer habit using your own Bible, including the New Catholic UK edition.

• Little Joe's Babies & Toddlers Playgroup: Little Joe's playgroup runs on Fridays from 9.00-10.30 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. We would love families from our community to join us. For more information contact our school office on 01642 560056.

• The Phenomenon: Benjamin Smith elevates Darts: We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Benjamin Smith!. A cherished member of our parish and the son of Kathryn and Andrew, Ben has shown astonishing progress since taking up darts just last July. His rapid success is a brilliant testament to his hard work and natural talent. To read the full, amazing story of this young student from St Michael's Catholic Academy, Billingham, please visit our website.

• An Anniversary trip to Our Lady's Shrine: Last Friday, May 8th, 2026 exactly one year after his election, Pope Leo XIV visited the Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Rosary in Pompeii. His election anniversary is her Feast Day. Whilst the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Rosary is October 7th, the Feast of Our Lady of Pompeii, where she is also venerated as Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, is May 8th. He noted the Feast in his first address as Pope. This Pontifical Shrine, a major centre of Marian spirituality much loved by Popes, was founded by the Italian, Saint Bartolo Longo (1841-1926), whom Pope Leo XIV canonized on October 19th last year (together with St Carlo Acutis). After a radical conversion, Bartolo devoted his life to spreading devotion to the Rosary, founding this place of pilgrimage and launching in 1883 the "Supplication" to the Virgin Mary, a prayer recited at midday every May 8th and every first Sunday in October throughout the world (the October day falls near St. Bartolo's feast day). During his visit of a few hours, Pope Leo XIV prayed the "Supplication" before making an Apostolic trip to Naples.

• Coming to our Bulletin and Parish Website soon: Some news of another young Parishioner who, amongst other achievements, has raised over £ 1,000 for the Children's Ward at North Tees Hospital. Watch this space!.

Prayers

Sick: 

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Fr Gerard Burns, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Dorothy Davis, Bill Devine, Frank Donnelly, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Sarah McAllister, Rev. Dan Mckie, Ziggy Paczinski, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Peter Smith, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died: 

• Edmund (Eddie) Ross, Fr Denis O'Mahony, Father Pat McKenna, Jack McCabe, Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Durnan Clarke-Barnes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Brian Nicholls, Denis Murphy, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Trevor Pennington, Sheila Holmes.