Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions

• Sunday - 26th April: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Linda Plant).

• Monday - 27th April: No Mass.

• Tuesday - 28th April: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at St Joseph's School (Intention: Fr. Pat McKenna).

• Wednesday - 29th April: 06.15 PM Exposition and Evening Prayer. 07.00 PM Holy Mass in Holy Rosary (Intention: Christopher Allison).

• Thursday - 30th April: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Edward Ross).

• Friday - 1st May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at St John's (Intention: Our Service Men and Women).

• Saturday - 2nd May (Vigil Mass): 05.30 PM Holy Mass in Saint John's (Intention: Parishioners).

• Sunday - 3rd May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: In thanksgiving (PH)).

Key Notices

• RCIA Group: RCIA Group meets on Wednesday after the Evening Mass.

• St George's Day: Many thanks to all those who helped with our celebrations on the Feast Day on England's Patron Saint. We had a lovely time. Our next Patron Saint Day doesn't fall until November we'll have to think of another excuse for a party! Visit the website and see the photos and some very interesting facts about St. George.

• Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi: Led by Bishop Stephen 22nd 29th October 2027 £1725 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.

• Fr Pat McKenna: Fr Pat McKenna's body will be received into St Bede's Stockton at 6 pm on Tuesday 5th May followed by Mass. His Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon on Wednesday 6th May in St Bede's.

• SVP home visit: The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) in our parish is dedicated to offering sincere friendship, practical support, and companionship to anyone in our local community who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, or difficult circumstances. Whether you are housebound, recovering from an illness, or would simply enjoy a regular chat over a cup of tea, our members are here for you. If you would like a visit, please phone 020 7703 3030 (option 2) or speak to one of our members after Mass.

• Altar Servers: There will be an outing to the Bowling Alley on the evening of Friday 8th May. Could you let Father Adrian know if you are able to come.

• Baptism Preparation Meeting: Baptismal preparation sessions continue on 7th May and 4th June (i.e. first Thursday of the Month).

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

• SVP Food Hub: Fridays, 12.00 noon 2.00 pm in the Medway. Everyone is welcome.

• Pastoral Strategy Review: Many thanks to all those who came to the meeting on Tuesday to finalise our response to the first part of this review. Our response was sent to the Diocese on Thursday. If you would like a copy of the response that was sent you can request one via the Parish Website - those who previously requested minutes of the first parish meeting will automatically receive a copy. Minutes of the meeting on Tuesday will also be available. There will be paper copies of the response and of the minutes available at the back of the church. The review and the minutes are available through the website. If you register you will automatically receive documents as they are published via email or text.

• Bishop Stephen writes: Thank you to all parishes who have completed and returned their reflections as part of our diocesan pastoral strategy. I, together with others, look forward to reading and praying through your discernments in the Spirit. We next move to a second phase as we invite local parishes to discern together in their partnerships, or with others in their neighbouring area. Information and updates will be shared on our website. Please keep this discernment in your prayers as we seek to respond to the Lord's call to worship Him and serve our communities in a flourishing and sustainable manner.

• World Day of Prayer for Vocations: This Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Bishop Stephen invites us all to pray for vocations this Sunday. Please pray particularly for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Please pray every day that people will respond to the Lord's call to serve Him in ordained and consecrated life. They are intimate adventures in God's love. In our parishes and churches and schools and chaplaincies, please offer regular time in prayer for vocations.

• 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!

• 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.

• Online Web Notices: Not on our paper version but often referred to briefly in the paper version. Late notices will also be placed here.

• Bible in a Year: Father Adrian recommends the Bible in a Year podcast, a fully approved free Catholic resource now available via our site. 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.

• SVP Summer Camps (Holy Island): Booking now for School Years 5-7. An all-inclusive residential week (transport, food and activities provided). Details: https://svp.org.uk/microsite/ozanam-camp

• Holy Island Volunteers: Help is needed for the kitchen, caretaking & leaders. Summer/Term time. Email: BarbaraT@svp.org.uk for more details or visit the website: https://svp.org.uk/microsite/ozanam-camp

Prayers

Sick:

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Fr Gerard Burns, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Dorothy Davis, Judy Houchen, Bill Devine, Frank Donnelly, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Ziggy Paczinski, Rev. Dan Mckie, Sarah McAllister, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Margaret Wilkie, Anne Ward, Peter Smith, 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, Peter Horan, Georgina McQuilling, Bridget McGoldrick, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund(Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Trevor Pennington, Stephen Allison, Sheila Holmes.