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30^th SEPTEMBER – HARVEST THANKSGIVING

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 1st OCTOBER             St Therese of Lisieux
Tuesday 2nd         The Holy Guardian Angels	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 3rd           Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 4th        St Francis of Assisi
Friday 5th       Feria
Saturday 6th   Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

			FORTHCOMING EVENTS Walsingham Cell. The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, on Monday 15 October at 7.30pm to celebrate the Translation of the Image.   St Luke’s Patronal Festival. St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate their patronal festival on Sunday 21 October at 6.00pm, with the Bishop of Coventry preaching, and a reception after Mass. There will be no Mass here that evening.   All Souls’ Day, Friday 2 November. Requiem Masses will be offered at 1.00pm and 7.00pm that day. Please add the names of any for whom you wish us to pray to the list at the back of church.   Walsingham Festival, Saturday 8 December. Coventry Cathedral will host a Regional Walsingham Festival on Saturday 8 December 2018, with the Welcoming of the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham and Solemn Mass at 12 noon, at which the preacher will be the Bishop of Coventry, and a service of Sprinkling, the Liturgy of Healing & Reconciliation at 3.00pm followed by Benediction. All are welcome to join this special day.
	TODAY we celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving   Mass is as usual until the Peace. After the Peace, gifts are presented, and this acclamation is used:   All        The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, has blessed us.   You visit the earth and water it; All       you make it very plenteous. You soften the ground with showers; All       and bless the increase of it. You crown the year with your goodness; All       and your paths overflow with plenty. The meadows are clothed with sheep; All       the valleys stand so thick with corn, they shout for joy and sing.   All       The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, has blessed us.      (from Psalm 65)   Mass continues with the Offertory Hymn.   After Mass today we gather for a parish lunch in the hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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16^th SEPTEMBER – THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

1.00pm Holy Baptism

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 17th             Feria
Tuesday 18th        Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 19th          St Theodore of Canterbury	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 20th        The Korean Martyrs	7.00pm	PCC Meeting
Friday 21st      St Matthew
Saturday 22nd Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

				HARVEST THANKSGIVING We will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 30 September, with a parish lunch following the Parish Mass. This year, we will have a hot lunch, and we are grateful to those who have offered to prepare that. Please sign the list at the back of church to help us know numbers for catering purposes. There is no charge for the lunch, but people are invited to make a donation towards costs.
	TODAY we celebrate the Baptism of Olivia Davies at 1.00pm. Please hold her, and her parents and godparents in your prayers.
	NEW COLOURING BOOK Two years ago the Medieval Coventry colouring book was published and it proved very popular. This week a second book – The St Mary’s Guildhall colouring book – was launched. There is a copy on the bookstall to look at, the price will be £5 and orders may be placed with Ann Luckman or David Fletcher. With Christmas approaching it is an ideal gift for children or anyone interested in the history of Coventry.
				FORTHCOMING EVENTS Induction. Fr Thomas Wintle will be inducted as Vicar of The Abbey at Nuneaton on Monday 24 September at 7.30pm.    Walsingham Cell. The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, on Monday 15 October at 7.30pm to celebrate the Translation of the Image.   St Luke’s Patronal Festival. St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate their patronal festival on Sunday 21 October at 6.00pm, with the Bishop of Coventry preaching, and a reception after Mass. There will be no Mass here that evening.
	WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The dates for next year’s pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th August 2019 inclusive. Deposits of £10 per pilgrim should be given to Fr Dexter.

 

 

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

 

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9^th SEPTEMBER – THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 10th             Feria
Tuesday 11th        Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 12th          The Most Holy Name of Mary	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 13th        St John Chrysostom	10.00am-4.00pm 12.00noon	Church open for visitors Mass
Friday 14th     Holy Cross Day	10.00am-4.00pm 12.00noon	Church open for visitors Mass
Saturday 15th Our Lady of Sorrows	10.00am-4.30pm 9.30am	Church open for visitors Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity	11.15am-4.30pm 10.00am 1.00pm 6.00pm	Church open for visitors PARISH MASS Holy Baptism Mass

 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

				FORTHCOMING EVENTS Induction Fr Thomas Wintle will be inducted as Vicar of The Abbey at Nuneaton on Monday 24 September at 7.30pm.    Harvest Thanksgiving We will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 30 September, with a parish lunch following the Parish Mass.   Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, on Monday 15 October at 7.30pm to celebrate the Translation of the Image.   St Luke’s Patronal Festival St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate their patronal festival on Sunday 21 October at 6.00pm, with the Bishop of Coventry preaching, and a reception after Mass. There will be no Mass here that evening.
	LITURGICAL ARRANGEMENTS Today we begin a trial period with a different arrangement of the furnishings in church. Please take a copy of Fr Dexter’s letter outlining his thinking on this, and do speak to him if you have particular thoughts on the matter.
	HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Many thanks to all who have been involved in welcoming visitors to the church during the open days, and in serving refreshments in the hall. We look forward to welcoming more this afternoon and next weekend, and would welcome any further volunteers, particularly in the hall.
	WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The dates for next year’s pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th August 2019 inclusive. Deposits of £10 per pilgrim should be given to Fr Dexter.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

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 2^nd SEPTEMBER – THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 3rd            St Gregory the Great
Tuesday 4th        St Cuthbert	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 5th          Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 6th        Feria	10.00am-4.00pm 12.00noon	Church open for visitors Mass
Friday 7th     Feria	10.00am-4.00pm 12.00noon	Church open for visitors Mass
Saturday 8th The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary	10.00am-4.30pm 9.30am	Church open for visitors Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity	11.15am-4.30pm 10.00am 6.00pm	Church open for visitors PARISH MASS Mass

 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

	NEXT WEEKEND Heritage Open Days The first of the Open Days take place from Thursday to Sunday. Many thanks to all who have volunteered to help with that. Further offers of help are welcome – please either see Mike or sign up on the sheets at the back of church.    Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham will meet at St Luke’s, Holbrooks, next Saturday at 12.00noon to celebrate the Birth of Our Lady. We will also celebrate that feast at Mass here at 9.30am.		FORTHCOMING EVENTS   Induction Fr Thomas Wintle will be inducted as Vicar of The Abbey at Nuneaton on Monday 24 September at 7.30pm.    Harvest Thanksgiving We will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 30 September, with a parish lunch following the Parish Mass.   Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, on Monday 15 October at 7.30pm to celebrate the Translation of the Image.   St Luke’s Patronal Festival St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate their patronal festival on Sunday 21 October at 6.00pm, with the Bishop of Coventry preaching, and a reception. There will be no Mass here that evening.
	WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The dates for next year’s pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th August 2019 inclusive. Deposits of £10 per pilgrim should be given to Fr Dexter. Do speak to Fr Dexter if you would like to know more about the pilgrimage.

 

 WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

 

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26^th AUGUST – THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

 

THIS WEEK

 

Monday 27th           St Monica
Tuesday 28th       St Augustine of Hippo	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 29th         The Beheading of John the Baptist	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 30th        Feria
Friday 31st    St Aidan	12.00noon	Service of Reflection
Saturday 1st September      Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The dates for next year’s pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th August 2019 inclusive. Deposits of £10 per pilgrim should be given to Fr Dexter.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

	Heritage Open Days We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) There will be various events throughout the eight days, including concerts given by pupils from Bablake School.   Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Luke’s, Holbrooks on Saturday 8 September at 12.00noon to celebrate the Birth of Our Lady.   Induction Fr Thomas Wintle will be inducted as Vicar of The Abbey at Nuneaton on Monday 24 September at 7.30pm. Let’s support Fr Tom as he takes up his post in a fellow Society parish.		Harvest Thanksgiving We will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 30 September, with a parish lunch following the Parish Mass.   Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, on Monday 15 October at 7.30pm to celebrate the Translation of the Image.   St Luke’s Patronal Festival St Luke’s, Holbrooks, will celebrate their patronal festival on Sunday 21 October at 6.00pm, with the Bishop of Coventry preaching, and a reception after Mass. There will be no Mass at St John’s that evening.

 

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

 

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19^th AUGUST – THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 20th           St Bernard
Tuesday 21st      Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 22nd        The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 23rd        Feria
Friday 24th   St Bartholomew
Saturday 25th       Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

CONFIRMATION This Saturday, Bishop Jonathan will confirm a number of candidates within a Mass celebrated at The Abbey Church of St Mary, Nuneaton at 3.00pm. All are welcome to attend to support the candidates. Please hold those being confirmed in your prayers.

ARABIAN BITES Arabian Bites, the project aiming to help refugees gain experience and develop skills as they run an Arabic styled café, has now moved to a new location at 1a Lamb Street Coventry CV1 4AD. They invite us to their ‘New Home’ opening night on Saturday 25th August, when they are offering a Mezze Platter buffet with drinks and desserts for just £10 per head. To book phone:  02477 677178 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS Heritage Open Days We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) There will be musical events throughout the eight days, including concerts given by pupils from Bablake School.  We do require volunteers to help keep the church and hall open - if you can spare a couple of hours please talk to Fr Dexter, Mike or Sheila. Walsingham Cell The Cell of Our Lady will meet at St Luke’s, Holbrooks on Saturday 8 September at 12.00noon to celebrate the Birth of Our Lady. Induction Fr Thomas Wintle will be inducted as Vicar of The Abbey at Nuneaton on Monday 24 September at 7.30pm. Let’s support Fr Tom as he takes up this post in a fellow Society parish. Harvest Thanksgiving We will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 30 September.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon. 

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12^th AUGUST – THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

 

THIS WEEK

 

Monday 13th           Feria
Tuesday 14th     St Maximilian Kolbe
Wednesday 15th       The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	1.00pm	Mass
Thursday 16th       Feria
Friday 17th   Feria
Saturday 18th       Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am 2.00 – 4.00pm	Mass Rectory garden party
NEXT SUNDAY The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

RECTORY GARDEN PARTY Fr Dexter and Amy invite members of the congregation to join them in the Rectory garden on SATURDAY between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for a garden party and afternoon tea. For those not familiar with it, the Rectory is at 9 Davenport Road, at the end of a long driveway.

THIS WEEK Fr Dexter and others from the congregation are on pilgrimage to Walsingham this week, with other pilgrims from elsewhere in the city. Please note that there will be no Mass on Tuesday evening, and no rosary on Wednesday. However, Mass will be celebrated as usual on Wednesday at 1.00pm, and we are grateful to Fr Tom Wintle for coming to celebrate that Mass for us.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS St Johns will be heading the 'cluster' of attractions in the Spon End side of the city for the event this year. We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) with the hall open at varying times on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday Sept 8 Chas will be operating as a radio ham, organised by WACRAL (World association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners) so hopefully will be able to connect with other churches, mostly UK and Europe, dependant on radio conditions. We will be featuring Gaynor as Queen Isabella for both Saturdays, and Paul our resident poet plans to be there on one Saturday.  There will be musical events throughout the eight days and will be part of the Spon Spun Festival trail from 11am until 4pm on Sat Sept 15. We do require volunteers to help keep the church and hall open - if you can spare a couple of hours please talk to Fr Dexter, Mike or Sheila.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

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5^th AUGUST – THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 6th           The Transfiguration
Tuesday 7th     Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 8th       St Dominic	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 9th       Feria
Friday 10th   St Laurence
Saturday 11th       St Clare	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Some special occasions are coming up in other Society parishes in the next few weeks. On Saturday 25 August Bishop Jonathan will be confirming candidates at the Abbey in Nuneaton at 3.00pm. All are welcome to support candidates being confirmed on that occasion. On Monday 24 September Fr Tom Wintle will be installed as Vicar of the Abbey at 7.30pm, and it would be good to support him on that occasion.

RECTORY GARDEN PARTY Fr Dexter and Amy invite members of the congregation to join them in the Rectory garden on Saturday 18 August between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for a garden party and afternoon tea. Do join them for a chance to spend a gentle afternoon together.

CHILDREN’S AREA The children’s area has now been moved to the south aisle, where children are less hidden from view than they were previously. Please feel free to make use of this area if that is helpful to you and your children.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS St Johns will be heading the 'cluster' of attractions in the Spon End side of the city for the event this year. We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) with the hall open at varying times on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday Sept 8 Chas will be operating as a radio ham, organised by WACRAL (World association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners) so hopefully will be able to connect with other churches, mostly UK and Europe, dependant on radio conditions. We will be featuring Gaynor as Queen Isabella for both Saturdays, and Paul our resident poet plans to be there on one Saturday.  There will be musical events throughout the eight days and will be part of the Spon Spun Festival trail from 11am until 4pm on Sat Sept 15. We do require volunteers to help keep the church and hall open - if you can spare a couple of hours please talk to Fr Dexter, Mike or Sheila.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

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29^th JULY – THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 30th           Feria
Tuesday 31st    St Ignatius Loyola	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 1st AUGUST       Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 2nd      Feria
Friday 3rd Feria
Saturday 4th       St John Vianney	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Tenth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

CHILDREN’S AREA The children’s area has now been moved to the south aisle, where children are less hidden from view than they were previously. Please feel free to make use of this area if that is helpful to you and your children.

TODAY We welcome Fr Norman Stevens as our celebrant and preacher at the Parish Mass. Fr Dexter is this morning celebrating and preaching at St Oswald’s, Tile Hill, in his capacity as the Bishop of Ebbsfleet’s representative in the diocese.

RECTORY GARDEN PARTY Fr Dexter and Amy invite members of the congregation to join them in the Rectory garden on Saturday 18 August between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for a garden party and afternoon tea. Do join them for a chance to spend a gentle afternoon together.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS St Johns will be heading the 'cluster' of attractions in the Spon End side of the city for the event this year. We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) with the hall open at varying times on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday Sept 8 Chas will be operating as a radio ham, organised by WACRAL (World association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners) so hopefully will be able to connect with other churches, mostly UK and Europe, dependant on radio conditions. We will be featuring Gaynor as Queen Isabella for both Saturdays, and Paul our resident poet plans to be there on one Saturday.  There will be musical events throughout the eight days and will be part of the Spon Spun Festival trail from 11am until 4pm on Sat Sept 15. We do require volunteers to help keep the church and hall open - if you can spare a couple of hours please talk to Fr Dexter, Mike or Sheila.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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22^nd JULY – SAINT MARY MAGDALENE

TODAY’S SERVICE

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 23rd           St Bridget
Tuesday 24th       Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 25th         St James	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 26th       Ss Anne and Joachim	1.00pm	Mass
Friday 27th      Feria	12.00noon	Service of Reflection
Saturday 28th          Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Ninth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next Service of Reflection will take place on FRIDAY at noon. All are welcome to join us for this gentle service followed by a simple lunch.

RECTORY GARDEN PARTY Fr Dexter and Amy invite members of the congregation to join them in the Rectory garden on Saturday 18 August between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for a garden party and afternoon tea. Do join them for a chance to spend a gentle afternoon together.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS St Johns will be heading the 'cluster' of attractions in the Spon End side of the city for the event this year. We will be open all 8 days of the two scheduled weekends (Sept 6 – 9 and 13 - 16) with the hall open at varying times on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturday Sept 8 Chas will be operating as a radio ham, organised by WACRAL (World association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners) so hopefully will be able to connect with other churches, mostly UK and Europe, dependant on radio conditions. We will be featuring Gaynor as Queen Isabella for both Saturdays, and Paul our resident poet plans to be there on one Saturday.  There will be musical events throughout the eight days and will be part of the Spon Spun Festival trail from 11am until 4pm on Sat Sept 15. We do require volunteers to help keep the church and hall open - if you can spare a couple of hours please talk to Fr Dexter, Mike or Sheila.

1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION There will a bring-and-share lunch after Mass today to celebrate Fr Dexter’s and Amy’s first year in the parish. Do join us. On Thursday, the anniversary of Fr Dexter’s induction, Mass will be offered at 1.00pm.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

 

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15^th JULY – THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

11.30am Holy Baptism

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 16th           Feria
Tuesday 17th       Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm 7.15pm	Confessions Mass PCC meeting
Wednesday 18th         Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 19th       Feria
Friday 20th      Feria
Saturday 21st         Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY St Mary Magdalene	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

PCC MEETING The PCC meets on Tuesday at 7.15pm in St John’s Chapel.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Yes, it’s far too early to be talking about Christmas, but do put the date in your diary for our traditional Christmas Lunch in the hall, which will take place at 12.30pm on Friday 14 December. Entertainment will be provided by our friends The Thruppny Bits. More information to follow nearer the time.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next Service of Reflection will take place on Friday 27 July at noon. All are welcome to join us for this gentle service followed by a simple lunch.

PRAYER CIRCLE We are in the process of updating our prayer list. Please update Jo or Ann on news of those already on the list, and also let them know of anyone else who might need our prayers.

ST JOHN’S CHAPEL Work has been taking place this past week to repair the steps in St John’s chapel.   The cost of the work, £2884 plus VAT, is being met by a legacy. We are grateful to those who have left legacies to the church in the past and made such work possible. If you would like to know how to leave a legacy to the parish in your will, please speak to our treasurer, David Fletcher.

1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION There will a bring-and-share lunch NEXT SUNDAY after Mass to celebrate Fr Dexter’s and Amy’s first year with us. Please help us to make this a special day for them. There is a list at the back of the church for your contributions.

TODAY we celebrate the Baptism of Daniel Bates at 11.30am. Please hold him in your prayers as he begins his Christian journey.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

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Rectory telephone 02476 711687

 8^th JULY – THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Parish Mass

11.30am Holy Baptism

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 9th           Feria
Tuesday 10th       Feria	9.30am 6.00pm 6.30pm	Funeral of Radmila Murkovic Confessions Mass
Wednesday 11th         St Benedict	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 12th       Feria
Friday 13th      Feria
Saturday 14th        Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Seventh Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 11.30am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Holy Baptism Mass

PRAYER CIRCLE We are in the process of updating our prayer list. Please update Jo or Ann on news of those already on the list, and also let them know of anyone else who might need our prayers.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Yes, it’s far too early to be talking about Christmas, but do put the date in your diary for our traditional Christmas Lunch in the hall, which will take place at 12.30pm on Friday 14 December. Entertainment will be provided by our friends The Thruppny Bits. More information to follow nearer the time.

1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION There will a bring-and-share lunch on Sunday 22 July after Mass to celebrate Fr Dexter’s and Amy’s first year with us. Please help us to make this a special day for them. There is a list at the back of the church for your contributions.

ST JOHN’S CHAPEL Work will take place this week to repair the steps in St John’s chapel. Weekday Masses will continue but will be celebrated at the High Altar.   The cost of the work, £2884 plus VAT, is being met by a legacy. We are grateful to those who have left legacies to the church in the past and made such work possible. If you would like to know how to leave a legacy to the parish in your will, please speak to our treasurer, David Fletcher.

TODAY we celebrate the Baptism of Azarai Walker-Thorpe at 11.30am. Please hold him, his family and his godparents in your prayers as he begins his Christian journey.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

 

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 1st JULY – THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

 

Monday 2nd          Feria
Tuesday 3rd      St Thomas	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 4th         Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 5th       Feria
Friday 6th      Feria
Saturday 7th        Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Sixth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 11.30am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Holy Baptism Mass

 

THANK YOU! Many thanks to all who have been involved in the many activities of the past week, including our patronal festival, the parish lunch, and the various concerts that have taken place in church. Many people have commented on the warmth of the welcome offered by the people of St John’s!

FOOD BANK Tim reports that the total amount from their last collection from St John’s was a very impressive 79.35kg. He observes that the bin was overflowing and wants to pass on his thanks to all those who contributed. The foodbank which is housed at the Foleshill Baptist Church has now provided food for just under 11,700 people since they started in November 2011, and our church has a prominent place among their many contributors. Sheila and Mike visited their Foodbank cafe recently which is open on Monday and Friday lunchtimes and was impressed with their menu and set up - there is no fixed price for the two course meal, they only ask for a donation. We are considering visiting the cafe as a group in a couple of weeks’ time, please see Mike or Sheila.

VISITOR MINISTRY Mike reports that a superb footfall in June sees our half year total only 6% behind the same period last year - our record year. A big thank you to the volunteers who managed to keep the church open.

ARABIAN BITES This new project based in the Methodist Central Hall on Warwick Lane offers ‘authentic Arabic food with a Vegan twist’. Newly arrived refugees from Syria and Iraq are being supported to learn new skills and share their culture. The food is low cost, really healthy and very tasty. It is open from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. This project is being supported by local churches, and those running the project would love lots of people to go along to try the food and support those taking part. You can be sure to get a seat by booking on 02477 677178 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or you can just turn up.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

 

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24^th JUNE – THE BIRTH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST – Patronal Festival of the Parish

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am High Mass

6.00pm Mass

 THIS WEEK

 

Monday 25th         Feria
Tuesday 26th     Feria	10.30am 6.00pm 6.30pm	Funeral of Monica Gardner Confessions Mass
Wednesday 27th        Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 28th       St Irenaeus
Friday 29th      Ss Peter and Paul	12.00noon 1.15pm 7.30pm	Service of Reflection Flute Recital Concert with Haverfordwest Ladies Choir
Saturday 30th        Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Fifth Sunday after Trinity	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

THANK YOU Many thanks to all who were involved with yesterday evening’s concert in church, particularly to our friends at Unlock the Music.

FLUTE RECITAL Flautist Enya Bowe of Bablake School will give a recital on Friday at 1.15pm. She will play pieces by CPE Bach, Enesco, Honegger and Hindemith. Tickets on the door are £2, in aid of the charity SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru). SKIP is a non-profit organisation helping economically disadvantaged children in the impoverished districts of Trujillo. They aim to provide a quality education and counselling to children and their families, strengthening social ties and inclusion in the local community.

HAVERFORDWEST LADIES CHOIR We will welcome the ladies of this choir for a concert THIS FRIDAY at 7.30pm. The choir will offer a varied programme of music. Tickets, at £5 each, will be available on the door, with proceeds going to our piano restoration fund.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next service takes place THIS FRIDAY at 12.00noon. All are welcome to join us for this gentle, reflective service followed by a simple lunch.

FUNERAL OF MONICA GARDNER The funeral of Monica Gardner takes place in church on Tuesday at 10.30am. Please pray for her, and for Ava and all the family.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL Welcome today to our patronal festival, as celebrate the feast of our patron saint, John the Baptist. Do join us for the parish bring-and-share lunch in the hall after this morning’s Mass.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

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17^th JUNE – THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 18th         Feria
Tuesday 19th     Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 20th        St Alban	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 21st      Feria	1.15pm	Cello Recital
Friday 22nd      Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
Saturday 23rd       St Etheldreda	9.30am 7.00pm	Mass Celebration Concert with our restored Bechstein piano
NEXT SUNDAY The Birth of St John the Baptist	10.00am   6.00pm	HIGH MASS followed by parish lunch Mass

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next service takes place on Friday 29 June at 12.00noon.

DISASTER APPEAL. We have sent £200 from the Sunday Coffee fund to the appeal following the Guatemala volcano eruption.

HAVERFORDWEST LADIES CHOIR We will welcome the ladies of this choir for a concert on Friday 29 June at 7.30pm. Tickets, at £5 each, will be available on the door.

CELEBRATION PIANO CONCERT We look forward to the concert to celebrate the completion of the work on our Bechstein grand piano which takes place THIS SATURDAY. International concert pianist Varvara Maggs will play a variety of music on the piano, some of it composed around the time that the piano was built in 1878. Tickets, at £5 each, are now available for members of the congregation – today is the last chance to sign upon the list at the back of church.

FLUTE RECITAL Flautist Enya Bowe of Bablake School will give a recital on Friday 29 June at 1.15pm. She will play pieces by CPE Bach, Enesco, Honegger and Hindemith. Tickets on the door are £2, in aid of the charity SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru).

PATRONAL FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 24 JUNE NEXT SUNDAY we celebrate the Birth of St John the Baptist, the patronal festival of the parish. We look forward to celebrating the feast of our patron saint. There will a bring-and-share lunch after Mass that day – do sign up on the list at the back of the church.

CELLO RECITAL Cellist Anna White of Bablake School will give a lunchtime recital of music on Thursday at 1.15pm here at St John’s. The programme includes music by Brahms, Albeniz, Bruch and Saint-Saens. Tickets on the door are £5 (£2 students). Proceeds are in aid of the musical education charity Pro Corda.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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10^th JUNE – SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 11th         St Barnabas
Tuesday 12th     Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 13th        St Anthony of Padua	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 14th      Feria
Friday 15th     Feria
Saturday 16th      St Richard of Chichester	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Trinity III	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 

CELEBRATION PIANO CONCERT Our Bechstein grand piano has returned from the restorers, and it looks and sounds wonderful! We now look forward to the concert to celebrate the completion of the work. On Saturday 23 June, at 7.00pm, international concert pianist Varvara Maggs will play a variety of music on the piano, some of it composed around the time that the piano was built in 1878. Our friends at ‘Unlock the Music’, who have done so much to support this project, are working with us to arrange this concert. Tickets, at £5 each, are now available for members of the congregation – please sign up on the list at the back of church.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 24 JUNE The Church celebrates the Birth of St John the Baptist, the patronal festival of the parish, on Sunday 24 June. We look forward to celebrating the feast of our patron saint, and hope for a good turn out of worshippers that day will enable us to celebrate with vigour! There will a bring-and-share lunch after Mass that day – do sign up on the list at the back of the church.

HAVERFORDWEST LADIES CHOIR We will welcome the ladies of this choir for a concert on Friday 29 June at 7.30pm. Tickets, at £5 each, will be available on the door.

CELLO RECITAL Cellist Anna White of Bablake School will give a lunchtime recital of music on Thursday 21 June at 1.15pm here at St John’s. The programme includes music by Brahms, Albeniz, Bruch and Saint-Saens. Tickets on the door are £5 (£2 students) and proceeds are in aid of the musical education charity Pro Corda.  CONTACT DETAILS With the introduction of new data protection rules (GDPR), we are asking people who wish to allow the parish to remain in contact with them to complete consent forms with the contact details they are willing to share with parish officers. These forms are available at the back of church. Do please fill one in and return it.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

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3^rd JUNE – FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

4.30pm Evening Prayer

6.00pm Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 4th         Feria
Tuesday 5th     St Boniface	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 6th        Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 7th      Feria
Friday 8th     Sacred Heart of Jesus	11.30am	Mass at St Luke’s, Holbrooks
Saturday 9th      Immaculate Heart of Mary	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Trinity II	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

VISITOR MINISTRY Mike reports that we had a very good May with over four hundred visitors. This contributed to a strong Spring which means we are close to our record 2017 year. Thanks to all who contributed to keeping the church open.

HAVERFORDWEST LADIES CHOIR We will welcome the ladies of this choir for a concert on Friday 29 June 7.30pm. Tickets, at £5 each, will be available on the door.

CELEBRATION PIANO CONCERT Work on the restoration of our Bechstein grand piano is now nearing completion, and we are looking forward to its return to church this week. We are now planning a major concert to celebrate the completion of the work. On Saturday 23 June, at 7.00pm, international concert pianist Varvara Maggs will play a variety of music on the piano. Our friends at ‘Unlock the Music’, who have done so much to support this project, are working with us to arrange this concert. Tickets, at £5 each, are now available for members of the congregation – please sign up on the list at the back of church.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The annual pilgrimage takes place from Monday, 13th August to Thursday, 16th August. Thank you to everyone who has booked a place and returned their form. A further deposit of £10 is now due. Please pay that to Fr Dexter. CONTACT DETAILS With the introduction of new data protection rules (GDPR), we are asking people who wish to allow the parish to remain in contact with them to complete consent forms with the contact details they are willing to share with parish officers. These forms are available at the back of church. Do please fill one in and return it.  THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS This feast is celebrated on Friday, and we are invited to join our friends at St Luke’s, Holbrooks, for Mass at their usual Friday time of 11.30am.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

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27^th MAY – TRINITY SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 28th         Feria
Tuesday 29th     Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 30th        Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 31st     Corpus Christi	7.30pm	Sung Mass, Procession and Benediction
Friday 1st June    St Justin	1.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 2nd       Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Trinity I	10.00am 4.30pm 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Evening Prayer Mass

 

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The annual pilgrimage takes place from Monday, 13th August to Thursday, 16th August. Thank you to everyone who has booked a place and returned their form. A further deposit of £10 is now due. Please pay that to Fr Dexter.

CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi, the day of thanksgiving for the gift of Holy Communion, falls on Thursday this week.  We will celebrate the day with Sung Mass, Procession and Benediction at 7.30pm that evening, at which we will be joined by friends from other Society parishes. All are welcome for this special occasion.

ARABIAN BITES This new project based in the Methodist Central Hall on Warwick Lane offers ‘authentic Arabic food with a Vegan twist’. Newly arrived refugees from Syria and Iraq are being supported to learn new skills and share their culture. The food is low cost, really healthy and very tasty. It is open from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. This project is being supported by local churches, and those running the project would love lots of people to go along to try the food and support those taking part.

CELEBRATION CONCERT Work on the restoration of our Bechstein grand piano is now nearing completion, and we are looking forward to its return to church. Plans are now well underway for a major concert to celebrate the completion of the work. On 23 June at 7.00pm, international concert pianist Varvara Maggs will play a variety of music on the piano. Our friends at ‘Unlock the Music’, who have done so much to support this project, are working with us to arrange this concert. Tickets are now available – please sign up on the list at the back of church.   CONTACT DETAILS With the introduction of new data protection rules (GDPR), we are asking people who wish to allow the parish to remain in contact with them to complete consent forms with the contact details they are willing to share with parish officers. These forms are available at the back of church. Do please fill one in and return it.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

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20^th MAY – PENTECOST / WHIT SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

6.00pm Mass

 

THIS WEEK

 

Monday 21st        Mary, Mother of the Church
Tuesday 22nd     Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 23rd        Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 24th       Feria	7.00pm	PCC meeting
Friday 25th    St Bede the Venerable	12.00noon 1.00pm	Service of Reflection Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 26th      St Philip Neri	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Trinity Sunday	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

PCC MEETING The PCC meets this Thursday at 7.00pm in the hall.

VISITOR MINISTRY St John’s continues to welcome many visitors to the church throughout the week, and we are always keen to have new volunteers to join the team of those who welcome our visitors. If this is something you might be able to do, please speak to Mike Polanyk.

CORPUS CHRISTI This year Corpus Christi falls on Thursday 31 May. We will celebrate the day with Sung Mass, Procession and Benediction at 7.30pm that evening, at which we will be joined by friends from other Society parishes. All are welcome for this special occasion.    CONTACT DETAILS With the introduction of new data protection rules (GDPR), we are asking people who wish to allow the parish to remain in contact with them to complete consent forms with the contact details they are willing to share with parish officers. These forms are available at the back of church. Do please fill one in and return it.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The annual pilgrimage takes place from Monday, 13th August to Thursday, 16th August. Thank you to everyone who has booked a place and returned their form. A further deposit of £10 is now due. Please pay that to Fr Dexter.   SERVICE OF REFLECTION The next Service of Reflection take space on Friday at 12.00noon. All are welcome to join us for this simple, reflective service which is followed by a light lunch. EVENING MASS From TODAY we celebrate a said Mass on Sunday evenings at 6.00pm, which we hope will suit anyone who can’t make Sunday mornings

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13^th MAY – SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass 

THIS WEEK

Monday 14th       St Matthias
Tuesday 15th    Feria	1.00pm   6.00pm 6.30pm	Holy Hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament Confessions Mass
Wednesday 16th       Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 17th      Feria	7.00pm	Holy Hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 18th   Feria	1.00pm 7.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade Jazz and Supper evening
Saturday 19th     St Dunstan	9.30am 2.30pm	Mass May Devotion in Nuneaton
NEXT SUNDAY Pentecost / Whit Sunday	10.00am 6.00pm	PARISH MASS Mass

 On days when the church is open the Regina Caeli is said at noon.

THY KINGDOM COME During these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we are encouraged to join with other Christians around the world praying for the mission of the Church. As part of that, there are two opportunities in the coming week to join in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. On Tuesday lunchtime and Thursday evening, we will keep a Holy Hour of prayer, and people are welcome to join us for as much or as little of that time as they wish. JAZZ AND SUPPER EVENING A jazzy evening of music, monologues and poetry on the theme of love is taking place here at St John’s on Friday 18 May at 7.00pm. Tickets are £6, and include a buffet supper. Our friends from Unlock the Music are arranging this evening in aid of the piano restoration fund. VISITOR MINISTRY St John’s continues to welcome many visitors to the church throughout the week, and we are always keen to have new volunteers to join the team of those who welcome our visitors. If this is something you might be able to do, please speak to Mike Polanyk.

MAY DEVOTION May is traditionally a month of devotion to Our Lady, and Society parishes will gather for a May Devotion on Saturday 19 May, at the Abbey Church of St Mary, Nuneaton.  The afternoon begins with Mass at 2.30pm. After refreshments, The Bishop of Warwick will speak on ‘Mary, Mother of the Church’, and at 4.30pm we will end with Benediction. All are welcome. Do speak to Fr Dexter if a lift would be helpful.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The annual pilgrimage takes place from Monday, 13th August to Thursday, 16th August. Thank you to everyone who has booked a place and returned their form. A further deposit of £10 is now due. Please pay that to Fr Dexter.

EVENING MASS From NEXT SUNDAY we will celebrate a said Mass on Sunday evenings at 6.00pm, which we hope will suit anyone who can’t make Sunday mornings.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

 

 

 

On days when the church is open the Regina Caeli is said at noon.

 

VISITOR MINISTRY St John’s continues to welcome many visitors to the church throughout the week, and we are always keen to have new volunteers to join the team of those who welcome our visitors. If this is something you might be able to do, please speak to Mike Polanyk.

ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY We collected £123.78 in ACS Lent boxes this year. In addition to that, we have also sent ACS £57.76 from the collections taken at our Friday Lent lunches. Many thanks to all who contributed.

EVENING MASS From Sunday 20 May, we will celebrate a said Mass on Sunday evenings at 6.00pm, which we hope will suit anyone who can’t make Sunday mornings.

MAY DEVOTION May is traditionally a month of devotion to Our Lady, and Society parishes will gather for a May Devotion on Saturday 19 May, at the Abbey Church of St Mary, Nuneaton.  The afternoon begins with Mass at 2.30pm. After refreshments, The Bishop of Warwick will speak on ‘Mary, Mother of the Church’, and at 4.30pm we will end with Benediction. All are welcome.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE The annual pilgrimage takes place from Monday, 13th August to Thursday, 16th August. The precise cost is yet to be finalised, but the maximum cost will be £236.70 per pilgrim (full board), or £214.10 (half board). A reduced tariff is available for children. Please see Fr Dexter if you are interested.   ANNUAL MEETINGS. The Annual Meetings took place after Mass last Sunday. Ann Tuesley and Ian Johnstone were re-elected as churchwardens. Sheila Polanyk was re-elected to the PCC and Dickson Nghily and Kayleigh Bullingham were newly elected to the PCC and we welcomed Jennifer Higgins and Peter Ruddy to the team of sidesmen. ASCENSION DAY This Thursday is Ascension Day. We, along with other parishes of the Society, join our friends at St Luke’s, Holbrooks, at 7.30pm that evening for a joint celebration, with a reception to follow. Do speak to Fr Dexter if you would like a lift.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY

Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.

For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.

Thank you.

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

 

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29^th APRIL – FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass followed by the Annual Meetings

 

THIS WEEK

Monday 30th       Feria
Tuesday 1st May    Ss Philip & James	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 2nd       St Athanasius	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 3rd      Feria	1.10pm	Bablake School Concert
Friday 4th   The English Martyrs	1.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 5th     Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Sixth Sunday of Easter	10.00am 12.00 -2.00pm	PARISH MASS Family Fun, Food and Faith

 

ANNUAL MEETINGS. The Annual Meeting of Parishioners to elect church wardens for the coming year, and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting both take place after Mass TODAY. ASCENSION DAY Ascension Day falls on Thursday 10 May. We join our friends at St Luke’s, Holbrooks, at 7.30pm that evening for a joint celebration. EVENING MASS From Sunday 20 May, we will celebrate a said Mass on Sunday evenings at 6.00pm, which we hope will suit anyone who can’t make Sunday mornings.

FAMILY FUN, FOOD AND FAITH The next family activity session takes place NEXT SUNDAY, 6 May, between 12.00noon and 2.00pm. All are welcome to join us for this.

DIOCESAN CENTENARY On Friday 4 May, there will be an opportunity to ‘Ask the Archbishop’ as the Archbishop of Canterbury will attend a gathering to answer questions about Christian faith and life. This event is organised by the Acceler8 Team, and is particularly aimed at young adults (though anyone is welcome!). It takes place at Chilvers Coton Church, Avenue Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4NQ at 7.30pm. Do ask Fr Dexter if you’d like to know more. On Saturday 5 May, a Centenary Festival will be celebrated in the Cathedral. Details of that are available on postcards at the back of church – do take one.

JAZZ AND SUPPER EVENING A jazzy evening of music, monologues and poetry on the theme of love is taking place here at St John’s on Friday 18 May at 7.00pm. Tickets are £6, and include a buffet supper. Our friends from Unlock the Music are arranging this evening in aid of the piano restoration fund.

MAY DEVOTION May is traditionally a month of devotion to Our Lady, and Society parishes will gather for a May Devotion on Saturday 19 May, at the Abbey Church of St Mary, Nuneaton.  The afternoon begins with Mass at 2.30pm. After refreshments, The Bishop of Warwick will speak on ‘Mary, Mother of the Church’, and at 4.30pm we will end with Benediction. All are welcome.

On days when the church is open the Regina Caeli is said at noon.

 

THE PARISH AND COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

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22^nd APRIL – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 23rd      St George	1.00pm	Mass
Tuesday 24th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 25th       St Mark	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 26th     Feria
Friday 27th    Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Service of Reflection Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 28th     Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Fifth Sunday of Easter	10.00am	PARISH MASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11^th MARCH – THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT / MOTHERING SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

Monday 12th    Feria
Tuesday 13th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 14th       Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 15th    Feria	1.10pm	Bablake School Concert
Friday 16th    Feria	12.00noon   1.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 17th St Patrick	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion Sunday)	10.00am	PARISH MASS

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

During Lent, we use this acclamation before the Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

DILYS EASTICK RIP

The funeral of Dilys Eastick will take place on Tuesday, 13 March, at 12.00noon in the Cannon Hill Chapel of Canley Crematorium. May she rest in peace.

COVENTRY HALF MARATHON

Next Sunday will see some disruption as some roads are closed for the half marathon. Please use Junction 7 (Spon End-IKEA) The barrier at the back of the Odeon should be open so we can access Spon Street beyond the Odeon car park. The ring road will be open in both directions. People living in Coundon should come down the Radford Road which is open in the City Centre direction-crossing points on Barker Butts Lane close at 9.45am. The Holyhead Road from Morrisons to Allesley is open out of town only-to avoid this use the Allesley Old Road. For further details, see https://www.enjoycoventry.com/coventryhalf/

CONGRATULATIONS to Simon and Leah on the birth of baby George, born on Friday at 1.00pm, weighing seven pounds twelve ounces.

HOLY WEEK AT ST JOHN’S

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, and we will observe all the traditional ceremonies of this most important week of the year.

Palm Sunday, 25 March

10.00am Procession from the Lower Precinct and Sung Mass    

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week

6.30pm Stations of the Cross and Mass

Maundy Thursday, 29 March

7.30pm Sung Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Watch of prayer

Good Friday, 30 March

10.30am Stations of the Cross for the family

2.00pm Good Friday Liturgy

Holy Saturday, 31 March

8.00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Day, 1 April

10.00am Sung Mass with procession and Easter egg hunt

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4^th MARCH – THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

 

THIS WEEK

Monday 5th    Feria
Tuesday 6th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 7th       Ss Perpetua and Felicity	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 8th    Feria
Friday 9th    Feria	12.00noon   1.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 10th Feria	9.30am 3.00pm	Mass Evening Prayer and Benediction
NEXT SUNDAY The Fourth Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday)	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

During Lent, we use this acclamation before the Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

GUILD OF SERVANTS OF THE SANCTUARY

The meeting of the Guild planned for yesterday was postponed because of the weather. The Guild now plans to visit this coming Saturday at 3.00pm for their Guild Office and Benediction. All are welcome to join them for this act of worship. 

VISITOR MINISTRY.

Mike reports that following a good February, our year total so far of 544 is 9% down on last year. Bearing in mind what the weather has thrown at us that is better news than we expected.

FOOD BANK.

Tim reports that total amount collected on Wednesday was a very impressive 78.35kg. He thanks the church again for all our support - food bank continues to be very busy so our donations are very much appreciated.

CHRISM MASS

Bishop Jonathan will celebrate his Chrism Mass at Lichfield Cathedral on the Wednesday of Holy Week, 28 March, at 11.30am. Lifts can be arranged. Please speak to Fr Dexter about that.

Bishop Christopher will celebrate the diocesan Chrism Mass in the Cathedral on Maundy Thursday at 10.30am.  

LENT AT ST JOHN’S

Each week in Lent we offer the opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross and engage in a short Bible study, looking at some of the passages of the Old Testament that will be read during Holy Week. We do that on Fridays at 12.00noon, after which there is the opportunity to share in a simple Lent lunch.

We are, once again, collecting for the work of the Additional Curates Society, which seeks to encourage vocations to ordination and to support parishes in need of clergy. Please take a collecting box and a prayer card from the back of church.

The opportunity to make your confession is available each Tuesday evening, and on Good Friday, or by appointment with Fr Dexter.

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25^th FEBRUARY – THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 26th    Feria
Tuesday 27th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 28th       Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 1st March   St David	7.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study
Friday 2nd   Feria	12.00noon   1.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 3rd Feria	9.30am 3.00pm	Mass Evening Prayer and Benediction
NEXT SUNDAY The Third Sunday of Lent	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

GSS VISIT. On Saturday, we welcome the local chapter of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary, who will sing their Guild Office, a form of evening prayer, at 3.00pm. The service will end with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to join the Guild for this act of worship.    

DILYS EASTICK RIP

The funeral of Dilys Eastick will take place on Tuesday 13 March at 12.00noon in the Cannon Hill Chapel of Canley Crematorium. May she rest in peace.

CYRILLE REGIS SERVICE

A Thanksgiving Service will be held next Sunday,

4 March, at 4.00pm in the Cathedral for the life and legacy of Cyrille Regis, who played in the winning Coventry City FA Cup Final Team and who helped to turn around the racism that was inherent in the game. Cyrille was also a very committed Christian. All are welcome to this service to remember him.

CHRISM MASS

Bishop Jonathan will celebrate his Chrism Mass at Lichfield Cathedral on the Wednesday of Holy Week, 28 March, at 11.30am. Lifts can be arranged. Please speak to Fr Dexter if you would like to go.

LENT AT ST JOHN’S

Our Lenten observance continues as we enter the second week of Lent.

Each week, we offer the opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross and engage in a short Bible study, looking at some of the passages of the Old Testament that will be read during Holy Week. We do that on Thursdays at 7.00pm, and repeat the session on Fridays at 12.00noon.  On Fridays there is the opportunity to share in a simple Lent lunch.

We are, once again, collecting for the work of the Additional Curates Society, which seeks to encourage vocations to ordination and to support parishes in need of clergy. Please take a collecting box and a prayer card from the back of church.

The opportunity to make your confession is available each Tuesday evening, and on Good Friday, or by appointment with Fr Dexter

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18^th FEBRUARY – THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Parish Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 19th    Feria
Tuesday 20th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 21st      Feria	1.00pm	Mass
Thursday 22nd   Feria	7.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study
Friday 23rd St Polycarp	12.00noon   1.00pm	Stations of the Cross followed by Bible study Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 24th Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Second Sunday of Lent	10.00am	PARISH MASS

TODAY

We welcome Mr Richard Lees, Director of the Goa Anglican Centre as our preacher.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

During Lent, we use this acclamation before the Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

THIS WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME

Fr Dexter will not be in church as he is conducting a funeral at the crematorium. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marjorie Goodison. We are grateful to Fr Simon Oakes for celebrating the Mass at 1.00pm. The rosary will not be said that day.

CYRILLE REGIS SERVICE

A Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday,

4 March at 4.00pm in the Cathedral for the life and legacy of Cyrille Regis, who played in the winning Coventry City FA Cup Final Team. All are welcome to this service to remember him.

CHRISM MASS

Bishop Jonathan will celebrate his Chrism Mass at Lichfield Cathedral on the Wednesday of Holy Week, 28 March, at 11.30am. Lifts can be arranged. Please speak to Fr Dexter if you would like to go.

LENT AT ST JOHN’S

The season Lent is traditionally marked by acts of prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

We will offer the opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross and engage in a short Bible study each week on Thursdays at 7.00pm, beginning this week. For anyone who can’t make that time, we will repeat the session on Fridays at 12.00noon.  There will be the opportunity on Friday lunchtimes to share in a simple Lenten lunch.

We will, once again, be collecting for the work of the Additional Curates Society, which seeks to encourage vocations to ordination and to support parishes in need of clergy. Please take a collecting box and a prayer card from the back of church.

The opportunity to make your confession will be available each Tuesday evening, and on Good Friday, or by appointment with Fr Dexter.

EASTER CARDS are now on sale in the church shop.

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11th FEBRUARY – THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT
TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 12th    Feria
Tuesday 13th    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 14th      Ash Wednesday	12.00noon 1.00pm 7.00pm	Rosary Mass with Imposition of Ashes Sung Mass with Imposition of Ashes
Thursday 15th Feria
Friday 16th Feria	1.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 17th Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The First Sunday of Lent	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

ASH WEDNESDAY

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Mass with the imposition of ashes will be offered at 1.00pm and 7.00pm.

HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN £130 DONATION TO ST JOHN’S

To celebrate their 130^th anniversary, the Ecclesiastical Insurance Company is offering to donate £130 to this church for every new home insurance policy taken out.

Please check when your house policy expires and contact them in good time at:

www.ecclesiastical.com/Trust130 or on

0800 783 0130 and quote Trust 130.

This offer is open for all policies that commence on or before 31^st August 2018.

Any questions – please speak with David Fletcher.

 

LUNCHTIME SERENADE

Each Friday at 1.00pm, Adam Hibberd from Unlock the Music will give a short piano recital. There is no charge, but donations are invited for the restoration of the church’s grand piano.

LENT AT ST JOHN’S

The season Lent is traditionally marked by acts of prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

 

We will offer the opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross and engage in a short Bible study each week on Thursdays at 7.00pm, beginning on 22 February. For anyone who can’t make that time, we will repeat the session on Fridays at 12.00noon, beginning on 23 February. There will be the opportunity on Friday lunchtimes to share in a simple Lenten lunch.

 

We will, once again, be collecting for the work of the Additional Curates Society, which seeks to encourage vocations to ordination and to support parishes in need of clergy. Please take a collecting box and a prayer card from the back of church.

 

The opportunity to make your confession will be available each Tuesday evening, and on Good Friday, or by appointment with Fr Dexter.

 

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4^th FEBRUARY – THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

4.30pm Evening Prayer

 

THIS WEEK

Monday 5th    St Agatha
Tuesday 6th    Feria	6.30pm	Mass
Wednesday 7th      Feria	1.00pm	Mass
Thursday 8th Feria
Friday 9th Feria	1.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 10th St Scholastica	9.30am 10.00am – 2.00pm	Mass Church open for the St Valentine’s weekend
NEXT SUNDAY The Sunday next before Lent	10.00am 11.15am – 1.00pm	PARISH MASS Church open for the St Valentine’s weekend

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

THIS WEEK Fr Dexter will be on retreat from Monday to Friday. We are grateful to Fr Norman Stevens for celebrating the masses on Tuesday and Wednesday. The rosary will not be said this Wednesday.

HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN £130 DONATION TO ST JOHN’S

To celebrate their 130^th anniversary, the Ecclesiastical Insurance Company is offering to donate £130 to this church for every new home insurance policy taken out.

Please check when your house policy expires and contact them in good time at:

www.ecclesiastical.com/Trust130 or on

0800 783 0130 and quote Trust 130.

This offer is open for all policies that commence on or before 31^st August 2018.

Any questions – please speak with David Fletcher.

LUNCHTIME SERENADE

Each Friday at 1.00pm, Adam Hibberd from Unlock the Music will give a short piano recital. There is no charge, but donations are invited for the restoration of the church’s grand piano.

RECEIVING OF COMMUNION

In light of the recent outbreak of virulent strains of Flu, please be aware that parish practice around the receiving of the chalice is being reviewed. The practice of intincting (ie. dipping) the host in the chalice is an unhygienic practice and I would ask people to refrain from receiving the sacrament in this way. Please see the letter which is available at the back of church regarding this matter, and do speak to me if you wish to discuss this.    

                                                     Fr Dexter.

ST VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

Next weekend, the weekend before St Valentine's Day, the Church will hold a "Valentine's weekend", during which St Johns will be open from 10am until 2pm on Saturday and 11.15am until 1pm on Sunday to see the relic in a rare showing in public. There will be music and poetry on the Saturday, and on both days there will be an opportunity to venerate and pray before the relic. is historic gem.

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28^h JANUARY – THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE (CANDLEMASS)

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Procession and Parish Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 29th     Feria
Tuesday 30th    Bl. Charles Stuart	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 31st     St John Bosco	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 1st February Feria
Friday 2nd   Feria	1.00pm	Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 3rd   St Blaise	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Second Sunday before Lent	10.00am 4.30pm	PARISH MASS Evening Prayer

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

TODAY we begin our service in the hall as we make our candle-lit procession from there into church.

We welcome Deacon Sarah Gillard-Faulkner as our preacher and deacon of the Mass

ST VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

On the weekend of 10^th and 11^th February, the weekend before St Valentine’s Day, we will hold a ‘Valentine’s weekend’, during which the church will be open longer hours, and we will have music and poetry in church, along with the opportunity to venerate and pray before our relic of St Valentine. A must for all couples!

LUNCHTIME SERENADE

Each Friday at 1.00pm, Adam Hibberd from Unlock the Music will give a short piano recital. There is no charge, but donations are invited for the restoration of the church’s grand piano

PALM CROSSES

Ash Wednesday falls this year on 14 February. Please return your palm crosses from last year in good time so that they can be burned to make the ash for the Masses that day, which will be celebrated at 1.00pm and 7.00pm.

RECEIVING OF COMMUNION

In light of the recent outbreak of virulent strains of Flu, please be aware that parish practice around the receiving of the chalice is being reviewed. The practice of intincting (ie. dipping) the host in the chalice is an unhygienic practice and I would ask people to refrain from receiving the sacrament in this way. Please see the letter which is available at the back of church regarding this matter, and do speak to me if you wish to discuss this.    

                                                     Fr Dexter.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE

If the start of the new year has got you thinking about the possibility of going on pilgrimage, remember that this year’s Coventry North Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required. 

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21^st JANUARY – THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

Monday 22nd   St Vincent
Tuesday 23rd    Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 24th      St Francis de Sales	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 25th The Conversion of St Paul	6.30pm 7.00pm	Mass PCC meeting
Friday 26th St Timothy and St Titus	12.00noon 1.00pm	Service of Reflection Lunchtime Serenade
Saturday 27th Our Lady on Saturday	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemass)	10.00am	PROCESSION AND PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

PCC MEETING

The PCC meets this week at 7.00pm on Thursday.

Mass will be offered beforehand at 6.30pm.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION

The next Service of Reflection takes place on Friday at 12noon, and is followed by a simple lunch. All are welcome to join us for this.

LUNCHTIME SERENADE

Each Friday at 1.00pm, Adam Hibberd from Unlock the Music will give a short piano recital. There is no charge, but donations are invited for the restoration of the church’s grand piano.

PALM CROSSES

Ash Wednesday falls this year on 14 February. Please return your palm crosses from last year in good time so that they can be burned to make the ash for the Masses that day, which will be celebrated at 1.00pm and 7.00pm.

RECEIVING OF COMMUNION

In light of the recent outbreak of virulent strains of Flu, please be aware that parish practice around the receiving of the chalice is being reviewed. The practice of intincting (ie. dipping) the host in the chalice is an unhygienic practice and I would ask people to refrain from receiving the sacrament in this way. Please see the letter which is available at the back of church regarding this matter, and do speak to me if you wish to discuss this.    

                                                     Fr Dexter.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE

If the start of the new year has got you thinking about the possibility of going on pilgrimage, remember that this year’s Coventry North Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required. 

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14^th JANUARY – THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 15th   Feria	7.30pm	Healing Service
Tuesday 16th   Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 17th      St Anthony	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 18th Feria		Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Friday 19th St Wulstan
Saturday 20th St Sebastian	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Third Sunday of Epiphany	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

HEALING SERVICE

The ministries of healing will be offered within a service here at St John’s TOMORROW at 7.30pm. Arranged by the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham , it is open to all who wish to attend.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 to 25 January each year.

This year, an ecumenical service will be held this Saturday, 20 January, at 1.00pm in the Chapel of Unity at the Cathedral. The preacher will be Bishop William Kenney, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham. All are welcome. 

VISITOR MINISTRY.
Mike reports that the final footfall figure for 2017 was 7662, a new record for the church.
This is a 5% increase on last year- a big thanks to all on the ministry who made this happen.

RECEIVING OF COMMUNION

In light of the recent outbreak of virulent strains of Flu, please be aware that parish practice around the receiving of the chalice is being reviewed. The practice of intincting (ie. dipping) the host in the chalice is an unhygienic practice and I would ask people to refrain from receiving the sacrament in this way. Please see the letter which is available at the back of church regarding this matter, and do speak to me if you wish to discuss this.    

                                                     Fr Dexter

DATES FOR THE YEAR

Last week the dates of the major days in the church calendar for the coming year were announced. Do make a note of these in your diary! 

Ash Wednesday – 14 February

Maundy Thursday – 29 March

Good Friday – 30 March

Holy Saturday – 31 March

Easter Day – 1 April

Ascension Day – 10 May

Pentecost – 20 May

Corpus Christi – 31 May

St John the Baptist’s Day – 24 June

Advent Sunday – 2 December

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7^th JANUARY – THE EPIPHANY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

12.00noon Family Fun and Food

4.30pm Evening Prayer

THIS WEEK 

Monday 8th   The Baptism of the Lord	6.30pm	Mass
Tuesday 9th   Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 10th      Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 11th Feria
Friday 12th St Aelred
Saturday 13th St Hilary	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Second Sunday of Epiphany	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

EPIPHANY CHALK

Today, Epiphany chalk will be blessed at Mass, and all are invited to take some home to use to bless their homes. A sheet with the prayers will be found at the back of church. Doing this is an ideal opportunity to pray together as a family at the beginning of the new year.

FAMILY FUN AND FOOD - TODAY

TODAY we host our ‘Family Fun and Food’ session between 12.00 and 2.30pm. There will be an opportunity for children to learn about a Bible story, take part in some crafts and have lots of fun. All are welcome to join us for this.

HEALING SERVICE

The ministries of healing will be offered within a service here at St John’s on Monday 15 January at 7.30pm. Arranged by the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham , it is open to all who wish to attend.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

An ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held on Saturday 20 January at 1.00pm in the Chapel of Unity at the Cathedral. The preacher will be Bishop William Kenney, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham. All are welcome.  

DATES FOR THE YEAR

Today, as we celebrate the Epiphany, is the traditional day for announcing the dates of the major days in the church calendar for the coming year. All of these will be observed here at St John’s, so do make a note of these in your diary now! 

Ash Wednesday – 14 February

Maundy Thursday – 29 March

Good Friday – 30 March

Holy Saturday – 31 March

Easter Day – 1 April

Ascension Day – 10 May

Pentecost – 20 May

Corpus Christi – 31 May

St John the Baptist’s Day – 24 June

Advent Sunday – 2 December

 

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31^st DECEMBER – FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS / THE HOLY FAMILY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 1st January MARY, MOTHER OF GOD	12.00noon	Angelus and Mass
Tuesday 2nd   St Basil and St Gregory	6.30pm	Mass
Wednesday 3rd     Feria	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 4th Feria
Friday 5th Feria
Saturday 6th Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY The Epiphany	10.00am 12.00noon 4.30pm	PARISH MASS Family Fun and Food Evening Prayer

On days when the church is open the angelus is said at noon

HEALING SERVICE

The ministries of healing will be offered within a service here at St John’s on Monday 15 January at 7.30pm. Arranged by the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham , it is open to all who wish to attend.

FAMILY FUN AND FOOD

St John’s is hosting a ‘Family Fun and Food’ session NEXT SUNDAY, 7 January, between 12.00 and 2.30pm. There will be an opportunity for children to learn about a Bible story, take part in some crafts and have lots of fun. We hope this will be the first of a regular programme. Invitations have been sent to families who we know, but all are welcome to join us for this.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

An ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held on Saturday 20 January at 1.00pm in the Chapel of Unity at the Cathedral. The preacher will be Bishop William Kenney, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham. All are welcome

COLLECTION FOR SHELTER

Our carol service collection was £156.94, which we are sending to Shelter, with a further £20 from the collection at the November Service of Reflection. Many thanks to all who contributed.

MASS ROTAS

New rota sheets are available today for all who assist at Mass. Do please take a copy if you read, lead intercessions, administer the chalice, or serve as sidesman. All the details you require are there.

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24^th DECEMBER – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT / CHRISTMAS EVE

TODAY’S SERVICES

 

10.00am Parish Mass

2.00pm Carols round the Crib

11.00pm Midnight Mass

 

THIS WEEK

 

Monday 25th CHRISTMAS DAY	10.00am	MASS WITH CAROLS
Tuesday 26th St Stephen	1.00pm	Mass
Wednesday 27th    St John the Evangelist	1.00pm	Mass
Thursday 28th The Holy Innocents	1.00pm	Mass
Friday 29th St Thomas Becket	1.00pm	Mass
Saturday 30th In the Christmas Octave	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY First Sunday after Christmas/ Holy Family Sunday	10.00am	PARISH MASS

 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Fr Dexter and Amy would like to wish all parishioners a happy, holy and joyful Christmas. We are very grateful for the welcome that we have received at St John’s, and look forward to all that we will do together in the coming year.  

FAMILY FUN AND FOOD

St John’s is hosting a ‘Family Fun and Food’ session on Sunday 7 January between 12.00 and 2.30pm. There will be an opportunity for children to learn about a Bible story, take part in some crafts and have lots of fun. We hope this will be the first of a regular programme. Invitations have been sent to families who we know might like to come along, but all are welcome to join us for this event.

HEALING SERVICE

The ministries of healing will be offered within a service here at St John’s on Monday 15 January at 7.30pm. Arranged by the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham, it is open to all who wish to attend

 

17^th DECEMBER – THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT / GAUDETE SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

10.00am Parish Mass

THIS WEEK

Monday 18th O Adonai
Tuesday 19th O Radix Jesse	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 20th    O Clavis David	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 21st O Oriens
Friday 22nd O Rex Gentium
Saturday 23rd O Emmanuel	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Advent IV Christmas Eve	10.00am   2.00pm 11.00pm	PARISH MASS   CAROLS ROUND THE CRIB MIDNIGHT MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

WELCOME TO MASS THIS MORNING. In this Advent season, we are preparing to meet the Lord when he comes: when he comes as the child of Bethlehem and when he comes again as our judge. But each Sunday we also prepare to meet him when he comes among us in the sacrament. We invite you to keep a few minutes of silent prayer before Mass so that we might meet him with prayerful and reverent hearts.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

Sunday 24 December – Advent IV/Christmas Eve

10.00am          Parish Mass

2.00pm            Carols Round the Crib

11.00pm          Midnight Mass

Monday 25 December – Christmas Day

10.00am          Mass with Carols

Leaflets with these details are now at the back of church – do take some to share with friends and neighbours.

CHRISTMAS WEEK SERVICES

Mass will be celebrated every day in Christmas Week, at 1.00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9.30am on Saturday. In those days of the Christmas season, after the busyness of Christmas Day itself, these are opportunities for more reflective celebrations of the Mass.

THANK YOU to everyone who was involved in the preparation for the Parish Christmas Dinner on Friday. A good time was had by all who attended.

CHURCH SHOP. In addition to the usual items available in the shop, we now have a range of Christmas cards, candles depicting St John’s, and Coventry calendars including a picture of our church. Do have a look at our range of goods.

THANK YOU to everyone who was involved in the preparation for the Parish Christmas Dinner on Friday. A good time was had by all who attended.

HEALING SERVICE

The ministries of healing will be offered within a service here at St John’s on Monday 15 January at 7.30pm. Arranged by the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham , it is open to all who wish to attend.

10^th DECEMBER – SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Parish Mass

 THIS WEEK

Monday 11th Feria
Tuesday 12th Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 13th    St Lucy	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 14th St John of the Cross	1.10pm	Bablake School Christmas Concert
Friday 15th Feria
Saturday 16th Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Advent III	10.00am	PARISH MASS

WELCOME TO MASS THIS MORNING. In this Advent season, we are preparing to meet the Lord when he comes: when he comes as the child of Bethlehem and when he comes again as our judge. But each Sunday we also prepare to meet him when he comes among us in the sacrament. We invite you to keep a few minutes of silent prayer before Mass so that we might meet him with prayerful and reverent hearts. prepared.    

CHURCH SHOP. In addition to the usual items available in the shop, we now have a range of Christmas cards, candles depicting St John’s, and Coventry calendars including a picture of our church. Do have a look at our range of goods.

BABLAKE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT. We will welcome Bablake School on Thursday, 14^th December, at 1.10pm for their Christmas Concert. All are welcome to join us for that special occasion.   

CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

Sunday 24 December – Advent IV/Christmas Eve

10.00am          Parish Mass

2.00pm            Carols Round the Crib

11.00pm          Midnight Mass

 Monday 25 December – Christmas Day

10.00am          Mass with Carols

Leaflets with these details are now at the back of church – do take some to share with friends and neighbours.

MARGARET COOPER RIP. The funeral of Margaret Cooper (our former Lay Reader) takes place tomorrow, 11th December. Although the funeral itself is a private occasion, we are invited to the memorial service at 11.30am at St Paul's, Stockingford.

THANK YOU everyone who was involved in the Christmas Fayre last week, which was an enjoyable and successful occasion.

FOODBANK. We have received a letter thanking us for our contributions to the Foodbank, which can be seen on the notice board at the back of church.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

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3^rd DECEMBER – ADVENT SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES

 10.00am Parish Mass

 4.30pm Advent Carol Service THIS WEEK

Monday 4th Feria
Tuesday 5th Feria	6.00pm 6.30pm	Confessions Mass
Wednesday 6th    St Nicholas	12.00noon 1.00pm	Rosary Mass
Thursday 7th St Ambrose
Friday 8th The Immaculate Conception of the BVM
Saturday 9th Feria	9.30am	Mass
NEXT SUNDAY Advent II	10.00am	PARISH MASS

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE. We mark the beginning of this season of expectation with a reflective sequence of music and readings at 4.30pm TODAY. Do join us for this special service.

CHURCH SHOP. In addition to the usual items available in the shop, we now have a range of Christmas cards, candles depicting St John’s, and Coventry calendars including a picture of our church. Do have a look at our range of goods.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY. Envelopes for donations are available at the back of the church. Please bring filled envelopes and your home collection box if you have one, NEXT Sunday 10th December when all money given in aid of the Children’s Society will be presented during the Mass.

MARGARET COOPER RIP. The funeral of Margaret Cooper (our former Lay Reader) is on Monday 11th December. Although the funeral itself is a private occasion, we are invited to the memorial service at 11.30am at St Paul's, Stockingford.

BABLAKE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT. We will welcome Bablake School on Thursday 14^th December (not 7^th December as previously advertised) at 1.10pm for their Christmas Concert. All are welcome to join us for that special occasion.   

CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

Sunday 24 December – Advent IV/Christmas Eve

10.00am          Parish Mass

2.00pm            Carols Round the Crib

11.00pm          Midnight Mass

 Monday 25 December – Christmas Day

10.00am          Mass with Carols

 Leaflets with these details are now at the back of church – do take some to share with friends and neighbours.

 

26^th NOVEMBER – CHRIST THE KING

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Parish Mass

Lesson Readers: Ann Tuesley and Noreen Lynes

Intercessor: Charles Coleman

Stewards: Noreen Lynes and Blanche McCartney

Hymns: New English Hymnal 345; 134; 352; 282; 443

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Feria. No service

Tuesday. Feria. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass

Wednesday. Feria. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass

Thursday. St Andrew. No service

Friday. Feria. No service  

Saturday. Our Lady on Saturday. 9.15a.m. Mass. NB Change of time

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

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 NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am Parish Mass

Lesson Readers: Leah Roberts and John Oliver

Intercessor: John Oliver and Margaret Oliver

Stewards: Michelle Thomas and Kay Smith  

4.30pm Advent Carol Service

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE. This event takes place THIS Saturday, 2 December, between 10am and 2pm. There are many stalls selling jams, cakes, preserves, bric -brac, luxury raffle, gifts to be won in our tombola, books, vinyl, greeting cards, baby clothes, Christmas presents, and artefacts made in Palestine. There will be entertainment with Zenith Harmony coming to sing, and the University of Warwick Brass society are sending members to play. And let us not forget Santa Claus who will be with two little helpers!

SATURDAY MORNING MASS. Because of the Christmas Fayre, Mass this Saturday will start at the earlier time of 9.15am.

OLD COINS & BANKNOTES. Please bring any old coins or banknotes to the Treasurer’s table at the Christmas Fayre where they can get turned into useful funds for the church. Not just old five pound notes or round pounds; coins & notes from any country in any condition are welcome. This exercise a few years ago was very successful.

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE. NEXT SUNDAY is Advent Sunday, and we will mark the beginning of that season of expectation with a reflective sequence of music and readings at 4.30pm that day. Do join us for this special service. If anyone would like to read at this service, please sign the list at the back of church and pick up a copy of the reading you have chosen to read.   

CHURCH SHOP. In addition to the usual items available in the shop, we now have a range of Christmas cards, candles depicting St John’s, and Coventry calendars including a picture of our church. Do have a look. 

COVENTRY CYRENIANS CHRISTMAS DAY EVENT. Once again, the Cyrenians will be arranging a Christmas dinner for homeless and vulnerable people, hosted at Methodist Central Hall. They are appealing for donations of chocolate bars, mince pies, clothing, toiletries and money towards this event. Further details can be found at the back of church. 

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY. Envelopes for donations are available at the back of the church. Please bring filled envelopes, and your home collection box if you have one, on Sunday 10th December when all money given in aid of the Children’s Society will be presented during the Mass.

 

 

12^th NOVEMBER – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Sung Requiem Mass and Act of Remembrance

Lesson Readers: David Fletcher and Idris Smith

Intercessor: Jo Shelton

Stewards: Joyce Butterfield and Jo Shelton   

Hymns: New English Hymnal 354; 334; 378; 273; 119

4.30pm Stations of the Cross

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Feria. No service

Tuesday. Feria. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass

Wednesday. Feria. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass. 7.00pm Sung Mass and Confirmation

Thursday. St Margaret of Scotland. No service

Friday. St Hugh of Lincoln. No service

Saturday. Feria. 9.30 a.m. Mass.

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

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NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am Parish Mass

Lesson Readers: Charles Coleman and Nigel Makepeace

Intercessor: Jo Shelton

Stewards: Sheila Polanyk and Mike Polanyk

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PEACE FESTIVAL. The Peace Festival continues until 14 November. During the festival, the church serves as a focus for those who wish to be still and experience or pray for peace, by visiting the peace garden, lighting a candle or exploring the stations of the cross. At Mass on Tuesday evening, all the prayers that have been left in church during the festival will be offered.    

STATIONS OF THE CROSS. As part of the Peace Festival, we will walk and pray the Stations of the Cross TODAY at 4.30pm.

CONFIRMATION. Bishop Jonathan will be with us on Wednesday 15 November evening at 7.00pm to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation. We will be joined by people from other Society parishes in the diocese. Please hold the confirmation candidates in your prayers.

PCC MEETING. The PCC meets on Thursday 23 November at 7.00pm.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION. The next Service of Reflection takes place on Friday 24 November at noon, and is followed by a simple lunch. All are welcome to join us for this gentle and prayerful service.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE. This event takes place on Saturday 2 December. If anyone can donate prizes for the raffle or tombola stalls, please put them in the box at the back of church. Offers of cakes for the cake stall are also welcome.

FOOD BANK. Tim from the Food Bank picked up 35.1 kg of food from us last week. He thanks us for our continued support and encouragement. At the moment, the Foodbank would particularly welcome donations of tinned fruit, tinned rice pudding, UHT milk and fruit juice.

COVENTRY CYRENIANS CHRISTMAS DAY EVENT. Once again, the Cyrenians will be arranging a Christmas dinner for homeless and vulnerable people, hosted at Methodist Central Hall. They are appealing for donations of chocolate bars, mince pies, clothing, toiletries and money towards this event. Further details can be found at the back of church. 

 

5^th NOVEMBER – ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Sung Mass and Holy Baptism

Lesson Readers: Kay Smith and Peter Ruddy

Stewards: Ann Luckman and Ian Johnston   

Hymns: 

4.30pm Service of Remembrance

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Feria. No service

Tuesday. St Willibrord. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass

Wednesday. All Saints of England. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass

Thursday. Feria. No service

Friday. St Leo. No service

Saturday. St Martin / Armistice Day. 9.30 a.m. Mass. 11.00am Two-minutes’ silence and prayers for peace

 On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am Parish Requiem Mass

Lesson Readers: David Fletcher and Idris Smith

Intercessor: Jo Shelton

Stewards: Joyce Butterfield and Jo Shelton

4.30pm Stations of the Cross

CONGRATULATIONS to Mason Wright, being baptised today. Please hold him, his family and his godparents in your prayers.

 SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE. This evening we will hold a Service of Remembrance at 4.30pm. People are invited to come and remember and pray for their departed loved ones. All are welcome to come and join us for this simple and prayerful service.      

 PEACE FESTIVAL. The Peace Festival is underway and runs until 14 November. We aim to be open as long as we can for the 16 days of the Festival – thanks to all who have volunteered to help keep the church open. During the festival, the church will be a focus for those who wish to be still and experience or pray for peace, by visiting the peace garden, lighting a candle or exploring the stations of the cross.  

 STATIONS OF THE CROSS. As part of the Peace Festival, we will walk and pray the Stations of the Cross NEXT Sunday at 4.30pm.

 CONFIRMATION. Bishop Jonathan will be with us on Wednesday 15 November to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation. The service takes place at 7.00pm, and we will be joined by people from other Society parishes in the diocese. Please hold the confirmation candidates in your prayers.

 CHRISTMAS FAYRE. This event takes place on Saturday 2 December. If anyone can donate prizes for the raffle or tombola stalls, please put them in the box at the back of church. Offers of cakes for the cake stall are also welcome.

 VISITORS. Mike reports that we had a good October, with 336 visitors, bringing our total this year to 6337, an 8% increase on 2016. Thanks to all our volunteers.

 FOOD BANK. Tim from the Food Bank picked up 35.1 kg of food from us this week. He thanks us for our continued support and encouragement. At the moment, the Foodbank would particularly welcome donations of tinned fruit, tinned rice pudding, UHT milk and fruit juice.

 

 

29th OCTOBER – BIBLE SUNDAY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Sung Mass

Lesson Readers: Mike Polanyk and Ian Johnston  

Intercessor: Camelia Morgan  

Stewards: Michelle Thomas and Kay Smith   

Hymns: New English Hymnal 336; 407; 438; 272; 486

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Feria. No service

Tuesday. Feria. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass

Wednesday. All Saints’ Day. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass

Thursday. All Souls’ Day. 1.00pm Requiem Mass. 7.00pm Requiem Mass

Friday. Feria. No service

Saturday. St Charles Borromeo. 9.30 a.m. Mass

NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am Parish Mass and

Holy Baptism

Lesson Readers: Kay Smith and Peter Ruddy

Stewards: Ann Luckman and Ian Johnston

 4.30pm Service of Remembrance

 On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

ALL SOULS’ DAY. All Souls’ Day, when we pray for all the faithful departed, is this Thursday. Requiem Masses will be celebrated at 1.00pm and 7.00pm that day. If there is a departed loved one you would like us to remember in our prayers that day, please put their name on the list at the back of church.

 SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE. In addition to the services on All Souls’ Day, there will be a Service of Remembrance next Sunday at 4.30pm, at which people will be invited to come and remember and pray for their departed loved ones.    

 HYMN BOOKS. As a parish, we are seeking ways to grow in our worshipping life. One of the ways in which we plan to do this is to vary the range of hymns that we sing on Sundays, and we are doing that today by re-introducing The New English Hymnal (the green book), though we will continue to use Hymns Old and New (the red book) on some Sundays. We hope that this will ensure that we are able to use the best of both traditional and modern hymnody.  

 CONFIRMATION. Bishop Jonathan will be with us on Wednesday 15 November to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation. The service takes place at 7.00pm, and we will be joined by people from other Society parishes in the diocese. Please hold the confirmation candidates in your prayers.

 PEACE FESTIVAL. The Peace Festival runs from tomorrow to 14 November. We aim to be open as long as we can for the 16 days of the Festival – thanks to all who have volunteered to help keep the church open. During the festival, the church will be a focus for those who wish to be still and experience or pray for peace, by visiting the peace garden, lighting a candle or exploring the stations of the cross.  

 STATIONS OF THE CROSS. As part of the Peace Festival, we will walk and pray the Stations of the Cross on Remembrance Sunday, 12 November, at 4.30pm.

 CHRISTMAS FAYRE. This event takes place on Saturday 2 December. If anyone can donate prizes for the raffle or tombola stalls, please put them in the box at the back of church. Offers of cakes for the cake stall are also welcome  

 

 

22nd OCTOBER – NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
TODAY’S SERVICES.
10.00 am. Sung Mass
Lesson Readers: Camelia Morgan and Joy Tregartha
Intercessor: Ann Tuesley
Stewards: Noreen Lynes and Blanche McCartney
Hymns: Hymns Old and New 9; 644; 675; 37; 92

SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday. Feria. No service
Tuesday. Feria. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass
Wednesday. Feria. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass
Thursday. Ss Chad and Cedd. No service
Friday. Feria. 12.00 noon Service of Reflection
Saturday. Ss Simon and Jude. 9.30 a.m. Mass

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.
NEXT SUNDAY: 10.00am Parish Mass
Lesson Readers: Mike Polanyk and Ian Johnston
Intercessor: Camelia Morgan
Stewards: Michelle Thomas and Kay Smith

SERVICE OF REFLECTION. The next Service of Reflection takes place this Friday at 12noon, followed by a jacket potato lunch. All are welcome to join us for this gentle and prayerful service.

ALL SOULS’ DAY. All Souls’ Day, when we pray for all the faithful departed, falls on Thursday, 2nd November. Requiem Masses will be celebrated at 1.00pm and 7.00pm that day. If there is a departed loved one you would like us to remember in our prayers that day, please put their name on the list at the back of church.
In addition to the services on All Souls’ Day, there will be a Service of Remembrance on Sunday 5th November at 4.30pm, at which people will be invited to come and remember and pray for their departed loved ones.

HYMN BOOKS. As a parish, we are seeking ways to grow in our worshipping life. One of the ways in which we plan to do this is to vary the range of hymns that we sing on Sundays, and we will do that by using The New English Hymnal (the green book) on some Sundays, whilst continuing to use Hymns Old and New (the red book) on other Sundays. We hope that this will ensure that we are able to use the best of both traditional and modern hymnody.

THE ROSARY. We pray the Rosary in church after the Angelus at mid-day on Wednesdays. All are welcome to join us for this devotion. If it is new to you, do come along and try it.

CONFESSIONS. Fr Dexter is available to hear confessions regularly, on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm. He is also available at other times by appointment.

CONFIRMATION. Bishop Jonathan will be with us on Wednesday 15 November to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation. The service takes place at 7.00pm, and we will be joined by people from other Society parishes in the diocese. Please hold the confirmation candidates in your prayers.

PEACE FESTIVAL. The Peace Festival runs from 30 October to 14 November. We aim to be open as long as we can for the 16 days of the Festival - there are rota sheets available at the back of the church - please spare a couple of hours to aid the Visitor Ministry in this important Festival. Please see Mike for more details.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE. This event takes place on Saturday 2 December. If anyone can donate prizes for the raffle or tombola stalls, please put them in the box at the back of church.
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO OUR SERVICE TODAY
Please join us for a hot drink and chat in the Parish Room after the service.
For those who like to make a Gift Aided donation, envelopes can be found in the Mass book cover.
Thank you.

15^th OCTOBER – EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Sung Mass
Lesson Readers: Ann Tuesley and Jo Shelton
Intercessor: Chas Coleman
Stewards: Sheila Polanyk and Mike Polanyk
Hymns: 550, 636, 205, 451 & 240

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Feria. No service
Tuesday. St Ignatius. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass
Wednesday. St Luke. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass
Thursday. Feria. No service
Friday. Feria. No service
Saturday. Our Lady on Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Mass 

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon. 

NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am  Parish Mass

Lesson Readers: Camelia Morgan and Joy Tregartha

Intercessor: Ann Tuesley

Stewards: Noreen Lynes and Blanche McCartney

ST LUKE’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL. We are invited to join St Luke’s, Holbrooks, as the parish celebrates its Patronal Festival THIS EVENING at 6.00pm. Bishop Jonathan will preside and preach.  

SERVICE OF REFLECTION.The next Service of Reflection takes place on Friday 27^th October at 12noon, followed by a jacket potato lunch. All are welcome to join us for this gentle and prayerful service.

THE ROSARY. We pray the Rosary in church after the Angelus at mid-day on Wednesdays. All are welcome to join us for this devotion. If it is new to you, do come along and try it.

CONFESSIONS. Fr Dexter is available to hear confessions regularly, on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm. He is also available at other times by appointment.

CONFIRMATION. If anyone would like to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, please speak to Fr Dexter.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required. 

PEACE FESTIVAL. The Peace Festival runs from 30 October to 14 November. We aim to be open as long as we can for the 16 days of the Festival - there are rota sheets available at the back of the church - please spare a couple of hours to aid the Visitor Ministry in this important Festival. Please see Mike for more details. 

DISASTER APPEALS. The PCC has sent £250 to each of the appeals following Hurricane Irma and the floods in Bangladesh from the Sunday coffee restricted fund. Please hold all those affected by these natural disasters in your prayers, and those bringing assistance to them.

8^th OCTOBER – SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

10.00 am.  Sung Mass

Lesson Readers: Noreen Lynes and Leah Roberts  
Intercessor: Jo Shelton  
Stewards: Joyce Butterfield and Jo Shelton 

Hymns: 210, 361, 457, 590 & 518

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday. Blessed John Henry Newman. No service
Tuesday. St Paulinus. 6.00pm Confessions. 6.30pm. Mass
Wednesday. Feria. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass
Thursday. St Wilfrid. No service
Friday. St Edward the Confessor. No service
Saturday. Our Lady on Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Mass

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

NEXT SUNDAY:  10.00am Parish Mass
Lesson Readers: Ann Tuesley and Jo Shelton
Intercessor: Chas Coleman
Stewards: Sheila Polanyk and Mike Polanyk

PRISONS WEEK. Today marks the beginning of Prisons Week, a week of prayer for all in prison, as well as those who are victims of crime, those who work in prisons and all involved in the criminal justice system. Please hold all these in your prayers this week, and remember prison chaplains, among them Deacon Sarah Gillard-Faulkner, Chaplain of HMP Onley.

THE ROSARY. October is a month traditionally associated with praying the Rosary, so it seems a good time to introduce the opportunity to share in this devotion together. We pray the Rosary in church after the Angelus at mid-day on Wednesdays. All are welcome to join us for this devotion. If it is new to you, do come along and try it.     

CONFESSIONS. As mentioned last week, Fr Dexter will be available to hear confessions regularly, on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm. He remains available at other times by appointment.

THANK YOU FROM THE FOODBANK. We have received the following message of thanks from the Foodbank for our harvest donations: “Just to let you know that the total amount of food donated last week and today came to 45.75kg Thanks also for the Harvest donations of fruit and veg - all of which was given out. Thanks again for your continued support and encouragement and also for the cash donations.”

INVITATION. We are invited to theInstitution of The Revd Gareth Irvine as Vicar of St Laurence Church, Foleshill, on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm. Please hold him and the parish in your prayers.

CONFIRMATION. If anyone would like to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, please speak to Fr Dexter.

ST LUKE’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL. We are invited to join St Luke’s, Holbrooks, as the parish celebrates its Patronal Festival on Sunday 15 October at 6.00pm. Bishop Jonathan will preside and preach that evening.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required.  

 

1st OCTOBER – SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

TODAY’S SERVICES.

 10.00 am.  Sung Mass 
Lesson Readers: Nigel Makepeace and John Oliver
Intercessor: Nigel Makepeace
Stewards: Ann Luckman and Ian Johnston  
Hymns: 15, 146, 726, 141 & 172

4.30pm
Evening Prayer

 SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday. The Holy Guardian Angels. No service
Tuesday. Feria. 6.30pm. Mass
Wednesday. St. Francis. 12noon Rosary. 1.00pm. Mass
Thursday. Feria. No service
Friday. Feria. No service
Saturday. Our Lady of the Rosary. 9.30 a.m. Mass

On days when the church is open the Angelus is said at noon.

 

  

THE ROSARY. October is a month traditionally associated with praying the Rosary, so it seems a good time to introduce the opportunity to share in this devotion together. We will pray the Rosary in church after the Angelus at mid-day on Wednesdays, beginning this week. All are welcome to join us for this devotion. If it is new to you, do come along and try it.    

INVITATION. We are invited to the Institution of The Revd Gareth Irvine as Vicar of St Laurence Church, Foleshill, on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm. Please hold him and the parish in your prayers. 
CONFIRMATION. If anyone would like to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, please speak to Fr Dexter 

ST LUKE’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL. We are invited to join St Luke’s, Holbrooks, as the parish celebrates its Patronal Festival on Sunday 15 October at 6.00pm. Bishop Jonathan will preside and preach that evening. 

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required.

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 17th. September, 2017 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. Many, many thanks to all who helped welcome 1294 visitors to church during the heritage weekend. Many commented on the warmth of the welcome they received from us.    

PCC MEETING. The PCC meets tomorrow at 7.00pm in St John’s Chapel. 

INVITATION. We are invited to the Institution, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Canon Miles Anthony Baker as Rector of All Saints, Allesley at 7.30pm on Tuesday of this week. Please hold him and the parish in your prayers.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING. We will celebrate our harvest thanksgiving NEXT Sunday, 24 September. Once again, we are invited to offer contributions to the Foodbank as part of our thanksgiving. The Foodbank is particularly in need of coffee, sugar, rice, rice pudding, UHT milk, tinned fruit, long life juice, squash and toiletries at this time. Following Mass that day, there will be a bring-and-share lunch in the hall. Please sign the list at the back of church if you would like to take part in that.    

ORTHODOX FESTIVAL Our friends from the Serbian Orthodox community will be holding a concert featuring three choirs here at St John’s on Saturday 30 September at 7.00pm. Tickets £10, available at the door. Further details are available at the back of church.

ST LUKE’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL. We are invited to join St Luke’s, Holbrooks, as the parish celebrates its Patronal Festival on Sunday 15 October at 6.00pm. Bishop Jonathan will preside and preach that evening.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required. 

This picture was taken at the Street Pastors Commissioning Service last Friday, 8th Sept,held at St John's when 13 new Street Pastors were commissioned. Fr Dexter preached, and the service was also addressed by Chief Superintendent Sharon Goosen of the West Midlands Police in Coventry and Cllr Jim O'Boyle, a St Michael's ward Councillor on the City Council.

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 10th. September, 2017 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. Thank you to everyone who is helping to keep the church open to welcome visitors, and all who are helping with the hospitality in the hall.  

SENT BACK TO COVENTRY. This Saturday, September 16, at 7.00 p.m.Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund. 

 INVITATION. We are invited to the Institution, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Canon Miles Anthony Baker as Rector of All Saints, Allesley at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19 September. Please hold him and the parish in your prayers. 

 HARVEST THANKSGIVING. We will celebrate our harvest thanksgiving on Sunday 24 September. Once again, we are invited to offer contributions to the Foodbank as part of our thanksgiving. The Foodbank are particularly in need of coffee, sugar, rice, rice pudding, UHT milk, tinned fruit, long life juice, squash and toiletries at this time. Following Mass that day, there will be a bring-and-share lunch in the hall. Please sign the list at the back of church if you would like to take part in that.     

ORTHODOX FESTIVAL Our friends from the Serbian Orthodox community will be holding a concert featuring three choirs here at St John’s on Saturday 30 September at 7.00pm. Tickets £10, available at the door. Further details are available at the back of church.

 WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required.   

VISITOR MINISTRY. Mike reports an amazing 574 visitors in August, the largest ever for a Spring or Summer month! Our cumulative year figure is 4224, some 10% increase on last year’s record figure.

Many thanks to the volunteers who kept the doors open during some very bizarre weather last month! 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 3th. September, 2017 

 TODAY we welcome Fr Norman Stevens as our celebrant and preacher, and are grateful to him for being with us whilst Fr Dexter and Amy take a short break.Fr Dexter will be back on duty on Tuesday.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. These take place from Thursday to Sunday this week, and we look forward to welcoming many visitors to St John’s. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help keep the church open and welcome people.  

WALSINGHAM CELL The cell of Our Lady of Walsingham will meet this Friday at St Luke’s, Holbrooks, at 7.30pm, to celebrate the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are welcome to attend.

STREET PASTORS On Friday evening at 6.00pm, we host the commissioning service for new Street Pastors. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their service on the streets of our city at night.

 CONCERT FOR GRAND PIANO RESTORATION FUND. On Saturday 9 September at 7 pm our friends from Unlock the Music will be putting on another concert presenting The Thrup'nny Bits(folk) and Harim Oh (opera singer) in aid of the Grand Piano Fund. Please share the leaflets at the back of church with friends.

 SENT BACK TO COVENTRY. Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund.

 ORTHODOX FESTIVAL Our friends from the Serbian Orthodox community will be holding a concert featuring three choirs here at St John’s on Saturday 30 September at 7.00pm. Further details are available at the back of church.

 WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Next year’s Coventry North PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be from Monday, 13th to Thursday, 16th August 2018. Please speak to Fr Dexter to reserve a place. At this stage a £10 deposit is required.   

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 27th. August, 2017

HOLY BAPTISM Today we celebrate the baptism of LeBron Obi at 11.30am. Please stay after Mass to support LeBron and his family if you are able to do so.  

WEEKDAY SERVICES. Weekday Masses will be re-introduced on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm and Wednesday lunchtimes at 1.00pm, from this week.  

SCOTT BURT PIANO TRIO CONCERT. The Scott Burt Piano Trio will be giving a lunchtime concert this Friday 1^st September at 1pm. This is free concert with donations towards the Benslow Hills Instrument Loan Scheme.

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017. This will be held in Coventry Cathedral next Saturday, 2^nd September, from 10.00 a.m. More details are on the notice board. 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. Anyone interested in volunteering to help out during the Heritage Days Weekend between September 7 -10 will find sheets at the back of the Church for the four days. See Mike for more details.

CONCERT FOR GRAND PIANO RESTORATION FUND. On Saturday 9 September at 7 pm our friends from Unlock the Music will be putting on another concert presenting The Thrup'nny Bits(folk) and Harim Oh (opera singer) in aid of the Grand Piano Fund. 

SENT BACK TO COVENTRY. Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund.

ORTHODOX FESTIVAL Our friends from the Serbian Orthodox community will be holding a concert featuring three choirs on Friday 30 September at 7.00pm. Further details are available at the back of church.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Booking is now open for next year’s pilgrimage to Walsingham, which will take place between 13 and 16 August. Please speak to Fr Dexter if you would like to book a place.  

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 20th. August, 2017

SERVICE OF REFLECTION. The next Service of Reflection will be this Friday, 25th August, at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. All are welcome.             

 SCOTT BURT PIANO TRIO CONCERT. The Scott Burt Piano Trio will be giving a lunchtime concert on Friday 1^st September at 1pm. For those who have been to the Bablake School concerts in St John’s, Cathy Scott Burt will be familiar as the conductor, Dr Nicholas Scott Burt as their organist and Harry as their cellist son. This is free concert with donations towards the Benslow Hills Instrument Loan Scheme.

 EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017. This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from                          10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details are on the notice board. Please sign the sheet if you will be attending.

 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. Anyone interested in volunteering to help out during the Heritage Days Weekend between September 7 -10 will find signing in rota sheets at the back of the Church for the four days, whether it be in the Church, the Hall, and the special events. See Mike for more details.

 INVITATION. We are invited to the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Ss Mary and John, Camp Hill, on Saturday 9 September at midday.

 CONCERT FOR GRAND PIANO RESTORATION FUND. On Saturday 9 September at 7 pm our friends from Unlock the Music will be putting on another concert presenting The Thrup'nny Bits(folk) and Harim Oh (opera singer) in aid of the Grand Piano Fund.

 SENT BACK TO COVENTRY. Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund.

 WEEKDAY SERVICES. Weekday Masses will be re-introduced on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm and Wednesday lunchtimes at 1.00pm. We will begin these new services from Tuesday 29 August, which is the day on which the Church commemorates the Beheading of John the Baptist, our Patron. 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 13th. August, 2017

VISITORS . Mike reports that we had a record July footfall of 897, that sees a 8% year increase on 2016. Thanks to all our volunteers.

 

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY .We are invited to the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday 14 August at 7.30pm at The Abbey Church in Nuneaton. Fr Dexter will be preaching.

 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM . We wish those going to the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham this coming week a happy and blessed pilgrimage.

 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS . The church will be open for all four of the Heritage Open Days from Sept 7 - 10, and we need volunteers to welcome visitors. If you can give us an hour or two of your time, please speak to Mike. Bablake School 6^th form pupils will be performing at 1pm on the Friday.

 

CONCERT FOR GRAND PIANO RESTORATION FUND . On Saturday 9 September at 7 pm our friends from Unlock the Music will be putting on another concert presenting The Thrup'nny Bits(folk) and Harim Oh (opera singer) in aid of the Grand Piano Fund.

 

SCOTT BURT PIANO TRIO CONCERT . The Scott Burt Piano Trio will be giving a lunchtime concert on Friday 1^st September at 1pm. For those who have been to the Bablake School concerts in St John’s, Cathy Scott Burt will be familiar as the conductor, Dr Nicholas Scott Burt as their organist and Harry as their cellist son. This is free concert with donations towards the Benslow Hills Instrument Loan Scheme.

 

SENT BACK TO COVENTRY . Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund.

 

INVITATION . We are invited to the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Ss Mary and John, Camp Hill, on Saturday 9 September at midday.

 

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from                          10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details are on the notice board. Please sign the sheet if you will be attending.

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be on Friday 25th August at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.                                                                                                                

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 31st. July, 2017

 

WE WELCOME Fr Dexter and Amy on their first Sunday here at St John’s. We wish them every happiness in their new home and as part of the family of St John’s.

 

RECTORY TELEPHONE NUMBER . The Rectory telephone number has changed to 024 7671 1687.

 

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . A huge thank you to everyone who prepared, took part in or restored order following Fr Dexter’s institution service or the refreshments after.

 

PRAYER CIRCLE . The updated prayer circle is available at the back of church.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Gemma, Dean and Kial on the birth of new baby Mason last week.

 

GRAND PIANO RESTORATION FUND . Our friend, Martin Griffiths, from Unlock the Music has been appealing for donations from different charities towards our Grand Piano Restoration Appeal. On Friday he received a letter from Allchurches Trust Limited saying that they have awarded us £1250. Our thanks to Martin and our friends from Unlock the Music. On Saturday 9 September at 7 pmthey will be putting on another concert presenting The Thrup'nny Bits(folk) and Harim Oh (opera singer) in aid of the Grand Piano Fund.

 

SAVE THE DATE . Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the Grand Piano Restoration Fund.

 

TWO CELEBRATION INVITATIONS . The first is the celebration of the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Monday 14 August at 7.30pm at The Abbey Church in Nuneaton. Fr Dexter will be preaching. The second is the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Ss Mary and John, Camp Hill, on Saturday 9 September at midday. We are all invited to join in both of these celebrations.

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be on Friday, 25^th August at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further details are on the notice board. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 16th. July, 2017

 

WE WELCOME back Canon John Randall as our celebrant and preacher today. This is Fr John’s last service with us before Fr Dexter’s institution. We thank him for his continuing ministry to us through the interregnum.

PRAYER CIRCLE . It is time to update the Prayer Circle list. Please give your updates to Jo Shelton.

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . If you have not received an invitation please speak to Ann T or Ian.

SAVE THE DATE . Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Charity Concert by Midland Baroque - Sent back to Coventry! The programme will feature music by Handel, Telemann, Purcell, John Blow, Heinrich Biber, Matthew Locke, and Coventry’s very own 18th century composer Capel Bond. Tickets, available at the door, are £10 (£6 concessions) and all proceeds will go to the grand piano restoration fund.

TWO CELEBRATION INVITATIONS . The first is the celebration of the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Monday 14 August at 7.30pm at The Abbey Church in Nuneaton. Fr Dexter will be preaching. The second is the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Ss Mary and John, Camp Hill, on Saturday 9 September at midday. We are all invited to join in both of these celebrations.

VISITOR MINISTRY . Despite the church being closed several times during May and June due to the unavailability of volunteers, we have beaten our half year record of last year in getting  2753 visitors by the end of last month. It is a splendid achievement and a big thank you to all of our welcome team.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be this coming Friday, 28^th July at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further details are on the notice board. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending.

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 16th. July, 2017 

WE WELCOME back Fr Norman Stevens as our celebrant and preacher today. This is Fr Norman’s last service with us before Fr Dexter’s institution. We thank him for his continuing ministry to us through the interregnum.

 

PAUL TILLEY – RIP . Canon David Tilley emailed to say that his son Paul died on Friday in Myton Hospice and to ask us to pray for Paul’s eternal rest. We pray too for Fr David, Penny and Ryan.

 

PRAYER CIRCLE . It is time to update the Prayer Circle list. Please give your updates to Jo Shelton.

 

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . If you have not received an invitation please speak to Ann T or Ian.

 

SUMMER FAYRE . A huge thank you to all who supported the Summer Fayre in any way, thus contributing to its success. The net cash takings were £259.45 plus £83.05 for refreshments.

 

TWO CELEBRATION INVITATIONS . The first is the celebration of the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Monday 14 August at 7.30pm at The Abbey Church in Nuneaton. Fr Dexter will be preaching. The second is the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Ss Mary and John, Camp Hill, on Saturday 9 September at midday. We are all invited to join in both of these celebrations.

 

VISITOR MINISTRY . Despite the church being closed several times during May and June due to the unavailability of volunteers, we have beaten our half year record of last year in getting  2753 visitors by the end of last month. It is a splendid achievement and a big thank you to all of our welcome team.

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be Friday 28^th July at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

 

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further details are on the notice board. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending.

 

 

 

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 2nd. July, 2017

 

WE WELCOME back Canon David Tilley as our celebrant and preacher today. This is Fr David’s last service with us before Fr Dexter’s institution. We thank him for his continuing ministry to us through the interregnum.

 

HALL WINDOWS . A huge thank you to our friend John Matty who has spent 3 sessions cleaning and polishing our hall windows.

 

SSAFA – THE BIG BREW UP . Michael reports that, as a result of the efforts at St John’s, he has sent £168.50 to SSAFA and wishes to thank both Anns, little David and all who kindly helped at or supported the 2 events.

 

NOT THE LENT GROUP . This group is meeting on Monday 3^rd July at 7.30 p.m. at Jo and Ann’s. Rev Dr Peter Whale will be speaking about truth in the Bible. Others welcome, but please tell Jo if you want to come.

 

PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE. We are invited to the Chapel of Unity, Coventry Cathedral on Monday 3^rd July from 4-5p.m. to hear about and pray for Carriers of Hope. More information from John Lloyd, 02476 413004, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

SUMMER FAYRE - NEXT SATURDAY. There will be various stalls including jams, cakes, gifts, books, vinyl, greeting cards and artefacts made in Palestine as well as entertainment, photographic and historic exhibitions, tours, children’s way, walks in the grounds and a viewing of the church's Green Man door. Refreshments will be available from 10am until 2pm in the hall. Speak to Mike and Sheila if you can help on the day or if you can provide cake, jam or other items to sell.

 

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . Invitations for Wednesday 26^th July at 7pm have now been issued and replies are coming in. If you have not received your invitation please speak to Ann T or Ian. As there will also be other guests, seating will need to be allocated to different groups. In order that we know how many seats are needed for St John’s members and to help with the catering numbers, please RSVP to Margaret O.

 

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL . Thank you to UMCM and all who helped at the Midsummer Festival.

 

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . This will be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further details are on the notice board. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending.

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be Friday 28^th July at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. 

 

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 25th. June, 2017

 

 WE WELCOME back Canon John Randall as our celebrant and preacher today.

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL . Thank you to all who helped at the Midsummer Festival and to our friends from Unlock the Music for organising the programme and performing.

SUMMER FAYRE . This will be on Saturday 8^th July. There will be various stalls including jams, cakes, gifts, books, vinyl, greeting cards and artefacts made in Palestine as well as entertainment, photographic and historic exhibitions, tours, children’s way, walks in the grounds and a viewing of the church's Green Man door. Refreshments will be available from 10am until 2pm in the hall. Speak to Mike and Sheila if you can help on the day or if you can provide cake, jam or other items to sell.

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . This will be on the evening of Wednesday 26^th July at 7pm. Everyone on our electoral role and regular congregation members will be invited, but there will also be other guests. Therefore seating will need to be allocated to different groups of guests. In order that we know how many seats are needed for St John’s members and to help with the catering numbers, please RSVP to Margaret Oliver when you receive your invitation.

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . Bishop Jonathan has sent a letter inviting us to the Ebbsfleet Lay Congress – We are all missionary disciples – to be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main speakers will be Bishop Phillip North and Fr Damien Feeney. Bishop Jonathan will celebrate the Mass. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending.

CBS NATIONAL FESTIVAL . Bishop Jupp and Fr Darren Smith thanked everyone who supported this day in any way.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be Friday 30^th  June at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. Donations to SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY). Michael and Maureen have collected over £100 so far – thank you for supporting them in this effort.

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 18th. June, 2017

 

WE WELCOME back Canon John Eardley as our celebrant and preacher today.

 

CBS NATIONAL FESTIVAL . Bishop Jupp and Fr Darren Smith thanked everyone who supported this day in any way.

 

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL . On Saturday 24^th we are holding a Midsummer Festival jointly with our friends from Unlock the Music . The café will be open all day with pop up performances there and in church and there will be a concert in the evening. Tickets for the evening concert are now on sale in our shop £8. Proceeds will be shared between our grand piano appeal and the Rotary Club appeal for books for a school in Lokiliri, South Sudan.

 

SUMMER FAYRE . This will be on Saturday 8^th July. Speak to Mike and Sheila if you can help on the day or if you can provide cake or jams to sell.

 

NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT . St John’s has been offered free places at an event to hear Christoph Schalk, the International Director of Natural Church Development . Christoph will be speaking on ‘Empowering People’ at St Mary’s, Leamington Spa, at 7.30 pm on 12th July. £ of us are attending. Please speak to Ann Tuesley if you also wish to attend.

 

EBBSFLEET LAY CONGRESS  2017 . Bishop Jonathan has sent a letter inviting us to the Ebbsfleet Lay Conference – We are all missionary disciples – to be held in Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 2^nd September from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main speakers will be Bishop Phillip North and Fr Damien Feeney. Bishop Jonathan will celebrate the Mass. This event is free but please sign the sheet at the back of church if you will be attending.

 

MYTON HOSPICE - SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY). As a result of the collection at the last Service of Reflection £41.55 was sent to Myton Hospice. Michael and Maureen have raised over £100 so far for SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY).Thank you toall who have donated to either charity.

 

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . This will be on the evening of Wednesday 26^th July at 7pm. Please write the date in your diary.

 

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be Friday 30^th   June at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. Donations to SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY).

 

 

 

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 11th. June, 2017

 

WE WELCOME back Canon David Tilley as our celebrant and preacher today.

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . This will be on the evening of Wednesday 26^th July at 7pm. Please write the date in your diary.

NOT THE LENT HOUSE GROUP . is meeting at Jo and Ann’s on Monday 12^th June at 7.30 p.m. for a Taize service. If anyone else would like to join us please speak to Jo.

CORPUS CHRISTI . Fr Simon has invited us to join the congregation at St Luke's on Corpus Christi, Thursday, 15th June at 7.00 p.m. There will be wine and strawberries afterwards, so for catering numbers please sign the sheet at the back of church if you intend to go.

CBS NATIONAL FESTIVAL . St John’s is hostingthis event on Saturday 17^th June. There will be a Solemn Con-celebrated Mass at 12 noon and Exposition, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction at 3p.m. to which we are invited.

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL . On Saturday 24^th we are holding a Midsummer Festival jointly with our friends from Unlock the Music . The café will be open all day with pop up performances there and in church and there will be a concert in the evening. Proceeds will be shared between our grand piano appeal and the Rotary Club appeal for books for a school in South Sudan. More details to follow.

SUMMER FAYRE . This will be on Saturday 8^th July.

NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT . St John’s has been offered free places at an event to hear Christoph Schalk, the International Director of Natural Church Development . Christoph will be speaking on ‘Empowering People’ at St Mary’s, Leamington Spa, at 7.30 pm on 12th July. Please speak to Ann Tuesley if you wish to attend.

MYTON HOSPICE . As a result of the collection at the last Service of Reflection £41.55 was sent to Myton Hospice. Thank you to all who donated.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be Friday 30^th   June at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. Donations to SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY).

 

 

 

 

WE WELCOME back Canon David Tilley as our celebrant and preacher today.

LENT BOXES FOR ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY .ACS Lent boxes totalled £ 82.32.

FR DEXTER’S INSTITUTION . This will be on the evening of Wednesday 26^th July at 7pm. Please write the date in your diary.

RISE COVENTRY, PENTECOST CELEBRATION - 4 June . On Pentecost afternoon, Sunday 4th June 2017, everyone is invited to join together in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral for a festival of Prayer & Worship called Rise Coventry. This free event will start at 2pm and will include a festival of events including a bring and share picnic; live music by local Christian artists; interactive prayer stations; bouncy castles and more! At 4pm there will be an informal service led by the Bishop of Coventry including baptisms and confirmations.

SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY) BIG BREW . We are holding a Big Brew on Saturday 10^th June

10 a.m. – 12 noon. Speak to Michael Smith for more details about this charity.

CBS NATIONAL FESTIVAL . St John’s is hostingthis event on Saturday 17^th June. There will be a Solemn Con-celebrated Mass at 12 noon and Exposition, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction at 3p.m. to which we are invited.

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL . On Saturday 24^th we are holding a Midsummer Festival jointly with our friends from Unlock the Music . The café will be open all day with pop up performances there and in church and there will be a concert in the evening. Proceeds will be shared between our grand piano appeal and the Rotary Club appeal for books for a school in South Sudan. More details to follow.

SUMMER FAYRE . This will be on Saturday 8^th July.

FOOD BANK . We have received thanks from Tim from the Foodbank for another full bin of food.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be next Friday 30^th  at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

 

 

 

WE WELCOME back Fr Norman Stevens as our celebrant and preacher today.

ASCENSION DAY – 25^th MAY . We have invited Fr Brian to celebrate a said Mass with hymns on Ascension Day morning at 10 a.m. We have received this invitation from Fr Tom Wintle:

‘The Society in the Diocese of Coventry have arranged a Mass of the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday 25th May at St Luke, Holbrooks, to mark the beginning of the international period of prayer 'Thy Kingdom Come'. We would be thrilled if the good people of St John the Baptist would join the other Society Parishes to celebrate this holy day and to mark this important event. Please do come along and let me know how many might be able to join us. Fizz and nibbles will follow on from the Mass!!’ If you wish to attend, please sign the sheet at the back of church. We usually attend the service at the Cathedral on Ascension Day evening. Ascension Day this year is also the 55th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral, and there will be an ecumenical non Eucharistic service at 7.30pm with His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be next Friday, 26th May at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch. Donations will be for Myton Hospice.

FOOD BANK . We have received thanks from Tim from the Foodbank for another full bin of food.

VISITOR MINISTRY. Mike reports that the end of April cumulative figure of 1740 sees a 6% increase on the 2016 record year. This is mainly due to us keeping the church open for longer over Holy Week. A big thanks to all the volunteers involved in this vital ministry. However, unless there are any key holder volunteers, during Ian’s absence the church will be closed on Monday and Thursday mornings.

CHURCH WARDENS . Ian Johnston and Ann Tuesley have now been sworn in as Church Wardens for the coming year. Our thanks go to Ann Luckman for the seven and a half years of sterling service in this role. She has handed the keys over to Ian, but has agreed to be a deputy warden while Ian is away on pilgrimage on The Camino Portugues or the Portuguese Way from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostella.

RISE COVENTRY, PENTECOST CELEBRATION - 4 June . On Pentecost afternoon, Sunday 4th June 2017, everyone is invited to join together in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral for a festival of Prayer & Worship called Rise Coventry. This free event will start at 2pm and will include a festival of events including a bring and share picnic; live music by local Christian artists; interactive prayer stations; bouncy castles and more! At 4pm there will be an informal service led by the Bishop of Coventry including baptisms and confirmations.

 

Further Information from the NEWS Sheet of Sunday 14th. May, 2017

WE WELCOME back Canon John Randall as our celebrant and preacher today.

CHURCH WARDENS . Ian Johnston and Ann Tuesley have now been sworn in as Church Wardens for the coming year. Our thanks go to Ann Luckman for the seven and a half years of sterling service in this role. She has handed the keys over to Ian, but has agreed to be a deputy warden while Ian is away on pilgrimage on The Camino Portugues or the Portuguese Way from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostella. Ian leaves on Monday for 4 weeks. We wish him Godspeed on his journey.

ASCENSION DAY – 25^th MAY . We have invited Fr Brian to celebrate a said Mass with hymns on Ascension Day morning at 10 a.m. We have received this invitation from Fr Tom Wintle:

‘The Society in the Diocese of Coventry have arranged a Mass of the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday 25th May at St Luke, Holbrooks, to mark the beginning of the international period of prayer 'Thy Kingdom Come'. We would be thrilled if the good people of St John the Baptist would join the other Society Parishes to celebrate this holy day and to mark this important event. Please do come along and let me know how many might be able to join us. Fizz and nibbles will follow on from the Mass!!’ If you wish to attend, please sign the sheet at the back of church. We usually attend the service at the Cathedral on Ascension Day evening. Ascension Day this year is also the 55th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral, and there will be an ecumenical non Eucharistic service at 7.30pm with His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.

VISITOR MINISTRY. Mike reports that the end of April cumulative figure of 1740 sees a 6% increase on the 2016 record year. This is mainly due to us keeping the church open for longer over Holy Week. A big thanks to all the volunteers involved in this vital ministry. However, unless there are any key holder volunteers, during Ian’s absence the church will be closed on Monday and Thursday mornings.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be on Friday 26th May at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

RISE COVENTRY, PENTECOST CELEBRATION - 4 June . On Pentecost afternoon, Sunday 4th June 2017, everyone is invited to join together in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral for a festival of Prayer & Worship called Rise Coventry. This free event will start at 2pm and will include a festival of events including a bring and share picnic; live music by local Christian artists; interactive prayer stations; bouncy castles and more! At 4pm there will be an informal service led by the Bishop of Coventry including baptisms and confirmations.

 

 

 

WE WELCOME back Canon John Eardley as our celebrant and preacher today.

FOOD BANK . If anyone is thinking of dropping items in the foodbank in the next couple of weeks - these are the items that Tim has told Sheila they are short of - tinned fruit and tinned rice pudding.... long life juice and tinned tomatoes....As ever Tim has sent on his thanks for our church's very generous support.

PARISH LUNCH - LAST CHANCE . Today is the last chance to sign up for the lunch at Town Crier, and choose your meal. Please sign the sheet at the back of church if you wish to come and choose your dishes. Any problems see Sheila.

REQUEST FOR JARS . The request goes out again for small to medium glass jars for jams etc for Summer Open Day in July. Please pass these on to Sheila.....many thanks

BABLAKE CONCERT. The next Bablake concert is at 1.10 p.m. on Friday 5^th May. Cathy Scott-Burt writes “The senior string quartet from Bablake School will play a selection of classical favourites, including Mozart Divertimento in D major and the famous Nocturne from Borodin's second string quartet as well as some lighter music. The quartet have been playing together for a year and are all music scholars at Bablake; they are very much looking forward to sharing this lovely selection of quartet music”

ST. GEORGE’S DAY . Thank you to all who helped at our St George’s Day Open Event.

PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE . Monday 8th May 4pm-5pm in the Chapel of Unity. We will hear about, and pray for, the Street Pastors who patrol the city centre every Friday and Saturday night between 10pm and 3am. More information: John Lloyd (Co-Chair, Chapel of Unity Joint Council)

02476 413004 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SATURDAY MORNING MASS . Fr Brian Regan will be celebrating Mass next Saturday at 9.30 a.m.

NO EVENING PRAYER . There will be no service of Evening Prayer next Sunday.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be on Friday 26th May at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.

 

 

WE WELCOME back Fr Darren Smith, as our celebrant and preacher today and thank him for his ministry to us throughout Holy Week and Easter.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who helped prepare our church for the Holy Week and Easter services and to those who contributed in various ways to the worship.

MESSAGE FROM F^R DEXTER BRACEY . Last week it ws announced that our new Rector is to be Fr Dexter Bracey, currently serving in Swindon New Town. Fr Dexter has sent this message - “I am very pleased to have been appointed as your new Rector, and am much looking forward to joining you in Coventry during the summer. There is, of course, a big job to do in sharing the good news of Our Lord and his saving death and resurrection which we will celebrate during this Holy Week, and an urgency about sharing it with younger generations. But I hope and pray that we, as priest and people together, can both celebrate and proclaim that good news in the parish of St John the Baptist. Amy and I are looking forward to our move, and getting to know you all. Please pray for us as we prepare for that move, as we pray for you as the parish prepares for this next chapter in its long and exciting history. With all good wishes for a blessed Holy Week and Easter, Fr Dexter.” A copy of this message with a photograph can be seen on the notice board.

FLOWER CROSS . The flower cross in the sanctuary is in memory of our dear brother, Trevor Nicholas, RIP.

DIOCESAN PRAYER DIARY 18^th APRIL. St John’s is featured in the Diocesan Prayer Diary on Tuesday. The Cathedral will be praying for us and for Fr Dexter and Amy. Some of us are going to Evening Prayer at 5.15p.m.

ST GEORGES DAY. The church will be open from 11.30 a.m. until 4 p.m. next Sunday, St George’s Day. If you are interested in helping out in church for a couple of hours,please see Mike.Refreshments will be served in the hall.

PARISH LUNCH . The Social Committee is proposing a parish lunch at the Town Crier at 12.30pm Friday 19^th May. James from the pub can cater for 20 people. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please sign the sheet at the back of church if you wish to come.

LENT BOXES . Please return all Additional Curates Society Lenten boxes as soon as possible.

HOUSE MOVE . Our warm wishes go to David Campbell who moved house during Holy Week.

SERVICE OF REFLECTION . The next Service of Reflection will be on Friday 28th April at noon and will be followed by a jacket potato lunch.