St John’s Church Higham

Drop in tomorrow from 10:30-12:30 for our monthly coffee morning.

And join us at Mass on Sunday at 10 AM (note time change) when Bishop Luke baptises and confirms young and adult members of our congregation. Following Mass we will celebrate with fizz and cake!

You can take part in Ride & Stride’s 40th annual event.
www.kentrideandstride.co.uk

We were pleased to have Roy Peachy from Mary’s Meals with us as guest preacher this morning. It is a charity both the adults and children of our congregation have been supporting for several years.
www.marysmeals.org.uk/our-story

SAVE THE DATE! For adults and children. There will be a variety of stalls, refreshments and activities for children.

Thank you Bishop Simon for being with us for #Pentecost and for your message to us. Come Holy Spirit! 🕊️🔥

This Sunday is Pentecost when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Mass is at 9:30 and we welcome the Bishop of Tonbridge who will be preaching.
As is our tradition, PLEASE WEAR RED!

All are welcome to attend a special service in recognition of VE Day this Sunday, 11th May at 4pm at St John’s Church, Hermitage Road.

Afterwards all are invited to the Gardeners Arms for refreshments.

Many thanks to all who came to our Patronal Festival last evening; to our guest priests, particularly Fr Richard Norman who gave the homily; and to all who provided the refreshments afterwards. It was a joyful celebration!

Today is the last day of the Easter Octave but Eastertide - the season of Easter - lasts 50 days! Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!

Join us for our second Patronal Festival.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and commend this faithful disciple of Christ and chief pastor of the Universal Church to the infinite mercy of God whose love is stronger than death.

Blessing of palms and Procession to church from 12 Villa Road at 9:30am, followed by Mass.
We begin a Holy Week of walking in Jesus’ footsteps.

WE’RE BACK IN THE HALL!
Lent Lunch tomorrow between 12:00-1:30pm will be back in the church hall as usual.
£6pp for soup, bread, cheese, grapes and tea/coffee. Profits go to Christian Aid.

Join us at 9:30am for our Mothering Sunday Mass. All are welcome to bring a photograph of their mothers, living or departed, to place on our Lady Chapel altar.
It will be a family-friendly service, for families to worship together. There is no Junior Church.

📣 LENT LUNCH UPDATE:
Due to a hitch with the new kitchen delivery, which has now been delayed until next week, Lent Lunch will be in the church hall as usual this week.

Stations of the Cross every Sunday in Lent at 5pm, starting this evening. Whether you’re familiar with this practice or not, all are welcome to journey in prayer with Jesus as we walk the Stations.

Join us for Lent Lunch today in the church hall from 12:00-1:30pm. £6pp for soup, bread, cheese, grapes, tea or coffee. Profits go to @christianaiduk.bsky.social

The Children's Society We fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.

2pm today. Gad’s Hill School concert at St John’s. Invite your friends and neighbours!
The concert is FREE, but we will be taking a collection for The Children’s Society charity.
www.childrenssociety.org.uk

Mass with Ashing at 9:30am & 7:30pm.
Confessions available.
The season of Lent begins.

The Venerable Sandra McCalla, new Archdeacon of Rochester, and the Venerable Nick Cornell, new Archdeacon of Tonbridge. We pray that your ministries in this diocese will flourish. @rochestercathedral.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

due to church kitchen renovation work, Lent Lunches on 15, 22, & 29 March will be held at the Vicarage in Hermitage Road, ME3 7NE (just past The Larches).
We plan to return to the church hall from Sat. 5 April.

DATES FOR THE DIARY:
Lent Lunches will be held every Saturday beginning 8th March from 12:00-1:30 in the church hall, £6pp, with profits going to Christian Aid.
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We have now moved entirely regardless of whether the rest of the church community follows suit. We’re looking forward to building up our community here. #walkthetalk #practicewhatyoupreach

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