No Need to Book Services
Readings can be found here: http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-08-29
8am – Said Mass
9am – Informal Family Mass
10am – Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/ndCbtRn5CZo
You can see upcoming and past live streams on either of these links
Flux capacitors to the ready, the Friday Knights, St. John’s church men’s group, returns in September.
For decades the Knights has provided friendship, fraternity and support to the blokes of the parish and we are always looking for new members and guests.
We look forward to turning back the clock, welcoming you soon and reigniting the camaraderie that the Friday Knights is famed for.
Not a member of The Friday Knights?
If you are male, over 18 and would like to attend then please get in touch. email Paul Binge or Charles Marriott at [email protected]
A fun filled day of food, drink, entertainment and activities for all ages in this amazing community garden behind Hall Grange in what was our very own former vicar Rev’d Wilks’ garden. For further details and to book click here. Also if you are able to donate a cake for their cake stall, please bring to church next Sunday. We promise not to eat them before Monday!
Our cinema is finally returning on the 18th September 2021. We have decided to reopen with an old feel good film.
We want to take you back to the 1950’s to join the T-Birds and Pink ladies as they make there way through high school – yes you guessed it we will be showing “Grease”.
The get your tickets click the button below
No Need to Book Services
Readings can be found here: http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-08-22
8am – Said Mass
9am – Informal Family Mass
10am – Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/A0k2Do0PyJI
You can see upcoming and past live streams on either of these links
What is the Parish Support Fund (PSF)?
The PSF resources the cost of clergy and support to each parish in the Diocese of Southwark. https://southwark.anglican.org/giving/parish-support-fund/ has full details including good news stories funded by the PSF.
Where do the resources come from?
Each year parishes in the Diocese of Southwark are invited to make a pledge to the PSF.
What does this mean for St John’s?
This September our PCC will be deciding how much money we can pledge to the PSF which is realistic, challenging and generous.
How much did St John’s pledge last year?
Our pledge to the PSF was £60,000 (£5000 per month). The Diocese of Southwark suggested amount was £80,000. An underpayment of £20,000.
Why did St John’s underpay?
We had significant expenditure due to the Spire repairs and other essential restoration to the stonework of our Church.
How much is our suggested amount this year?
£81,900 (£6825 per month)
How do we ensure that we pay our expected amount to the PSF this year?
Whether you come to St John’s in person, via our streamed services, or visit loved ones in our churchyard, please share in the cost of our ministry and mission. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how much we rely on our Church family and our own Rev Lu Gale. Please help us to continue our Ministry at St John’s by committing to a regular financial contribution.
For further details or to confirm your financial support please contact Janet on 07722 240263 / [email protected] or Becky [email protected]
We can’t believe that Croydon’s Great Big Green Week is just one month away!
We’ve been working hard to organise some really fantastic events in the calendar, including talks, a clothes exchange, guided walks, a photography competition and of course – Croydon’s Great Big Green Festival on the 26th September in the high street.
To make the week a success, we need as many people as possible attending the events and the festival. We need your help to spread the word! If you can, please tell your family, friends and networks about the week & share our posts on social media. Attached are two posters that you can print off and place in public spaces near you.
Thank you for joining one of our services today whether online or in person.
We are grateful for any donation you can make towards our continued mission, ministry and maintenance of our parish church. To donate please click here.
Thanks to everyone who has donated to our ‘Window Grilles Appeal’. So far we have raised £770 towards the £6,500 cost so there’s a way to go yet.
Whether you are able to give a little, or a lot, or not at all, we are pleased to share our services with you.
These are the items required for the food bank this month. Donations can be left at the back of church, taken to the food bank (Mondays 9am-12 noon or Thursdays 12 noon-3pm) or left in the donation box at the Shirley co-op.
More information on the food bank can he found here
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