ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST

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Welcome to St John the Evangelist Horsham

All are very welcome to join us in celebrating the Risen Jesus Christ. Please make yourselves known to Fr Aaron, our parish priest should you be visiting our Church here in Horsham.



Since our Parish foundation in 1865, St John the Evangelist Horsham has been at the heart of this growing community of prayer. With Mass every day and many other inclusive activities, we can confidently say that the living stones of the Catholic Church in Horsham are lively, committed and diverse.


By Webmaster June 28, 2025
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, I invite you all to join me in prayer for Pope Leo, that he continues to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit in his task as shepherd of the flock entrusted to him. As our Holy Father, he brings particular gifts to the Church through his experience in Peru, where he served with some of the priests of our own Diocese; his times of leadership of the Augustinian Friars, and his service in the Dicastery for Bishops. He comes to the Petrine Office at a difficult time for the world. Let us join him in fervent prayer for peace – for which he has called so many times in these first weeks of his papacy. With him, and in the spirit of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, let us continue to strive for justice and promote the dignity of every person at every moment of life. St Peter, our first Pope, could not have imagined the steps he would be called to take in the service of the Lord. This is true of Pope Leo and, indeed, of every one of us. The life that is given to us in baptism – life lived in the love of the Holy Trinity – calls us to follow the Lord Himself, wherever he may lead us. As His disciples, we are called to learn from Him, to grow ever closer to Him, to be always faithful in our witness to Him. This is what it means to be a Pilgrim of Hope, for we journey towards the One who died and rose from the dead that we might have life – and whose first gift after the Resurrection was the gift of peace. As Pilgrims of Hope, may we – with Pope Leo – strive to share that gift with the world.  With every blessing,
By Webmaster June 16, 2025
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks with clarity of the Father, Himself as the Son, and the Holy Spirit. His words express the unity that exists between the three persons of the Blessed Trinity. The Holy Spirit will speak what comes from the Son, who has all that belongs to the Father. We express this in the Creed when we speak about the Holy Spirit coming from the Father and the Son. The mystery of the Trinity is about relationships – the relationships that exist between Father, Son and Spirit, one God. The wonder of God, existing eternally – as we hear in the First Reading this Sunday – pours love into our hearts, as St Paul reminds us. It is truly wonderful for us to reflect that, through our baptism, we are brought to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity. We are enabled to live in relationship with a God who is all love and whose love we see and experience as it is lived between Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As we rejoice in our relationship with the one God, three Persons, let us recall that it is God who gives us life and, in the coming days, pray very especially for respect for life in our own society as those in parliament prepare to vote on the “Assisted Dying Bill”. If you have not written to your MP, there is still time. May I thank all those who have written, for such action is a powerful witness to the wonder of life, given us by God. With every blessing,
By Webmaster June 6, 2025
Farewell and goodbye can often evoke feelings of sentiment, sadness, and departure, but they also mark an occasion of joy and the renewal of hope. We must trust in ourselves to move from the ordinary into the extraordinary, from this moment here in Horsham to every corner of the world. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be available to all who wish to collaborate, share, and grow together. As I say goodbye, I carry with me all the cherished memories of your loving care, comforting hugs, and unwavering support. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, knowing that you will be there for me, even as I embark on my ministry and face times of need. A special thanks to Fr. Tristan for your kindness—you have made this year a memorable one for me. The portrayal of Pentecost in the Gospel is a vibrant and powerful image of the early church, awakened as an active missionary community. The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles, with tongues of fire alighting on their heads, breathing new life into this group. The transformation is nothing short of radical: once fearful and hiding in the upper room, they are now emboldened, inspired to go into the marketplaces and boldly proclaim the crucified Christ they believe in. They are no longer the trembling individuals they once were. They have been changed, transformed into a new creation—enthusiastic, eloquent, and with a profound sense of their vocation. The first Pentecost was indeed a striking and exciting moment in the life of the Church. However, the coming of the Holy Spirit is not a singular event confined to the Church’s foundation. The gift of the Holy Spirit, which was given at Pentecost, is still available to the worshipping community here in Horsham, provided we are open and willing to receive it. The Holy Spirit works through human beings like ourselves, depending on our willingness to respond to His promptings. This feast day offers us an excellent opportunity to reflect on how we are using the gifts God has entrusted to us. While our gifts may not always be as spectacular as those that amazed the onlookers at the first Pentecost, their value is no less significant. What matters most is how we use our talents for the benefit of others—whether we are a patient father, a loving mother, a good listener, a generous giver, or someone who takes time for the elderly and the needy. Let us all pray together: "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love." My contact details: Fr. Xavier Amirdasamy, PP and VF. St. Joseph’s RC Church, THIRUVALLUVAR NAGAR, LALGUDI S.O. TRICHY Dt-621702. Tamil Nadu, South India.  Mobile and WhatsApp +919443247835, Email xasun@yahoo.com.
By Webmaster May 30, 2025
Our ‘normal’ weekday Mass times will be changing from Monday 16th June, once Fr Xavier departs. The new schedule will be as follows: Monday - 12 noon, Tuesday - 7:30 in the morning, Wednesday – no Mass, Thursday – 12 noon, Friday – 12 noon. Occasionally, we may find we need to alter a ‘normal’ weekday Mass time, so please continue to check the weekly Mass times that are published in our Newsletter and on the website.
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Welcome to St John the Evangelist Horsham

All are very welcome to join us in celebrating the Risen Jesus Christ. Please make yourselves known to Fr Xavier our parish priest should you be visiting our Church here in Horsham.


Since our Parish foundation in 1865, St John the Evangelist Horsham has been at the heart of this growing community of prayer. With Mass every day and many other inclusive activities, we can confidently say that the living stones of the Catholic Church in Horsham are lively, committed and diverse.

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  LIVE MASS & SERVICE SCHEDULE

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  • Week Day Mass

    30th June – Monday, St Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial)

    12:00 noon Mass - Paddy Murphy RIP

     

    1st July – Tuesday, Consecration of Arundel Cathedral (Feast)

    7:30 am Mass - Tony McKernan RIP

    10:30 am to 8:00 pm - Adoration 

    (Pray for the Diocesan Pastoral Plan)


    2nd July – Wednesday, St Oliver Plunkett, Bishop, Martyr

    NO DAILY MASS

    6:00 pm - Polish Adoration

    7:00 pm - Polish Mass





  • Week End Mass

    28th June – Saturday, The Immaculate Heart of Mary (Memorial)

    10:00 am Mass - Private Intentions

    Followed by Confession, Adoration & Benediction

    5:15 pm to 5:45 pm - Confession

    6:00 pm Vigil Mass - Brenda Hughes RIP


    29th June – Sunday, Ss Peter and Paul, Apostles (Solemnity)

    9:15 am Mass - Mary Burke RIP

    11:15 am Mass - Pro Populo

    1:45 pm - Polish Mass

    5:00 pm - Italian Mass


    5th July – Saturday, St Antony Mary Zaccaria, Priest (Memorial)

    10:00 am Mass - Stan Williams RIP

    NO CONFESSION, ADORATION OR BENEDICTION

    1:00 pm - Signed Mass

    5:15 pm to 5:45 pm - Confession

    6:00 pm Vigil Mass - Max RIP


    6th July – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    9:15 am Mass - Jim Sharkey RIP

    11:15 am Mass - Pro Populo

    1:45 pm - Polish Mass

    5:00 pm - Italian Mass

Stewardship & Planned Giving

PARISH NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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By Webmaster May 30, 2025
THIS WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION - is for World Communications Day, which supports the Church’s apostolate in the mass media. The theme for this year, chosen by the late Pope Francis, is ‘Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts.’ (cf. 1 Peter 3:15-16) You can donate via the baskets or the card machines at the back of the church. Please note that this is not a Gift Aid-eligible collection. Thank you for your generosity.
By Webmaster March 21, 2025
Please view the Lent Litur gies below:
By Webmaster December 13, 2024
The main Collection taken at our Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is our gift to Fr Tristan and to Fr Xavier, who do not receive a salary but rely on our generosity in the Christmas and Easter collections, the offerings we give for Mass Intentions and sacramental celebrations. If you are giving through online banking, please make a separate payment with the reference ‘Christmas’. You can also give via the basket or the card machine as normal. If you gift aid, please put your offering in an envelope of any kind and write your name or Gift Aid number on it – cheques should be made payable to ‘St John the Evangelist’. Please note that if you have a standing order with the parish, this is your parish offertory and is NOT transferred to the priests. Thank you! (More details about online giving, and gift aid can be found at: https://www.stjohnshorsham.com/church-giving ).

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM FR TRISTAN

By Webmaster June 28, 2025
NEXT WEEKEND (5TH-6TH JULY) ORDINATIONS & MISSIONARY APPEAL - Next weekend will see the Ordination of Gary Carter and Scott Coleman to the Priesthood at Arundel Cathedral. The Ordination Mass will take place on Saturday 5th at 12noon, and will be livestreamed. The ordination of new priests is a moment of rejoicing for the whole Church, and I am sure we will all pray very hard for soon-to-be Fathers Gary and Scott as they begin a lifetime of ministry here in the diocese. All things being equal, they will also be the last priestly ordinations for at least three years in the diocese: a reminder to pray for more vocations! As Vocations Director, I will be busy elsewhere over the Ordination weekend, but I am delighted that the weekend Masses will be covered in the parish by the Missionaries of Africa (the 'White Fathers'), in the person of Bishop John MacWilliam, former Bishop of Laghouat, Algeria. Bishop MacWilliam has strong ties to our deanery, having been educated at Worth. I am sure that you will all give him a warm welcome, and contribute generously to the work of the Missionaries across 24 countries across the African Continent. The Missionaries state on their website: "Our aim is to proclaim the Gospel to the peoples of the African world. Because of its origins, our Society has always had a particular interest in making contact with and understanding Muslims and the Islamic world. All people everywhere are considered by God to be his children. But how can they know that unless someone tells them? ... God needs those who are sent to accept his mission and go! We share this relationship of children of God with those who have never heard, or those who have not understood, or those who have forgotten. We do not impose our beliefs, nor do we despise cultures other than our own. Instead, we offer to share with others the best we have, what is most important in our lives, what makes sense of our lives. We have received freely and must give freely. It would be selfish to refuse to share.... First we speak, but actions speak louder than words..... In Africa, this often means parish work, building up Small Christian Communities, working with the Media, involvement in Justice and Peace issues, inter-religious encounter, care for the environment, agriculture, seminary training both for ourselves and for the various dioceses, education and social welfare. The Missionaries of Africa aim to work in partnership with the local Church in Africa…and above all else, to help build up the leadership of the Churches.”
By Webmaster May 17, 2024
Parish Pastoral Council – Formation Group minutes can be viewed below from Monday 23rd April 2024

PARISH OFFICE NOTICES

By Webmaster January 17, 2025
Thank you to the parents and carers who have registered their children for this by completing and submitting an application form. The registration window is now closed . We’re currently in the process of finalising the timetable for this year’s programme and we will confirm the details of that to you as soon as we can. The first session will take place in the Church on Saturday, 25th January at 1:30 pm for parents/carers and children registered for the programme . On Sunday, 26th January , parents/carers and children are asked to attend the 11:15 am Mass , when Fr Tristan will enroll the children in the programme.
By Webmaster January 3, 2025
The deadline for submitting applications have now closed. No late applications will be accepted
By Webmaster February 2, 2022
Our parish Synod meetings have now been completed. The feedback report which is currently being submitted to the Diocese can be seen below! Thank you so much for you prayers, efforts and contributions to our Synodal journey.

Recently members of the Grandparents Group and other members of the parish and friends have been knitting squares which were then sewn together to make blankets for refugees arriving in Greece. 

DISCOVERING FAITH IN UNEXPECTED PLACES... 

Here within the Parish of St John's Horsham, we are truly blessed to be able to serve a community of faith filled, God loving parishioners. The Holy Spirit is pouring out his blessings in so many different ways. If you would like to get involved, then you may want to attend one of our many group meetings. Visit our Parish Groups section to find out more.


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Pope Francis

"From the open heart of the Crucified one, God’s love reaches each one of us. Let us allow His gaze to rest on us. We will understand that we are not alone, but loved, for the Lord does not abandon us and He never, ever forgets us"