St John Vianney's Golden Jubilee - A Review
Friday, May 08, 2009
St John Vianney Church celebrated its Golden Jubilee. There was Mass at 7.30 p.m. followed by a buffet in the hall. Archbishop Kevin was Principal Celebrant, assisted by present and past Parish Priests Fr Michael and Fr David. There were two deacons and six other Deanery priests concelebrating. There were also non-catholic clergy representing Churches Together in Bexleyheath. Local dignitaries included our M.P. (David Evenett) and Mayor (Cllr Nick O'Hare). The Builder of the Church, Mr Butler, also attended. Some of the parishoners from 50 years ago attended by invitation, these included those who have remained in the parish as well as those who have moved away in the last 50 years. The Mass was open to all and over 200 people turned up.