Kent: Feast of St Jude at Faversham

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The feast of Saints Simon and Jude is celebrated on 28th October. The feast day is the high point of the calendar in Faversham, and hundreds of pilgrims come here in devotion to the Apostle. Although most come from London and the southeast, many others come from across Britain and even from abroad to celebrate this special time with God and with one another, in the company of the Carmelites.The programme of activities during the feast includes regular celebrations of the Eucharist, blessings with the oil of St Jude, and other devotions. During the celebrations there is a piety stall, a display of Carmelite books, and light refreshments available.

Feast Celebrations 2019

In 2019 the feast of Saint Jude, 28th October, falls on a Monday. There will be a number of celebrations in Faversham on the day itself and Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday 26 October 2019
Saint Jude Mass with the Blessing of Oil and Anointing
at 12pm - 1pm - 2pm - 3pm

Sunday 27 October 2019
Saint Jude Mass with the Blessing of Oil and Anointing
at 12.30pm - 1.30pm - 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Monday 28 October 2019
Saint Jude Mass with the Blessing of Oil and Anointing
at 12pm & 7.00pm

For more information, details of parking etc, see: www.stjudeshrine.org.uk