Author: Jacky

Fr Rory Writes

With gratitude, real gratitude.

The Easter celebrations were a great blessing.  The meaning, the hopes they bring in marked contrast with the normal news we hear.  Receiving the Holy water, the Easter cards, the messages; so many.  “Let us greet the Risen Lord with thankfulness and joy”.  A good foundation upon which to place our hopes and expectations.

On the horizon is the Feast of the Ascension, but above all, Pentecost our firm foundation upon which to build.  The preliminary work that went into our response, the call for a Synod to help renew the life of the church.  I am really grateful for the work that has gone into this, and now the intention to develop our response.  Part of that response is to be ready for new offers of help and effectively use the help we can get.

Easter Holy Water

We are inviting all our parishioners to benefit from the Easter holy water by taking a bottle home with them. They will be available after our Easter Masses.    Due to costs associated with the purchase of the Glass bottles we do ask for a small  donation.

 £1 for small (15ml) and £2 for large (50-100ml). There are small plastic spray bottles which can be taken if preferred. 

Synod

When we carried out the recent SYNOD consultation with parishioners, some people expressed an interest in learning more about our Faith or attending a Mission. Well, the Diocese is arranging something online for everyone, called INVITED.
The website says “Last year’s Mission was hugely successful, bringing people across our community of faith together. Our Formation Team can’t wait to welcome both new, and returning members of our Invited family, and are really looking forward to the launch of Episode 1 on Monday 18 April”

For further details please see the website: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/invited

Sponsored Walk

Last Sunday’s Sponsored Walk for Tiny Tickers was a great success. The sun shone down on 24 of us walking across the glorious South Downs. We had a picnic in Alfriston outside the church and then those who could did the return walk to Jevington, this time via The Long Man. Congratulations to all who took on the challenge, especially our youngest who were quite tired by the end.     So far, we do know that with the cake sale, lent lunch and walk sponsorship already has raised over £700 for Tiny Tickers which is superb and we thank everyone for their efforts, generosity and prayers. Babies born in East Sussex will benefit from these efforts. 

Now we wait to find out how much was raised, please can all walkers bring their sponsorship money in by Sunday 24th April. Also, if any parishioners still wish to sponsor the group we will be collecting after mass today. Gift aid is possible with the sponsorship form available.