The World Meeting of Families – 22-26 June 2022 Pope Francis said “there is no such thing as a perfect family, there are always buts”. In his prayer intention for June, Pope Francis focused on the upcoming World Meeting of Families. He said “The family is the place where we learn to live with one another, to live with young people and with those who are older. And by being united in our differences—young people, the elderly, adults, children—we evangelize with our example of life.” He reminded us that God is always with us “He remains with us at all times in the swaying of the boat tossed by the sea: when we argue, when we suffer, when we’re joyful, the Lord is there and accompanies us, helps us, and corrects us.” As we draw closer to the celebrations on the 10th World Meeting of families let us recall our inner sense of holiness.” Let us pray for Christian families around the world. May each and every family embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.” To find out more about the World meeting of families go to W: World Meeting of Families 2022 Rome – #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com)
Author: Jacky
Empowering Vulnerable Children (EVC) Uganda
Sunday 19th June
There will be an appeal after Masses by EVC to support the education of children in the Kyansi RC Parish of central Uganda. This is an extremely impoverished parish in the Diocese of Masaka. The charity is engaged in building primary schools and providing clean water, electricity and sanitation.
The ASCENT
theASCENT bookings are open! This amazing project for teenagers in year 10, 11 or 12 will help them grow in faith and confidence, as they explore what it means to be Catholic with other likeminded individuals. Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:[email protected] or visit W:www.theascentuk.co.uk for more information.
Young Adults (18-35) North Downs Walk
Young Adults (18-35) North Downs Walk – Saturday 2 July 11.30-3pm. We gather together for Mass at St Joseph’s in Dorking and then explore the local area together, joined by members of the Diocesan Vocations Team – have your best questions ready! Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:[email protected] for more information.
Car Parking at St George’s
a reminder that cars must not be parked directly in front of the presbytery. The adjacent parking to the house is for resident use only. Please do not park in a way that blocks them in. Thank you.
The Knights of St Columba
The Knights of St. Columba will meet in St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 14 June at 3pm. All catholic men are invited to come and see how together we can support the Church. More details from Bob on 01323 847014.
Jubilee Fair
JUBILEE FAIR at St. Mary’s Church, Willingdon on Saturday 18 June from 11am – 2.30pm with Dog Show-Stall-Refreshments-Games-Archive Display – Grand Opening by STEVE HEWLETT – From Britain’s Got Talent and Live Music from Eastbourne Silver Band.
Our United Nations Jubilee Lunch
Our United Nations Jubilee Lunch was a roaring success. The Church Committee would like to express sincere thanks to all who supported the occasion. Many thanks to all our parishioners who contributed to the wonderful array of food and those who helped, organised and set up the church hall etc. for this celebration. Also, thanks to all who helped with the washup and cleaning after the event.
A Very Big Thank You
A VERY BIG THANK YOU to the bakers, flower arrangers, decorators, helpers and all St George’s Parishioners, for making our Jubilee Celebration such a happy and memorable one! The social part of our parish is very important to us, and if there are any parishioners, who would like to volunteer to help organise events with us, they would be welcomed with open arms! The more we have on board, the greater the events!
Fr Rory Writes
We have celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Now let us continue to prepare for the celebration Mass here in Hailsham for our Centenary of celebrating.
God is love, let us love one another.
So often we can see the faults and failures of religion. The war in the Ukraine exposes the dreadful position of the Orthodox Church in Russia. The paedophile scandal exposes all religious bodies. When I was younger I had a special attachment to Taizé and the focolare, with them and a lot of bodies in the Evangelical churches, all have had their difficulties. In the end it is the reality of life. There is a Kingdom of darkness of evil, and so there is a constant battle and without the light of Christ, and his constant source of grace, life would be a very dark place indeed.
With the celebration of the first mass on August 12th 1922, a source of Devine grace was established. Now in different circumstances we have the responsibility of ensuring that it continues, and that we as the catholic community will play their full part in continuing to be faithful.
I would emphasis the word faithful. The opportunity of the Synod has provided an appropriate platform on which to build a structure to continue to develop and grow our parish community. The liturgy of the church presents us with this instrument to grow, develop, and nourish our lives as faithful Christians. We are beginning to see a way forward, and part of our responsibility as we prepare for the visit of our Bishop Richard, is to outline plans and a strategy for our future. The age profile of our priests gives emphasis to this.