NEW PARISH OPEN MEETING – POSTPONED: this meeting will now be rescheduled to a later date, soon to be advised. Thanks and sorry for any inconvenience
Author: Jacky
11th May 2025
“Thanks be to God for the life of Pope Francis”
We have a new beginning with Pope Leo XIV. For this I am sure we can be grateful.
Each year we begin by lighting the First Candle; the Candle of Hope, and the new Pope is a great ambassador for Hope. With the help of God, we can build on this and by the help of God, it will bear much fruit, fruit that will last.
Grace and peace.
Community Breakfast:
Our next breakfast will be Sunday 25th May after mass at St George’s – this month our charity is Mary’s Meals. We hope you, your family and friends can support this breakfast.
The South Downs Singers
The South Downs Singers cancelled their Spring Concert last Saturday at St George’s in respect of the funeral of Pope Francis. It was very moving that non Catholics within this lovely choir were so vocal in saying respect must be shown to the Catholic community at St George’s and immediately contacted Fr Rory to express this. If you purchased a ticket, a refund will be given by the seller. We perform again at our Summer Concert on 26th July, Carter’s Corner Farm. If you prefer, your ticket from the Spring Concert can be used there.
Over 50’s Afternoon Tea
Over 50’s Afternoon Tea: Please make a note that our date for May will be Thurs 22nd May, 2-4pm and not 29th May. Thank you.
Social Meeting
There will be a Social Meeting in St Wilfrid’s Hall on Wednesday 7th May after the 10am Mass .
All are welcome, please come along and bring ideas with you for future Social events.
First Holy Communion
A special welcome to Autumn, Boston, Callie, Hannah, Lilyanna, Maksymilian, Oscar, Paris, Sarah and Rio who will be receiving their First Communion at next Sunday’s 10.30 am mass. Please remember them, their families and the Catechists, who have prepared them for this special day, in your prayers.
Anne Fielder
Sadly Anne died on Easter Sunday. We will be holding a memorial service at St Wilfrid’s Church on Thursday 5th June at 11.30am followed by refreshments in our church hall.
Deacon John’s 90th Birthday
Deacon John celebrates his 90th birthday in May. A Mass will be held for him at St George’s on Sunday 11th May at 9.00 am, followed by a birthday breakfast in the hall. All are welcome to attend from both communities, but if you are attending from St Wilfrid’s, please could you let Jackie know so we have an idea of numbers for catering purposes. Thank you.
Confirmation
Please keep in your prayers Oskar, Raizel, Nathaniel, Chrish, Harvey, Grace and 60 plus others from our deanery who will be receiving their confirmation on the 3rd May at Arundel.