Author: Jacky

Le Cunamh De         with the help of God         Le Cunamh De

On the 4th Sunday of Lent “Laetare”, March 19th, Canon Paul will celebrate with us the 10.30am morning mass.  This will give an opportunity for all the people from St George’s to gather together after their 9am mass, to outline plans and actions for the future of the church at St George’s.  This is a response to the growing great shortage of priests.  Above all it is a providential opportunity for the people of God to grow.  As mentioned great and inspiring moments during our seminary preparation.   A statement in the Old Testament was “Let my people go”.  I have occasionally mentioned restoring the use of selective moments of incense at some masses.  Incense places special emphasis on God’s holiness, sacred moments like the consecration of the mass.  One other is the assemble of the faithful.  Fr Seamus always highlighted that emphasis, by saying without the faithful we cannot have the rest.  We are most grateful to Bob and Martin and all who have guided and facilitated our response.  An outline of this is now being prepared, and it is a time for all of us to join in and work together for our good future.

On Fri 3rd March, 4.30 pm, there will be a puppet theatre using the hall. Their show is 45 minutes long and is aimed at primary school age children. They do extensive work in schools and after the show the actors will bring out the puppets for the children to see close up.  Admission is free but seats are on a first come first served basis.

Friday 17th March:  We couldn’t let this great Irish day go by without celebrating in the true Irish way.  We have arranged an evening of fun, music, singing and dancing.  Good food, tea/coffee provided.  You may bring your own drink.  All for £5 Adults, Children Free.  Tickets on sale now after Sunday and weekday masses.

“Pop In” at St. John’s Church Hall Polegate.  Social Activities from 10am to 1.30pm every 1st and 3rd Wednesday.  Contact Ruth on 01323 485463.

Thank you to everyone who recommended people for the Parish Council.  13  persons have been recommended from St George’s and 34 from St Wilfrid’s.  They will all be invited to a meeting to explain how the Council will work and afterwards they will  be asked if they want to accept or decline membership of the Council.

Grand Table Top Sale, St Wilfrid’s Hall:  Sat 11th March, 10am-3pm.  We have received some goods for sale, but plenty more are needed, we can accept adults/children’s clothes.  Please pop your donations in the box in the church porch.  We also need helpers on the day, please leave your name/time on the list in church porch/hall.  Thank you.

Tuesday 28th March we are considering paying a visit to the Emmaus Centre in Portslade.  If interested please see Joan or Tel 07873390944 asap.  Details to follow.

Thank You to all who contributed to my Birthday Celebrations.  Thank you for all the cards, plants, gifts and voucher.  I had a really special day.  Lulu.

This Lent, your donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal will help families fighting the climate crisis and ensure that our Church network can quickly respond to emergencies, like the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Give today using the envelope or at  cafod.org.uk/give and please join us in praying for CAFOD’s development and emergency response work all over the world.

St Patrick’s day cards are on sale at St George’s Church.