New and nearly new items suitable for sale are needed, please leave at back of church or under the table in the hall. Especially popular are Jigsaws, books (fiction & non fiction) toiletries and small gifts. Money raised in our table sale will be split between our charity of the month and Parish social events/youth activities.
Author: Jacky
Members of Over 50’s Club
Last Sunday afternoon members of our over 50’s club attended the performance of “Andre Rieu in Dublin” at our local cinema. We enjoyed ourselves so much we suggested we get together for another film. If you are interested please contact Joan on 07873390944. We also went into Wetherspoons for a light lunch together before the performance. Tables were booked and reserved for us. Its only just across the road to the cinema, so not much walking!
Parish Newsletter
Remember to take your copy of our newsletter home each week and read it. It is the one opportunity to find out what is happening in “our parish” and what you are interested in.
Fr Rory Writes:
‘I Found’
The opening prayer for the first week in the new year was incredibly fit for purpose and worthy of all our attention.
“Attend to the pleas of your people with
heavenly care, O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
Through Our Lord Jesus Christ”.
Hearing about the situation of the church in France, now what is happening in Ireland, all the signs are that this will be our situation. Reality is a shortage of priests and if we continue as we are, this is not going to change any time soon. I find it so so sad. When we were in our seminary, we were so inspired (though this may not have been the same in every seminary) with the work of the Second Vatican Council, and what the Holy Spirit was saying to the church. This is what I find so summed up in that opening prayer.
I am greatly impressed by the support that I am receiving here in our parish. Our meeting on Tuesday evening was excellent and the work being done by the team was inspiring. We will be hearing from them as they present their plans in conjunction with the work that is being done by the Synod. This will be presented to our two communities in the weeks to come.
St Wilfrid’s
Tea/Coffee mornings after Mass on Sundays and Wednesdays are being well attended. It is now a good place to meet new friends and old ones. There is much conversation and laughter, a “Good Tonic” in these hard times. Please do join us.
Parish Party – 30th December
The hall was decorated beautifully, music for all, pass the parcel for grown ups as well as children was hilarious. The buffet was laden with so many goodies, we had enough to have another party after Sunday Mass! A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped in anyway to make this a great parish get-together. We must have one perhaps at Easter with our friends from St Georges who are always welcome.
St Wilfrid’s
St Wilfrid’s Last Sunday in January 29th: In our hall after Mass we will have 2 tables full of prizes for a raffle, men, women and children are catered for, so do please come along and join in the fun. Also, tea/coffee/biscuits and cakes.
A box is in the church porch for your unwanted gifts etc. please. The money will go towards future activities in our hall which will benefit us all. If you would like to reserve tickets early they are £1 per strip from Joan on 07873390944. Thank you.
Parish Over 50’s Club
Next Afternoon Tea is Thurs 26th Jan at 2pm till 4pm. As “Burns Night” falls on the day before, we are going to make the theme “Scottish”, so party time again! This time you may wear anything Tartan if you wish, men don’t forget your sporran! Price is £5 each please. All welcome.
Parish Meeting
Parish Meeting: at St Wilfrid’s, 11.30am on the 8th January.
Thank You
This week we have many to thank for their time and effort throughout the past year at St George’s: It is the beginning of a new year and we are grateful to those over the past twelve months who have helped our parish grow. Let us pray this parish continues to build on the good work throughout 2023. We say a big ‘Thankyou’ to our Altar Server Alan and welcome our new server, Austin. Our Sacristans: Cathy, Angela and Martin. Eucharistic Ministers, Kelly, Sandra, Angela, Martin, Marie, Anne and Mary. Readers: Anne, Joanne, Liz, Alona, Cathy S, Shirley, Jean, Margaret, Bridie, Kelly, Angela, Gill, Judy and Martin. Children’s Liturgy and Sacramental Preparation: Sandra, Mary B, Mary, Merce, Cathy, Bernadette, Maria and Anne. Counters, Anne and those who assist. Welcomers: Philomena, Stella, Lou, Christian, Jane, Phyllis, Sandra, Mary and Anne. Flowers: Cathy, Mary B, Mary, Marie and Anne. Synod Core Group Reps: Martin, Anne and Sandra. Bidding Prayers: Dominic, Kelly, Lesley, Judy, Deacon John, Anne and Martin. Music during mass and singing: Shirley, our organists and singers. Rosary Group: Frances, Martin, Jean, Margaret, Bett, Mary and Letty. Fire Wardens: Shirley and Anne. Church maintenance: Shirley, Anne and Kelly. Cleaners: Shirley, Kelly, Sandra, Thomas, Mary and Anne. Tea’s and Coffee’s: Sandra, Maria, Jean, Jeannie, Letty, Marie, Mary B and Mary. Social Events: Sandra, Shirley, Kelly, Anne, Mary B, Merce and Mary. Foodbanks: Mary. Churches Together: Anne. Cards: Andrea. CAFOD: Kelly. Order of Knights of St Columba: Gerhard. Health and Safety: Dominic. Safeguarding: Kelly. Finance: Gerhard, Shirley, Kelly, Anne and Dominic. And of course, Fr Rory and Deacon John. A Big Thank You to everyone and anyone who has not been included with apologies if this is you.