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FoodBank Donations at St George’s:   Thank you so much for all your generous donations to the Foodbank, as it makes such a difference to the lives of the families the food and other items go to.  Could we make a further plea for your help, as there is a real need for further tins, of any kind, together with dried goods, such as pasta, rice, cereal and anything with a good shelf life.  Thank you so much for your generosity and practical help, it is very much appreciated.

NEW DATES for St George’s Film Club:  next showings will be: 22nd September (1961). Anthony Quinn stars in an epic biblical tale about the criminal who was released by Pontius Pilate in preference to Jesus, prior to the Crucifixion. 6th  October (1950) Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) is a wealthy drunk who starts having visions of a giant rabbit named Harvey. 20^th October (1997) The four-inch-tall family of “borrowers” who live among humans and co-op their possessions. All showing start at 3 pm.  

Songs of Praise, St George’s Church was a delightful occasion. About 70 people from our local churches came to celebrate with songs and praise. A varied palette of hymns had been chosen by members of each church, each touchingly introduced and presented.  After the service tea  was served. And what a tea! Merce and Christian made blackberry jam with berries picked by the Children’s Liturgy; Sandra and the children baked delicious scones which were served with clotted cream and the jam.  There was an abundance of cakes made my our wonderful bakers. It was a delight! Thank you all for your baking, your help with serving our guests and of course, with the washing up! It is your help that make these occasions so successful. With warmest thanks from Anne Bowe and Margaret Piegrome.

Fr Rory Writes:

Thanks be to God.  We had a wonderful evening in Upperchurch for the launch of my Sister Mary’s book “A Mother’s Love”.  A very good night’s music with appropriately chosen themes and passages from the book:  No speeches, just a recitation or two.  The subtitle to the book is “An Angels Wings”.  The moment captured in the song “I believe in angels, something good in everyone”, is at the heart of this book.   Mary’s testimony to her personal experiences brought home, deep consolation and great inspiration for her to grow in prayer, and to become an active witness to our catholic faith.  She has spoken to us before .  I have got some copies, but for the true readers it is available on Amazon.

Unfortunately, I picked up a dreaded lurgy on the flight back from Ireland. I have a very nasty cold, and even though over the years I have become philosophical, three days brewing, three days here and three days going.   I know it will pass.  But sadly bereavement for us remains a constant.  The death of Ann Winter is our recent sadness and our sympathy goes out to John and her family.  Her funeral will take place at St George’s Church on Friday 27th September  at 2.30pm.

Film Club next showings will be: 15^th September (1961). Anthony Quinn stars in an epic biblical tale about the criminal who was released by Pontius Pilate in preference to Jesus, prior to the Crucifixion.  29^th September (1950) Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) is a wealthy drunk who starts having visions of a giant rabbit named Harvey.  13^th October (1997) The four-inch-tall family of “borrowers” who live among humans and co-op their possessions.  All showing start at 3 pm.

Willingdon Community Hub Library:  Coppice Avenue, Willingdon opened again on the 22nd June.  It is a ’not for profit Charity’ and everyone is welcome The building is open the following times.  Wednesdays: 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday:  10.00 am to 12.00noon.  The hall is available for hire. Please see our website:  Willingdonlibrary.org for details and rates for hiring, and events taking place.

Events in September:
Monday 23 September- Paediatric First Aid Course
Basic Sewing Classes – Wednesday afternoons.
Rhyme Time – 10.30-11.00 am Wednesday mornings Friday 27 September 9.30 – 11.30 am – Macmillan Coffee Morning. All proceeds to Macmillan Charity.

St George’s Children’s Liturgy:  starts again on Sunday 15th September 2019.