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Fr Rory Writes

“precious, truly precious”

The light of Christ has come into our world.  A great focus for us to grow in His light is:-

“God is love, God is life, God is nourishment”

Recently a challenge was offered; come and speak to children in our local schools.  We are in the process of responding, though I am hesitant.   With concerns over the relevance of the church, especially because of the war that is taking place in Europe at the moment.  Other ministries have been welcomed and it is part of our time of prayer each month, and highlights our divisions, so we are all in a work in progress.

Our future is a great challenge.  My core position is that the light of Christ has come into our dark world.   This was the great gift I received from my home and family.  I have struggled with how we have expressed this in the life of our  parishes, but thanks be to God, I am greatly helped by the work that is taking place here.  I was asked by a parishioner who was particularly impressed with Stephen’s input which was presented to us in our newsletter last week.  It is so, so important.  In fact it is brilliant.

Here is an extract from it, “The reports sent by Churches across the world give voice to the joys, hopes, sufferings and wounds of Christ’s disciples.  They express the desire for a Church that walks with Christ under the guidance of the Spirit, so to fulfil its mission of evangelization”.

Parish Tea and Coffee Mornings

St Wilfrid’s and St George’s serve tea/coffee after Mass every Sunday (St Wilfrid’s also serves it on Wednesdays) and 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.  We have some new members who have recently joined our parish and the tea/coffee after mass and have found this an excellent way to get to know fellow members of our parish.  All stating  “what a friendly warm church and  hall we have”.  So please you come and join us too.  I expect you have noticed how food prices are going up and up, so please could you put a little more in the tea/coffee pot.  Remember we provide biscuits always with your tea/coffee and on many occasions plenty of cake!!   Thank you.

St Wilfrid’s Raffle 29th January

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.  It would save time on the day if you would buy your tickets beforehand i.e. after Sunday & Wednesday Mass please in the hall.  Tickets are £1 per strip, pink for ladies and blue for men, or contact Joan on 07873390944.  Thank you.

Parish Over 50’s Club

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.

St George’s Charity of the Month is St Wilfrid’s Hospice

we will give 50% of our table sale proceeds to this charity (50% goes to support our Parish Youth activities).

Also, our last Sunday Breakfast on 29th January 10am is in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.  Please make time to attend and invite friends and family to join us at breakfast even if not attending mass that morning.  We will serve sausage and bacon baps and a selection of lighter pastries – Spread the word!

St George’s Table Sales

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.

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!