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Fr Rory Writes

Help……… Help ……… help is truly needed as we respond to the real challenge of this time.  At the same time please God, we have a great window of opportunity as we respond to our process of preparation for the Synod, and also our Centenary Celebration on Saturday 13th August at St Wilfrid’s.

The challenge of our time is truly great.  It is coming from many directions and there is no escape.  Our first priority must be the future for our parish communities, and our life of faith which is our greatest treasure.  With the help of “God’s grace” must be our constant prayer.  In all ages and at all times, life has its difficulties.  The term sometimes heard “life is no rose garden”.

Good news for me is that my sisters Mary and Freda are hoping to join us for our Centenary Celebrations.  The liturgy for the occasion and the social entertainment are beginning to take good shape.  Our gratitude is great to those who are planning and making preparations.  Obviously there will be expenditure, but we have made a decision that there will be no charge on the day.  Good suggestions have been made to raise some money and I ask you to support this.

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Fr Rory Writes

Special Moments

The power of God to redeem and to save all that is lost,

as in …..

“Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restore our lives, Lord Jesus live in us”.  Nourishment that comes from faith and from prayers is very much our way forward and not true obligation and duties.

I believe Bishop Richard was one of the priests who came to my aid while I was away for a welcome break.   I am sure you welcomed them and left them leaving you on a very positive note.  So please God, you as a body made up of many parts, and to all who contribute, I am so grateful.

When we find the right Instruments, they are often so helpful.  The Synod, an awareness of a new generation and other factors may become key to our future in response to God’s call.  The centenary celebration is now high on our agenda, I am sure with all the work that you are doing may make it a memorable occasion for us and for our future.

Funeral

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lisa Marie McDonald on 29 June 2022, at the age of 54.  A funeral mass will be held at Christ the King, Eastbourne, on Friday 22 July 2022 at 12 noon. All are welcome.

Synod 2023

The Bishops of England & Wales have issued their “National Synthesis Document” which summarises all the concerns and comments made during the listening and consultation process each parish undertook earlier this year. A copy of the document is available in both churches and can also be found on the website of our Diocese https://www.abdiocese.org.uk
There was an open parish meeting at St George’s on 3rd July to continue looking at the list of suggestions for improving our parish that were made by parishioners during our consultation process. Progress is being made! The minutes of this meeting are now on the noticeboard in both churches.