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If there are any parishioners at St. George’s, who would like to help with the counting on Sunday Morning after Mass, at St. George’s,  would they please contact Anne Bowe on 07808175455 or [email protected].  This will be done in pairs, as before, with the collections put into the St. George’s Account, the next day.  Thank you.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our next afternoon tea on Thursday 30th June 2022, but look forward to seeing you all again at the end of July.

“Make your home in me, as I make mine in you.  As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, neither can you unless you remain in me. John 15”.

Last Sunday on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, the readings were particularly inspiring and nourishing, it is how we continue to draw life from God.  Now we are particularly called to respond to our vocation and to give life to our world as we witnessed to God through our life in the church.  A body made up of many parts working together will experience much more life, and will bear great witness to the love of God.

After the pandemic, and with a focus and inspiration from the Synod we have a great opportunity to renew our lives, and the life of our communities.  We have made a good start, grateful for focus that Bob Waters provided, so now is an important time to make further steps together.  Two important images I continued to highlight.   In the building trade; laying a good foundation, in the gardening work; planting and sowing.  Let the building commence and let the garden grow.

As providence has it, I am away for three weeks for a necessary break.  Please God, keep me in your prayers; but it is most important that you now get on together with the proposed Parish Meeting.  This is a good opportunity.  As we plan our way ahead and focus upon the many different ministries needed to build up our celebration of Sunday Mass and to develop our communities.  The Catholic Church has a rich tradition of lay movements from the past to draw from A) Welcomers; hospitality the Knight of St Columba B) Readers; the great tradition and apostolate work of “The Legion of Mary”  C) For the ministry of the eucharist; the St Vincent de Paul for the music.  D) For the music with the cantor playing an important role, a long history and a rich tradition.

The World Meeting of Families – 22-26 June 2022  Pope Francis said “there is no such thing as a perfect family, there are always buts”. In his prayer intention for June, Pope Francis focused on the upcoming World Meeting of Families. He said “The family is the place where we learn to live with one another, to live with young people and with those who are older. And by being united in our differences—young people, the elderly, adults, children—we evangelize with our example of life.” He reminded us that God is always with us  “He remains with us at all times in the swaying of the boat tossed by the sea: when we argue, when we suffer, when we’re joyful, the Lord is there and accompanies us, helps us, and corrects us.” As we draw closer to the celebrations on the 10^th World Meeting of families let us recall our inner sense of holiness.” Let us pray for Christian families around the world. May each and every family embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.”  To find out more about the World meeting of families go to W: World Meeting of Families 2022 Rome – #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com)

Sunday 19^th June

There will be an appeal after Masses by EVC to support the education of children in the Kyansi RC Parish of central Uganda. This is an extremely impoverished parish in the Diocese of Masaka. The charity is engaged in building primary schools and providing clean water, electricity and sanitation.

theASCENT bookings are open!  This amazing project for teenagers in year 10, 11 or 12 will help them grow in faith and confidence, as they explore what it means to be Catholic with other likeminded individuals. Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:[email protected] or visit W:www.theascentuk.co.uk for more information.

Young Adults (18-35) North Downs Walk – Saturday 2 July 11.30-3pm.  We gather together for Mass at St Joseph’s in Dorking and then explore the local area together, joined by members of the Diocesan Vocations Team – have your best questions ready! Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:[email protected] for more information.

a reminder that cars must not be parked directly in front of the presbytery. The adjacent parking to the house is for resident use only. Please do not park in a way that blocks them in. Thank you.

The Knights of St. Columba will meet in St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 14 June at 3pm. All catholic men are invited to come and see how together we can support the Church. More details from Bob on 01323 847014.

JUBILEE FAIR at St. Mary’s Church, Willingdon on Saturday 18 June from 11am – 2.30pm with Dog Show-Stall-Refreshments-Games-Archive Display – Grand Opening by STEVE HEWLETT – From Britain’s Got Talent and Live Music from Eastbourne Silver Band.