Saint George’s latest news – The Parish of St Wilfrid & St George

CAFOD Lent Appeal – Family Fast Day & Big Lent Walk:

This Lent, we’re invited to live out the Gospel call to love our neighbour. By taking part in Family Fast Day and giving what you save, you help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions. Please take a CAFOD envelope, use the digital plate or donate online using this QR code. To mark Family Fast Day, join us for a simple soup and bread lunch in St Wilfrid’s Hall after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 22nd February. All are welcome for fellowship and family Lenten activities.

You can also support CAFOD by sponsoring Gerry and Teresa Palmer, who are each walking 200km in 40 days as part of the CAFOD Big Lent Walk: Sponsor forms are available at the back of church or follow this link. Teresa and Gerrys Big Lent Walk is fundraising for CAFOD

If you’d like to take on the Big Lent Walk yourself, you can sign up using the QR code on the parish noticeboard.

Lenten Reconciliation Service:

Lenten Reconciliation Service on Friday, March 6^th at 6.30pm in St Wilfrid’s church.

Lent and Springtime:

As you read this newsletter you will have received a paper titled Lent and Springtime. Originally written for the church in Ireland you will forgive me if I state the obvious by stating that the message is appropriate for our church today as it was when first published. I hope that you find this article inspiring as we seek to deepen our relationship with our God, redeemer and source of Life. Wishing you all a happy and joyous Lent.

Sunday Charity Breakfast:

22 Feb, after mass at St George’s when we will be supporting “Beachy Head Chaplaincy”.

Parish Over 50’s Afternoon Tea & Games:

26 Feb, 2-4pm, theme is Winder Wonderland. Anyone over 50 is welcome.

Thank you:

Tessa says thank you for all the prayers, gifts and cards on her 90th Birthday. They are much appreciated.

Mass Timetable Update for St Wilfrid’s Church

Date	Time
Sunday 15th Feb	~~10:30am~~ 5:30pm
Wednesday 11th Feb	~~10am~~ Midday
Friday 13th Feb	10am

Ash Wednesday:

On Wednesday 18th February there will be a Mass with blessing and distribution of ashes at 6.30pm at St Wilfrid’s.

Please remember in your prayers:

Please remember Father Rory in your prayers. He wishes to thank Canon Paul and Deacon John for covering for him during his absence. The Parish Council will be meeting this week to formulate a plan to support and sustain our community of faith in the coming months. This will be shared with everyone soon afterwards.

Walk with Us This Lent for CAFOD:

Are you ready for a challenge this Lent? Gerry and Teresa Palmer are taking part in the CAFOD Big Lent Walk, each walking 200km in 40 days to raise money for life-saving water and food. Parishioners are warmly invited to sponsor their walk using this link: https://walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/teresa-and-gerrys-big-lent-walk If you would like to take on the Big Lent Walk challenge yourself, you can sign up using the following QR code

Sunday	9am
Tuesday	10am
Thursday	10am