The Parishioners at St Wilfrid’s would like to express sincere THANKS to everyone who helped in any way towards our beautiful Christmas Services. Under strict COVID rules, we enjoyed the Penitential Services with Fr Kieran helping Fr Rory. It was very much in the modern idiom, so we could all connect old and young, especially the 1st Communion children. We have to move with the times, but in our own simple way!
Without the help of; Altar Servers and David Hoad training them, Jean our Flower Arranger, Bob Waters our Health & Safety Officer, Gary arranging the Streaming of Masses, so we can see them on line. Our Readers, especially the Young Ones, the Welcomers and Alan for their input, the team of tea/coffee makers after Masses on Sundays and Wednesdays. The wonderful people who without fuss, just get on with the job of cleaning before and after Mass in accordance with Covid Rules, in order that we can attend Mass in a safe environment. Annette & Sophie training our children for the liturgy etc. They are the Future Members of Our Church and without them there will not be a Catholic Community. When we are called to our Higher Place they, please God, will step up and take our places. What a brilliant contribution they made to our Christmas Services under the guidance of Annette, Sophie, Angela and Teresa, who is now undergoing treatment after her operation. We all wish her well and with God’s help she will regain her health and strength. She made a difference and special input with our children and we miss her. Sophie is working and living in London now, so it just leaves Annette who is a full time Night Sister in Hastings among many other duties. Please God, Teresa will be up and running again and Angela will also be available. Help is very much appreciated. Do you feel you could help her? Training will be given of course and much help all the way. A very rewarding job indeed and very worthwhile for our return to church.
Jackie our secretary and general help and guidance on all sorts of problems. She is a gem because she is so sincere and helpful with anything that crops up, always has a smile and cheery nature to put us at our eases. A very big ‘Thank You’ Jackie from all of us, please continue to help and guide us throughout 2022, Fr Rory would be lost without you. The diary and telephone etc. are all kept up-to-date by you. We do appreciate you.
Then we come to our lovely Ordained Priest, Fr Rory. Who does the job he was ordained to do and more. He is such a humble, yet sincere man. We all know your faults and lack of practical skills, but they fade into insignificance when carrying out your duties for us. Many of us have come to you for help and religious guidance, especially our sick and suffering parishioners. You have been given a wonderful gift Father, don’t put yourself down, we all love you and appreciate you. When saying Mass you have the ability to say it as if it was for each one of us individually, we are completely immersed and it’s a wonderful experience. Please don’t ever change, God has given you to us and we thank you for it. We are truly sorry if anyone who has helped us through this most difficult time or contributed to our lovely Christmas Services, have been left out, you know who you are and we do appreciate you.