Category: Saint George’s latest news

St Wilfrid’s – Afternoon Tea Over 50’s Club:  Our next date is Thursday 27th February in our Hall, 2-4pm.  We would love you to join us and get to know our fellow parishioners.  Not only women, but men too are invited, get together on your own table if you wish.

St Wilfrid’s – Lulu’s 70th Birthday:  This was well and truly celebrated in our community.  Sunday after Mass the party went with a bang, literally as the balloons went pop.  Lunch at the Treacle Mine last Tuesday, 19 of us enjoyed a very happy meal.  Many of us agreed that we should get together soon, thinking of St Patrick’s Day? Tuesday 17th March.  If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joan on 849732.

Lulu, in her own words, was simply overwhelmed.  She said she has never experienced such a wonderful Birthday, and wishes to truly thank everyone who celebrated with her and David.

Bonus Ball:  Due to the lack of subscribers to the Wednesday and Saturday Bonus Ball, we have decided to condense them into just Saturday.  We have one number still available, if anyone is interested, please contact the office.  Thank you.

St Patrick Day cards are on sale at the back of St George Church

Revised Film Club Notice:  St George’s Film club next films will be:  Sunday 1st March (2011) Documentary about the master sushi chef Jior Ono.  15th March (2010) Japanese animation about a family of tiny creatures.  29th March (2009) A famous pop star finds a new meaning of life in a rural setting. All films start at 3 pm.

The National Novena to St Joseph will take place from 10th – 18th March 2020 at St Joseph’s Church in Maidenhead and at Herbert House, Freshfield, Liverpool.  Each year the Mill Hill Missionaries prepare for the Feast of St Joseph, their patron, with a special Novena of Masses and prayers to ask for God’s blessing on their Society and the missionary outreach of the Church, as well as for the intentions of all those who support their work.  You are invited to send in your petitions and/or to request a Novena booklet to enable you to join in from home by praying the daily Novena prayer.  Please write to Novena Director, St Joseph’s Missionary Society, 58 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7HT, or email [email protected]

Lourdes Pilgrimage 24th to 30th July 2020

The pilgrimage helps contribute towards the cost of any sick or disabled pilgrim, and those helpers who care for them, who lack the necessary funds to go to Lourdes.  A small amount of the funds donated are also used to nurture our young leaders, so that they develop and are able to take on more responsibility.

Your donations not only helps those who go on the pilgrimage but also helps the carers, parents and family who have a rest at home whilst their family member enjoys the week in Lourdes.  For some, this is the only break they get throughout the year, so your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated.

We give you our heartfelt thanks in advance, on behalf of those we help financially, for responding to this appeal.  If you would like to go on the Lourdes Pilgrimage as a helper, please see our website www.ablourdes.org Thank you again for your generosity and support., and please be assured of our prayers at the Grotto for you and your family this July.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Fr Rory has decided that as a precaution there will be no handshake or communion from the chalice until further notice.

Deacon John Writes:

“You are my sunshine”: a story of salt and sunshine.

Like all good parents, when Karen and her husband found that another baby was on the way, they did what they could to help their three-year old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. When they found the baby was going to be a girl, they would gather Michael in their arms and he would sing to his sister in Mummy’s tummy the only song he knows, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.” The pregnancy progresses normally, then the labour pains, but complications arise during delivery. Finally, Michael’s sister is born but she is in a serious condition. The days inch by but the little girl gets worse. The paediatric specialist tells the parents, “There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst.” Michael keeps begging to see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he pleads. But children are not allowed in the ICU. Finally, Karen decides she will take Michael to the hospital whether they like it or not, figuring that if he doesn’t see his sister now, he may never see her alive. She dresses him and marched him to the ICU, but the head nurse bellows, “Get that kid out of here now!” Karen glares into the nurse’s face, her lips a firm line, “He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!” Michael gazed at the tiny infant losing the battle to live, and begins to sing in the pure-hearted voice of a three-year-old: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are grey…” Instantly, the baby responds. Her pulse rate becomes calm and steady. Keep on singing Michael! “You never know dear how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.” The baby’s ragged, strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten’s purr. Michael’s little sister relaxes at rest, .healing rest seems to sweep over her. Keep on singing Michael! Tears conquer the face of the bossy head nurse. Karen glows. Funeral plans are scrapped. The next day -the very next day- the little girl is well enough to go home! – Karen called it a miracle of God’s love. The medical staff simply called it a miracle. We call it the Lazarus story all over again. Love is stronger than death. 

St Wilfrid’s Afternoon Tea & Chat for the over 50’s:  Thursday 30th January 2-4pm.  Well what with an atrocious day weather wise and so many bugs going around, we launched our venture.  20 brave souls turned up, we had a feast of lovely dainty food, better than the Grand Hotel!  New friends were made, 12 of us joined in a game of Bird Bingo.  Our next date is Thursday 27th February, 2-4pm, why not come and join us, you will be most welcome, and be sure to enjoy an afternoon among friends.