Category: Saint George’s latest news

Deacon John Writes:

Recently, in a series of writings by Fr Barry Anderson, he described how a prayer by Frank Topping helped him.  It is a prayer on the theme of sheep and shepherd.  Frank Topping said: ”Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that I am known to God, that the Good Shepherd knows my name, and, more, sees my distress, knows my doubts, hears my questions.  It is at times like these that I use the following prayer: 

“Good Shepherd, when the events of my life worry, disturb, or even frighten me, when anxiety makes it difficult to think straight, let me hear your voice. Lead me beside the still waters of your peace. Remind me that even in the presence of those I might call enemies, you are with me.  Be with me throughout this day, and all the days of my life.” I hope that this prayer may prove helpful to you if a similar occasion occurs in your life and you feel the need for some help. With my love and prayers for you all.

Hailsham Foodbank:  Urgently need volunteer cooks and helpers for the Holiday Shack for the following dates:  1st, 5th, 8th and 19th August – serving lunch at 12.15 each day.  They have a kitchen available at the Children’s Centre in Vega Close, Hailsham which has an excellent gas cooker, fridges and cooking utensils.  They are looking to cater for around 50 people.  For more information, please contact 01323 398358.

The Foodbank has also had a particularly busy week where they gave out 26 food parcels feeding around 70 people, their stocks have hit an all time low.  If you would like to contribute in anyway, please leave donations in our church porch suitably labelled “Foodbank”.   Thank you.

Mothers Prayers.  Your local group has been running for nearly a year. We would like to share with some new Mothers, the work that Jesus is doing for our Children. We have been so amazed at the love and care for our Children even our grown up offspring, we would like to share our group with others. Please ring if you are interested Polegate 487688 Cathy All is most confidential.

St George’s Film Club: 

Next showings: 28^th July (1993) Disney film about two dogs and a cat in their  journey home.  11^th August (1958) Ingrid Bergman stars in the story of a courageous woman leading a group of orphans to safety in China during Japan’s occupation.  25^th August (1959) with Audrey Hepburn. All showings start at 3 pm.

Deacon John Writes:

Last week I started a story about a small child who saw three people walking down a country road. Each was carrying two sacks. One on their back, one in front of them. The child asked each person what was in the sacks. If you wish to read what the child said to the first two people you can find it on the Parish Internet site at www.saintsgeorgeandwilfrid.co.uk. The story continues: When the child looked to ask the third person, she discovered that they were way ahead in the distance, and it took some time before she was able to catch up with them. She noticed that this person was also carrying two sacks, one of which seemed to be very light, and the other seemed to be very heavy. She asked what was in them.

The third person replied: “In the sack on my back, are all the unkind things that I hear other people have done or said; but the sack has a hole in it, so that they all fall through, and get lost, so I have no weight to drag or slow me down. I cannot see them, and I soon forget that they were there. In the sack in front of me, are all the kind and funny things, all the wise and helpful things, that I hear other people have done or said. When the time is right, I take some of them out, and think about them, or tell anyone willing to listen. It helps to encourage them and me, and to cheer us up. The sack is very full, and to you it might seem heavy, but although it is very big, it does not drag or slow me down. It is like sails on a ship, and instead of being a burden, it carries me on my journey through life. I hope you all have sacks like these!

St Wilfrid’s Children’s Liturgy has now broken up for the summer holidays and will  restart in September.

This Sunday the Mass is being offered for Brian Winter RIP.  It is the second anniversary of his death, but his contribution to our parish and for the church project means that he will be long remembered, with his name in our Garden of Remembrance, a fitting tribute.

Another loss through bereavement has been for us, Judith Burke.  A big event in our history was “Renew” and as a young person she played a big part.  So we will have a special Mass for her on a Wednesday morning, to be published later.

United Nations Lunch:  raised £803. for our church fundraising event.  Thank you everyone.

Bill O’Rourke sadly past away on the 9th July, the Requiem Mass  will be held at St Wilfrid’s Church on Tuesday 6th August 2019 at 12noon.  Donations accepted for Charities nominated at the Church Service.

AGE UK EAST SUSSEX INFORMATION AND ADVICE SERVICE COMING TO POLEGATE

Age UK East Sussex’s new Information and Advice Resource Vehicle will be visiting:

Polegate Town Council, 49, High St. Polegate Tuesdays 10:00am -3pm from the 16^th July until the 3^rd Sept. 2019

The service can provide information and advice on a range of subjects that affect people in later life across East Sussex including benefit and pension information, wills and estate planning, carer’s assessments, accessing services, and much more.   Come and see what we have on offer – we look forward to seeing you!

Age UK East Sussex is a registered charity providing information and support to older people living in East Sussex. If you would like more information please call us on 01273 476704 and ask for Information and Advice.