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Fully escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, celebrating the feast of St Patrick,16^th March 2020.  £599.00 per person sharing.  Price includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with breakfast and dinner.  All entertainment and excursions included.  Lunches on days out.  Wheelchair accessible rooms.  Single room supplement £100.  Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email [email protected].  Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613.

St George’s Film club returns after the Christmas break.  Next films will be:  Sunday 19th Jan. (2011) Documentary about the master sushi chef Jior Ono.  2nd Feb (2010) Japanese animation about a family of tiny creatures.  16th Feb (2009) A famous pop star finds a new meaning of life in a rural setting.  All films start at 3pm.

Deacon John Writes:

I suspect many of us have experienced a toddler having a temper tantrum. It is usually a very noisy occasion and not a pretty sight – face red with rage, screams shattering eardrums of all within range, legs and arms kicking anyone and anything within reach! usually it is the result of an ‘I want’ situation and doesn’t get it. We adults, of course, know better than to throw tantrums when we don’t get our way! – or do we? 

We have listened to the story of Jonah.  In this story Jonah was counting on the Lord to punish the people of Nineveh because of their belief that God was against every nation that opposed Israel. However, they heard the message that God had sent them and changed their minds. God saw this through their actions and relented. Jonah was not happy about this and ‘lost it’. In so many situations we may behave like Jonah and ‘lose it’. We sulk or lash out and look for other ways to get what we want. Anger really can blind us, as it did Jonah, and we fail to see that God’s loving mercy for the people of Nineveh is also offered to us if we open our eyes to see with a wide-angle lens!  (Adapted from a reflection by Gail Goleas) With my love and prayers for you all

Afternoon Tea at St Wilfrid’s:  Thursday 30th January 2020 from 2-4pm, in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall.   All over 50’s any religion/no religion are most welcome.  If transport is a problem please speak to Joan on 849732 .  Look forward to seeing you there for a cup of tea and a chat.

Peace Sunday 19th January 2020

The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith.  Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms.  Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice.

White Flower Appeal 2020:  The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this weekend.  On 21st October 2019 the most extreme abortion regime in Europe was imposed on the people of Northern Ireland by the government at Westminster.  Abortion will now be permitted for any reason up until at least 24 weeks, and even beyond that.  The abortion lobby now wants to introduce this in England and Wales.  Please be as generous as you can to help SPUC defend unborn babies and their mothers from this new attack.

It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standin’ in the need of pray’r.

Not my brother or my sister, but it’s me, O Lord.  Standin’ in the need of prayer.  Not my brother or my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standin’ in the need of pray’r.

This time last year I suffered an Acute Psychotic Episode, and with the help of the hospital and all others involved, I made a very good recovery, thank God.  This recovery is well established and I am feeling very well about that.  Unfortunately it also gave me a problem that at this time I do not have my driving license, but am engaged in the process of getting it back as quickly as possible.  In the meantime, I rely upon your prayers and support.  I am very grateful to all who have provided transport for me and I continue to need your prayers.

A Prayer for Peace

Draw near us Lord, source of all peace and wisdom,  Let your rays of peace circle the globe,Lighting all paths in their wake.  Let the power of your peace radiate through the darkness Illuminating the minds and hearts of your faithful.  May your Peace inspire acts of unconditional love, Unfettering the chain of selfishness, greed and pain.  Release the dove of peace into all homes, Inspiring love, joy and serenity, This we pray through Christ Our Lord. Amen

Thank You:  to everyone that sent cards and your kind words at this difficult time, it has been much appreciated, Jackie.

St Wilfrid’s Sales Table:  Has been re-furbished and new items displayed on the Welsh Dresser, two honesty pots are provided for your generous donations.  The money going to various needs of our parish i.e. December takings have been given towards our sound system in the church and hall.  Any suitable times and unwanted presents etc. may be left in the church porch/hall marked “Sales Table”.  Thank you.

St Wilfrid’s:  What a lovely Homily Mass it was at 5.30pm on Christmas Eve.  Thank you Fr Rory.  Children are the future of our church and my were they in abundance at the Nativity.  Thank you to Annette and Teresa for organising such a lovely moving ceremony.  Thank you also to Sophie, whom they all love, and Emily who had only set foot in England from her home in France that very morning.  She played the organ & violin for “Away in a Manger” for the children.  Is anyone talented to play an instrument for us?  Do let us know, as Emily returns home on Friday 3rd January.  Back here for Easter, please God. 

St Wilfrid’s Christmas Social Gatherings:  Both parties for young and not so young were well attended and a jolly good time was had by all.  Why not join us next time we have a social gathering, you are most welcome.  The Christmas Raffle made £102.  Thank you to all who bought tickets and gave prizes.  The money has been given to Annette to cover some of the cost of dressing up clothes and props etc. for the very successful Children’s Liturgy Group.