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Pentecost Vigil Mass with New Catholics

Pentecost Vigil Mass with New Catholics:  Bishop Richard     invites you to join him in celebrating the Pentecost Vigil Mass with new Catholics – adults recently baptised or received into the Church – on Saturday 8th June at 5pm in Arundel Cathedral.   ALL are  welcome – families, friends, Godparents, sponsors, catechists and parishioners. New Catholics are also invited to an afternoon of  prayer and reflection with Bishop Richard preceding the Mass. If you have not yet received your invitation please contact [email protected] or telephone (01293) 651164.

Deacon John Writes

Deacon John Writes:

Last Thursday was the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord into heaven. In the Gospel for this feast Jesus gave this mission to all of us: “Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” This means that we need to be both proclaimers and evangelizers. This mission is not given to a select few but to all believers. To be a Christian is to be a proclaimer and an evangelizer. There is a difference between preaching and proclaiming. “We preach with words but we proclaim with our lives.” As we celebrated the Lord’s return to His Father in Heaven we were being commissioned to go out into the world and proclaim the Gospel of life and love, of hope and peace, by the witness of our lives. With this in mind let us renew our commitment to be true disciples everywhere we go, beginning with our family and our parish, “living in a manner worthy of the call we have received.” With my love and prayers for you all

Thank you for your help at Mass

St George’s – thank you to our welcomers, choir, flower        arrangers, organist, readers, altar servers and all who work so hard to make our church such an absolute pleasure to be part of.  From the moment we walk through the door, enjoy being  welcomed with a beaming smile, hear the sound of glorious   singing,  witness the wonderful display of flowers and          meaningfully read readings of the day etc. we can take pleasure in being there.  A BIG Thank You.

The Abbots Wood Annual Gathering

The Abbots Wood Annual Gathering was a huge success, everyone had a wonderful time socialising together, playing field games, taking part in a scavenger hunt and the ice creams bought via a donation by a generous parishioner.  Our prayers were answered as a dull start turned into a glorious sunny day.  Thanks to everyone who joined us.  If you missed out there is always next year, 3rd Sunday of May, same time same place!

Deacon John Writes

Deacon John Writes:

I am sure that we are all aware that Jesus spent his life being concerned for other people. Do you worry about the times when your concern for others is not what it should be?   If you do then perhaps this prayer, based on one by William Barclay, might help: God of all people, may I never pray as if there was no one except me. Help me to remember that I am not the only person in the world, and I live in a world in which there are many people who have troubles. Bless all those today who are lonely or frightened, all those who are shy or nervous, all those who are suffering a lot of pain, all those who are feeling depressed, all those who are worried, all those who are ill, and may not get better. Help me to forget my own troubles and to show loving care for the people I meet. May I remember that Jesus is my friend and brother, and may I try to be like that to everyone. With my love and prayers for you all.