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Deacon John Writes

Deacon John Writes:

I think we all know there are times when our concern for others is not what it should be. At times like these there is a prayer by William Barclay which may 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.

Please try this prayer during the coming week. If it is of help to you cut it out of the newsletter and keep it somewhere safe such as your handbag or wallet and use it when you feel the need for the help it gives you.  

With my love and prayers for you all. 

Climate Pilgrimage

Climate Pilgrimage
If you put one date in your diary this year make it Wednesday 26 June, and join CAFOD at an unforgettable event in London, lobbying our MP. It’s time to confront the climate and environmental crisis and tell our leaders that Britain should no longer contribute to the destruction of our common home. More information at:
https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Climate/Climate-lobby

St George & St Wilfrid’s Summer Gathering

St George & St Wilfrid’s Summer Gathering – Sunday 19th May 12noon – 4pm

We warmly invite St George’s and St Wilfrid’s Children’s Liturgy families and all our parishioners to join us at Abbots Wood for our annual summer gathering. Abbots Wood provides the perfect venue for us to assemble and picnic/BBQ together with ample space for socialising, playing games and gentle walks in the woods.  It is a chance for parents, children and our whole community to enjoy some fun time together outside of church.  Please feel free to invite other families/friends outside of our parish to join in. Please note parking charges apply in the car park and change is not given so have coins.  Bring a picnic and refreshments as there is only an ice cream van available on site.  Parents are responsible for their children’s safety.

In New York’s Avery Fisher Hall

In New York’s Avery Fisher Hall, on 18 November 1995, the violinist ltzhak Perlman was about to play Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Having suffered Polio as a child, it was difficult for him to walk. He crossed the stage painfully, arrived at his seat, left his crutches on the ground, and opened the buckles of his leg supports. He gathered up one foot, and extended the other. He put the violin under his chin and signalled to the conductor that he was ready to begin. Then something happened. One of his violin strings broke. A wave of anguish passed through the hall as everyone thought how difficult it would be for him to leave the stage and repair the instrument. He remained for a few moments with his eyes closed, and then indicated to the conductor that he could begin. He played the concerto on three strings. He had recomposed the fingerwork instantly in his head, the leaps, the combinations, everything, and he played the whole piece as if nothing had happened. After the deafening final ovation, he raised his bow for silence and said, “Now you see, sometimes the task of the artist is to find out how much music we can make with what is left to us.”lt is our task in life to do the same!.

Deacon John Writes

Deacon John Writes:

I know that there are many things in life that cannot be sorted out easily. There are many things that can happen to us, and to our families and friends, that can make our faith and trust in God either disappear from our minds or at best make them very difficult to hold on to. It is well known that some events in life can destroy our faith completely.

Eastertide, the period between Easter and Pentecost, is a good time to remember that the resurrection of Jesus should bring light and joy, hope and happiness, to our hearts and minds. It is also a good time for us to show in our faces something by which people will recognise our faith as our faces become radiant with an Easter smile. We will probably never know just how much good a simple smile can do!