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Fr Rory Writes

Fr Rory Writes:

Just a lovely night. There is something very special about the Easter Vigil. Admittedly it is focused upon the gift of belief Jesus Christ has entered into our human experience. He has shared our lives, especially our sufferings and afflictions. But the mystery remains.

With the beautiful singing of the Exultet, and other voices raised in psalm and song, this Holy Night was truly a night full of joy. So often life brings you down to earth again with a bang, and then you are left with options and choices. Do you deal with them in a manner that reflects Christ and His example to us?

Looking back at my piece last year, I think it is worthwhile to repeat “good trees bear good fruit”. High moments and Holy moments are quite rare. It is in living our daily lives in a way that brings help and hope to others that is most important.

Easter Message

Here is an idea for someone in your family. Give them an empty egg shell and tell them it is the best Easter present ever. When they open the egg, explain that it is empty, just as Jesus’ grave was empty. Jesus is alive! When the women went to the grave on Easter morning they were afraid. The grave was empty – their friend was gone. But the angel said, “do not be afraid. Jesus is alive!” The women were so happy that they ran to tell their friends the good news that Jesus was alive again. Easter is a day to be happy and say thank you to God. Look at Easter cards at home and the flowers here in the Church. Celebrate the good news that Jesus is alive. You will live with him for ever! Alleluia!

Prayer: Jesus I am so glad you are alive. Help me to always remember the true meaning of Easter.

St George’s tea and coffee

There will be no tea/coffee after Mass on Thursday

Thank You to children’s liturgy at St Georges

Two thank yous to Children’s Liturgy at St. George’s. First for the lovely daffodils distributed to Mothers on Mothering Sunday and secondly for the Stations of the Cross on Saturday followed by a hunger lunch in aid of CAFOD and a local charity, EMBRACE. Well done.

Important Notice for parishioners using St George’s Hall

Important notice for parishioners using St George’s Hall – There have been several instances in the last few weeks of the hall doors being left unlocked, lights not switched off, the cooker switch left on and the heating being left on for 24 hours. If your group uses the hall, the leader, or leader on that day is held responsible for ensuring the hall is left clean, floor swept for the next user, lights and heating switched off, windows shut and doors locked. It is important that the hall is used by parish groups, but with this comes a huge responsibility for its care.

St George’s Bible Study Group

St George’s Bible Study Group: A Bible Study group takes place every Tuesday at 6 pm. Sessions last 1 hour. For information please ring Merce (07855452741)

Walk of Witness – Good Friday 19th April 2019

As usual The Walk of Witness on Good Friday will take place from 10am until 10.30am starting at Polegate Community Centre and ending at St. John’s Church Polegate.

Palm Sunday – St George’s

Palm Sunday, 2.30pm at St George’s: Our Lady’s Way of the Cross and Benediction. Followed by refreshments in the hall after .

St George’s Film Club

St George’s Film Club: Next dates for film club are: April 28^th (1959) A storyteller seeks the proverbial pot of gold. May 12^th (1963) A charming Disney film about love, mysterious family secrets and small town summer nights. May 26^th (1993) The latest adaptation of Mark Twain’s timeless story. All showings start at 3 pm.

Easter Collection

The offertory collection over the Easter weekend goes towards the upkeep of Fr Rory your Parish Priest. This collection is only taken twice a year, Christmas and Easter.