Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word – Saturday 20th January 2024
Bishop Richard will lead a day of reflection and formation for Ministers of the Word at Sacred Heart Church, Cobham, 11-4pm. Including Lectio Divina and Mass, plus talks on Sacred Scripture, the Liturgy of the Word, the Lectionary, and practical aspects of the ministry. Please register using the link W: Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word (20-Jan-2024) · ChurchSuite Events
There is a wheelchair available in both St Wilfrid’s and St George’s. We have noticed that our elderly people could do with a little help getting from car to church or hall. Please take advantage of this service, it will help you.
Wednesday 10th January, 7.30pm in St Wilfrid’s Hall. All are invited to come and put their ideas for Social and Fundraising Events
Bishop Richard has written a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese ‘The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission’. As society becomes more secular our parishes must be ever-clearer beacons of light guiding people to Christ. The new Plan highlights how our community of faith can embrace this important time of renewal, forging diocesan parishes into communities of saints and strong, lively, and welcoming schools of discipleship. The Pastoral Plan can be found on the diocesan website:
Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.
Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.” Greetings and best wishes to you both for Christmas and the new year John and Tessa.
As I am sure many of you are aware, Catholic Priests do not receive a salary and rely on your generosity at Christmas and Easter as a thank you for all they do for us. It is also possible to claim gift aid on your donation if you are a UK taxpayer and that extra 25% will go directly to Father Rory. If you aren’t part of a planned giving scheme then please use the “one off” gift aid envelopes located in the porch. You can also contribute via the digital collection plate at St Wilfrid’s or via the donations website link (https://donate.mydona.com/st-wilfrids-church-hailsham ) using the “Christmas Collections” tab.
8. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth.
GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT ANYWAY.
Your church needs cleaning; at St Wilfrid’s we are looking for volunteers to be part of a rota to clean the church and hall. Ideally this would be for a couple of hours every 4-6 weeks. There will be an opportunity to sign up for this in the New Year, but in the meantime please speak to Maria Hills if you are able to put yourself forward to be part of this important team.
Christmas Collection for the Support of Clergy; just a reminder that Gift Aid is applicable on Christmas Offerings and this extra amount claimed will go directly to Father Rory. If you are not part of a planned giving scheme but are a UK taxpayer then please use the one off gift aid envelopes located in the porch in order for us to claim an extra 25% on your donation. You can also contribute via the digital plate at St Wilfrid’s.
