Category: Saint George’s latest news

Congratulations to all our confirmation candidates who took the lead at the recent mass with Bishop Richard at Arundel Cathedral. We are so very proud of them. They will celebrate mass on 3rd September at 4pm at St George’s to receive their certificates and gifts from the parish. After mass we will have a party in St George’s hall.  All welcome. 

Our next afternoon tea will be Thurs 27th July, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  £5.  Do come and join us.

Next afternoon tea will be Thurs 29th June, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  £5.  A very French theme after our visit to France.  Do come and join us.

proudly presents Big Top Bonanza, Summer Fair & Circus on Saturday July 15th, 10.30am-4.00pm.  For tickets please purchase from www.pta-events.co.uk/stab Support our local     Catholic primary school, please tell family, friends and neighbours.

Parish Garden Party/BBQ on 16th July at 12pm after Mass. We will be having a Tombola so are    asking for donations of bottles of drink (alcoholic or not) unwanted gifts in good condition (no bric a brac please).  The tickets are £8 adults, Family ticket £18. Food will be provided as will soft drinks, tea/coffee. Please bring your own alcoholic drinks.

28th – 1 July 2023, 10am – 3.30pm.  Adults £25, bring your own food and drinks.

Our next breakfast will be Today, Sun 25th June, 10am after mass. Charity for June is Foodbank and Audio/Media technology for hall social activities.   All Welcome.

Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. Sea Sunday is Sunday 9th July. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea) to continue its important work – so please give generously. Thank you.

‘Beautiful Food’

Our outing on Monday morning to Staverton Nursery.  I really enjoyed their food, and I was very impressed by the way they run this enterprise.  What is on offer is excellent, top of the range with an almost limitless supply of trees, shrubs and flowers; although all quite expensive, so it is only those who are serious about their shopping are catered for.  There was not a lot of seats for lounging about, hence I was impressed with the food, I even had some left over for my supper.  If you wanted to socialise you would be better going to a restaurant.  So obviously when the fire destroyed the building they have re-scheduled it very purposefully.  We reduced our allocated time, and I truly      appreciated and enjoyed our outing.  Sincere thanks; as Annette did her mum proud by looking after us in the way that only Joan can do.

How about our own affairs, how fares our parish communities?  Two outstanding events.  First our Corpus Christi, sponsored walk, and then last week our young people who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at the       Cathedral.   Signed by the Holy Spirit, to rise as a new generation; backed up by all the hard work that has taken place over the last couple of years.  Our parish council is beginning to emerge, we can truly look forward to the work that they will do for our future.  My Sister Mary’s book “Love Speaks” provides more beautiful food, divine nourishment.

Margaret Nevill, when she returned the book she said “Thanks so much, Father; so well researched and beautifully written”.

Thurs 25th May went ahead as usual, thanks to Annette & Joan for getting it ready, and Rowena & Team running it for us.  Next afternoon tea will be Thurs 29th June, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  £5.  A very French theme after our visit to France.  Do come and join us.

Our next outing is a trip to Staverton Nursery.  Please note the date is this Mon, 19th June, £10 each.  Leaves St Wilfrid’s 10am return 4pm. contact Joan on 07873390944 as we have a few seats left.