Category: Saint George’s latest news

This years walking pilgrimage is going from Bristol to Arundel from August 12th-27th 2023.  Cost is £300 (£225 for under 21’s).  We are especially looking for more young people to join us.  For more information go to www.PilgrimsLive.org.uk or    tel:  07707513847.

Join us this morning for a cuppa, piece of cake and a good natter in the hall after Mass to celebrate our patron saint St George’s feast day.

Are you aged 18-35? If you are, we invite you to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to   Lisbon to meet with the Holy Father. 31st July -7th August 2023. Join millions of other young people from all over the world to celebrate our faith and make life-long friendships. The week will include a trip to Fatima as well as all the amazing festival    activities, not to mention Mass with Pope Francis. For more info E:  [email protected]

Next afternoon tea will be Thurs 27th April, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  The theme will be Red for St George.  All the usual fun for £5.

Four Parish Outings: If you are interested in coming with us on any or all trips, please contact Joan on 07873390944 asap please, to ensure you have a seat reserved.

Mon 24th April, Bluebell Walk:  Leave St Wilfrid’s Car Park at 10am, £10.  Charity for that day is “Demelza Hospice Care for Children”. 

Thur 4th May, Staverton Garden Centre:  £10.      Family run business by Christians, great selection of plants inside and out, also to enjoy a light lunch.

Tue 9th May, Emmaus Visit:  £15. Hoping for better weather to wonder through the gardens & large  second-hand store.  Light lunch to be ordered before we go.

Sat 24th June, Headcorn Aerodrome:  £20.

Join Bishop Alan in Lourdes from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 July.  For further     information, please ‘phone Tangey Tours on 01732 886 666 or book online:     Brentwood Lourdes – Lourdes – Tangney Tours (tangney-tours.com)

Well what a great Easter it was this year, celebrated in our two churches. Maundy Thursday at St G’s, lovely service to start Easter and the first time to take wine from the chalice since Covid.  Three services on Good Friday, especially enjoying the children’s own version of the Stations of the Cross, the children reading was very moving.  Easter Vigil at St W’s; starting in our hall by candle light, then outside around the new fire, blessing the two Easter Candles for both churches, then into the church for the rest of the special service.   Easter Sunday at both churches were very well attended.  At St Wilfrid’s many young families attended; the future of our church.  A great turnout in our hall after for Easter refreshments/Grand Easter Raffle.  We had so many willing people helping out, a big thank you to all of you.  Without your willing help these special occasions would not be possible.  Most of all we have to thank Fr Rory, without him and Deacon John all the lovely services for Easter would not be possible.  Thank you to everyone who helped in anyway to make our Easter Services really wonderful and fulfilling.

You will find our new DIGITAL COLLECTION PLATE, contactless terminal in the church.

Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone/ device to make a donation.

Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader.

You can also opt-in for Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25%.

If you are a UK taxpayer then donating with Gift Aid means that we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 received.

Contactless donations are simple to administer, secure and convenient.

It is with great sadness that Ron, Kay & Staff will be serving us for the last time this Easter Saturday morning.  They have given great opportunities for the young people with learning difficulties and such a shame this will come to an end.  We wish them both well in their retirement.

Despite the weather we all agreed we had a great day out.  Our driver Nick looked after us all so well, lending a helping hand when needed.  Tables were reserved in the café and the staff were most patient with us all.  It was       decided to have another trip to Emmaus in the    summer when the weather is more settled.  Please God, the sun will shine and we can enjoy the ex-convents beautiful gardens.  Our next date will be Tue 9th May, usual time and of cost of £15.  Please contact Joan 07873390944 if you are interested

We wish all our “hard workers” in the parish A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY EASTER from us all, especially all of you who helped make our over 50’s afternoon such a special occasion (28 attended).  Thank you all.