Category: Saint George’s latest news

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our next afternoon tea on Thursday 30th June 2022, but look forward to seeing you all again at the end of July.

The World Meeting of Families – 22-26 June 2022  Pope Francis said “there is no such thing as a perfect family, there are always buts”. In his prayer intention for June, Pope Francis focused on the upcoming World Meeting of Families. He said “The family is the place where we learn to live with one another, to live with young people and with those who are older. And by being united in our differences—young people, the elderly, adults, children—we evangelize with our example of life.” He reminded us that God is always with us  “He remains with us at all times in the swaying of the boat tossed by the sea: when we argue, when we suffer, when we’re joyful, the Lord is there and accompanies us, helps us, and corrects us.” As we draw closer to the celebrations on the 10^th World Meeting of families let us recall our inner sense of holiness.” Let us pray for Christian families around the world. May each and every family embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.”  To find out more about the World meeting of families go to W: World Meeting of Families 2022 Rome – #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com)

Sunday 19^th June

There will be an appeal after Masses by EVC to support the education of children in the Kyansi RC Parish of central Uganda. This is an extremely impoverished parish in the Diocese of Masaka. The charity is engaged in building primary schools and providing clean water, electricity and sanitation.

theASCENT bookings are open!  This amazing project for teenagers in year 10, 11 or 12 will help them grow in faith and confidence, as they explore what it means to be Catholic with other likeminded individuals. Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:lizzie.wakeling@abdiocese.org.uk or visit W:www.theascentuk.co.uk for more information.

Young Adults (18-35) North Downs Walk – Saturday 2 July 11.30-3pm.  We gather together for Mass at St Joseph’s in Dorking and then explore the local area together, joined by members of the Diocesan Vocations Team – have your best questions ready! Contact our Diocesan Youth Adviser E:lizzie.wakeling@abdiocese.org.uk for more information.

a reminder that cars must not be parked directly in front of the presbytery. The adjacent parking to the house is for resident use only. Please do not park in a way that blocks them in. Thank you.

The Knights of St. Columba will meet in St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 14 June at 3pm. All catholic men are invited to come and see how together we can support the Church. More details from Bob on 01323 847014.

JUBILEE FAIR at St. Mary’s Church, Willingdon on Saturday 18 June from 11am – 2.30pm with Dog Show-Stall-Refreshments-Games-Archive Display – Grand Opening by STEVE HEWLETT – From Britain’s Got Talent and Live Music from Eastbourne Silver Band.

Our United Nations Jubilee Lunch was a roaring success.  The Church Committee would like to express sincere thanks to all who supported the occasion.  Many thanks to all our parishioners who contributed to the wonderful array of food and those who helped, organised and set up the church hall etc. for this celebration.  Also, thanks to all who helped with the washup and cleaning after the event.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to the bakers, flower arrangers, decorators, helpers  and all St George’s Parishioners, for making our Jubilee Celebration such a happy and memorable one!  The social part of our parish is very important to us, and if there are any parishioners, who would like to volunteer to help organise events with us, they would be welcomed with open arms!  The more we have on board, the greater the events!