Our stations of the cross service at St Wilfrid’s, 10.00am, will tell the story of Good Friday for families and young children. Following the service, hot cross buns & refreshments will be available in the hall. All welcome.
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Scripture Reading for Lent:
The Lord says this: ‘If you do away with the yoke, the clenched fist, the wicked word, if you give your bread to the hungry, and relief to the oppressed, your light will rise in the darkness, and your shadows become like noon. The Lord will always guide you, giving you relief in desert places. He will give strength to your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never run dry. [Isaiah 58:9-11]
Fr Rory and Deacon John Writes:
Looking forward to and preparing for Holy Week,
actions speak louder than words.
Deacon John Writes:
Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday and I suggest a special activity for the last days of Lent – Holy Week:
Palm Sunday: Come to Stations of the Cross and Benediction today – St George’s 3pm.
Monday: Determine one way that you will help the poor this week.
Tuesday: Spend the day offering positive compliments and thoughts.
Wednesday: What have you been putting off during Lent? Do it today.
Thursday: Decide in what small way you will serve others.
Good Friday: Attend a Good Friday service.
Holy Saturday: Before sleeping tonight offer a prayer of gratitude for the gift of eternal life.
Easter Sunday: Do at least one act of kindness today.
Easter blessings in abundance to you all. Deacon John and Fr Rory.
The Gift
THE GIFT: An Eastertide series of 6 inspiring sessions on the role and gifts of the Holy Spirit. A great way to prepare together for all the important changes as the Deanery becomes a single new Parish in the coming months. Rooted in Scripture, Church Teaching and reflections from Pope Francis. Weekly on Thursdays from 11 April – 16 May, in Our Lady of Ransom Parish Hall (Eastbourne) from 11.45am – 1.15 pm, with refreshments, after the 11.00 am Mass. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!
Lynne Phair’s September Bike Ride
Please support Lynne Phair’s September Bike Ride from Eastbourne to Amsterdam in Aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Lynne will be selling raffle tickets after Mass in St G’s Hall on Sun 17 March & Sun 7 April. The prizes are: 1st prize Electric Bike, 2nd prize Food Hamper, 3rd prize A Wine Hamper. Tickets will be £2 each. Or donate to www.justgiving.com/page/lynne-phair-1690041574167 Thank you.
A Belated Thank You
A belated thank you to all those who contributed provisions for the recent Lenten lunch. This allowed us to give 100% of donations to CAFOD. Thank you all so much for your generosity, kindness, your time spent cooking, and your culinary skills.
2nd Collection
Please note this Sundays 2nd Collection will be for the upkeep of our church which like everything is going up in price, so please be generous. Thank you.
St George’s
St George’s Church – 7th to 30th March: Tea/Coffee after Mass every Tuesday during Lent. Join us in Lenten Mass and social time afterwards in St G’s Hall
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday after Mass in St Wilfrid’s Hall, we shall have our “surprise bag sale”, choose a bag for £2 (£1 for children) prize every time. This year we have more bags to fill. If you have any bags to contribute, please put them in the box in the porch, empty or full. Thank you. The proceeds will go towards items for children’s liturgy.
St Wilfrid’s
It was lovely to see our Altar Servers receive their certificates last Sunday having witnessed them receiving Bronze and 1 Silver Medal for 10 years of altar serving. How blessed we are in having so many good servers on a Sunday, trained under the watchful eye of David Hoad. Also so many children going into the hall for their special service and activities, lets pray that they continue to practice their faith. Also children attending the lessons in preparation for their First Holy communion. Thank you to the ladies teaching them, they do a good job for us.