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As a Parish Community, we Hope and Pray that the year will see more of our parishioners, their family and friends taking part in our masses on Sundays and also making time to be part of Jubilee recognised pilgrimages near and far. Our Parish social committee and youth leaders will be looking at organising pilgrimages for us locally to Arundel Cathedral, Worth Abbey and the 60th Celebrations of the Diocese on September 20th. We also will be    helping financially towards our youth attending Lourdes in July (we have funds still available from last year’s fundraising for this) applications are currently open on the diocese website. We have a coach of youth attending Flame and will also be organising for as many who are able to, to be part of the walking  pilgrimage which celebrates 50 years this year and ends at Eastbourne.
 

A Year of Hope: An Introduction to the Jubilee Year with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development:

2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? Catholic talk show host and author Nana Churcher, and CAFOD’s Simon Giarchi will be hosting Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa) and more for lively start to the Jubilee. With a special appearance by Catholic band Ooberfuse. Saturday 18Jan, 10:30am-midday, online. All welcome. Register here for free.

Thurs 30th Jan is our next afternoon tea, 2-4pm.  Theme is “Scottish”, wear a kilt if you fancy! Thinking of joining us? Then just turn up, you will be very welcome.

Request for more young peoples help for any of the social events we organise for our parish.  When the next social event is in our newsletter, perhaps you would get in touch and offer a little help please.  Contact Joan on 07873390944.  Thank you.
 

Epiphany Party & Mass:  What a great success, the new table arrangement was more sociable, much talk and laughter and plenty of party food!  Then into the church for our Vigil Mass including a mince pie by the children of the 3 Kings, very entertaining.  Please take the newsletter home and look out for our next social event.

A message from a parishioner:  “Sending BIG thanks for the   wonderful party.  On arriving the hall looked so appealing and tables beautifully decorated and lovely food and copious cups of tea provided.  The quiz was intriguing, and pass the parcel great fun. It was so nice to see the children being entertained – you thought of everything and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon with my newfound friends at St Wilfrid’s”.

To help us communicate all we will be doing effectively, to as many of you as possible, if you have not already done so, please take time to complete the parish contact forms available at the back of church and on our website. 
 

The Parish of Christ the King & St Joachim’s is holding their annual pantomime “Cinderella” week commencing 18th/19th January.  Takes place in CTK Hall; Sat 18th at 2pm & 7.30pm, and on Sun 19th at 2pm. Performers include some of St George’s parishioners.  For tickets contact Sandra on 07791626368, Adults £5 and £3 for Children (includes tea and coffee).  There will also be a raffle at each performance.  Please support if you can.
 

Sadly John Bell died peacefully at home on the 17th December 2024.  Our thoughts are with his friends and family.  Gratitude and appreciation of John and June’s generosity to our parish over the years.
 

Thank you very much for the gifts and cards I have received for Christmas, they are all very much appreciated.  Wishing you all a Happy New Year.  Jackie
 

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word – Saturday 25      January 11am-4pm at St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Burgess Hill (no cost)

Led by Bishop Richard. The day will include talks on the Scriptures, the Lectionary and its use in the Liturgy, the Liturgy of the Word, and preparing to minister as a reader. There will be a time of Lectio Divina, and the day will conclude with the celebration of Mass. Register your place here https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events