Fr Rory Writes

  • 3rd August 2025

    Deacon John Writes: On Monday we heard the parable of the mustard seed and yeast. Jesus explains how the Kingdom of God grows within us by the power of the … Continue reading “3rd August 2025” Click here

  • 27th July 2025

    Deacon John Writes: This week brings me to the last instalment of the Deacon John writes about food: We have had three examples recently where meals have been the feature. … Continue reading “27th July 2025” Click here

  • 20th July 2025

    Deacon John Writes: Last week I used an article from a diocesan newsletter. This week is a follow-up on that: Luke’s Gospel in particular, has many accounts of Jesus and … Continue reading “20th July 2025” Click here

  • 13th July 2025

    Deacon John Writes: The following is based on an article found in the diocesan newsletter last week: The kitchens in our homes are surely the centres of our family lives. … Continue reading “13th July 2025” Click here

  • 6th July 2025

    New Parish Update: I want to update you on where we are in the journey towards becoming a New Parish, joining together all the 8 parishes of our Eastbourne – St … Continue reading “6th July 2025” Click here

  • 29th June 2025

    “Most important thing for our future. Sure foundations for what we build”. This week I present you with a clean sheet.  It represents the space in which our future story … Continue reading “29th June 2025” Click here

  • 22nd June 2025

    “Food for the journey and early guidance. To fresh pastures to nourish and develop our communities of faith”. I have collected all the left over newsletters from the past weeks. … Continue reading “22nd June 2025” Click here

  • 15th June 2025

    Trinity Sunday Celebrates the end of our journey when we will experience the fullness of life in God’s Kingdom. Having celebrated all the great feasts from the annunciation through the … Continue reading “15th June 2025” Click here

  • 8th June 2025

    “When the day of Pentecost came” When the day of Pentecost came to the early church it had a powerful impact upon the early Christians, giving them strength and inspiration … Continue reading “8th June 2025” Click here

  • 1st June 2025

    “Alleluia, Alleluia” I will not leave you as orphans, says the Lord.  I am going away and I will come to you and your hearts will rejoice, Alleluia. The readings … Continue reading “1st June 2025” Click here