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Save Sunday 21st January all Catechists, Acolytes, Altar Servers, Ministers of the Word, Eucharist,   Welcome, Music and any parishioners who wish to explore being involved in any of these ministries. More details to follow next week.  

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word – Saturday 20th   January 2024

Bishop Richard will lead a day of reflection and formation for Ministers of the Word at Sacred Heart Church, Cobham, 11-4pm. Including Lectio Divina and Mass, plus talks on Sacred Scripture, the Liturgy of the Word, the Lectionary, and practical aspects of the ministry. Please register using the link W: Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word (20-Jan-2024) · ChurchSuite Events

There is a wheelchair available in both St  Wilfrid’s and St George’s.  We have noticed that our elderly people could do with a little help getting from car to church or hall.  Please take advantage of this service, it will help you.

Wednesday 10th January, 7.30pm in St Wilfrid’s Hall.  All are invited to come and put their ideas for Social and Fundraising Events

Bishop Richard has written a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese ‘The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission’. As society becomes more secular our parishes must be ever-clearer beacons of light guiding people to Christ. The new Plan       highlights how our community of faith can embrace this important time of renewal, forging diocesan parishes into communities of saints and strong, lively, and welcoming schools of discipleship. The Pastoral Plan can be found on the diocesan website:

www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/pastoral-plan  

“Jesus show us the way to the Father”

Bishop Richard has presented to us the outcome of the process of consultation to provide a pastoral plan for the future of our diocese.  This is now on the website and is available to all, and we are encouraged to study it.

I return to the most important focus of all “Jesus show us the way to the Father”.  I am greatly sad, and when I return to the sharing’s that were made at the beginning of the consultation concerning the life of the church after the 2nd Vatican Council.  Our responsibility to be aware of nearly all our seminaries closing, with a resulting shortage of priests, and our responsibility to God.   Jesus show us the way to the Father.  God our Father knows what is best.

A body is made up of many parts working together and very good work is being done to serve this.  Our celebrations over Christmas and our expectation for our future plans for working together is exactly what is needed.  Stephen and Martin are giving great leadership, and a most important date when we make our first step to meet our challenge is now announced for Sunday 21st January, 2pm to 4pm in St Wilfrid’s Church.  A very special and important date for our future.

Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.

Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.” Greetings and best wishes to you both for Christmas and the new year John and Tessa.

As I am sure many of you are aware, Catholic Priests do not receive a salary and rely on your generosity at Christmas and Easter as a thank you for all they do for us. It is also possible to claim gift aid on your donation if you are a UK taxpayer and that extra 25% will go directly to Father Rory. If you aren’t part of a planned giving scheme then please use the “one off” gift aid envelopes located in the porch. You can also contribute via the digital collection plate at     St Wilfrid’s or via the donations website link  (https://donate.mydona.com/st-wilfrids-church-hailsham )  using the “Christmas Collections” tab. 

8. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. 

GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT ANYWAY.