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Send a postcard to your fellow parishioners via your parish office this summer—let’s fill our churches with stories of faith and the beauty of the universal Catholic Church! Whether you’ve visited a local church while on a day trip or holiday, celebrated a saint’s feast day, passed through a Holy Door, or been on a pilgrimage, share your experience with your parish community. Your postcard will be proudly displayed this September as part of our Jubilee Year celebration. Let’s journey together as Pilgrims of Hope!  
 

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 Word we hear and power of the Holy Spirit. When we allow his Word to take root in our hearts, we are transformed and made holy by the power of the Holy Spirit Who dwells in us. The life-principle in a small mustard seed enables it to grow into a large bush by a slow but steady process. The microscopic yeasts within a small piece of dough transform it into soft and spongy bread- yum!   hristianity had a small beginning, like a mustard seed or yeast, with Jesus and a band of twelve apostles in a remote corner of the world. But through the power of the Holy Spirit living in individual Christians, Christianity has become the largest religion in the world, spreading in all countries taking in all races of people. We need to act like yeast, influencing the lives of others around us in a similar way that  Christianity in the past transformed the treatment of women, children, slaves, the sick, and the poor by the power of the  Gospel. We Christians, in our time, have the duty to transform the lives of people around us by our  lives, led according to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist:

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist – 11-4pm Sat 1st November at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge

Led by Bishop Richard. The day will include theological and practical talks, Eucharistic Adoration and Mass. Arrival from 10.30am for refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Parking is available in the church car park but we suggest that you car share, if at all possible. To book a place follow this link Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist (01-Nov-2025) · ChurchSuite Events or book through the events page on the Diocesan website. 

Eastbourne Parkinson’s Choir

The Eastbourne Parkinson’s Choir is performing in concert at Our Lady of Ransom church hall (opposite the town hall) on 21st August when they are raising funds for the Catholic Midlands   Orphanage and Care Centre in Colenso, Zululand, South Africa and also for our Lady of Ransom parish. Doors open at 6pm and the concert begins at 6.30pm. A Ploughman’s meal will be served half way through.  There will also be a bar serving wine, beer/lager and soft drinks. For tickets priced at £12 please contact Mick or Vernika Lees on 01323 654468 or email [email protected]
 

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. The first was in May when we had the wonderful party celebrating my 90th Birthday.  So many came to the celebration and the food was scrumptious – a       memorable occasion. The second special event was the party for Canon Paul Jennings on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination as priest – a real example of Service to the Lord.  The third was what has become a regular   party after Mass on the last Sunday of the month. Each month it is for a different charity and is much appreciated both by those who attend it and by the recipient of the proceeds.  These are just three examples of the benefits of meals in the life of the church. I hope that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more events where we show hospitality to the world around us. This is a very important part of our being in this world.