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St Wilfrid’s & St George’s

For many years Sophie has worked tirelessly keeping our    website up-to-date.  As most of you are aware she has now moved away and although she pops back now and then it is not so easy for here with her new work commitments.

So we are looking for someone to take over this role.  Sophie is very happy to guide and support for as long as necessary.     Sophie assure me that it doesn’t require advanced technical skills!  Our hope going forward is that our website becomes less static and more fluid as our parish continues to flourish.  We would ask you to seriously consider if this is a way that you could contribute to our parish life and if so please contact Maria Hills on 07873759962.  Thank you.

Fr Rory Writes

“Following the synodal path”

We have been following the synodal path that Pope Francis has proposed so that the church may be able to listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying.  I am confident that our work has been fit for purpose.  Returning to my constant sources of reference; in the building, the greatest work is done while outlining the plans and building the foundations, with the least to show for the work that is done.  It’s the same way with farming or gardening.  So please God, there are good signs that progress is being made and we can have confidence that things will continue to develop.

The first meeting of our parish council has been arranged and with it initial discussions of our way ahead. The role of ministries will be very important, also an awareness of how to work with surrounding parishes.  An appreciation of progress made by children’s liturgy and particularly the sacrament of confirmation and how we reach out to youth.  As we go on we can be more attentive to other responsibilities that will help our church to develop and grow.

Fr Rory Writes:

Looking forward to my next trip home.

With our activities for the year coming to an end, a certain “thanks be to God”.  This time last year our focus was on our preparations to celebrate our centenary year at St Wilfrid’s, which worked out very good.  Hard to credit that was a year ago.  Our focus this year is our parish council and the options and opportunities it presents.

Deacon John has been a constant source of help  and I am sure it will remain a great help.  He raised the question, while Fr Rory is away, who should write his piece?  he suggested that the parish council could do this, this time.  This is very much in keeping with the preparation of our prayers of the faithful, which provided us with a distinct blessing over the months and years.

The Charity Breakfast:

Last week’s parish charity breakfast at St George’s raised £180 for Eastbourne food bank, our thanks to all who supported. The July breakfast will be held on Sunday 30th and will be raising money to help pay for Stations of the Cross in St Richards Catholic College Chapel which has recently been built to help with spiritual growth of the pupils. 

Mission Unleased:

Mission Unleashed: an event with Cardinal Tagle. The Church has a mission but what is it? And how should we do it? Cardinal Tagle of the Philippines has responsibilities for evangelisation and mission in the Vatican and is an inspirational speaker. Join CAFOD online for Mission Unleashed: Embracing the Social Dimension of Evangelisation hosted by CAFOD on 14 July 7-8:30pm. Please see www.bigmarker.com/cafod/evangelisation to book your place for this webinar and be sent the recording. All welcome

Confirmation Candidates:

Congratulations to all our confirmation candidates who took the lead at the recent mass with Bishop Richard at Arundel Cathedral. We are so very proud of them. They will celebrate mass on 3rd September at 4pm at St George’s to receive their certificates and gifts from the parish. After mass we will have a party in St George’s hall.  All welcome.