The next meeting of the Women’s Group will take place on Saturday 13th April, beginning at 2.00pm in the Parish Centre, St Mary of the Angels, Worthing.
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Holy Week and Easter 2024 Services
The Liturgies and Masses this year are:
- Maundy Thursday, 28th March, 7.00pm Worthing -Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- Good Friday, 29th March, 10.00am Worthing Stations of the Cross for Children
- Good Friday, 29th March, 3.00pm Worthing & Lancing – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
- Holy Saturday/First Mass of Easter, 30th March, 8.30pm Worthing – Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday, 31st March, 9.30am (Worthing) 11.15am (Lancing) (NO 5.30pm Mass)
Taking a Towel: A Lenten Retreat Day 13th March 10am
TAKING A TOWEL: A LENTEN RETREAT DAY takes place on Wednesday 13th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Sussex Heritage Centre, Warningcamp, Arundel, BN18 9QY. As we approach Holy Week there will be space for quiet reflection and input from Roger Hagon who is experienced in Ignatian Spirituality and previously a tutor on the London based Ignatian Spirituality Course. The cost is £15, please bring a packed lunch. To book contact Maria on 01903 413606 or info@sussexheritage.co.uk. Also, an Individually Guided Residential Retreat is available from 20th to 23rd March.
English Martyrs Rosary – 9th March 5pm
Feeling powerless seeing the terrifying destruction in the Holy Land? Worried about our brethren there and escalation? Join us in using St. Padre Pio’s “weapon”, stronger than any earthly power, to pray for God’s light to shine on the land of Jesus’s birth to bring about an end to suffering with lasting justice and peace for all. At English Martyrs Church on Saturday 9th March, from 5pm to 5.30pm, we will be saying the rosary. Please join us as we raise our voices to Heaven with one voice to ask for help.
Monthly Ecumenical Morning Prayer
The next monthly ecumenical morning prayer will be held on Wednesday 6th March, 8.00am at Holy Family church, Lancing, followed by refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Holy Family Building Projects: An Update
We are currently in the process of seeking and evaluating quotations for the replacement of our old hall. Before we can gain diocesan permission to proceed with such a major project, we have first to ensure that Holy Family church is itself in good repair in accordance with our most recent quinquennial survey. These tasks are in hand and we will inform parishioners as progress is made. Please bear with us!
The Promise of the Father: Life in the Spirit Seminar
“The Promise of the Father” is an exciting new course for Arundel and Brighton Diocese in support of the Word Who is Life Pastoral Plan. The course aims to help us to live our lives empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is held over seven sessions, each with a well renowned speaker and small group discussions and starts just after Easter, on the 10th April 2024 and will run to the 23rd May.
You can attend online or in-person as the event is hosted from the Arundel Cathedral Centre in Arundel and is completely free. There are many excellent speakers, Michelle Moran, Bishop Richard Moth, Fr Richard Ounsworth. Fr Rod Jones, Fr Graham Ricketts and Deacon Phil Richardson – and saving the best to last, the course includes a special service in Arundel Cathedral on Pentecost Vigil, the Saturday evening before Pentecost, for us to come together for Mass, Adoration and to receive prayer for the filling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
The Promise Of the Father promises to be an exciting, enriching and God willing, a life-changing experience for everyone. Spaces in the venue and online are limited so early booking is essential, so please book now using the link below to avoid disappointment.
Click here to book your free place: link
You can find more information on the course here: https://www.catholicparishofworthingandlancing.co.uk/the-promise-of-the-father/
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the A&B CDSC team: dabcdsc@gmail.com
Lent Small Groups
There will be a chance to prepare properly for the glorious celebration of Easter by reflecting, discussing and praying over our Lord’s gifts to us at Holy Family Church, Lancing during Lent. We will meet at 2.15pm in the Gathering Room on Tuesday 20th and 27th February, and 5th, 12th and 19th March. We will use the material from the diocesan “Invited” programme. It would be great to see you there.
Turning Tides Donations
Turning Tides are low on donations. You can donate non-perishable foods, cleaning/washing products, bedding (including mattresses in good condition), rucksacks/backpacks, men’s clothing, furniture, small fridges and much more. You can take the items directly to their warehouse at Unit 1, Thesier Close, Worthing, BN11 2RN. This is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.00am to 12:30pm. Phone: 01903 680740 Ext: 248. Email: Donations@turning-tides.org.uk. They will collect larger items or very large donations that would only fit in a van. Thank you
Volunteers Needed for Church Cleaning
Grateful thanks to all those who continue to work in one of our cleaning teams. However, we do need more volunteers, particularly early age retirees and the younger generations. Are you able to volunteer for a couple of hours on a four-weekly rota? Please contact Teresa Turner at myselftmt@gmail.com or text 07879 362308. Thank you.