1/ Aisling Griffin from Pax Christi will speak on the need for a

GOSPEL OF NON-VIOLENCE

Speakers: Aisling Griffin & The Rev. David Mumford

7.30pm Thursday 4^th December

Friends Meeting House, 34, Mill Road, Worthing BN11 5DR

This is an Open meeting. –   All are welcome

 

 

2/ Fairtrade Advent Calendars with the Christmas Message Are available at St Mary’s & at Holly & at Holy Family price £6

 

 

3/ CAFOD World Gift catalogues are available to take from St Mary’s & Holy Family. CAFOD World Gifts

 

 

 

4/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s.

As we’re approaching Christmas many families can’t afford to provide presents for their children, if you have any they would be very grateful, also any Christmas food. Holy Family also support a similar charity. 

 

 

 

5/ Live Simply Tip of the week Soothe coughs naturally, for a cheaper and natural alternative to shop-bought cough medicine, soothe sore throats with an infusion of organic honey and lemon in hot water. The honey will relieve irritation and has valuable antimicrobial properties.

 

 

 

 

6/ Parish Project St Matins Mission – Dominican Friars work among the poor & suffering in Jamaica  For over a century, English Dominicans have been serving in the Church in the Caribbean in parishes, schools, chaplaincies, seminaries, and caring for the poor and oppressed. Our Province’s work in the Caribbean is supported by fundraising in the United Kingdom through the St Martin’s Mission fund, for which friars of the Province raise money chiefly through appeals in diocesan parishes.

Our Parish tithed £1500 from the weekly collection to help them earlier. More information about them can be seen on their website St Martin’s Missions: Supporting Our Work in Grenada & Jamaica – The Dominican Friars in Britain or you can pick up a prayer card & leaflet at both churches

1/ Aisling Griffin from Pax Christi will speak on the need for a

GOSPEL OF NON-VIOLENCE

Speakers: Aisling Griffin & The Rev. David Mumford

7.30pm Thursday 4^th December

Friends Meeting House, 34, Mill Road, Worthing BN11 5DR

This is an Open meeting. –   All are welcome

 

2/ Fairtrade Advent Calendars with the Christmas Message Are available at St Mary’s & at Holly & at Holy Family price £6

 

3/ CAFOD World Gift catalogues are available to take from St Mary’s & Holy Family.

 

4/ Aid to the Church in Need Red Wednesday was on 19th Nov we have banners outside of both churches.  See this article about a Nigerian Catechist who survived a deadly attack & pledges to continue his ministry Nigeria: Catechist who survived deadly attack pledges to continue his ministry | ICN

 

5/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s.

As we’re approaching Christmas many families can’t afford to provide presents for their children, if you have any they would be very grateful, also any Christmas food. Holy Family also support a similar charity. 

 

 

 

1/ Aisling Griffin from Pax Christi will speak on the need for a

GOSPEL OF NON-VIOLENCE

Speakers: Aisling Griffin & The Rev. David Mumford

7.30pm Thursday 4^th December

Friends Meeting House, 34, Mill Road, Worthing BN11 5DR

This is an Open meeting. –   All are welcome

 

2/ Fairtrade Advent Calendars with the Christmas Message will be available from today 9^th November at the Carpark entrance price £6 each & at Holy Family

 

3/ CAFOD World Gift catalogues are available to take from St Mary’s & will be at Holy Family

4/ Aid to the Church in Need Red Wednesday is 19th Nov  This is your opportunity to shine a light on the suffering of millions who are persecuted for their faith. Please pledge them your prayers and action this Red Wednesday, also see the banners outside of both churches as a way to inform the public  ACN #RedWednesday

 

5/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Get to know your neighbours; they are more likely to keep your home safe than energy-guzzling security lamps.  Otherwise join or set up a Neighbourhood Watch Group.

 

 

6/  SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity. http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

1/ COP 30 Climate Justice March & Rally 11am at Peace Statute Brighton BN3 2WN on Sat 15^th November.  Speakers Sian Berry MP Green Party, Coat of Hope’s, Greenpeace.  Music & Drummers, Walk along the Sea Front. Hot soup, tea & cakes.

COP 30 takes place in Brazil from 10th to 21st November www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c04gqez4lkyo

 

 

 

2/ Fr Silvester is very grateful for all the medical & school items & children’s clothes.  Everything has arrived at London Docks & is awaiting shipment to Uganda, we’ll keep you updated when it arrives in Uganda

 

 

 

3/ Fairtrade Advent Calendars with the Christmas Message will be available from today 9^th November at the Carpark entrance price £6 each & at Holy Family

 

 

4/ CAFOD World Gift catalogues are available to take from St Mary’s & will be at Holy Family

 

 

5/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity. http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

 

1/ Aid to the Church in Need ACN UK Homepage are a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information and action.  This Sunday 2^nd November there will be a second collection going towards their good work across the world, you can give through the baskets at the ends of the church, the card machines or online at ACN UK Homepage

 

 

 

 

2/ PAX CHRISTI – Their most recent newsletter discusses Catholic Social

Teaching which calls us, on this 8oth anniversary of Hiroshima, to speak

out against expansion of Nuclear weapons & to support policies that

uphold peace. The newsletter shows their various actions, protests &

pilgrimages made this year in support of the Treaty on the Prohibition

of nuclear weapons. Pax Christi also campaigns against the annual Arms

Fair which the UK hosts in London.

The Just Peace newsletters are available to take from the information

table by the car park entrance.

 

 

 

 

3/ COP 30 Climate Justice March & Rally 11am at Peace Statute Brighton BN3 2WN on Sat 15^th November.  Speakers Sian Berry MP Green Party, Coat of Hope’s, Greenpeace.  Music & Drummers, Walk along the Sea Front. Hot soup, tea & cakes.  Here’s more information on COP 30 COP30 to take place 10-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil | United Nations

 

 

 

4/ Fr Silvester is very grateful for all the medical & school items & children’s clothes.  Everything has arrived at London Docks & is awaiting shipment to Uganda, we’ll keep you updated when it arrives in Uganda

 

 

 

5/ Fairtrade Advent Calendars with the Christmas Message will be available from next Sunday 9^th November at the Carpark entrance price £6 each & at Holy Family

 

 

 

6/ CAFOD World Gift catalogues are available to take at both ends of St Mary’s & will be at Holy Family

 

1/ Take action for COP30 with CAFOD The COP30 UN climate negotiations in Brazil from 10-21 November will be one of the most critical climate summits in years.

With over 93% of the most climate vulnerable countries also suffering a debt crisis, in this Jubilee year the UK must play a key role in pushing rich countries to unlock new sources of public finance for climate action – especially for those countries that are suffering a debt crisis too. Will you message the UK Secretary attending COP30? Take action for COP30

 

 

 

2/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity. http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

 

 

 

3/  Pax Christi – our vision the work of Pax Christi – the Peace of Christ – is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values and work.  Pax Christi England and Wales – International Catholic Movement for Peace

 

 

 

4/ Aid to the Church in Need ACN UK Homepage are a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information and action.  Next Sunday 2^nd November there will be a second collection going towards their good work across the world, you can give through the baskets at the ends of the church, the card machines or online at ACN UK Homepage

 

1/ Take action for COP30 with CAFOD The COP30 UN climate negotiations in Brazil from 10-21 November will be one of the most critical climate summits in years.

With over 93% of the most climate vulnerable countries also suffering a debt crisis, in this Jubilee year the UK must play a key role in pushing rich countries to unlock new sources of public finance for climate action – especially for those countries that are suffering a debt crisis too.

Will you message the UK Secretary attending COP30? Take action for COP30

 

2/ Black History Month In the UK, Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. Black History Month 2025

 

 

3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Join the movement for fossil free Churches. Start the conversation in your local church to make a commitment to divest. Speak with your Priest or church treasurer, and ask if the issue could be discussed at your next church council meeting. See the Bright Now campaign website for further information and guidance.

 

4/ Pax Christi – our vision the work of Pax Christi – the Peace of Christ – is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values and work.  Pax Christi England and Wales – International Catholic Movement for Peace

 

 

1/ Black History Month In the UK, Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. Black History Month 2025

2/ Live Simply Tip of the week how does walking and cycling help to protect the environment? Here are five ways that walking and cycling can help protect the environment 1. Reduces air pollution  2.Creates a need for more green spaces 3. Boosts biodiversity 4. Reduces noise pollution 5. Inspires behaviour change

3/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen.  There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

4/ The Columban Missionaries in Britain are inviting students aged 13–18 to enter the 2026 Schools Media Competition, exploring the theme: “Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is.”  See Columbans launch Schools Competition 2026 – Columban Missionaries

1/ CAFOD Harvest Fast 2^nd Collection is this Sunday 5^th October Please take an envelope at the back of the church including filling in the Gift Aid section if a UK tax payer & place it in the 2nd collection or through the contactless machines/card readers at the back of the church, otherwise you can donate at www.cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day

Also please watch this inspiring video  A better world needs all of us

 

2/ Black History Month In the UK, Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. Black History Month 2025

3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week – Recycling Collect something that is not recycled in our kerbside recycling such as crisp packets. Worthing Boys Club recycle the following Babybel wax, wrapper & net Biscuit, crackers, cake bars & cheddar packets Cheese packets, crisp packets, film lid, nets & labels Flash Wipes – Flash power mop pads, speed mop cloths & flash hand & floor wipes and many other items, please see their website www.Worthingboysclub.co.uk/recycling.html

4/ Fairtrade Fortnight is from 22^nd Sept to 5^th Oct www.fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade-fortnight-2025/  over these fourteen days we’ll be asking each of you to Do it Fair. We’ll be celebrating the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade and campaign as part of a UK-wide movement calling for a fairer system behind the things we consume every day.​With the world in a tailspin, fairness isn’t a given.​ But the power to get there is in our hands.​ Together, our actions can have a positive impact on real people’s lives.​ Fairer pay. Fairer treatment. Fairer futures.​That’s Fairtrade.​ It’s not just a label – it’s a movement.​So, whatever you do and however you do it:​ Do it Fair.

There will be a display coming soon at both churches

 

 

 

 

5/ A youth version of the CBCEW document, Love the Stranger, a powerful reminder of the Church’s teaching on refugees and asylum-seekers.

At a time of rising tensions in our communities and anti-immigration rhetoric in the political sphere, this resource could not be more timely.

If you are involved with schools, chaplaincies or young people in parishes, please come and join us to find out more about this helpful and accessible resource.

The link to register is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-the-stranger-youth-version-launch-tickets-1609920568759?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

 

6/ SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen.  There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

1/ CAFOD Harvest Fast 2^nd Collection will be next Sunday 5^th October Please take an envelope including filling in the Gift Aid section if a UK tax payer & place it in the 2nd collection or through the contactless machines/card readers at the back of the church, otherwise you can donate at Support Harvest Family Fast Day in your parish

 

 

 

2/ FR. SILVESTER This Sunday & until the end of the month, the parish will be collecting medical & school related items for Fr. Silvester’s projects in Uganda.

The type of items needed for healthcare are spectacles, hearing aids, clinical uniforms (male and female), syringes, dental and surgical equipment such as callipers, forceps, bandages and plasters, clinical thermometers, stethoscopes, insulin meters, pulse oximeter surgical gloves, walking sticks, wheelchairs, blankets, bedsheets, clinical curtains, Medical and Health related books ( for a small community library). All medical items must be in date to pass customs.
The school needs ruck sacks, text books, pencils, pens, geometry sets & other items suitable for school children.  Also children’s shoes, children’s clothes, school uniforms. No adult clothes as there’s an embargo.

Fr Silvester is very grateful for any support we can give.

Please leave items in boxes each end of St Mary’s & at Holy Family.

 

 

 

 

3/ Season of Creation There will be a Creationtide service at Ramsey Hall 9-13 Byron Rd Worthing BN11 3HN on Sun 28^th Sept at 3pm. All welcome.

 

 

 

 

4/ Live Simply Tip of the Week – Recycling Collect something that is not recycled in our kerbside recycling such as crisp packets. Worthing Boys Club recycle the following Babybel wax, wrapper & net Biscuit, crackers, cake bars & cheddar packets Cheese packets, crisp packets, film lid, nets & labels Flash Wipes – Flash power mop pads, speed mop cloths & flash hand & floor wipes and many other items, please see their website Worthing Boys Club

 

5/ Fairtrade Fortnight is from 22^nd Sept to 5^th Oct www.fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade-fortnight-2025/  over these fourteen days we’ll be asking each of you to Do it Fair. We’ll be celebrating the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade and campaign as part of a UK-wide movement calling for a fairer system behind the things we consume every day.​With the world in a tailspin, fairness isn’t a given.​ But the power to get there is in our hands.​ Together, our actions can have a positive impact on real people’s lives.​ Fairer pay. Fairer treatment. Fairer futures.​That’s Fairtrade.​ It’s not just a label – it’s a movement.​ So, whatever you do and however you do it:​ Do it Fair.

There will be a display coming soon at both churches