Rod Thick

1/ Refugee Week (15-21 June) begins on Monday, offering people across the UK an opportunity to recognise the contributions, resilience and dignity of refugees and those who are seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is “Courage”, which aims to highlight the strength of those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a new beginning. Home 2026 | Refugee Week

Free Refugee Week Film Night!  You are invited to our special film screening for Refugee Week.
Friday 19th June 7 – 9.30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Ilex Way, Goring-by-Sea BN12 6UZ
“A World Not Ours’ in a multi-award winning feature film described as an intimate and often humorous portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein El-Helweh in Southern Lebanon”

Book at this link to reserve a seat:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-a-world-not-ours-tickets-1991062493516?aff=oddtdtcreator

2/ Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping

Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering through an Ebola outbreak. There are now over a thousand suspected cases and millions of people at risk if the outbreak is not brought under control.

Give now to stop the spread and save lives.  Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of Congo

 

 

3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week  Laundry washing once a week saves time and dryer energy costs, use a laundry detergent sold in bulk, full loads, and cold water cycles as much as possible.  Then hang out on the washing line to dry naturally http://www.zerowastehome.com/about/tips/

 

4/ Buying Fairtrade is easy. There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold. When you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark. The power is in your hands. www.fairtrade.org.uk/  Worthing is a Fairtrade Town

 

5/ SHOUT There are boxes for food donations as usual at the church entrances of St Mary’s.   Holy Family also support a similar charity.

 

 

1/ Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping

Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering through an Ebola outbreak. There are now over a thousand suspected cases and millions of people at risk if the outbreak is not brought under control.

Give now to stop the spread and save lives.  Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of Congo

 

 

 

2/ From Worthing 4 Refugees One of our Ukrainian friends Olesia is organising a Shoebox appeal to link British children with Ukrainian children. There are 4 places you can drop off your shoeboxes, or contributions towards the shoeboxes:

1. Homefield Primary School reception, 179A Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2DG during school hours.

   b. St Charles Borromeo Church, Chesswood Road, BN11 2AE. Please contact Olesia directly on 07795909400 to arrange a suitable day and time to meet there.

   c. Olesia’s home in Worthing town centre.  Contact her on 07795909400 to arrange a suitable day and time to meet there.

2. Christ Church, Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QY. Drop-off times:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:30–12:30
• Thursday: 14:00–16:00

Sunday: approximately 9:00–12:00, and on alternate weeks also 17:00–19:30

https://mcusercontent.com/f2d882b822585a73ec281fb6a/images/607ee38c-b642-b9af-6605-2da6b1940753.png

EMPTY SHOE BOXES ARE AVILABLE UNDER THE LEAFLET TABLE AT

THE CARPARK ENTRANCE AT ST MARY’S

 

 

 

3/ Fr Silvester In last week’s newsletter it was mentioned that Fr Silvester has received the Ambulance that we sent last year.

The donations for the schools that we sent also arrived. Fr Silvester said “I was able to collect them yesterday and they are in our store. We await the EBOLA problem to calm down before we can give to the pupils”

 

 

 

4/ Free Refugee Week Film Night!  You are invited to our special film screening for Refugee Week.
Friday 19th June 7 – 9.30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Ilex Way, Goring-by-Sea BN12 6UZ
“A World Not Ours’ in a multi-award winning feature film described as an intimate and often humorous portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein El-Helweh in Southern Lebanon”

Book at this link to reserve a seat:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-a-world-not-ours-tickets-1991062493516?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

 

5/ SHOUT There are boxes for food donations as usual at the church entrances of St Mary’s.   Holy Family also support a similar charity.

 

 

 

1/ 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

 

2/ From Worthing 4 Refugees One of our Ukrainian friends Olesia is organising a Shoebox appeal to link British children with Ukrainian children. There are 4 places you can drop off your shoeboxes, or contributions towards the shoeboxes:

1. Homefield Primary School reception, 179A Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2DG during school hours.

   b. St Charles Borromeo Church, Chesswood Road, BN11 2AE. Please contact Olesia directly on 07795909400 to arrange a suitable day and time to meet there.

   c. Olesia’s home in Worthing town centre.  Contact her on 07795909400 to arrange a suitable day and time to meet there.

2. Christ Church, Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QY. Drop-off times:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:30–12:30
• Thursday: 14:00–16:00

Sunday: approximately 9:00–12:00, and on alternate weeks also 17:00–19:30

https://mcusercontent.com/f2d882b822585a73ec281fb6a/images/607ee38c-b642-b9af-6605-2da6b1940753.png

EMPTY SHOE BOXES ARE AVILABLE UNDER THE LEAFLET TABLE AT THE CARPARK ENTRANCE AT ST MARY’S

 

 

3/ LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week. – Buy Ethically Buy things that align with your values and support people you value (local traders, fair-trade social enterprises, up and coming artisans) and you’ll use your purchasing power for good

 

4/ Fr Silvester Has received the Ambulance that we sent last year, he says “It is safely parked at the Parish. Staff to run it are undergoing training. I have attached for you a photo at the time the key was handed to me by the customs agent. It still looks a bit dirty from the long journey! but we shall have it well cleaned”. To see the photo of the ambulance (1) Facebook