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1/ 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. http://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk

 

2/ 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 this year. 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

 

 

 

3/ Live Simply Tip of the week – Why not buy Fairtrade Christmas presents  this year. There are many items available including jewellery, clothing, confectionery & drinks.  Another idea for Christmas presents, CAFOD Christmas Catalogues, are available at the back of the church.

 

 

 

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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

Don’t shop – Pray! That chance to prepare for the great feast of the Incarnation is here again.

New members and old all most welcome in the Gathering Room at Holy Family on Tuesday 2nd, 9th and 16th @ 2pm. Do join us!

Help us progress our vision to refurbish the parish centre and meeting halls with the aim to dedicate some out-of-use rooms to altar servers and an office to serve the needs of our extending parish.

The parish finance committee has set a £1,000 target to get paint and materials: please donate to the “Church Fundraising” cause via digital plates or by scanning the QR code leading you to this page: donate.mydona.com/worthing-and-lancing

Update:
You helped us reach 20% last week—amazing!
🙌 Now, let’s push forward. 🙌 Share, donate (with Gift Aid so your donation gets a boost) or get involved—your support matters!

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

 

The SVP offers friendly practical help to whoever needs it. For someone in a crisis situation, help with the cost of something essential can make a big difference; or help with a small task. If we can’t provide the particular help needed, we may be able to find out who can. Please pray for our work and for SVP help, or if you are thinking of joining us, please contact:

Mike 07919 980753 or email: coadyfamily@ntlworld.com or Patrick 07943 705109

The next meeting will be on 5th November at St Peter the Apostle church, Lancing at 8am, followed by a light breakfast.

Are you ready? Are you ready to explore faith more fully? To learn more deeply about how God is calling you? Are you willing to complete the grace given to you in baptism by proclaiming Christ died and risen for “yourself”?

By preparing for and receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation you will be affirming a more mature faith. You will become “more perfectly bound to the Church and (will be) enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.” (Lumen Gentium 11)

It’s a big step. It’s a big deal – are you ready? If you are around Year 10 and want to know more about preparing for Confirmation do the following things:
• Register on our database
• Fill in the online Confirmation form
• Email Deacon Phil if you have any questions (philip.richardson@abdiocese.org.uk)
• Or even better, introduce yourself at Mass.

Sessions are on Thursday evenings @6.30pm at St Mary of the Angels, starting in January. We look forward to hearing from you.