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1/ Israel/Gaza please urge the Foreign Secretary, to call for peace and international law to be upheld in the Holy Land go to action.cafod.org.uk/page/136932/action/1?locale=en-GB 

 

2/CPO 28 – Pope Francis has published a new message on the climate crisis in the run-up to COP28 (Nov 30 to Dec 12), demanding that leaders at the talks commit to speed up the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.  The message from the Pope, called Laudate Deum, also urges rich countries to agree how to provide financial support for countries that have suffered irreversible ‘loss and damage’ as a result of the climate crisis.  The Pope is so determined to call for action at COP28 that he’s going to attend the talks himself. We’ve produced a summary of the Holy Father’s message and an easy way to share this with your MP in the run-up to the COP.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwe_bd0TUjk

 

 

 

3 Aid to the Church in Need  A second collection will be held for ACN this Sunday acnuk.org/our-campaigns/redwednesday/

 

4/ Fr Silvester Holy Family are continuing to collect items for the medical centre in Uganda. No drugs or medicines, thank you

 

5/ Worthing Refugees Cuppa and Chat An informal weekly meet up for local refugees to interact and share experiences/tips while engaging in communicative activities in English.  At CREW Climate Resilience Centre South St Worthing Thursday’s 2pm to 3pm.

 

6/ The Worthing Soup Kitchen Hub Café New Broadway, 35-36 Tarring Road is great place to swing by for breakfast, lunch or simply coffee and cake. Everything is made onsite, including our homemade soup of the day, Irish Soda Bread and delicious cakes, we’re sure you’ll find something to tickle your fancy.

All the proceeds of the cafe get put back into our other projects including our outreach programme, pop-up food banks and care in the community.

Why not check out our menu? https://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WSK-Hub-Cafe-1.pdf

 

 

7/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Make leaf mould Now is the perfect time to make leafmould, a great soil conditioner. Collect fallen leaves and pack into a bin liner with holes. Sprinkle with water, tie loosely and leave in a shady spot for a year.  From Friends of the Earth https://www.foe.co.uk/

 

 

8/ The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  Goal 15 https://sdgs.un.org/es/goals/goal16  Promote peaceful & inclusive societies for sustainable development, facilitate access to justice for all & build effective & accountable institutions at all levels.  https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

 

 

1/ CAFOD Will you ask your Member of Parliament to act on the Pope’s call?  Pope Francis has called for political leaders at the COP28 talks to prevent the climate crisis from causing even greater tragedies for communities that have contributed least to causing it.

Also, please urge the Foreign Secretary, to call for peace and international law to be upheld in the Holy Land at action.cafod.org.uk/page/136932/action/1?locale=en-GB

 

2/ Aid to the Church in Need Red Wednesday is 22nd Nov. The theme is Break the Silence on the persecution of Christians and all faiths, globally. We ask you to pledge your prayers and action this #RedWednesday.  A second collection will be held for ACN next Sunday.  acnuk.org/our-campaigns/redwednesday/  See display in the church

3/ Fairtrade Chocolate Advent Calendars with the Christmas message will be on sale this weekend after Masses, at £4.75 each

 

4/ Worthing Refugees Cuppa and Chat An informal weekly meet up for local refugees to interact and share experiences/tips while engaging in communicative activities in English. At CREW Climate Resilience Centre Worthing Thursday’s 2pm to 3pm.

 

5/ Fr Silvester Holy Family are continuing to collect items for the medical centre in Uganda. No drugs or medicines. Thank you

 

6/ Live Simply Tip of the Week  Pope Francis calls for us to sign the Laudato Si Pledge livelaudatosi.org/

7/ Worthing 4 Refugees invite you to Home for Ukraine Sponsorship information evening 23^rd November – 7:00 – 9:00pm Gordon Room, Stoke Abbott Rd, Worthing.  We are hoping to attract local residents who are homeowners, who may be interested in supporting Ukraine residents via the Homes for Ukraine government scheme. You can book for this free event here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homes-for-ukraine-sponsorship-information-evening-23-nov-2023-tickets-748313645257?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

8/  The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  Goal 15 https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal15 https://sdgs.un.org/goals   Protect, restore & promote sustainable use of terrestrial eco systems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification & halt & reverse land degradation & halt biodiversity loss. https://sdgs.un.org/goals

1/ CAFOD Will you ask your Member of Parliament to act on the Pope’s call?  Pope Francis has called for political leaders at the COP28 talks to prevent the climate crisis from causing even greater tragedies for communities that have contributed least to causing it.

Also, please urge James Cleverly, the Foreign Secretary, to call for peace and international law to be upheld in the Holy Land at action.cafod.org.uk/page/136932/action/1?locale=en-GB

 

2/ Fairtrade Chocolate Advent Calendars with the Christmas message will be on sale this weekend after Masses, at £4.75

 

3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Please turn off your engine when stationary at railway crossings & outside of schools.  The fumes are especially dangerous to young children & people with respiratory disease

 

4/ Worthing 4 Refugees invite you to Home for Ukraine Sponsorship information evening 23^rd November – 7:00 – 9:00pm Gordon Room, Stoke Abbott Rd, Worthing.  We are hoping to attract local residents who are homeowners, who may be interested in supporting Ukraine residents via the Homes for Ukraine government scheme. You can book for this free event here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homes-for-ukraine-sponsorship-information-evening-23-nov-2023-tickets-748313645257?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

5/ The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal14 The Sustainable Development Goal 14 target is that by 2025, to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution. https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

1/ Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group give out second hand clothes to the men held in immigration detention at Gatwick (Brook House and Tinsley House detention centres), currently need Shorts Trainers/shoes Jacket Jumper Joggers Trousers Track suit Suitcase T-shirt Jeans, all sizes.  Men’s clothes only.  If you have any please place in the boxes this Sunday at both churches. www.gdwg.org.uk/

 

2/ The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 13  Take urgent action to combat climate change & its impacts https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal13  Sustainable Development Goal 13 is to limit and adapt to climate change. https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

 

3/ Advent Calendars with the Christmas message will be on sale from next Sunday £4.75 each

 

 

 

4/ Join CAFOD to urge James Cleverly Foreign Secretary to call for peace and international law to be upheld in the Holy Land.  https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/136932/action/1?locale=en-GB

 

 

 

5/ Home for Ukraine Sponsorship information evening  23rd November – 7:00 – 9:00pm Gordon Room, Stoke Abbott Rd, Worthing BN11 1HP We are hoping to attract local residents who are homeowners, who may be interested in supporting Ukraine residents via the Homes for Ukraine government scheme. This is an information evening sharing details of the scheme as well as the opportunity to hear from existing sponsors and support organisations in the local area, including the County Council and the Accommodation Pathway team. ·         Ukraine Support Team West Sussex County Council: Information about the Government scheme ·         Support Organisations in Adur and Worthing – Robin Sadler AUSA and Gay Jacklin Worthing 4 Refugees ·         Accommodation Pathway – Moving into privately rented accomodation with Amy Nelson West Sussex County Council. ·         West Sussex Mind– Vlada Bondar:  Supporting the Mental Health of Ukrainian Refugees and Sponsors. You can book for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homes-for-ukraine-sponsorship-information-evening-23-nov-2023-tickets-748313645257?aff=oddtdtcreator

1/ Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group give out second hand clothes to the men held in immigration detention at Gatwick (Brook House and Tinsley House detention centres), currently need Shorts Trainers/shoes Jacket Jumper Joggers Trousers Track suit Suitcase T-shirt Jeans, all sizes.  Men’s clothes only.  If you have any please place in the boxes this Sunday & next at both churches. www.gdwg.org.uk/

 

2/ The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 12  Ensure Sustainable Consumption & production Patterns https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal12  SDG 12 is meant to ensure good use of resources, improve energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure, provide access to basic services, create green and decent jobs, and ensure a better a better quality of life for all.  https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

 

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3/ Parish Projects From the Parish project money so far, we have been able to donate to some local charities, including SHOUT, Electric Storm Youth, Ferring Country Centre & Superstar Arts, plus a donation to CAFOD for their medical outreach teams throughout the world. See letters of appreciation that will be displayed at both churches.

 

 

 

4/ Live simply Tip of the Week Plastic bags only serve their purpose for an average of 30 minutes before they are thrown away. This leads to huge amounts of plastic waste ending up in our oceans every year. What can you do to help reduce the amount of trash in our environment?

 

 

5/ Message from CAFOD We have some big news about our Fix the Food System campaign! Over 70,000 parishioners from 762 parishes including our parish supported the letter calling on the World Bank to protect farmers’ rights to freely access their traditional seeds – this fundamental right has increasingly come under threat from restrictive seed laws pushed by the Bank.  Our campaign is working. Following our latest actions, the World Bank has started to listen. They agreed to meet with CAFOD representatives in both London and Morocco and have started to look at the issue.  This is an important step forward in this campaign, and we want to pass on a big thanks to you.  Like everything worth fighting for, this is not an easy journey.  We need to continue strengthening international solidarity and build on what we’ve achieved this year to ensure that the discussions we are now having with the World Bank lead to tangible action.

 

 

 

6/ Join CAFOD to urge James Cleverly Foreign Secretary to call for peace and international law to be upheld in the Holy Land.  https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/136932/action/1?locale=en-GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/ Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group give out second hand clothes to the men held in immigration detention at Gatwick (Brook House and Tinsley House detention centres) They currently  need Shorts Trainers/shoes Jacket Jumper Joggers Trousers Track suit Suitcase T-shirt Jeans, all sizes.  Men’s clothes only.  If you have any please place in the boxes the following two Sundays at both churches. www.gdwg.org.uk/

 

2/ Live simply Tip of the Week . It’s so easy to save plastic waste – and cash – by bringing a packed lunch to work or by taking a picnic on a day out

 

3/ The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 11  Make Cities & Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resiliant & Sustainable https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal11 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.  Affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, plus much more can be accessed via the website  https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

 4/ CAFOD Petition thanks to everyone who signed  Following a shock announcements that our government intends to renege on its promises to fight the climate crisis, Approx. 145 signatures were obtained.

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5/ Parish Projects From the Parish project money so far, we have been able to donate to some local charities, including SHOUT, Electric Storm Youth, & Ferring Country Centre, Superstar Arts, plus a donation to CAFOD for their medical outreach teams throughout the world. See letters of appreciation that will be displayed at both churches.

Letter of Appreciation from Fr Silvester Dear Fr David, Fr Terry and all Parishioners of St Mary of the Angels & Holy Family Lancing.

This is to confirm that we received from you a donation of £1317.30 on the 28th of September 2023. We have used this donation to purchase extra essential drugs for the community centre and to supplement staff salaries.

We do have 6 medical staff serving a population of 12000 people (i.e. about 1350 families). The average monthly salary for each staff is £120 pounds per month (450,000Ug. Shillings). The population is not able to raise this amount regularly and the local parish cannot also raise the same.

Your support is therefore much invaluable. In a special way; we are very grateful to the Justice & Peace group of the parish for introducing us to the Parish and their constant and invaluable material & financial support for the last 9 years.

We are also much grateful to everyone for allowing us to be friends of the Parish. May the good Lord continue to bless you with abundance. St Faustina the Saint of Mercy; Pray for us!

Sincerely yours, Rev.Fr Silvester Kewaza Bukenya On behalf of St Faustina Community Center. Uganda

CAFOD Petition Following shock announcements that our government intends to renege on its promises to fight the climate crisis, CAFOD says “the UK is leaving its international reputation in tatters”. They ask us to urge the PM to recommit to policies cutting UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to keep global temperature rise below 1.5C and to recommit to policies supporting people in countries around the world most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis.

The J&P group have put a CAFOD petition at both ends of the church urging Rishi Sunak not to backtrack on climate? Please stop & sIgn – We need to show the PM that we want him to play his part in the fight to care for our common home.
You can also sign online at cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/government-u-turn-green-policies.’

 

 

 

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group give out second hand clothes to the men held in immigration detention at Gatwick (Brook House and Tinsley House detention centres), currently  need Shorts Trainers/shoes Jacket Jumper Joggers Trousers Track suit Suitcase T-shirt Jeans, all sizes.  Men’s clothes only.  If you have any please place in the boxes the following two Sundays at both churches. www.gdwg.org.uk/

 

 

 

 

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week  Bird Friendly There’s a great range of plants, shrubs and trees that you can grow, to encourage UK birds and provide a valuable source of food. From Friends of the Earth

 

 

 

After a few weeks break we’re back with The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 10  Reduce inequality within & among Counties https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal10  Goal 10 calls for reducing inequalities in income as well as those based on age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status within a country.   https://sdgs.un.org/goals

 

 

1/ CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal – The Harvest 2nd Collection will be this Sun 8^th Oct.  Dr Nasha’s mobile medical clinic gets life-saving help to where it’s needed most, fast – so when her team arrived in Meera’s village in Pakistan after it had been destroyed by flooding, Meera rushed to the clinic to get her children the treatment they needed. Please place your envelope (fill in the gift aid section if a tax payer) in the baskets at the exit doors. You can also donate on the CAFOD website https://cafod.org.uk/ or from the card machines each end of the church

 

 

 

2/ Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown now UN Envoy for Global Education and WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing said  “Rich Petro-States should pay $25 billion “”Global Windfall Levy” to help poorer nations in the fight against climate change. The Levy would help kick-start a wider agreement for a $1 trillion climate finance fund to support the Global South”.  https://www.elharamnews.com/2023/09/gordon-brown-advocates-climate-levy-for.html

 

 

 

3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Take a walk in green spaces. For example, a local park. Get creative. Draw or paint animals or nature scenes, or let them inspire a poem or song lyrics. If you enjoy writing in a journal, try doing this outside

 

 

4/ After a few weeks break we’re back with The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   Goal 9  Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation  https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9  By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.  https://sdgs.un.org/goals

1/ CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal – The Harvest 2nd Collection at Masses will be next Sunday 8th Oct.  Dr Nasha’s mobile medical clinic gets life-saving help to where it’s needed most, fast – so when her team arrived in Meera’s village in Pakistan after it had been destroyed by flooding, Meera rushed to the clinic to get her children the treatment they needed. Next Fri is Harvest Fast Day

Please take an envelope from the seats this Sun & return it next Sunday (fill in the gift aid section if a tax payer) so that more families can get the expert help they need.  You can also donate on the CAFOD website https://cafod.org.uk/ or from next weekend on the card machine each end of the church

 

 

 

2/ Season of Creation We find ourselves at the end of the Season of Creation with the joyful news of “Laudate Deum,” Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation as a follow-up to the encyclical Laudato Si’.

On Wednesday, October 4th, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology, we will experience a day of true celebration. In addition to the Season of Creation closing event and the beginning of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, “Laudate Deum” will be released.

That’s why we invite you to join our event at which we will share the content of the exhortation together with scientists, religious and lay people who will help us understand how important they are for our daily lives.

https://laudatosimovement.org/event/soc-closing-prayer-service/

 

 

 

3/ Wars & Poverty “If the wars and poverty in the world today make you feel powerless, take back your power by connecting to migrants and refugees who flee other lands, and listen to their stories. By walking together and talking with each other we recognise a sister, a brother, a neighbour and ourselves.” Cardinal Luis Tagle President of Caritas Internationalis

 

DONATIONS FOR UKRAINIAN FAMILY

If you are able to offer any of these household items, please

contact Svetlana directly on kostyathebest47@gmail.com to

check they still need the items and to arrange delivery

2 double beds

1 single bed (possibly cabin bed)

3 wardrobes and chest of drawers

washing machine

freezer

desk and chair

dining table and 4 chairs

sofa

TV and TV table

microwave

other kitchen equipment/crockery/cutlery

Thanks once again for your help and your generosity.

Gay Jacklin

Charity Lead Worthing 4 Refugees