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CAFOD – The Big One There will be a big day of climate action on Friday 21 April. As part of wider events, CAFOD is working with Christian Aid and Tearfund to plan a gathering that will start at 11am at St John’s church in Waterloo, starting with a service and then processing to Parliament Square. Keep an eye on https://cafod.org.uk/news/events/no-faith-in-fossil-fuels  for more details over the coming weeks.  The will also be many other climate/development groups & individuals involved.

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.  You can read our latest report, find out how to become a member and what Pax Christi members can do to spread message of peace.  See https://paxchristi.org.uk/about-us/about-pax-christi/  

Live Simply Tip of the Week  With the decline in bees partly due to the loss of flower-rich habitats here’s some tips to attract them to your garden. Replace some of your lawn with Bee friendly flowering plants – re-wild it or plant as a meadow area; Plant some British wildflowers; Plant for biodiversity.  More Bee friendly tips to follow next week

CAFOD – The Big One There will be a big day of climate action on Friday 21 April. As part of wider events, CAFOD is working with Christian Aid and Tearfund to plan a gathering that will start at 11am at St John’s church in Waterloo, starting with a service and then processing to Parliament Square. Keep an eye on https://cafod.org.uk/news/events/no-faith-in-fossil-fuels   for more details over the coming weeks.  The will also be many other climate/development groups & individuals involved.

Live Simply Tip of the Week   Make your own compost. Shop-bought costs over £4.00 for 20 litres. A heap in your back garden is absolutely free.

Put your faith into action, learning and serving with the Columbans!

The Columbans in Britain are delighted to be running their Faith in Action Programme once again and are welcoming applications from interested persons

The Columbans ‘Faith in Action’ programme is an appointment for enthusiastic young adults to join the Columban Mission team in Britain and to explore their faith through active participation in mission and to give their time, skills and energy in support of disadvantaged and vulnerable people.  The programme offers young adults the chance to put faith into action through projects and activities connected to refugees and asylum seekers, inter faith initiatives and justice and peace education. See  https://columbans.co.uk/faith-in-action/12111/put-your-faith-into-action-learning-and-serving-with-the-columbans/

Fairtrade Easter Eggs including an illustrated Easter story book for children that covers the final week of the life of Jesus and includes the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are on sale at St Mary’s this Sunday.

CAFOD – The Big One There will be a big day of climate action on Friday 21 April. As part of wider events, CAFOD is working with Christian Aid and Tearfund to plan a gathering that will start at 11am at St John’s church in Waterloo, starting with a service and then processing to Parliament Square. Keep an eye on cafod.org.uk/latestcampaigns  for more details over the coming weeks.  The will also be many other climate/development groups & individuals involved.

Live Simply Tip of the Week Fit more active travel into your day and daily routine. As the weather warms up, its worth considering what journeys can be made by walking or cycling. Could you get off a stop early to walk the rest of your journey, take a relaxing stroll home, or hop on a bike and enjoy a cycle friendly route? If you prefer exploring outdoors on foot, find out if there’s a local Ramblers group.

Pope Francis 10 moments from 10 years as pope  See CAFOD’s new article about 10 years of Pope Francis  cafod.org.uk/news/international-news/pope-francis-10-moments-from-10-years-as-pope

Fr Silvester from Uganda who the parish has supported over the years wants to provide a 5,000 litre water tank at a cost of £980.  Fr Silvester says “We want to harvest rain water from the roof of the Health Centre for it to be stored. The tank will save on the use of pumped water which consumes electricity.  This is very eco-friendly and the water is clean. We get plenty of torrential rains in Uganda.  Just one downpour can fill it up. The collected water can be used by the community for several weeks before another downpour of rain happens”. Thanks to all who supported this project through the 2nd collection last week.

Fairtrade Easter Eggs including an illustrated Easter story book for children that covers the final week of the life of Jesus and includes the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are on sale at St Mary’s & at Holy Family today.

Live Simply Tip of the Week MARCH Celebrate Spring! Make sure you’re giving yourself quality time enjoying creation: smelling the blossom, tapping catkins, copying bird song, finding a footprint or identifying spring flowers with the Pl@ntNet app. Nature can boost our happiness so take time to observe nature in your gardens, on your balconies, and in your local green spaces.

Pope Francis 10 moments from 10 years as pope See CAFOD’s new article about 10 years of Pope Francis

cafod.org.uk/news/international-news/pope-francis-10-moments-from-10-years-as-pope

Fr Silvester from Uganda who the parish has supported over the years wants to provide a 5,000 litre water tank at a cost of £980.  Fr Silvester says “We want to harvest rain water from the roof of the Health Centre for it to be stored. The tank will save on the use of pumped water which consumes electricity.  This is very eco-friendly and the water is clean. We get plenty of torrential rains in Uganda.  Just one downpour can fill it up. The collected water can be used by the community for several weeks before another downpour of rain happens”. Next Sunday there will be a 2nd collection to raise money for this project, please give what you can.

Fairtrade Easter Eggs including an illustrated Easter story book for children that covers the final week of the life of Jesus and includes the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are on sale at St Mary’s this Sun & at Holy Family from next Sun.

Live Simply Tip of the Week – Food Waste UK households waste 6.5 million tonnes of food every year, 4.5 million of which is edible at a cost of £14 billion. By being clever with our menu choices for the week, savvy storage ideas & using up leftovers, the average family of four can save £60 a month (or £720 a year) by reducing the amount of food they throw away.  In addition to the benefits to our pockets, 25-30% of global carbon emissions are created by growing & producing food alone so reducing food waste also helps our planet.

CAFOD Stand in solidarity with small-scale farmers Its clear that our current global food system is in crisis, and at the heart of this crisis is a struggle over control of the world’s seeds. Please sign the petition https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/117398/action/1

CAFOD Family Fast Day 2nd Collection This Sunday This Lent, your donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal will help families fighting the climate crisis and ensure that our Church network can quickly respond to emergencies, like the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Please place your envelope including filling in the Gift Aid section if a tax payer in the 2nd collection today or go to cafod.org.uk/give  Also please remember CAFOD’s development and emergency work across the world in your prayers.

Parish Projects In April we will be looking for another Project to take over from Living Pearl who we’ve been supporting for two years. SHOUT the homeless/austerity project will continue for another year.  Anyone who may know of a future project we can support please email rod.504t@ntlworld.com or speak to any of the Justice & Peace members.

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week Go Green(er) for Lent. The weeks leading up to Easter are a great time to start or give something up that benefits nature and helps address climate change. Is there a change you can make to better care for creation and improve our lives and the lives of others through healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable living?

Fairtrade Fortnight is 27th Feb to 12th March. We’re in the middle of Fairtrade Fortnight please visit the information stalls at both churches today.  Look out for special offers on Fairtrade goods around the area during this period  https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/

We need to find God, and God cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature (trees and flowers and grass) grow in silence. See the stars, the moon, and the sun, how they move in silence. The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life.

St Teresa of Calcutta, 1910 – 1997

CAFOD Family Fast Day – Lent Appeal This Lent, your donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal will help families fighting the climate crisis and ensure that our Church network can quickly respond to emergencies, like the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Please take an envelope this Sunday including filling in the Gift Aid section if a UK tax payer & return it next Sunday when there will be a 2nd collection or go to cafod.org.uk/give  Also please take a prayer card & join us in praying for CAFOD’s development and emergency response work all over the world.

Parish Projects In April we will be looking for another Project to take over from Living Pearl who we’ve been supporting for two years. SHOUT the homeless/austerity project will continue for another year.  Anyone who may know of a future project we can support please email rod.504t@ntlworld.com or speak to any of the Justice & Peace members.

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week Stick at 70 mph on motorways instead of cruising at 80–85 mph. Not only is it illegal, but fuel costs can go up by as much as 4p/5p a mile for small cars. According to the Slower Speed initiative driving at 50 mph instead of 70 mph can reduce fuel consumption further by 30%

Fairtrade Fortnight is 27th Feb to 12th March. We will have information stalls at both churches this Sunday & next.  Look out for special offers on Fairtrade goods around the area during this period

Syrian/Turkish Earthquake Parishioners will recall the huge collection of goods made on behalf of Samar’s Aid charity & it’s work in Syria.  Samara Levy the founder, has written of the challenges in setting up of a Medical Centre at Deir Ez-Zor in her book “Rebuilding Ruins”.  The horrific earthquake on the Syrian/Turkish boarder nearly two weeks ago has again brought this work into sharp focus.  Donations can be made to www.samarasaidappeal.org.  Alternatively, for details on how to support the CAFOD Syria-Turkey Earthquake Appeal, go to www.cafod.org.uk   Please pray for all those effected by this disaster.  Thank you.

Parish Projects In April we will be looking for another Project to take over from Living Pearl who we’ve been supporting for two years. SHOUT the homeless/austerity project will continue for another year,  Anyone who may know of a future project we can support please email rod.504t@ntlworld.com or speak to any of the Justice & Peace members.

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week Keep your Recycling Clean: free from food and drink leftovers and dry: soggy paper and cardboard can’t be recycled and can clog up machinery when sorted, please keep everything loose, (not tied up in plastic bags) & squashed flat. You can then get more in your bin and we can get more into our recycling collection vehicles and make fewer trips

CAFOD WALK 200KM IN 40 DAYS TO HELP FIGHT GLOBAL POVERTY Challenge yourself and take on The Big Lent Walk! Walk when and where you choose over 40 days, alone or with friends. Raise money to help people as they overcome poverty. walk.cafod.org.uk/

CAFOD Syria-Turkey Emergency Earthquake Appeal Please help us to provide urgent food, water and shelter to survivors of the earthquake, go to  cafod.org.uk/

Worthing for Refugees has received a request to help find accommodation in Worthing for a Ukrainian couple currently living in Pulborough.  Unfortunately, one of them has just been diagnosed with cancer and so needs to travel to Worthing hospital regularly for treatment.  Ideally, they would like to relocate to Worthing, so that the travel to and from the hospital is easier.  They are looking for either a new host , or somewhere to rent.  So if you know of anybody that could help, please get in touch with  gay@worthing4refugees.org.uk

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week Do your washing once a week when possible with a full load  at 30 degrees.  Then hang out on the washing line to dry naturally zerowastehome.com/about/tips/

CAFOD WALK 200KM IN 40 DAYS TO HELP FIGHT GLOBAL POVERTY Challenge yourself and take on The Big Lent Walk! Walk when and where you choose over 40 days, alone or with friends. Raise money to help people as they overcome poverty. walk.cafod.org.uk/