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.

HOLY FAMILY LANCING needs more Welcomers for Sunday Mass to hand out newsletters and mass sheets. Are you able to help us from 10.45 a.m. before the 11.15 mass? We have a rota, so you would only be helping once a month at the most. Interested?
Contact Mary Lyons:mob:07935296692, email: moolyons1962@gmail.com (or see Mary at Sunday Mass). Thank-you.

Second collection Sunday 2nd November

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 2nd 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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be offered at St Mary’s church every Friday, starting on Friday, November 7th at 9:15am. In Lancing the Adoration takes place every Wednesday starting at 9:30 am.
Though we participate in Adoration with others, it is nevertheless a time for us to be alone, in the silence, with the Lord, present in the blessed sacrament exposed in the Monstrance.

November is a special month in the life of the Church, dedicated to prayer for all the faithful departed. From the Feast of All Saints on November 1st to All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, and throughout the entire month, we are invited to remember our loved ones who have gone before us and to commend their souls to God’s mercy.

Let us take time to visit cemeteries, attend Masses offered for the deceased, and pray for those who may have no one to pray for them. Through our prayers, sacrifices, and acts of charity, we express our hope in the resurrection and the communion of saints.

May our prayers bring comfort to grieving hearts and help all souls find peace in God’s eternal presence. This Sunday (2nd November), we will celebrate Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. for all our parishioners who have passed away during the past year. You are warmly invited to join us in this special prayer of remembrance.

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