1/ Fairtrade Easter Eggs are available at both churches from this weekend. The “Real Easter Egg” is made with delicious Fairtrade milk chocolate, is plastic and palm oil free, and comes with a 24 page Easter story and activity book. https://meaningfulchocolate.co.uk/collect…/real-easter-egg
2/ From Worthing 4 Refugees Many thanks for your continued prayers for the refugees who are making their home in this area. Please pray on the following lines:
- we give thanks for the success of the Worthing 4 Refugees Christmas event and pray for future trips and events
- we give thanks for all who give their time to teach English and we pray for this ongoing provision
- we pray for the family who are facing eviction from their home and for them to be provided with appropriate and long-term housing
- we pray for those with outstanding asylum claims, that they may have good outcomes and be dealt with soon
- we pray for the ongoing work of Worthing 4 Refugees in supporting displaced people but we ask for Jesus to intervene in situations when we are powerless to help
- we pray for the people of Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the invasion and we pray for peace in all areas of conflict
With all good wishes and thank you again for your prayers.
3/ Live Simply Tip of the week Notice what’s going on around you. You can wait until you’re retired and you’ve quit the rat race, but then you’d have missed out on a lifetime of savouring the ordinary pleasures of life: the sound of birds chirping, the feel of the wind, the taste of fresh fruit.
4/ Work Experience Application CAFOD and the St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) are working together to offer residential work experience for 20 young adults (10 per organisation) over 18 years old. Anyone who cares about people living in poverty, and wants to know how to make a difference in their community and overseas are invited to apply. The experience will particularly appeal to those interested in future careers in education, politics, communications, or charity work.
Key Information:
- When?- Sunday 21st- Friday 26th June 2026
- Who?- 18-25 year olds. Those who are in their first or second year at University, will get priority.
- Where?- Romero House, Waterloo, SE1 7JB.
- Cost? FREE
- Closing date: 6th April
You will be staying with the Augustinian Sisters, Servants of Jesus and Mary at St Monica House, 83 Clapham Road, SW9 0HY. Please note that rooms and bathrooms will be shared and due to limited space single rooms are not available.
The week will start with Mass on the Sunday afternoon and include time for sight-seeing in London, socialising and praying together. More information will be given in due course.
The closing date for applications is 6th April 2026.
If you have any queries, please contact – Kezia Harrow on KeziaH@svp.org.uk or text/call O7917923605.
5/ Lebanese Catholic priest, Fr Pierre El-Rahi, was killed on Monday, amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Vatican yesterday, Pope Leo said: “Let us continue to pray for peace in Iran and throughout the Middle East, especially for the many civilian victims, including innocent children. May our prayer be a comfort for those who suffer and a seed of hope for the future.”