1/ St Faustina Community Health Centre in Uganda. Our churches have supported the Centre for several years now providing much needed equipment for the Centre and for projects to help school children & groups in the community. Our J&P Group have liaised with Fr Sylvester, Head of the Centre, and responded to their requests for help by organising collections and transportation of goods which our parishioners have so generously donated, and which has been of great help in enabling the Centre to meet the needs of the local community.
There’s a display of photos received from Fr Sylvester showing how our support has been put to such good use. You can view the display in the main entrance of St. Mary’s church, and in Holy Family church.
If you would like to contribute to the work of St Faustina on a regular basis, or with a one-off donation, please go to their website: stfaustinamedicalcenter.com/
2/ Worthing Deanery Big Easter Walk for CAFOD. On Sat 20th April the churches in the Deanery are arranging a sponsored walk on behalf on CAFOD. Distances can be between 1 mile & 30 miles, anywhere between Littlehampton & Shoreham/Steyning whatever people want to do. You can walk alone, with friends & family in a buggy or wheelchair. Everyone is welcome to join in. It could be the choir, altar servers, groups within the church or individuals. More information see posters, sign up sheets and sponsor forms at both churches
3/ Celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade in the UK Its 30 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit supermarket shelves. Since then, Fairtrade has not only pioneered a unique, more equitable way of doing trade – and shown how it makes a tangible difference – it has become the world’s most recognised and trusted ethical label. Both of our churches are strong supporters of Fairtrade.
4/ New Parish Projects The Justice & Peace Group are considering news projects to support as from April. If any parishioners has any projects/charities in mind either at home or abroad please email rod_rugby@yahoo.co.uk
5/ Live Simply Tip of the Week For one journey a week, don’t use the car. Cycle or walk instead and get some exercise. Average cost of a gym session – £4/£5. Cost of pedalling or walking fast to work – nothing. Provided by Friends of the Earth
