CAFOD MEETING

Please come and join us on Saturday 9th September from 9:30 am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Shoreham BN43 5WF ( part of the Adur Valley parish). This meeting will be combined with the Justice and Peace meeting. This year’s Harvest Fast day is focussing on El Salvador and the challenges facing farmers there which is quite fitting as it is 100 years since the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero. Everyone is welcome for more information please contact Martin arundelandbrighton@cafod.org.uk or call 01483 898866

CATHOLIC? GOING TO UNIVERSITY THIS YEAR?

A new website has been set up to help young people find their Catholic chaplaincy when they arrive at college and university this autumn. You will find help on www.catholicsatuniversity.org.uk

CHILDRENS LITURGY

at the 10.30am Sunday Mass will resume on Sunday 3rd September.

THE MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES MASS

with Bishop Richard Moth will take place on Saturday 7th October at Arundel Cathedral at 12 noon.. Booking is essential. To apply for places and for more information contact Rosie Read on 01293 651161 or email rosie.read@dabnet.org

OUR CHURCH CLEANERS ARE WEARING OUT DUE TO OVERWORK!

We have four teams of volunteers who come for a maximum of one hour every four weeks on a Friday morning at 10.00 am. to sweep, vacuum and polish the church. Sadly some have had to give up for a variety of reasons and so our ‘teams’ are depleted thus making the task more difficult than it needs to be. If you could give just one hour a month of your time to this vital task – no-one wants a dirty church – please contact Anne in the office – 01903 242624 – or just turn up.

APPRECIATING THE BEAUTY OF THE MASS!

Have you ever wondered “Why do I have to go to Mass?” “Why is it relevant to my life today” If so this course is for you. Over six weeks in The Barn starting on Friday 7th July at 7pm in an informal setting, we will explore the whys behind the whats of the Mass. The course is not about filling our heads with lots of knowledge but about exploring the wonderful gift that is called The Mass. Week six will be a Q & A session about our faith. Phone Dermot or Jane Anne on 01903 502070, dermot36@gmail.com

BISHOP RICHARD LAUNCHES FLOOD RELIEF APPEAL FOR PERU:

As a result of severe flooding that hit Peru in March affecting both countryside and cities including areas in our twin Diocese of Chulucanas, where priests from Arundel & Brighton have served over the years, Bishop Richard has launched an appeal for flood relief in the parishes of our Diocese. Bishop Dan in Chulucanas, has made known the plight of many of his people affected by this natural disaster. The homes and livelihoods of many in the Diocese have been hard hit. Bishop Richard Moth has asked parishes in the Diocese to take a special collection which will be held next weekend.  Bishop Richard offers his thanks, in advance, for your response to this need.  He also asked that you remember in prayer Bishop Dan, all the people and priests of his Diocese including Fr Hugh Dutton from our own Diocese serving in Chulucanas. You can donate via a special donation site direct to the Diocese online or give via a second collection held in your parish for which you can use Diocesan second collection gift-aid envelopes.

ENGLISH MARTYRS R C PRIMARY SCHOOL

wishes to recruit a practising Catholic to join our Governing Body as a Foundation Governor.  The Governing Body work as a team in co-operation with the Headteacher to ensure legal responsibilities are met and to preserve the catholic character of the school.  We are looking for someone with experience in one of the following areas – Finance, ICT, HR, Education or with links to local businesses.  Lack of experience should not deter you from expressing an interest if you have a genuine desire to serve the school by devoting your time & expertise.  For further information please contact the school on 01903 502868

YOUR VOICE MATTERS – Mega Youth Poll:

In 2018, Pope Francis will invite Bishops and others to Rome to talk about Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment. At this gathering they will discuss how the Catholic Church can accompany young people in their faith and help them to hear God’s call. If you are aged between 13-29 years old, the Catholic Church in England and Wales would like to hear from you, we want to hear what life is like, your thoughts on faith and how you connect with the Catholic Church. To help you tell us we have created a Youth Poll that you can access using this link .  If you’re not in this age group but would like to help, please encourage the young people you know to respond to this poll by giving them the link. For queries about the Youth Poll please email: synod2018@cbcew.org.uk .

ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON DIOCESAN PILGIMAGE TO LOURDES

will be taking place from 27th July – 4th  August 2017.   Booking forms can be downloaded from the website www.ablourdes.org or telephone the Pilgrimage Office – 01403 740110.  Pilgrims requiring any level of medical, nursing or carer assistance should contact the Pilgrimage Office direct..  Nurses are also required.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION AT POOR CLARE’S CONVENT, Crossbush

takes place every Tuesday at 7.15 pm.  All are welcome.  The meeting starts with an introductory talk, continues with silent meditation before a concluding prayer, followed by tea/coffee.  It is part of the World Community for Christian Meditation.  For more details phone Roger: 0781 380 4522 or see www.wccm.org

USED POSTAGE STAMPS FOR THE MISSIONS

As the Christmas Cards start arriving please remember to rescue all those beautiful stamps, leaving about half an inch of envelope around the edges, and put them in the box in the Porch so that they can be used to raise money for the Missions.

MOTHERS PRAYERS

Following Carolyn’s recent talk at all Masses, if you haven’t already registered your interest and would like to be part of a Mothers Prayers group please contact Mary on 07889 065356 for more information on how to become involved. Mothers Prayers is a worldwide initiative where small groups of mothers (2 to 8) meet every week to pray for their children & grandchildren.  Members obey the strict rule of confidentiality.  During the meetings a mother may share her worries without the fear of anything being repeated outside of the meeting. The other mothers support her in her prayer and she will feel supported by thousands of mothers around the world who are also part of Mothers Prayers.  All material is provided. For further information see www.mothersprayers.org