Newsletter 14/15 October 2017

NEWSLETTER 15TH OCTOBER 2017

Masses this week

Masses next weekend

Lingfield Mass Centre – St. Bernard’s

Reconciliation (Confession)

SICK/HOUSEBOUND VISITS – requests for visits and for Holy Communion in the Lingfield area – contact Deacon Ted.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – “Exposition takes place every Friday morning at Our Lady & St Peter’s between 09:00-1:00pm. Come let us adore Him.”

REFRESHMENTS – Everybody is cordially invited for refreshments after Sunday Mass at both St. Bernard’s and Our Lady & St Peter’s churches.

WILLS & BEQUESTS – The Parish has benefited greatly in the past from the thoughtfulness of parishioners who have nominated the parish to receive funds from their estate. Pleas e consider it.

GIFT AID OFFERINGS/DONATIONS – can be taken out at any time throughout the year. It is a valuable source of additional income for the parish with no extra cost to the parishioners.

THE ROSARY-During the Rosary month of Oct. when there is a weekday mass it will be preceeded by the Rosary at 9am.

Sleep Out 2017 –  thanks to all parishioners who supported this year’s Sleep Out for local homeless charities. The final total was £4143.66 which meant the Justice and Peace Group has been able to send £1381.22 to Crawley Open House, The Easter Team and Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

THANK YOU   –  for your generosity in recent special collections during September – The Catholic Education

Service: £465; Home Mission Sunday: £511; St Vincent de Paul Society: £600.

CAFOD Harvest Day –  thank you for your generous response to the second collection last week. The final total will be known next week from both churches and this means that more farmers around the world will be able to support their families, now and in the future.  Please continue to pray for them and for CAFOD’s work with the most vulnerable communities across the world.

QUITE INFORMALLY  –  come and spend a little, or more, time any Friday morning at OL&StP church between 9:00am and midday when we have Exposition, that is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; there is no commitment, just some quiet time as suits you…Come Let Us Adore Him.

Fairtrade West Sussex  –  Good news – West Sussex has just become a Fairtrade County of which Fairtrade East Grinstead and St Peter’s is a part.  Please be careful when shopping for Fairtrade tea at Sainsburys who are great Fairtrade supporters BUT they have introduced their own “fairly-traded” tea which is not the same as Fairtrade tea with the Fairtrade

mark/logo.  It means that instead of farmers and producers in developing counties deciding on what they should spend the Fairtrade premium themselves, Sainsbury’s will do it for them – a form of dis-empowerment for some 220,000 poor tea farmers.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUPS –In East Grinstead we meet each Thursday from 7.30-8.30 pm, in the Parish Centre/Church Hall at Our Lady and St Peter. At Worth Abbey we meet every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month, from 7.45-8.45 pm, in the Chapel of The Blessed Sacrament, in the Abbey Church. For those who wish to stay, Compline starts at 9.00 pm in the Abbey Church. Visitors and new members are always welcome at both venues. If you would like any more information, please contact Gabrielle Joyce, on 01342 326118.

Love in a Box  –  both churches and St Peter’s School will be participating in this annual scheme which aims to help children in Eastern Europe.  Leaflets will be available this month but in the meantime please save any shoeboxes with detachable lids for the scheme.  Thank you.

AUTUMN CHARITY FEAST 2017 –  A CHARITY FEAST IS TAKING PLACE OVER 4 NIGHTS

Mon 16^th October  –  Paglia e Fieno –  East Grinstead, Italian Food –  01324 328713

Mon 23^rd October  –  Tarana  –  Lingfield,  Indian & Thai Food –  01342 832222

Please Book Early to Reserve Your Place

Please arrive at La Farola 7pm for 7.30pm start

Please arrive 6.30pm for 7pm start for other restaurants

ALL MEALS £16 PER HEAD, OF WHICH £8.00

WILL GO TOWARDS THE FOLLOWING 5 CHARITIES

Crawley Open House   I   The East Grinstead Foodbank | Crawley Prison Fellowship | Age UK | East Grinstead & District | East Grinstead & District Mental Health Association

With special thanks to

1. Charcoal Grill I Glanfield Food & Wine | Redmond & Associates  I  HDL Lingfield

And also all the businesses and shops that have kindly donated raffle prizes

Dementia Matters – Understanding the Journey –  St John’s Church, Felbridge is hosting a 5 week course in November on Thursdays  starting 2nd November 7pm – 9.30pm at St. John’s Church Hall RH19 2QT Course fee £10 – includes a meal each evening.  Car parking available behind the church – drive up ‘The Glebe’. To book a place on the course or for more information contact St. John’s Church Office (email [email protected] or telephone 01342 314027 [but office not open every day]).

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 12^TH NOVEMBER  –  Following the annual Service of Remembrance at the Lingfield War Memorial all who are present will be invited as usual to mulled wine in St. Bernard’s hall.

PARISH CHRISTMAS LUNCH –  3^RD DECEMBER  –  In St. Bernard’s hall, gathering from 12.30 pm for lunch at 1.00 pm.  The meal will be a traditional Christmas Lunch.  The arrangements will be as at the previous parish lunches: soft drinks will be provided but please bring your own alcoholic drinks; pre-booking is not required – just come along if you wish; there is no charge but there will be a voluntary donations basket.  Everyone is welcome – from every corner of the parish.

EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM – THROWBACK THURSDAY – (Aimed at the over 65’s in partnership with Silver Sunday) 19^th October,4.30pm – 6pm. Join us for some light refreshments and a trip down memory lane.  We will give a short presentation about the history of East Grinstead while you enjoy a piece of cake and a brew.  There will be an opportunity for you to browse our exhibitions and reminisce.  FREE – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact Catherine 01342 302233.  [email protected]

HOPE 2017 – FESTIVAL DAY FOR 11-14s, WITH RISE THEATRE
On Sunday November 19th (2pm to 5.30pm) the diocese is running a festival day for young people aged 11-14 at Arundel Cathedral. The day coincides with the first World Day for the Poor, and will challenge us to think about how we are living Christ’s call to serve those in need. The day will include Mass with Bishop Richard, as well as drama from RISE Theatre, and input from CAFOD and others. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Contact [email protected] for more information, or to book. We are expecting those attending to be part of organised groups. Young people wanting to attend without accompanying adults must contact Jack Regan for a consent form.

CRAWLEY OPEN HOUSE – welcomes blankets, sleeping bags and flasks to give to homeless people who turn up at the door when it is full.  Toilet rolls, UHT milk, sponge puddings, sugar and tinned meat are particularly required at present but any tinned and packet food is welcome plus tea and coffee.  Please leave donated items at the back of the church at Our Lady and St. Peter’s and at St. Bernard’s.  Larger items, including duvets and clothes to be taken to OLSP, or taken directly to COH near Three Bridges in Crawley.  Tel: 01293 447702.  Alternatively, if you prefer, please leave a cash contribution in the basket and  the SVP will purchase items on your behalf.  Thank you.

EG Foodbank – requires tinned ham, tinned custard, tubs of sweets, tinned rice pudding, tinned vegetables, packets of biscuits, small cereal packs, tinned meatballs, tinned tuna, tinned tomatoes, small jars of coffee and sponge puddings. Bring to church or take straight to Jubilee Community Centre, or Sainsbury’s, Waitrose or Barclays Bank.  Thank you.

GATWICK DETAINEES WELFARE GROUP – desperately needs medium sized trousers and trainers size 9 & 10.