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East Worthing Parish Newsletter

the Roman Catholic communities of Holy Family, Lancing & St Charles, Worthing

part of the Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust, a Registered Charity No. 252878

28th July 2019 : 17th Ordinary Sunday Year C Volume 11 Issue 35

Does prayer work? . . . . . Have you ever prayed really, really hard for something and not had that prayer granted? Have you ever looked back in life at a prayer you once made and thought thank goodness God didn’t grant it? This week’s gospel reading is a lesson in prayer, but more importantly, it’s a lesson in having faith that God is a parent who will not let us down. Let’s face it, we pray hardest to God when we want something. We pray hardest when something seems beyond our human means and we need some kind of miracle, this often leads us to make inappropriate prayers. How many of us pray that the love of our life will notice us in the launderette? How many of us pray to win the lottery and make secret deals with God that we will donate half the winning to charity in return? How many of us pray to God for our football team to score a winning goal in the closing minutes of a match? Worse… we lose faith when such prayers aren’t answered! We find it difficult to believe that unanswered prayers might mean that God knows better, or has a different purpose for us. Perhaps Jesus’ disciples shared some of our frustration when they say, “Lord teach us to pray.” In response Jesus gives us a model by which to pray. It’s important to recognise it as a model and not a prayer as such. Reciting a prayer is

not the same as praying. The model pray Jesus gives us, ‘The Lord’s prayer’, in-vites us to pray to God as our Father, acknowledging his holiness and praying with the shared commitment to have his will done on earth. We are invited to pray for our ‘daily bread’, in other words, for the things we genuinely need. Pray for forgiveness, and promise to forgive others. Pray with persistence. Payer is about building a relationship with God, speaking to him often throughout the day. Lastly, and most importantly we should approach God with the faith we approach a loving parent. “What father,” reasons Jesus, “would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish?” or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?” Even parents with very average parenting skills know how to give children what they need. “How much more,” says Jesus, “will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Question of the week -

What have I prayed for persistently in the past? Am I receptive when I am asked for something persistently?

In the event of an emergency when a priest is urgently required and there is no answer at the above telephone number please ring St Mary’s (200416) or St Peter’s (01273 452654).

Parish Priest

Rev Fr Daryl George JCL

St Charles’ Presbytery

Chesswood Road

WORTHING

West Sussex

BN11 2AE

(01903) 239611

THIS WEEK:

B I B L E R E A D I N G

P L A N -

S U N P S . 4 6 - 4 8 ; A C T S 1 9 : 2 1 - 4 1

M O N P S . 4 9 - 5 0 ; A C T S 2 0 : 1 - 1 6

T U E P S . 5 1 - 5 3 ; A C T S 2 0 : 1 7 - 3 8

W E D P S . 5 4 - 5 6 ; A C T S 2 1 : 1 - 1 7

T H U P S . 5 7 - 5 9 ; A C T S 2 1 : 1 8 - 4 0

F R I P S . 6 0 - 6 2 ; A C T S 2 2

S A T P S . 6 3 - 6 5 ; A C T S 2 3 : 1 - 1 5

Financial News . .

Weekend of 21/07/19

1st £ 157:05

2nd £ 47:33

Parish Charity Fund #3

2nd Collection . . . This Weekend 28/07/19

2nd Parish Maintenance Fund

Gift Aid members are able to make this tax efficient by using our Parish Envelope.

No Retiring Collections are expected during August.

Many thanks for your continuing generosity to your Parish.

Bite Size . . .

A strict belief, fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.

Epicurus Greek philosopher (341 BC - 270 BC)

Our Liturgy . . . . .

This Week (17 C)

Divine Office Week 1

Entrance Antiphon

God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

1st Reading

Genesis 18:20-32 I trust my Lord will not be angry, but give me leave to speak.

Psalm Response

On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.

2nd Reading

Colossians 2:12-14 He has brought you to life with him, he has forgiven us all our sins.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia!

Gospel Reading

Luke 11:1-13 Ask, and it will be given to you.

Communion Antiphon

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.

Next Week (18 C)

Divine Office Week 2

Entrance Antiphon

O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not delay.

1st Reading

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 What does a man gain for all his toil?

Psalm Response

O Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to the next.

2nd Reading

Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 You must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. Alleluia!

Gospel Reading

Luke 12:13-21 This hoard of yours, whose will it be?

Communion Antiphon

You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven, endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste.

P A G E 4

Before Mass - Talk to God During Mass - Listen to God After Mass - Talk to your friends

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Children’s Word Search 17th Sunday Of Year C

MARRIAGE MATTERS

WE ARE CALLED TO TRUST EACH OTHER WITH OURSELVES

Trust is the theme for today and as married couples we are called to trust each other enough to become ‘two in one flesh’. We need to listen sensitively to one another and to share our innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, joys, sorrows, worries and anxieties in such a way that we might both be fully human and fully alive.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Our Musicians are taking a well-earnt rest over the summer months before we have music again on the twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time (8th September 2019). Our faithful Children’s Liturgy catechists are also taking arrest whilst the school summer holidays take place; they too will resume Children’s Liturgy on the twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time (8th September).

P A G E 2 P A G E 3 Parish Roundup . . . Services For The Coming Week . . . . . Day Date Where Time Service / Intention Donor

Sat. 27th July Ferial Weekday

St Charles 17.00 - 17.45 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

St Charles 17.00 - 17.30 Reconciliation

St Charles 18.00 Deacon Pat’s Birthday Fergus & Cecily B.

Sun. 28th July 17TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C

Holy Family 10.30 For the Parishioners

Mon. 29th July St Martha

No Service Today

Tue. 30th July Ferial Weekday

St Charles 09.30 Mollie Ingram Margaret D.

Wed. 31st July St Ignatius Loyola, Religious

Holy Family 09.30 John Ewens Marion E.

Thu. 1st August St Alphonsus Ligouri, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

St Charles 09.30 Luke Fairbanks

Fri. 2nd August Ferial Weekday (Day of Abstinence)

Holy Family 18.00 - 18.45 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Holy Family 18.00 - 18.30 Reconciliation

Holy Family 19.00 Fr Daryl’s Intention

Sat. 3rd August Ferial Weekday

St Charles 17.00 - 17.45 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

St Charles 17.00 - 17.30 Reconciliation

St Charles 18.00 Private Intention

Sun. 4th August 18TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C

Holy Family 10.30 For the Parishioners

Parish Ministries For Next Weekend . . . . . Date / Mass

Welcome Ministers

Readers Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Children’s Liturgy

Prayers of Intercession

Saturday 03/08/19

18 C 18.00

St Charles

Ellie H. Lide D. Gerard D.

Angela F. John F.

Sean M.

N/A N/A

Sunday 04/08/19

18 C 10.30

Holy Family

Bernard M. Sue McC.

Winifrid M. Vivienne C.

Kate C. Sheila D. Mary L. Bernard M.

Sean M. No Liturgy

School Holidays

Barbara S.

For those who

are unwell…….

those who have

died recently….

those whose

anniversaries

occur…..

the Holy

Father’s Prayer

Intention….

Prayers Please . . . . . For those unwell at this time:

Kathleen E., Eileen S-S., Kathleen McK., John P.,

Kate N., Christopher B., Ena S., Sue B., Michael L., François G., Joan C., Eleanor J., Shirley W., Rosemary B., Stephanie S., Anne S., Paul W., Joan H., Anne A., Ham-ish P., Simon McC., Margaret R., Siobhan A., Deacon Pat, Fr Tony Collins, Canon Colin Wolczak, Fr John Healy, Fr

Gerard Hatton & Fr Martin Jakubas.

The recently deceased:

Death anniversaries:

Anna Cameron, John Ewens, Charlie O’Brien, Reginald Tinham, June Wilcock, Graz Sztopel, Peggy Dyke, Anne Warren, Stefania Pawlus, Mgr Richard Stewart, Fr John Davies, Mgr Canon Terence Stonehill, Fr Peter McPolin,

Canon Francis Collins, Fr Gordon Brayshaw, Fr William Guinane and Fr William Janes.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention:

“ . . . . that those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.”

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE - Fully escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 26th August 2019. £649.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with Full Board. All entertainment and excursions included. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms at supplement of £100. Group and Individual bookings welcome. Contact Patricia (01268 762278) or email [email protected]. Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CAFOD SCHOOL VOLUNTEER? - You will have the opportunity to bring Catholic social teaching to the next generation, be part of a global movement building a fairer world, inspire young people to get involved and help make an impact on future generations. School Volunteers are invited by Catholic primary or secondary schools to deliver lively and motivating presentations about CAFOD’s work and mission in assemblies and classrooms. CAFOD will provide training, support and the materials needed to deliver the presentations. Teaching experience is not a prerequisite, simply the ability to communicate effectively with children and young people. Volunteers find this experience satisfying and enjoyable as children, young people and staff of schools are welcoming, enthusiastic and appreciative of visits. As a School Volunteer you will be part of a team and a friendly network of people with shared values and commitments. You will have the opportunity to gain experience of working in the voluntary sector and expand your skills set. Contact Jenny Finlayson (CAFOD Arundel & Brighton Community Participation Coordinator) for an informal discussion. Email: [email protected] Tel No: (01483) 898866 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - This year’s Parish Mass for the Sick and Housebound will be taking place on Saturday 7th September at 12.00 in the Holy Family, North Road, Lancing. Parishioners who are housebound through age and/or ill-health and others who are chronically unwell are invited to come to this Mass where we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. After the Mass, as usual, there will be a tea in the Parish Centre. If you know of parishioners who would benefit from this celebration please make sure to let them know - perhaps even offer to come with them! SUMMER HOLIDAYS - With the summer holidays now upon us we wish all our students, teachers and ancillary staff a good and refreshing break before the new Autumn Term commences in September. We also welcome those from elsewhere who join us for our liturgies whilst they are on holiday locally; pleased be assured of a warm welcome to our community.

Holy Family, North Road, Lancing Mass 10.30 Sunday

St Charles, Chesswood Road, Worthing Mass 18.00 Saturday

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAMMES 2019/20

The application forms for both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are now available from the sacristies after our weekend Masses. These applications should only be collected by the parents of possible candidates. Children born before 31st August 2012 who will be in class three at primary school in September 2019 are eligible to begin preparations for these

important sacraments provided that they are already regularly attending our Masses at the weekend and on Holy Days of Obligation along with their families.

It is very difficult to imagine that any child not currently attending our weekend Masses regularly could possibly be ready to celebrate his or her First Reconciliation/Eucharist within the coming year.