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

21st July 2019 : 16th Ordinary Sunday Year C Volume 11 Issue 34

Choosing the better part . . . . . “Don’t just stand there gawping,” we’re told as children,” …. do something!” we have grown up knowing that we all must pull our weight, and so when the overworked Martha complains to Jesus that her sister Mary has not helped with the meal, we get understandably hot under the collar when Jesus condones Mary’s choice to sit at his feet in conversation. There is of cause a big danger in the story of Martha and Mary. The danger is that we feel the need to side with one sister, thereby judging the other wrong. In truth, both sisters have something to teach us.

Martha we are told, was concerned with many things, but we’re led to believe that all of them were finite and transitory. If we took time to make a list of the concerns in our own lives we might find that we have a lot of Martha in us. We worry about work, we worry about money and we worry about how we are going to fit our chores in. If we look back at our anxieties of last year, or last

month, or even last week, we might be forced to admit that most of those worries had no lasting significance, yet they still managed to dominate our lives and rob us of what was important. Mary on the other hand was only concerned with one thing, … the Kingdom of God … finite, ultimate and lasting. It is important to note that Jesus was not reproaching Martha, after all without Martha there would have been no meal on the table that night. Without the Marthas of the world nothing would get done. On the other hand, it doesn’t matter how hard we work, without God at the centre of our lives, our actions are hollow. Mary chose ‘the better part’, but we all need a little of Martha too.

Question of the week -

Do I act differently around strangers who look important and one’s who don’t? Do I treat others with kindness, whether listening or serving?

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 . 2 9 - 3 0 ; A C T S 1 5 : 2 2 - 4 1

M O N P S . 3 1 - 3 2 ; A C T S 1 6 : 1 - 2 1

T U E P S . 3 3 - 3 4 ; A C T S 1 6 : 2 2 - 4 0

W E D P S . 3 5 - 3 6 ; A C T S 1 7 : 1 - 1 5

T H U P S . 3 7 - 3 9 ; A C S 1 7 : 1 6 - 3 4

F R I P S . 4 0 - 4 2 ; A C T S 1 8

S A T P S . 4 3 - 4 5 ; A C T S 1 9 : 1 - 2 0

Financial News . .

Weekend of 14/07/19

1st £ 235:44

2nd £ 132:67 Apostolate of the Sea

2nd Collection . . . This Weekend 21/07/19

2nd Parish Charity Fund #3

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

Next Weekend 28/07/19

Parish Maintenance Fund

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

Many thanks for your continuing generosity to your Parish.

Bite Size . . .

There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?

Robert Kennedy 1968

Our Liturgy . . . . .

This Week (16 C)

Divine Office Week 4

Entrance Antiphon

See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

1st Reading

Genesis 18:1-10 Lord, do not pass your servant by.

Psalm Response

The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

2nd Reading

Colossians 1:24-28 A mystery hidden for centuries has now been revealed to God’s saints.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son. Alleluia!

Gospel Reading

Luke 10:38-42 Martha welcomed Jesus into her house. Mary has chosen the better part.

Communion Antiphon

The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

Next 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 ys 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.

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 16th Sunday Of Year C

MARRIAGE MATTERS

CHOOSING THE BETTER PART IS LISTENING

The Gospel relates the different ways Martha and Mary behaved. We too can fall into such patterns of behaviour. It’s human nature to “worry and fret over so many things”. Today’s Scripture calls us to really listen, then, like Mary, we can choose “the better part”. Let us recommit today to deepening our level of listening in our marriage.

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. 20th July Ferial Weekday

St Charles PLEASE NOTE : No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Today

St Charles PLEASE NOTE : No Reconciliation Today

St Charles 18.00 Ena Agnes Mitchell Teresa G.

Sun. 21st July 16TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C

Holy Family 10.30 For the Parishioners

Mon. 22nd July St Mary Magdalene

No Service Today

Tue. 23rd July St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe

St Charles 09.30 Morning Prayer of the Church

Wed. 24th July Ferial Weekday

Holy Family 09.30 Morning Prayer of the Church

Thu. 25th July St James ‘the Great,’ Apostle

St Charles 09.30 Morning Prayer of the Church

Fri. 26th July Sts Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Day of Abstinence)

Holy Family 09.30 Morning Prayer of the Church

Holy Family PLEASE NOTE : No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Today

Holy Family PLEASE NOTE : No Reconciliation Today

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

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

Welcome Ministers

Readers Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Children’s Liturgy

Prayers of Intercession

Saturday 27/07/19

17 C 18.00

St Charles

Teresa G. Cecily B. Andrew C.

Fergus B. Mildred P.

Sean M.

N/A N/A

Sunday 28/07/19

17 C 10.30

Holy Family

Winifrid M. John M.

Sue B. Jill S.

Tina A. Sue B. Sallie B. Yvonne C.

Maya R. Isabelle M. No Liturgy

School Holidays

Deacon Phil

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:

Winnie Hooper, Lelia Tucker, Winifrid Blackwell, Patrick O’Mahony, Florence Hoath, Helen Irvine, David Jones, Noah D’Rosario, Fr David Scott, Fr Richard Garnett, Fr Brian Storey, Fr Thomas Lane, Fr Paul Edwards, Fr

Peter Edwards and Canon Peter Freed.

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.”

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: arundelandbrighton@cafod.org.uk Tel No: (01483) 898866 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 knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613. PARISH GIFT AID SCHEME - Grateful thanks to all those parishioners who pay income tax and have taken the trouble to Gift Aid their offerings to the Parish. Over the last financial year we have received a very much needed £5,213.93 back from the Inland Revenue. This really is extra money for nothing and is such an ongoing help towards our Parish finances. In fact the return is an extra twenty five pence on every pound that is Gift Aided. So please may we ask any parishioner that pays income tax in any way to join our Parish Gift Aid Scheme. You do not have to give any personal details or financial information. To enquire more about the Gift Aid Scheme or to arrange joining please contact John Finch on 200369 who will be happy meet and help you.

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.