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Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking – Communities and Parishes Presentation, 29 June, 11am-1pm, Shoreham-by -Sea BN43 5WG. Join members of the Santa Marta Group for a presentation and discussion on topics including 'What is Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking?' With an introduction to the Santa Marta Group, and case examples. Contact Tessa Ricketts to find out more, or see poster in the church porch.

People from across our diocesan family of faith are invited to join Bishop Richard and members of clergy at the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Wednesday 27 March at 6pm. The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful Masses of the year and is celebrated in Catholic cathedrals across the world during Holy Week. During the Mass, Bishop Richard will bless the holy oils used to anoint people receiving the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, or ordination, or to bring them strength and comfort when they are sick. Diocesan priests will also renew the promises they made at their ordinations, committing "to be more united with the Lord Jesus" and to celebrate the sacraments and teach the faith, "moved only by zeal for souls." Would you like to join this year’s celebration? - All are welcome and there is no need to book. To watch the service online click here and visit our l ivestream webpage

Prayer in person • Tuesdays at CTK: 9.30am Stations of the Cross, 10.00am Mass, 10.30am Adoration & Confessions • Wednesdays at SP: 10.00am ‘The Way of the Cross’ with Deacon Simon & Cecilia. Follow the Way of the Cross in prayer, reflection & song. Different images and prayers will be used each week. • Thursdays at SP: 7.30pm Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Confessions • Fridays at SP: 9.30am Mass, 10.00am Stations of the Cross, 10.30am Invited Diocesan Mission – film and discussion and tea/coffee. • Sundays (SP/St Mary de Haura alternate weeks): 4.00pm Stations of the Cross (Mary de Haura: February 18th, March 3rd and March 17th. St Peter’s: February 25th, March 10th and March 24th). Prayer online • Mondays on Zoom: 7.30pm Rosary • Thursdays on Zoom: Diocesan Invited Mission (see Diocesan website for details of how to join) • Fridays on Zoom: 3.00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Stations of the Cross Printed & Online Resources • We have ‘Day by Day’ diaries, junior & infant ‘Day by Day’ diaries and calendars for children. Available in church porches. Please take one. • Pray More Lenten Retreat: https://praymoreretreat.org/ . An online retreat with inspiring talks to help you grow closer to Christ. Begins 14th February.

All are invited and encouraged to come and see this beautiful National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, with the Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco. Mass, Rosary, meditation, confessions, Divine Mercy, films and items to buy. Printed copies of the full timetable are available in the church porch. Saturday 2nd March 2024 9.45am until 4.45pm (please bring a packed lunch) Tea and coffee will be available. For more information: patsydaniels@gmail.com

Steyning Churches Together are holding an Ecumenical Service for Peace on Sunday 25th February at 12 noon at Christ the King led by Deacon Simon. Please join us as we pray for peace in our world.

Applications to join the 50th Anniversary Lourdes pilgrimage are now open! 2024’s pilgrimage will mark both the 50th Anniversary of the diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage and the 20th Anniversary of our Redshirts youth programme, both of which have helped so many people encounter God’s love. Go to the Diocesan website to apply. Next week’s second collection will be for the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund. Our parish also has a fund which can help with the cost of going to Lourdes. If you (alone or as a family) are interested in going to Lourdes, please speak to Father Graham to see if we can help.

The younger people of the parish are invited to participate in a series of online, weekly meetups in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. The sessions will last for no more than an hour and be held on Thursday evenings every week starting at 7:30pm. The first session will be on Thursday 1st February . Please note this first session will be at the slightly earlier time of 6pm. If you would like to participate, please speak with Fr. Graham or Deacon Simon after Mass. Click below to join the meeting https://www.microsoft.com/ en-gb/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 377 382 484 194 Passcode: ByesxA

Please bring your candles to be blessed at this mass on on Friday 2nd February , at St Peter’s at 9.30am. There will also be the traditional Blessing of Throats on St Blaise’s feast, the following day. All are welcome.

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