Last Sunday afternoon I spent some time in A&E in Worthing suffering from swelling and discolouration in my right arm. The next few days I underwent tests and treatment at Worthing and Brighton hospitals. After many tests the diagnosis is a DVT in the upper right arm / shoulder (subclavian vein). I avoided an operation as I have responded well to blood thinning injections. I am now on 3 months of medication with a referral to haematology to see how the clot disperses and as to its cause. The swelling and discolouration in my arm have reduced. I wanted to let you know what has happened and ask for your prayers and patience now and as investigations proceed. I will try to slow down a bit and focus on the necessary things of priestly ministry. I think the Lord is asking me to spend more time with Him in prayer.  Thank you for your prayer, support and understanding. With my prayer for you all. Fr Graham.

You can watch the talk, ‘The New Eve’, given by Father Graham last Wednesday using this link: https://www.youtube.com/@ABCharismaticDSC/streams There were some connectivity and power issues on the night, but if you scroll to 13 minutes 50 seconds, you’ll see the talk in full. The next talk will be on ‘Salvation’, given by Deacon Phil Richardson, on Wednesday 17th April, 8.00pm. Click here for more information: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/news/promise -father

We have built up a large collection of new/nearly new childrens’ books, from toddler to teen, which we will be selling next Sunday after the 9.00am mass at St Peter’s. All proceeds will go to the SVP sponsorship of education of primary and secondary school children in India. Please note: we don’t need any more books donated! Please come to the sale, where we can take cash and card payments. Thank you.

Jason and Tom now comprise our hardworking maintenance team working across both churches, halls, presbytery and priests house. They have a programme of work identified by the recent independent 5-year premises survey, that is required by all churches, as well as the routine maintenance, repairs and safety checks carried out throughout the year. We are very grateful that they came forward to undertake this important role. If you notice anything that requires repair or attention do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office and the team will do the rest.

Our thanks go to one of our very talented parishioners, who has created this beautiful display, depicting the tomb of our Lord. You are encouraged to come and spend some time here. There are some cards listing some of the important details to look for. Please take one away with you.

A fairground rollercoaster starts at ground level and then rises to the highest high only to plunge to the lowest low followed by many other highs and lows which slowly diminish until we return to ground level. Holy week is a spiritual rollercoaster but in reverse! It starts with a spiritual high, Palm Sunday, but we drop to the low of spy Wednesday then our spirits are raised up on Maundy Thursday but then drop to the lowest spiritual low of Good Friday. Finally we are launched up to the highest high Easter Sunday, Resurrection Hallelujah! Our spiritual rollercoaster has left us on a spiritual high that spills over to Easter Monday, when many of us have an extra day’s holiday. But what happens next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday? During next week, we will still be coming down from the high of today but to what spiritual level will we get to by next Sunday? Just as gravity pulls the rollercoaster back down to earth so too our everyday worldly tasks, going to work, home making, shopping tends pull our spirit back down to earth. To help with next week I offer a short prayer that you can recite, in the morning, in the evening, as you go to bed or whenever. Father, I live in the world that you have made.  With all the distractions and tribulations that mankind has made. Jesus, help me this week to seek your face in the people I meet and so raise my spirit high enough so that I may come and meet with you again in Church next Sunday. Amen Have a happy and holy Easter, Deacon Simon

We are looking for one or two people to help prepare the flowers in the church for Easter. Could you spare an hour on Easter Saturday? If so, please come to St Peter’s at 10.00am on 30th March. You’ll be shown what to do! Email if you have any questions. Thank you. adurvalley@abdiocese.org.uk

There will be two sign-up sheets at SP and CTK this weekend. Please consider signing-up to help with these important parts of the Triduum. Do not worry if you have never done it before. We welcome all parishioners. We hope to keep watch at the Altar of Repose until 11pm on Maundy Thursday. If you have any questions speak to Father Graham or Deacon Simon after mass.

Thank you for your financial generosity including via the collection plate and the Dona card machines. Here are two effective ways you can further help our parish finances, but you are, of course, welcome to continue to support the parish in whatever way works best for you: • Make a regular and affordable monthly donation via standing order. You won’t need to worry about having cash in your pocket on a Sunday. It’s anonymous, it’s easy to do and it’s one less thing to think about. Account Name: OLQP Adur Valley Sort Code: 40 05 20; Account number: 61076744 • Gift aid your contribution if you are a UK tax payer. A substantial proportion of the refurbishment of the Parish Room was possible due to money recovered through the gift aid scheme.