Holy Oils Blessed and Distributed NE of the MOST Important Occasions in the Diocese’S Odiary Took Place at Arundel Cathedral on Wednesday 17 April

A&B gathers Woking in Arundel for New peace vigil Canon Tim’s Interreligious remembers Silver Jubilee Priest Adviser Christchurch Fr Martin of Priestly tragedy Ordination McGee - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 6 A&B News FREE

The Catholic Newspaper for the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton JUNE 2019 - No.341 Holy Oils Blessed and Distributed NE OF THE MOST important occasions in the Diocese’s Odiary took place at Arundel Cathedral on Wednesday 17 April. It was the annual Chrism Mass, where the three Oils are blessed and consecrated and priests renew their priestly promises. Long before the ceremony started, the congregation was beginning to arrive along with parish priests and the religious of the Diocese. As the time grew closer to six o’clock, there was a distinct buzz of expectation that something important was about to happen. More chairs were called for to accommodate the latecomers - eventually over 500 made up the congregation. Quite suddenly and spontaneously, the Cathedral fell quiet as the time came to commence the ceremony. Maybe this silence only lasted a few seconds – but they were important seconds. Before the procession of the 98 Diocesan priests and 29 deacons, Catherine Christmas, Diocesan Advisor for Liturgy, led the congregation in the Gathering Hymn. What was it like being involved in the stirring music and singing? What was it like being a bearer of the Oils? The A&B News went to ﬁnd out... (continued on page 8)

Bishop Richard breathes over the Oil of Chrism, symbolising the Holy Spirit coming down to consecrate it

Hand in Hand Presents a Passionate Cantata!

Oil of the Sick is processed out out of the Cathedral

OMETIMES THE SIMPLER the delivery, the of the cantata ‘Hosanna!’ which included audience Sclearer the message. This was certainly the case participation as the story unfolded from the tri- when Hand-in-Hand presented their version of the umphant entry into Jerusalem (pictured above) story of Holy Week at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, through the devastating cruciﬁxion on Good Friday Burgess Hill on Saturday 13 April, the day before to the glorious Resurrection. Palm Sunday. Over 60 attended their performance (continued on page 9)

To read A&B NEWS on line please visit www.abdiocese.org.uk/publications 2 A&B NEWS June 2019 Live Simply Award Peace Vigil in Woking T CLEMENTS PARISH CHURCH became the third Parish in the diocese to re- FOLLOWING THE SHOOTING of 50 Muslims in the mosques in Christchurch, Sceive the Live Simply award on 6 April 2019. Pictured with the award are the Live New Zealand in March, the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking invited people from all Simply Assessors with the parish team and Fr Graham Bamford, parish priest. over the local Borough, with just a week’s notice, to a Peace Vigil at the Mosque in The parish started to work towards achieving the award in 2017 and were inspired the afternoon of 23 March 2019. Estimates vary, but at least 600 people - Christians, by reflecting on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. They contemplated how they those of other faiths, those of none - removed their shoes and respectfully joined could best respond to the Pope’s prophetic words and decided that they wanted to do with those of our local Muslim community, to remember the victims of the atroc- something practical - and the Live Simply Steering Group was born. ity: as so many said, in solidarity with ‘our brothers and sisters on the other side Jonathan Inns, coordinator of the group, explained that working towards the of the world’. award has brought the whole parish together. Both young and old have taken part Imam Hafiz Hashmi of the Shah Jahan Mosque, who led the Vigil, welcomed and and all of the parish has been able to share in the achievement of receiving the thanked everyone very warmly for attending. award. The process has raised awareness of green issues and highlighted the benefit The event was attended by leading dignitaries, including the Chancellor of the of living simply so that others can simply live. The parish has established a veg- Exchequer, Phillip Hammond; Woking’s MP Jonathan Lord; the Lord Lieutenant etable garden, implemented a recycling scheme and developed a tree planting of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux; and Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, scheme for newly baptized children. David Munro. Local churches were also represented including Fr Peter from St Jonathan would encourage other parishes to get involved. He explained that it has Dunstan’s Catholic Church. Fr Peter spoke to the whole congregation about the been a very rewarding, faith-affirming process. love that we share in coming together, in our sympathy for the victims and their Story: Live Simply National Office families and how love is the most important virtue for us all to show to each other Picture, by Robin Hannan in our world. Other church leaders also spoke as did a number of the dignitaries who attended. Recitation from the Qur’an and chanted traditional prayers were also woven into the Peace Vigil. The picture, taken outside, shows, from the left: Dr Syed Naqvi, Chair, Surrey Muslim Associa- tion, Fr Peter, Imam Hafiz Hashmi of the Shah Jahan Mosque who led the Peace Vigil, and PCC David Munro. Dr Syed Naqvi is also the Imam at the only Global Healing Shia Mosque in Surrey: Al Asr Education and EADERS MAY BE AWARE of the Global Healing initiative, which the Bishops’ Community Centre, RConference of England and Wales has produced with the aid of CaFE – Woking. In the picture Catholic Faith Exploration. This is in response to Pope Francis’ Encyclical you may also be able to ‘Laudato Si’, in which the Pope calls for dialogue and action concerning ‘our com- see prayer mats laid out mon home’ planet earth. He is extremely concerned about how our lifestyles are on the grass, one for destroying the planet. each victim of the shoot- Our bishops have begun the process of healing by producing the Global Healing ings. Everyone was in- film and telling our parish priests about it. It consists of two films. The main film vited to share in shows how human activity is destroying the planet, and how we need an ecologi- refreshments after the cal conversion to make the right ethical choices to begin to reverse the destruc- formality of the Vigil tion. The second film prompts us to consider what we can do, as individuals, to and all reflected on what educate ourselves on the issues, and to change our lifestyles so as to reduce our a beautiful,peaceful, carbon footprint and lessen our abuse of animals. uniting and appropriate Why not arrange for a Global Healing event in your parish. You can make a dif- occasion it had been. ference. This is the website:- www.ourcommonhome.co.uk Story: Mark Potter Story: Virginia Bell Picture: John Sexton

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RUNDEL CATHERDRAL was minic had been a passenger. Yet, Canon Apacked on Tuesday 30 April to Dominic said that whatever his friend’s celebrate the Silver Jubilee of priestly passions- from Black Cabs to photogra- ordination of the Dean of the Cathedral, phy and dogs - he lived above all as a Canon Tim Madeley. passenger of the Church, driven by the There to celebrate with him was Lord to live out the Gospel. Bishop Richard, who presided at the At the end of Mass Deacon David Mass, Bishop Paul Hendricks from Clifton thanked Canon Tim for his won- Southwark, and over 40 fellow priests - derful service to the people of Arundel not only from Arundel & Brighton Dio- and the Cathedral Parish and was cese but also from Portsmouth, South- pleased to give him the gift of a cheque wark and Brentwood dioceses. collected in the parish as a thank you There was also his parish deacon, Rev for his 25 years of priesthood and ser- David Clifton and half a dozen deacons vice in the Cathedral. from the deanery and beyond. Parish- The Bishop also added his thanks for Diocese of Westminster ioners from his home parish of Canon Tim's years of priesthood. The English Martyrs School Horsham included Clema his mother. Bishop and Canon Tim are pictured St. Mark Street Arundel represenatives included the with Canon Tim’s mother Clema on his London E1 8DJ Duke of Norfolk and the Mayor of Arun- right and other family members. Tel: 0207 709 0182 del and her consort, and attendees from Everyone then moved from the www.englishmartyrs.towerhamlets.sch.uk parishes in which Canon Tim had celebration in the Cathedral to the Headteacher – Miss B Nugent served over the years ﬁlled the rest of Cathedral Centre for a reception Email: [email protected] the cathedral. prepared and served by parishioners www.englishmartyrs.towerhamlets.sch.uk The music for the Mass was led by the and all were able to wish Canon Tim Cathedral Choir who brought the pro- congratulations as he cut the celebra- Mission Statement “We are special people on a journey, growing and learning together in search of cession into the church with a resound- tion cake (pictured) - Ad multos annos! excellence, as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus.” ing rendition of Jerusalem the Golden. Other gifts presented to Canon Tim at The preacher was good friend and the reception included a painting of fellow priest ordained in the same year, Canon Tim’s dog Sybil (pictured) from EYFS/Key Stage 1/2 Teacher - Permanent Full Time Canon Dominic Golding. He spoke of members of the Cathedral Choir. Canon Tim's great love of Black Cabs Story : Rev Mark Woods Required for September 2019 which he had owned throughout his Pictures: Rev Mark Wood, David White ministry and in all of which Canon Do- Ofsted 2017: “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Pupils say they are happy, safe and know they can turn to a member of staff at any time if they have any worries.”

We offer: • a welcoming and supportive staff who work collaboratively to enable all pupils to achieve their full The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton potential Formation Team • the excitement of working with pupils from a range of social and cultural backgrounds Marriage & Family Life Commission • pupils who are well behaved and keen to learn

We would like to welcome a teacher who: Diocesan Grandparents’ Pilgrimage 2019 • supports the ethos and vision of our Catholic Primary school to the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, • has excellent subject knowledge of the EYFS/KS1/KS2 curriculum • will have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour West Grinstead, RH13 8LT.13 8LT, • shows creativity and initiative in introducing tasks and monitoring pupils’ learning and progress On Wednesday, 12th June, 10.30 to 3 pm • will form excellent partnerships with colleagues and the wider community.

- Adoration and Reconciliation English Martyrs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS - Opportunity to Visit Secret Chapel check. - Mass with Bishop Richard - Retiring Collection for Upkeep of Shrine Visits are highly recommended, please contact the school to make an appointment. Visits welcome week - Meet and share with other Grandparents beginning 3rd June.

All applications must be made on the CES application form. The application pack is available to download Parking Limited - car sharing advisable. from the school website at www.englishmartyrs.towerhamlets.sch.uk – and must be returned to school Info and Bookings at [email protected] 01293 651161 by Wednesday 12th June 2019. Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 17th June 2019. 4 A&B NEWS June 2019 A&B An Enriched Marriage HE WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE cited to try anything that might reinvig- between couples in a fun way. The TENCOUNTER movement has been orate the marriage. The Weekend was weekend experience is a time to share NEWS bringing married couples closer to- truly a blessing we will always cherish. feelings, joys, hopes, dreams and disil- gether since 1962. So how does the We were humbled by the openness of lusionments. It is a time to rediscover The official monthly paper of the movement bring more joy and ro- the presenting team and were honoured romance and the adventure of being Diocese of Arundel and Brighton mance into relationships? Simple! to be part of such a life-giving weekend! together. Through the Marriage Encounter We reconnected as a couple and the fam- The Marriage Encounter Weekend is I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL EASTER and will continue to celebrate Weekend. ily dynamic changed dramatically (for also open to priests and religious who until Pentecost on Sunday 9th June. From its humble Spanish begin- the better). Our relationship with our want to renew their relationship with As usual, there were some lapses in my nings, Marriage Encounter is now a two daughters benefited and we have ea- their community. Although a typical own plans for prayer, fasting and almsgiv- worldwide movement and has success- gerly shared all the tools with them. Weekend is presented by three ing in the weeks leading to Easter. For fully touched the lives of millions and The Marriage Encounter experience Catholic couples and a priest, all some reason I’ve always found fasting dif- millions of couples and their families. teaches effective communication mixed faith couples and those with no Marriage Encounter does not offer ficult, prayer and almsgiving easier. faith are welcome to attend. The marriage counselling but is intended On the other hand, there were also some Weekend is open to unmarried unplanned but timely opportunities to to enrich your marriage. The aim is polish the rough spiritual edges, includ- also to enrich family life. couples in long-standing relation- ing six weeks of ‘Prayer with the Heart’ at A Marriage Encounter Weekend ships. St Michael’s, Worthing. offers you and your partner valuable It is a strictly private experience On Easter Sunday our church was time away together. The Weekend between each couple and there are no packed; the pews were full and, although provides a unique way for you to group dynamics or group sharing. extra chairs had been put in the side Weekends (residential or non resi- aisles, there were still people standing at revitalise your marriage away from the distractions, tensions and routines dential) are held throughout the year the back. I suspect that, like me, you may and at venues nationally. Weekends have wondered ‘What would it take to fill of everyday stressful life. the church every Sunday?’ We attended our original Marriage are paid for entirely by donations. What if we grew in openness to the Encounter Weekend at St Clarets, Worldwide Marriage Encounter (Eng- power of the Holy Spirit, increased in un- Buckden in 2012. After 15 years, our land & Wales) is a registered charity. derstanding and courage, were truly open marriage had lost its spark. On the Further information can be ob- to the Lord’s call, while bearing powerful surface we functioned well as a couple tained by visiting the website witness to all around us? We might just yet we knew something was missing. wwme.org.uk have to build bigger churches… Paul was apprehensive and wary to attend the Weekend. Bianca was ex- Story: Paul & Bianca Smith

EDITORIAL BOARD of A&B NEWS Canon Kieron O’Brien, Harry Robertson, Dr Kate Williamson, Rev Mark Woods Saint of the Month - A Saint for Lost Property

Editor: Harry Robertson OMETIMES, we pray to the people brought knives and scissors Deputy Editor: David White Saints for, well, less than lofty to cut off a sample of this holy Editorial Assistants: Jackie Ballard, Melinda Heathcote, S John Lodge, Veronica Peppiatt reasons. man’s tunic. Special Correspondents: Peter Burholt, Pauline Groves While the saints have led lives of Exhausted and ill, he died just Administrative Assistant: Ruth Gerun heroic virtue and are now in three years later at age 36. The fol- Editorial Office: St Philip Howard Centre, Heaven, we recall their lives and lowing year, impressed by many 4 Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6RP ask for help in a variety of trying miracles that happened around his Telephone: 01293 513052 Email: [email protected] circumstances. tomb, his friend Pope Gregory pro- Website: www.abdiocese.org.uk Examples that spring to mind claimed him a saint. Distribution enquiries: Ruth Gerun, Editorial Office are St Jude (impossible causes), St The tradition of asking Saint Publication date: Last Sunday of the month for the follow- Valentine (romantic love), St Anthony’s help in finding lost ing month. Opinions expressed by contributors are not nec- Christopher (good luck/mo- items may begin from when Saint essarily those of the Editor or the Diocese. The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is a registered torists), St Rita (loneliness), St Anthony’s own book of psalms charity: No. 252878. Isidore (computer viruses) and, as was stolen; he prayed for its return Advertising: Janet, [email protected] the March edition of A&B News and the thief felt compelled to 01440 730399 or 07931 836907 reminded us, St Joseph of Cuper- return it. Publishers: Bellcourt Limited, Business Centre, Steeple tino for exam success. My own friends and family have Bumpstead, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7BN There is another well-known successfully prayed to St Anthony member of this heavenly ‘emer- for the return of a valuable cake JUST A THOUGHT gency service,’ St Anthony of knife, car keys, a purse – and much MANY PEOPLE ARE AWARE that Christians celebrate Christmas and Padua. more. Easter, but Pentecost seems to have He was born in Lisbon, Portu- After almost 800 years St An- become a little forgotten. Yet for the gal, in 1195, was baptised ‘Fer- thony can still be relied upon to re- early church these events were a nando’ and was a contemporary of cover lost or stolen items. game-changer. When Jesus appeared St Francis of Assisi. to the apostles he told them not to do At age 15 he entered an Augus- anything yet; they weren’t ready. Then tinian monastery and transferred Prayer to St Anthony at Pentecost some astonishing events to the Franciscans 11 years later - occurred: ‘They saw what seemed to be taking the name Anthony – be- tongues of fire that separated and came AINT ANTHONY, perfect cause he wanted to go to Morocco imitator of Jesus, who to rest on each of them. All of them were to preach the Gospel and become S filled with the Holy Spirit and began to another martyr for the faith. received from God the speak in other tongues as the Spirit en- Martrydom was not on the special power of restoring abled them.’ (Acts 2:3-) The Holy Spirit inspired the apostles cards. He fell seriously ill, never lost things, grant that I may to go and spread the Good News, with- reached Morocco, and instead was find (mention your petition) out fear. This began the remarkably nearly shipwrecked, eventually which has been lost. rapid spread of Christianity through- landing in Italy, where he lived a At least restore to me out the region and beyond. Without life of seclusion and contempla- Pentecost it’s likely we wouldn’t know tion in a hermitage. peace and tranquility of about Jesus, so our faith is a continua- That did not last. Reluctantly mind, the loss of which has tion of those events, which deserves to agreeing to give a sermon to a afflicted me even more than be celebrated. gathering of monks, his theologi- my material loss. Today it’s easy to focus on our own cal knowledge and holiness hugely To this favor I ask another material wants, and forget about the impressed everyone, so he was of you: that I may always events and message of Pentecost. But sent to northern Italy and south- we should be open to inspiration from ern France as a public preacher. remain in possession of the the Holy Spirit, and remember to true good that is God. Let me spread the Good News in our daily He succeeded beyond everyone’s lives. Jesus delivered a message of love imagining, drawing large crowds rather lose all things than and hope for all, and asked us to reject but living an austere, devout life. lose God, my supreme good. selfish materialism. Pentecost was the Age 33, he met and impressed Let me never suffer the loss Pope Gregory IX. Assigned to start of the spread of this message, of my greatest treasure, and when capitalism and self interest Padua, his preaching brought often dominate our society, it’s good to crowds of up to 30,000 at a time so eternal life with God. remember what the message was actu- he was forced to preach in fields – Wikipedia Commons: Raphael’s St Anthony of Amen. ally about. and even needed a bodyguard as Padua: Google Art Project Ashleigh Hodges A&B NEWS June 2019 5 Bishop Blesses Beautiful Icons at St Michael’s in Worthing ISHOP RICHARD MOTH blessed two is director of the Bethlehem Icon Centre. Bbeautiful Icons, one of the He was in the parish to finish them off by Virgin Mary with the child Jesus and the applying a final wax varnish to both Icons other of the Archangel St Michael, at the to protect them from damage. church of St Michael’s, Hayling Rise, The parish deacon, Rev Mark Woods Worthing. said: ‘Thanks to the foresight of our The two icons were commissioned by parish priest Fr Chris Ingle and many the parish to celebrate 50 years since the parishioners, we now have more amazing church was built in 1965. One was of St art in our church to nourish our souls Michael the Archangel, the patron saint and prayer life’. He continued, ‘it was ap- of the parish and the other of the Virgin propriate that they should be blessed just Mary with Jesus as it reflects the impor- before Holy Week as they help direct us tant place in the faith of the Church of in prayer to the God who became human Jesus and his Mother. like us, suffered and died for us but rose The two icons were commissioned to new life at Easter that we might share following the visit during a parish in God’s divine life which we glimpse pilgrimage in 2015 to the Holy Land to the here in these icons’. Bethlehem Icon Centre, which is home to Everybody is welcome to visit the Icons an Icon School and its Icon Workshop. when the church is open and to spend The Centre is dedicated to the renewal of some time there in prayer and contempla- iconography as a living part of the spiri- tion. tual landscape of the Holy Land through Story and Pictures: Mark Woods a commitment to the highest standards of sacred liturgical art. The Centre, by restoring an essential el- ement of their ancient culture, seeks to renew the dwindling Christian population of the city and of the region. It is the only project of its kind in the Middle East. Bishop Richard during the Mass and blessing emphasized that ‘they are not just beautiful works of art but also works of prayer’. The ancient Christian understanding is that they are not only things of wonder and beauty but are a window into the divine life of God if we pray with them and through them. Bishop Richard, Fr Chris Ingle and the parish congregation were joined by Mr Ian Knowles (pictured with Bishop Richard) who produced the two icons and

A Mother’s Love Conquers the World: Mothers Prayer Group 'Stop your crying and wipe away your A Bible to remind us that He is the Liv- tears. ing Word. All that you have done for your children A small Basket at the foot of the Cross will not go unrewarded. ready to receive the names of our chil- They will return from the enemy's land. dren written individually on small paper There is hope for your future. discs as a symbol of our placing them Your children will come back into Jesus’ care. home. Prayer follows the booklet I, the Lord, have spoken'. format but there is time for (Jer 31: 16,17) Good News spontaneous prayer too. Dur- Bible ing the meetings a mother may share her worries with- OTHERS’ PRAYERS out the fear of anything Mwas formed in Novem- being repeated outside of the ber 1995 to help those moth- meeting. The other mothers ers who wished to pray support her in her prayer together in a special way for and she will feel supported their children and grandchil- by thousands of mothers dren and to ﬁnd the support they needed. around the world who are also part of Started in England by two grandmothers Mothers’ Prayers. it has spread rapidly throughout the An example of the booklet prayer is: world with prayer groups in over 100 Lord Jesus, we come before you as moth-

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R MARTIN MCGEE of Worth Abbey and led Fr Martin to make his first visit Fhas been appointed by Bishop to Algeria. There, he learnt about the Richard as the Interreligious Priest love of the monks for their Muslim Adviser for the Dialogue and Unity brothers and sisters and came into con- Commission. tact with the work of the The Dialogue and Unity Adviser, Algerian Church, a Church that has Catherine Martindale, spoke of the worked tirelessly to promote reconcilia- New Interreligious Priest Adviser: appointment, ‘It is a great boost to the tion and friendship between Christians Commission to have such an accom- and Muslims. Fr Martin McGee of Worth Abbey plished author with us. His presence Fr Martin has written two books will help to focus attention on the about this Christian-Muslim friendship. interreligious engagement of Catholics The first, Christian Martyrs for a in the Diocese. I very much look Muslim People, was published by the forward to us offering more formation Paulist Press and the second, Dialogue and resourcing opportunities in this of the Heart: Christian-Muslim Stories area of Church teaching, which is of Encounter, was published by Veritas particularly important in our lives and later reprinted by Orbis Books in today.’ the States. Fr Martin joined Worth Abbey in 1986. He thinks that we here in the UK have Before entering Worth he worked as a much to learn from the Tibhirine monks teacher of French in Co Louth, and the witness of the Algerian Church Ireland. His interest in interreligious as we seek to strengthen our friendship dialogue was first kindled on hearing with people of other faiths. about the assassination by Muslim Fr Martin will be presenting at the up- extremists of seven Trappist monks in coming Dialogue and Unity Day on Sat- Algeria in 1996. urday 28th September, 10-4pm, when we His love of France and things French will be exploring the teaching of the had already aroused in him an interest Church on our relationship with those in Algeria, a country with which France of other religions, with a particular had, and continues to have, a love/hate focus on Islam. So, save the date, more relationship. This interest was further information will be available soon. kindled when he discovered that a Pictured above are, left to right: Martin McGee, new Interreligious Priest member and Grace Keal, Surrey former student of Worth School, Catherine Martindale Dialogue and Adviser for the Dialogue and Unity Com- Churches Together Coordinator (more Fr John MacWilliam, now Bishop of the Unity Adviser; Steve Innes, Commission mission; Revd Godfrey Kasari, who is the about Grace in the next edition). Sahara, was a White Father in Algeria. member; Kauser Akthar, Surrey Faith new Interfaith Adviser for the Diocese of Story: Catherine Martindale All of these apparently fortuitous hap- Links Adviser, joint post Surrey County Chichester; Mark Potter, Commission Picture: A&B News Team penings stimulated his interest in Islam Council and the Diocese of Guildford; Fr member; Pauline Webber, Commission A&B NEWS June 2019 7 The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Education Service MISSION STATEMENT

Placing Christ at the centre and empowered by the Spirit, we serve and support As the Diocesan Education Service, inspired by the Gospel, we are committed to our schools in the name of the Bishop, by aspiring to be the very best we can, serving in partnership with our family of schools to be the visible face of Christ identifying, encouraging, nurturing and developing excellence in all aspects of and to promote the Common Good through the ministry of education. Catholic education.

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON CATHOLIC LEADERS’ DAY OF CELEBRATION

for Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Governors and School Chaplains

Bishop Richard warmly invites all involved in the ministry of Catholic school leadership to a day of clebration and Mass of Thanksgiving

hosted by the Eastbourne and St Leonards Deanery at:

THE GRAND HOTEL Eastbourne on Friday 5th July 2019 For further information, or to book a place, please contact Claire Martin at: [email protected]

OLLOWING ON from the schools in our diocese. During the Fhighly successful Catholic Mass of Thanskgiving Bishop Leaders’ Conference held last year Richard will take the opportunity at Denbies Wine Estate on the to formally commission recently theme ‘I am the true Vine’, we will trained Section 48 Inspectors, shortly have the opportunity to re- welcome recently appointed head- DIOCESE OF ﬂect together on the central role of teachers taking up their post in prayer, formation and mission in September, bid farewell to col- ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON Catholic education, proclaiming leagues leaving their posts at the and celebrating ‘The Word who is end of the year, and celebrate the Life’ throughout Arundel and efforts and achievement of all Cross Phase Catholic Leaders’ Brighton Diocese. involved in Catholic education in Bishop Richard will once again A&B. Day of Celebration, including be welcoming Headteachers, Se- This year’s event will be hosted nior Leaders, Governors, school by the Eastbourne & St Leonards a Mass of Thanksgiving Chaplains and members of staff all Deanery and will take place at involved in the ministry of The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. with Bishop Richard Catholic school leadership, to a During the day attendees will gather for Mass with Bishop Day of Celebration and Mass of Richard, reﬂect on ‘The Word who Thanksgiving. is Life’ with Marie Ryan, Director The focus of the day will be to of the Education Service, and The Word who is Life celebrate and give thanks for the participate in a Coastal Prayer wonderful contribution our Walk on the theme ‘The Word who Catholic leaders make to the is Life’. 8 A&B NEWS June 2019 Chrism Mass continued from page 1 Magical Music and Sensational Singing No doubt one’s expectations with re- spect to the standard of music and singing on entering a cathedral would be high. However, what was delivered at the Chrism Mass led one member of the congregation to say ‘Where better could we have experienced such wonderful sounds?’

ligious? Here we have an idea of their feelings. Oil of the Sick – Marie Jackson from the Pictured is Catherine Christmas leading Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Office and the congregation in the Gathering Hymn Jane Pateman, Chief Medical Officer for Naturally, this does not happen by the Pilgrimage. chance. With over 50 singers from Marie: ‘I had been excited all week think- throughout the Diocese in the choir, re- ing about processing the Oil of the Sick. hearsals began on 6 April starting with My excitement did turn to nerves as I rehearsing the common psalms of the began the procession and I worried about Lectionary, followed by the music for the dropping the urn! But, as I got nearer to Chrism Mass. Anyone fortunate enough the sanctuary, I started to relax. It was a to have arrived early at the Cathedral great honour, especially as I was repre- would have been treated to more re- senting those who may be anointed dur- hearsals before the service started. ing the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage this Anne Ward, who led the music and year.’ conducted on the day, reflected on the Jane: ‘I felt very honoured to be part of situation. ‘We are so fortunate to have an occasion so central to the Diocese and such talent in the Diocese, people who to the Church’s ministry.’ give their time so generously. Two Oil of the Catechumens. – Pamela We- singers to mention are teenagers Anne ston and David Moss from Knaphill (pic- Sharp and Henry Byrne from Storring- tured below). ton, who were happy to sing verses over some of the chant style pieces that were sung in the service. Other soloists included Marylou Cocksfoot from East- bourne and Stephen Bloy. Catherine Christmas did a wonderful job at being the cantor for the psalms and leading the congregation.’ The occasion was further enhanced by of the bearers came completely out of the sounding response of ‘I am’. Paul Inwood, the celebrated composer and musician, playing the organ. Added blue and I was delighted that St Hugh of Bishop Richard put to them two more to the mix, James Johnson from South- Lincoln Parish, Knaphill was chosen.’ questions on renewal, both of which had wick played the trumpet. Why James David: ‘It was a joyous occasion, particu- the same unhesitating response. Then it and why no other instruments? ‘James larly because it demonstrated the unity of was the turn of the congregation to trained as a military trumpeter so play- the diocese, bringing together all the stand and make their promises of re- ing at a higher pitch was well within his priests and also because the Oils are dis- newal, so at this point both priests and capabilities. Why no other instruments? tributed to every parish for use during laity came together as one, true dioce- The organ also has a higher pitch than the coming 12 months.’ san family. most and some years ago we tried a vio- Oil of Chrism – Chris Rooke, Managing Bishop Richard had, before the re- lin and cello with the organ. We broke Chaplain HMP Lewes and Diocesan newal, given his thought provoking three cello strings, so gave that idea up!’ Coordinating Chaplain for Prison homily – which is included in full on Chaplains. page 9. In it he asks the question: ‘Can I Chrism Oils and their Procession ‘I was quite humbled to be chosen as an really set the world alight?’ He calls on A central part of the Chrism Mass is Oil bearer, representing all the Catholic every person in our diocese – people and the processing of the Oils to be blessed Chaplains and volunteers working in priests alike – to join with him in a and consecrated by Bishop Richard. But diocesan prisons. As I processed with the renewed commitment on this journey to what are the three Oils and what are Oil, I contemplated the recently baptised holiness. We will leave you to contem- they used for? and confirmed residents in our prisons plate the answer in his homily. Oil of the Sick – to anoint those who are and those who will receive these Sacra- gravely ill; ments over the coming year.’ And finally... Oil of the Catechumens – to anoint adults In his closing words of thanks, the and children as part of the service of The Renewal Commitment Bishop made particular mention of the Baptism; After the Gospel Acclamation, the trumpet playing, exclaiming ‘The Oil of Chrism – to anoint the baptised renewal of the Priestly Promises took Bishop does like a trumpet!’ On that and in the Sacrament of Confirmation; place. This may appear to be a routine note, a very contented and fulfilled con- to anoint a priest’s hands and a bishop’s renewal, but to witness all the diocesan gregation and clergy went on their way head and hands; to anoint the altar, priests present stand and face their to spread the Good News to the rest of sacred vessels and walls of the Church. Bishop in answering the question: ‘Are the diocesan family and to the world. As in the past, members of the Diocese you resolved to renew, in the presence were the bearers of the Oils. So, what of your Bishop and God’s holy people, Story: Peter Burholt was it like to be bearing the Oils in front Pamela: ‘It was a privilege to be part of of all these hundreds of the laity and re- the promises you once made?’ was in- Pictures: A & B News Team the beautiful liturgy. Being chosen as one spiring. There was a unified and re- A&B NEWS June 2019 9

Homily delivered at Chrism Mass on Wednesday 17 April 2019 Dear brothers and sisters, day for your priests, for they live their last, we prayed for those who have been in this Diocese, is worthy – yet the Lord Looking back into the history of the lives in service to you. Pray for voca- the Victims, the Survivors of Abuse. calls us, through our Baptism. Every Church, there are some very significant tions to Priesthood, that more men will This is the right response of the Church, Priest renewing promises today is un- moments in the development of the hear and respond to the Lord’s call to for without heartfelt prayer and worthy to be called by Him. Every time teaching of the Church on the theme of them. penance, no real restitution, no real we join in the celebration of Mass we Holiness. One might reflect on the lives We focus also today on other healing can take place. all, people and priests, say: ‘Lord, I am of the early martyrs: women, men, lay Sacraments that are great moments of There is, surely, but one effective path not worthy’. The whole life and mission faithful and clerics; or the lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers; on the Grace in the life of the Church – those to true healing, to new life for the of the Church is dependent upon our writings of St Francis de Sales, who, in moments when, through our encounter Church. It is the path of Holiness. taking this path. The Introduction to the Devout Life, with Grace, the love of God Himself, we This path will always call us to see the It is the strength of the Eucharist and affirmed the possibility of sanctity for become ever more closely His. We do all presence of God in every person, from the Sacraments on which we reflect in a all; on the Dogmatic Constitution this in the context of the Eucharist – the earliest moment of existence and at particular way today that we encounter Lumen Gentium on the Church of the when, through Grace, through love, we every moment of life – however long the Grace that comes to us through Second Vatican Council and its chapter become more closely conformed to the that may be. Seeing God in the other Jesus Christ. It is in these encounters entitled The Universal Call to Holiness; One who died and rose from the dead for will, surely, bring us all to honour the that we are enabled to take significant on the writings of many Popes. Pope us. We truly ‘share in the divinity of other, regardless of age or capacity. This steps on the path of Holiness; it is Francis, in his recent Apostolic Exhorta- Christ who humbled Himself to share in will, in turn, bring us to call them to ho- through these encounters that we are tion, Christus vivit, in the wake of the our humanity.’ liness, to walk with them on the pilgrim enabled to bring Christ into our world – last Synod, reminds young people that It is our response to this call to holi- way that brings us to the Kingdom of the Christ who transforms, who heals, all are called to be holy. ness – to conformity to Christ – that is so the Father, to give to others the example who brings life. Today’s celebration is a response to very necessary in the life of the Church. of Christian, Catholic life that enables Today, then, I call on every person in that Call to Holiness and also a fruit of The Church has never been without per- us to be the people God calls us to be. our Diocese – Priests and People – to that Call. Our minds and hearts are secution. I have mentioned the martyrs This will be lived out in the small things join with me in a renewed commitment focused on the Ministerial Priesthood as of the early Church and here in our own as well as the great. When we are truly on this journey to Holiness. Surely, at those of us called to share in the Cathedral we have the relics of St. the people God calls us to be we shall, as this moment in the life of the Church, Priesthood of Christ Himself renew our Philip Howard. However, in recent Catherine of Siena put it, ‘set the world we cannot but say ‘Yes’ to the Lord who promises. We give thanks to God for the years, we have been living with what alight.’ calls. response of each and every one of our one might describe as a ‘persecution We may be daunted by the prospect of priests to the call they have received. I from within’. The scandals that have Holiness. Can I really be called to ‘set invite all the people of our Diocese to been so in the news in recent times have the world alight?’ you may ask. Surely, share in this thanksgiving. Pray every affected the whole Church. On Friday not me! Not one of us in this Cathedral,

‘Hosanna!’ Cantata continued from page 1 had been curtains, repeated curtain calls. Fr Rick from St Wilfrid’s was given due thanks as, without a hall, the performance would never have happened. Finally, the teas, coffees and cakes went down a treat – thanks to Anne Barry and Sarah Sturman from Bexhill-on-Sea. And, of course, where would we be without the talent of Anne Ward? (pictured left) Story: Peter Burholt Pictures: A & B News Team Hand-in-Hand Who Are They? NOT EVERYONE in the diocese would know about Hand-in-Hand. The group - evolved from residential retreats started by Julia Fitzsimons - was one of the activities supported by her from joint funds she received from the with all the performers clearly showing Diocese and The Catholic Children’s their love for the Lord. The singing and Society. Written in 1980 by Anne Ward during and green palm leaves. As simple as the music were both uplifting and, of It was set up in 1994 with the aim of her first year as Music Teacher at St that! What gave it a special meaning was course, the audience’s eager participa- developing particularly the gifts for Richard’s Catholic College, Bexhill, the narration and voice overs, leaving tion in playing the crowd was to be com- mime and movement as a contempla- ‘Hosanna!’ has been performed in all the the audience the chance to concentrate mended. This set out to be a simple tive way of praying for people with Catholic schools where she has taught. on the story unfolding in front of them. production and it succeeded in its visual learning difficulties. It was originally As she says, ‘Too many to list!’ The role The mime artists portrayed all the emo- approach to keep all the audience en- supported by the previous Fountains of Narrator was added especially for tions of Holy Week, from ecstacy to thralled throughout its duration – even Centre in Bexhill-on-Sea. Julia this performance. anger, from complete despair to joy. the youngest were kept alert. Harvey, who had a special role in What is a cantata? According to the The focus of Lauren White in portray- Great applause and thanks came at choreographing the meditations that Oxford Dictionary, it is ‘a short narra- ing Jesus through all these emotions the joyous finale (below) which gave rise were developed by the group, became tive or descriptive composition with (see picture) was so sincere and touching to many enthusiastic bows and, if there the co-ordinator for Hand-in-Hand. vocal solos and usually with a chorus The membership of the organisa- accompanied by an orchestral accompa- tion, an integrated group for adults niment.’ All very grand – but how did with and without learning difficulties, Hand-in-Hand interpret this definition spread throughout the diocese. with limited resources? Importantly, Hand-in-Hand prays Anne takes up the story. ‘There were together and supports each other very 21 involved in the mime and Karen Gold- much as a group of friends. It is inter- smith was the Narrator throughout the denominational. performance, supported by four Past involvement has included cele- voice-overs. We kept to the original brations in Aylesford, Roehampton, script from 1980 as it gave such a simple Walsingham and the Diocesan pil- message. Although not members of the grimage in Lourdes. Perhaps the title Hand-in-Hand group, we had four in- of their DVD says it all - ‘Take Me as I strumentalists and six singers from am Lord.’ Burgess Hill and Keymer who all gave For more information go to: generously of their time and talents.’ www.handinhandab.co.uk or contact This performance was so simple – the group co-ordinator Denise Adam- using only a cross, a sheet, some bread son: [email protected] 10 A&B NEWS June 2019

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THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY was cele- with great passion about the work of Divine brated at St Richard's Chichester, Our Lady of Mercy in our lives. They reminded us that the the Assumption Bosham, and St Peter's in East Death and Resurrection of Jesus is the single Wittering. greatest event in history, changing everything The parish was honoured to host Sr Mary- in our world. Claire and Sr Miwiana, members of St They described the miracle that takes place Faustyna's order in Kraków, who visited for the every time we go to Confession, when our souls weekend and spoke at all the Sunday Masses are wiped clean of every sin. Finally, they and led the praying of the Chaplet of Divine talked of Jesus' great, burning desire to pour Mercy after each Mass. out on us all the love and mercy in His heart, if The weekend's devotions culminated at St we will only ask for it. Peter's on Sunday afternoon with a celebration Story: Becky Sleven, including the Blessing and Veneration of the Pictures: Marysia Dembinski Image of Divine Mercy, Confessions, Adoration, (Becky and Marysia are pictured above, the Litany of Divine Mercy and Holy Mass. with their Polish guest) Sister Mary-Claire and Sr Miwiana spoke

Teacher with the Secret to Success HIS TIME LAST YEAR, John Lawson into a church where I lit a candle to Mary.’ Twas teaching at one of America’s top Feeling called to the priesthood, he Catholic high schools. Now, he lives in spent two years at the former Campion Bognor Regis, and is on a mission to teach House College in Osterley and two students the secrets of how to study. He further years at Allen Hall seminary in shares tips gained over twenty-six years in Chelsea. ‘I enjoyed seminary, but I the classroom in his book The Successful gradually discerned that I might be better (Less Stressful) Student, which he has suited to teaching than preaching.’ written under the pseudonym After studying theology, philoso- Coach L. phy, and political science at the ‘It was hard to leave behind so University of Kent, he trained as many students and friends that a teacher. ‘By now I was truly, I love dearly, but I needed to be madly, deeply in love with teach- closer to my 89-year-old mum’ ing. I wasn’t always good at it, he said. John taught theology but I learned quickly. for 17 years at St Thomas Since moving to Bognor, he Aquinas High School in Fort has become involved in the Lauderdale. ‘ parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. ‘I ‘My Principal entrusted me to create a never made it my intention to get in- new programme for Catholic ethics, my volved. I simply went to Mass every day specialist subject. I scrapped tedious text- as I have tried to do since Campion Days books and worksheets and started show- and I was asked if I would consider being ing great movies, motivational YouTube a server. For many years I have tried not stories, generating lively discussions, and to say ‘No’ as simple invitations are often encouraging students to make their own divine invitations. Since I am now better documentaries and dramas about ethical known in the parish, I have been asked to topics. I gradually realised that teenagers be a lector and an usher whenever the reg- aren’t bored with God, but they are bored ular person doesn't show up.’ with the ways in which Jesus and religion He’s now working as a freelance aca- are presented to them. So, I sexed things demic coach and mentor. ‘What still ex- up a little, gave Jesus a makeover, and cites me is helping students to achieve far showed how amazing He is.’ more than they ever thought possible. John grew up in south London. After After 26 years at the chalk face I have school he spent a short while with the learned a few priceless secrets about suc- Grenadier Guards. A succession of jobs cess in education. That’s why I decided to followed. An incident on a building site write The Successful (Less Stressful) Stu- turned out to be a Damascus moment for dent. him. ‘One afternoon while working on the Most students struggle with study, and 18th ﬂoor of a skyscraper I slipped many parents are at a loss how to help through the scaffolding boards. I desper- ately clung on for life until some of the them. I believe my methods will help any guys pulled me to safety. I was convinced student to be more successful that the surge of superhuman strength academically.’ that enabled me to hang on came from John can be contacted at God. (Although I hadn’t been to church for [email protected] ten years, I still believed in God). Once res- cued I walked straight off that site and Story: Greg Watts 12 A&B NEWS June 2019

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De Vere Horsley Estate, Roger Morton CAFOD Campaign Volunteer Coordinator East Sussex BN2 7HA East Horsley Wed 29 1pm Clergy In-service, De Vere Horsley Estate, Tel: 01273 302354 East Horsley 2pm Episcopal Council, East Horsley Thu 30 8pm Mass of the Ascension, Arundel Cathedral House of Prayer NOTICE BOARD Fri 31 10.30am Deans’ Meeting at St Philip Howard Centre, 35 Seymour Road, Crawley 4.30pm Visit to Sisters Hospitallers, Addlestone East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0PB June Masses for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sat 1 11am Woking Deanery Confirmations at We hold a space of silence and Held at St John the Evangelist, Springfield Road, Horsham St Dunstan’s, Woking solitude which will support and RH12 2PJ on the first Saturday of the month at 1.00pm Sun 2 3pm St Leonard’s Deanery, Mass and deepen a developing life of prayer and Next Mass 1 June Confirmations relationship with God. Tue 4 7.30am Mass at Gossops Green Convent, Crawley 8.30am Meeting at High Oaks We welcome individuals and groups PENTECOST VIGIL MASS 1pm Adoremus Meeting for day and residential retreats. Wed 5 10.30am Education Committee Meeting, St Philip To find out more please contact us: with new Catholics Howard Centre, Crawley T: 020 8941 2313 E: [email protected] Bishop Richard invites you ALL to join him in celebrating the 4pm Bishops’ Staff Meeting, St John’s Semi- www.christian-retreat.org great Pentecost Vigil Mass with new Catholics - adults who nary, Wonersh have recently been baptised or received into the Church - and Thu 6 10am Churches Together in Surrey Meeting, Willow Grange their families and friends, Godparents, sponsors, catechists, 7pm School Chaplaincy Taster Evening, Sacred St Joseph's clergy and parishioners Heart, Cobham Nursing home Fri 7 1pm South of England Show, Ardingly Saturday 8 June 5.00pm Arundel Cathedral Sat 8 3pm Neophytes’ Mass, Arundel Cathedral East Street, Sun 9 8.45am Mass at Rotherfield 1pm Families’ Day, St Littlehampton, New Catholics are also invited to an afternoon of prayer and John’s Seminary, Wonersh West Sussex. BN17 6AU Tue 11 7.30am Mass at Gossops Green Convent, Crawley reflection with Bishop Richard preceding the Mass. 10.30am Council of Priests’ Meeting, St Philip All denominations welcome. If you have not yet received your invitation, please contact Howard Centre, Crawley Mass everyday . [email protected] or call 01293 651164 Wed 12 11am Grandparents’ Pilgrimage, West Grinstead Within view of the town centre. 7pm School Chaplaincy Taster Evening, Holy Caring and supportive environment. Cross, Priory, Heathfield Thu 13 12 noon Jubilarians’ Mass, Arundel Cathedral Contact: MASS FOR JUBILARIANS 3.30pm Meeting at Arundel Cathedral Home Manager Sarah Etherington Priests of the Diocese who are celebrating a significant 4pm Episcopal Council Meeting, Arundel 01903 - 711325 anniversary of ordination to the priesthood this year - Mass Cathedral will be celebrated on Thursday 13 June at 12 noon 7pm School Chaplaincy Taster Evening, St John in Arundel Cathedral the Evangelist, Horsham Fri 14 7.30pm Confirmations at St Theresa of Lisieux, Southwick Sat 15 10am Praise in the Park, Banstead Arundel Cathedral 3pm Deacons’ Mass, Arundel Cathedral FESTIVAL OF Sun 16 11.30am Confirmations at Mayfield School, Mayfield Mon 17-19 Prison Chaplains’ Retreat, Douai Abbey CORPUS CHRISTI Tue 18 7.30am Mass at Gossops Green Convent, Crawley Wed 19 11am Good Shepherd Mass, Worth Abbey & THE WORLD FAMOUS 5.30pm Vespers with Dominican Novices, Fitzalan Chapel, Arundel CARPET OF FLOWERS Thu 20 5pm Corpus Christi Mass, Arundel Cathedral Fri 21 9am Mass and Worthing Deanery Staff Day, Chatsmore School, Goring Wednesday 19 June 2019 Sat 22 pm Knights of the Holy Sepulchre Investitures, Liverpool 9.30am to 8.00pm Sun 23 3pm Cathedral Deanery Confirmations, Arundel Cathedral Mon 24 2pm Mass at St John’s Primary School, Brighton 7pm Jubilee Mass for Canon Tom Thursday 20 June 2019 Treherne’s 40th Anniversary, St Richards Chichester 9.30am to 5.30pm followed by Tue 25 11am Mass and visit to Whiteley Village Wed 26 9am Secondary Schools’ Pilgrimage, Arundel SOLEMN MASS AND PROCESSION TO Thu 27 9am Renew Blessing of Tower House, Brighton 1pm 50th Anniversary Mass at Our Lady of CASTLE at 5.30PM Lourdes Primary School, Rottingdean Fri 28th 12 noon National Celebration of Priesthood Mass at Westminster Cathedral FREE ENTRY AND REFRESHMENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL Sat 29 11am Confirmations at Christ the Redeemer of CENTRE ON BOTH DAYS Mankind, Cranleigh 3pm Confirmations at St Joseph’s Guildford A&B NEWS June 2019 13 THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL IN ENGLAND & WALES - Part 2 According to SVP Annual Reports, these first Catholic Rescue Society home was For healthy In last month’s article on the estab- children were the poorest of the poor. In set up. In 1879, the SVP opened an couple relationships lishment of the SVP in England & addition, the SVP organised schooling evening school in Sheffield, while in 1881 Wales, Peter Wells (Member Trainer for these boys and religious instruction, members in Manchester paid one-third – and support for Arundel & Brighton SVP) fo- leading to First Confession and First of Catholic pupils’ school fees. cused on the early days and the Holy Communion. when they are not prominent personalities who were Attendance at Funerals involved in setting it up in 1844. This Spreading the Word Funeral attendance by the SVP To book a marriage preparation month he looks at some of the ways Just as Frederic Ozanam had helped to became a tradition because before the course or for a local appointment the SVP met the challenges of with a relationship counsellor organise libraries both in Paris and 1880 Burial Amendment Act, cemeteries poverty in Victorian England and Lyon for workmen and soldiers, follow- were almost entirely owned by the call 0800 389 3801 or visit how the Society grew. ` ing this example the SVP in Bristol Church of England. No Catholic Priest www.marriagecare.org.uk formed a Lending Library in 1849. Five was allowed to officiate. When a Catholic hundred volumes were collected and HE NEWLY FORMED SVP had there were 54 subscribers. died, the burial service was conducted at Tmany social challenges. The Poor In the 1850's, Cardinal Wiseman asked the home of the deceased, by a Priest if Law Amendment Act 1834 was written the SVP to provide a cheap Catholic available and often by SVP members. after investigation by a Royal Commis- newspaper accessible to poor people. The coffin was then taken to the ceme- SCULPTURE sion in 1832 into the operation of exist- The Penny Universe went on sale for the tery, where the Anglican service was read. ing Poor Law procedure. They believed first time in 1860 and Archibald Dunn, EXHIBITION Daily until 30 Sept that too much money was being spent an SVP member, became the first editor Irish Famine A diverse collection of on the Poor. The subsequent Act curbed while George Wigley, who had returned During the Famine Years of the 1850s, sculpture to excite and the cost of poor relief and made to France in 1848, became the foreign delight, displayed within when many Irish immigrants came to provision for workhouses, which the correspondent. a historic Garden setting. England, the Vincentian Daughters of Included in admission Sponsored by: Government claimed ensured that the At about the same time, the Clifton Charity helped them to settle, not only poor were housed, clothed and fed and Tracts were published by SVP members www.bordehill.co.uk 01444 450326 RH16 1XP in a material way but also providing reli- the children educated. However, many in Bristol, the first such Catholic gious instruction for the children. As believed that the workhouses were ‘pris- pamphlets to be published since the Catholics were in the minority, poor ons for the poor,’ taking away Reformation. Seen as a forerunner of Irish immigrants were subject to much their dignity, and riots broke out the later Catholic Truth Society, the pur- in some northern towns. discrimination .

Orhan Patronage Committee The SVP always sought to address the needs of the times and for that reason ABN101 managed to sustain its viability and credibility. In early English reports we read about the SVP's work of ‘Patron- age’, meaning help given to delinquent, orphaned and working youth in need of moral, social and financial assistance. When children needed to work away from home, the Patronage Committee found suitable accommodation. Conference members were appointed to visit and supervise individual boys. The Orphan Patronage Committee (OPC) was established in 1850. At first the OPC looked after 50 orphans, mostly taken from asylums or from Poor Law pose of the ‘Tracts’ was to expound Guardians. The SVP paid 4 shillings per Reaching the Poorest of the Poor Catholic beliefs and practices and the week for each orphan but received an A report from Hull in 1876 states that history of the Church. One particular allowance of about a third of that during that year, Brothers distributed theme was about keeping the Sabbath amount from the Poor Law Guardians, among the poor of their parish 132 holy. for each child taken from Union Work- stones of potatoes, 45 stones of flour, 8.5 In 1852, Charles Pagliano, who always houses. stones of oatmeal, 80 stones of sugar, 53 regarded himself as a temporary first Don'tDon't pounds of meat, 22 pounds of bread and President, stepped down in favour of various amounts of butter, tea, milk, George Blount, a 33 year old founder rice, boots, clothing and carts of coal. missmiss outout member and the son of Edward Blount Forty carts of coke were delivered of Belamore, who was educated at during the year 1878. Downside. This congenial gentleman onon By the end of the Victorian era, the stayed in office until his death in 1899. number of Conferences had passed the A significant work which was down to 200 mark with 3,000 Brothers. In 1962 George Blount was the establishment in Advertising ladies were admitted to the Society for 1859 of St Vincent’s Home for the first time, and what an incredible Destitute Boys in Hammersmith (pic- BookBook youryour difference they have made to the lives of tured above.) This was managed by a those in need! separate committee of Provincial and advertadvert nownow With the motto of: ‘No act of charity is London SVP Councils presided over by foreign to the Society’, the first George Blount. This evolved into the gentlemen members took on many chal- Please note the Westminster Diocese Crusade of Rescue lenges from the outset in 1844, deadline for in 1899. addressing the needs of the times and The Peter Pence Association, other- advertising is the 10th of laying the foundations of a strong world- wise known as ‘Peter's Pence’, was an wide, lay, voluntary, Catholic each month ancient custom, revived by none other organisation which has now extended to than George Wigley, which gave 153 countries, working to a logo that valuable financial help to Pope Pius IX Telephone reads: ‘Turning Concern into Action’. in 1859/60 and is still funded by second 01440 730399 collections in our parishes today. Story: Peter Wells and pictures: SVP

Catholic Shoe Black Brigade SVP Extends its Reach A notable form of youth employment There were many other works carried WANT TO KNOW MORE OR was the Catholic Shoe Black Brigade Please support out in the second half of the 19th Cen- INTERESTED IN JOINING? formed by the SVP in 1854. The scheme tury, including the opening of a branch was approved by the London Police who https://www.svp.org.uk/ of the Yorkshire Penny Bank in 1872, a ourAdvertisers allocated 50 separate pitches for chil- forerunner of Credit Unions. In 1873 the dren between 9 and 13 years of age. 14 A&B NEWS June 2019 FROM THE PARISHES ADUR VALLEY CATERHAM EAST GRINSTEAD and LINGFIELD THE 33-DAY GROUP Retreat for the THE EASTER SERVICES were well ON GOOD FRIDAY, parishioners from Sing Lee celebrated her baptism and Consecration to Divine Mercy was com- attended and much appreciated in their Our Lady and St Peter’s, and from seven confimation at the Easter Vigil, where pleted and on Good Friday we started solemnity, especially given the bombing other churches in the town, she was warmly welcomed into our the Divine Mercy Novena celebrating in Sri Lanka where some members of attended an interdenominational ser- parish family. the feast of Divine Mercy on 28 April. our Parish come from. vice held in East Grinstead High Street. Sarah Stilwell After much hard work both churches The Parish Day of Prayer and Reflec- Lingfield parishioners once again and The Towers were all looking mag- tion on Saturday 13 April, led by Peter generously provided the parish spring PETWORTH nificent for Easter when we were happy Lovat, related to the Mass, the source lunch at St Bernard’s hall on Sunday 28 BISHOP RICHARD has formally to see really full churches. On Good and summit of our faith. April. amalgamated the parishes of Midhurst Friday a soup lunch was provided at St Francis school supported the Youth Also on 28 April, parishioner Aidan with Duncton & Petworth. St Peter’s and their regular Thursday choir by allowing their premises to be Cantwell ran in the London Marathon to Our AGM was held on 27 April at lunch club is being well attended. used for practising for the Easter raise money for the Jesuit Relief Service Midhurst. Fr Peter had produced a Gerald Taylor gave an organ recital at services. (JRS), an international organisation. paper copy of his Report before the The Towers in memory of our deceased After the Easter period and the end of JRS’s London centre provides shelter meeting to allow parishioners to ‘have parishioner Gerald Vann. school holidays life in the Parish is back for destitute asylum seekers. the chance to talk about some of the is- We have a new art group starting at the to normal: lots of activities and fund Clive Carpenter sues raised’. end of this month so I hope to show raising. One of the main topics is the amalga- some of their work in a later edition of The SVP society is very active and GODALMING mation of the two parishes. This will this paper. Penny Richardson helpful. Tracey Mangan is leading the YEAR SIX at St Edmund’s Catholic Pri- ease financial matters and any church

Toddler group on Tuesdays. Many mary School performed the Passion play events will be simply Parish Events’. BRIGHTON children’s books have been collected for to parents, family and parishioners be- Fr Peter outlined the matters for dis- St Mary’s Preston Park KwaZuluNatal and will soon be shipped. fore closing for the Easter break. Chil- cussion: Engaging with and encourag- THE SOCIAL CONCERNS GROUP held Nicholas from the Bethlehem Nativity dren’s liturgy continued at Masses ing children; Communication - knowing a coffee morning, bring and buy stall group talked about the Holy Land on through the holidays and Easter eggs the structure of the parish, and who to and cake sale on 27 January raising £105 Sunday 28 April and made an appeal for were distributed to the delight of both approach; Deeping a sense of commu- for St Anne’s Day Centre for The Home- support of the poor Christians by nity; Adult education and Formation ; less. children and parents at Masses on purchasing religious articles made out Prayer; Challenges for the future. It was The Mary’s Meals Group held a Easter Sunday. of the olive wood grown locally. a lively meeting but one of the serious porridge party and coffee morning on 24 Next month sees the start of ‘Break- Peter Patterson topics was the decline in Sunday Mass February raising £350 for the charity - fast Alpha’ at a venue near the school on attendance. Midhurst had the most dra- which will be doubled via the UK Aid Friday mornings from 9.15am to enable CRAWLEY matic decline. In the year 2003 there Match programme. parents of school children to attend FR LOUIS CELEBRATED our Passion were 194, but last year the number was The Bethlehem Nativity Group visited after the start of the school day. This Sunday Mass on Saturday 13 April at 97. the parish in February, selling beautiful initiative runs alongside the ‘Sunday Christ the Lord with Fr Francis assisted There was much discussion of how to olive wood carvings and soap from The Alpha’ course which also starts in May. by Deacon Andrew. Fr Francis is visit- attract the youth and encourage the Holy Land. They raised £758.60 from During Lent we welcomed the FMDM ing us this week to assist in Holy Week Easter and Christmas attenders to come purchases to support needy families. sisters from Ladywell Convent to talk celebrations in Crawley, while taking a the rest of the year. Fr Peter wanted to The Social Concerns Group ran a quiz after Mass about the mission in break from his studies in Rome. encourage prayer, though others men- night on 22 March with proceeds going Kasanka – the parish in Zambia which Many thanks, Fr Francis for celebrat- tioned the Alpha Course as a faith to Christian Aid. It was an enjoyable our parish has been linked with since ing our Easter Sunday morning Mass at experience. It was agreed that Deanery evening and we raised £205. 2000 – and update us on the projects in Christ the Lord, assisted by Deacon An- Adult Formation would be encouraged This Easter we said good bye to Fr health and education for children and drew. The church was full and our cele- via the newsletter. For the youth, it was Bruno who has been our parish priest bration joyful, thanks to all who helped adults, and once again this year’s thought that the idea of a weekend’s Fes- for 5 ½ years. We thank him for his with the music, the beautiful ﬂower ar- Lenten Appeal for Kasanka raised tival might prove popular - an activity devoted service and wish him every rangements, and refreshments much-needed funds. weekend with prayers! blessing for the future. Fr Rafal Majew- afterwards in the foyer. And, ﬁnally, following the Scrutinies Although the numbers attending were ski will be taking over from him. Barbara Winstanley during Lent, and after attending both relatively small, there was lots of posi- Claire Shelton-Jones RCIA and Alpha, our catechumen tive participation.

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PETWORTH (continued) on Lectio Divina and then The Story of HENFIELD DURING THE LAST WEEKEND in Salvation, highlighting the saving CORPUS CHRISTI, Henfield held a talent show in April to raise funds for CAFOD. March a Bible Study Weekend was held action of Jesus, the divine love of the Some 60 or so parishioners saw a display of wonderful talent from both young and in the parish led by a team from the Father and the dynamic action of the not so young members of the parish and the fun event, organised by Dominic Catholic Bible School. Holy Spirit. The evening presentation Dring and the Youth raised £962 for this hard working organisation. On Friday evening there was Mass in was based on the parable of the Sower, Later in the month we celebrated when we welcomed Harry, Amelia and Benie Petworth and, after a short social break, with time for prayer and reflection. into our church commu- an inspirational presentation of the After Mass in Midhurst on Sunday nity. Never before have we Kerygma and Salvation History. morning there was a social gathering had two Baptisms and Saturday began with breakfast in the followed by a final presentation with the three First Communions parish room in Midhurst followed by a theme of stepping out in Faith, which on the same day. The wel- Play and Pray time for younger children included a dramatic storytelling of come was witnessed by a and then a fun exploration of the whole Peter walking on water. full church of family, Bible through drama and storytelling This was a really successful weekend friends and parishioners. for 7-11 year-olds. During the morning with many people taking part and, en- Celebrations continued there was also Exposition of the Blessed curagingly, there has been much posi- after Mass in the Parish Sacrament and Mass in the church. tive feed-back. Hall where the three Saturday afternoon and evening ses- Sally Bohane youngsters jointly cut the sions were in Petworth, focussing firstly cake with Parish Priest Fr Hugh Flower (pictured right). The Newman Association Neville de Moraes Promoting open discussion and greater bunderstanding in today’s Church WEST BYFLEET Eastbourne & Bexhill Newman Circle OUR HOLY WEEK activities included joining other local churches in the Walk of Witness through the centre of West Byfleet, starting with prayers at Our Lady’s and pausing at various points for hymns and Gospel Readings, finishing with a further Presentation on Can Faith and Science be Reconciled by short service at the St John’s Anglican Church. On Holy Saturday there was a service of “Swiecone” (the Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets), a Polish/Eastern Eu- Fr Andrew Pinsent ropean tradition, Tuesday 4 June 7.30pm to 9pm followed by refreshments and egg deco- St Martha’s Church Hall,Cooden Sea rating activities for the children. At the Road, Little Common, Bexhill TN39 4SP Easter Vigil, seven Fr Andrew Pinsent is a priest of our persons received the Sacrament of Initia- diocese and Research Director of the tion (see picture on Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and right). For early risers, we Religion at The Faculty of Theology and participated in the Religion, University of Oxford Ecumenical Easter Dawn Service at the All welcome ruins of Newark Pri- For further information contact Alex (079 5763 2208) or ory, Ripley. Dr Edward & Barbara Echlin (01424 219778) Paul Tipple

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But why, when we wish to address These truths are not easy to under- God, do we choose to speak to Him stand, and analogies have been used in using these three names? And what the past to help the faithful under- does this form of address tell us stand the triune God. about our understanding of God? St Patrick is sometimes credited Clearly, we are showing we feel it is with using the simple shamrock as an important to acknowledge the instance. One legend has it that triune nature of God (tri=three; Patrick in his travels happened upon unus=one); it is after all as the Cate- some Irish chieftains in a meadow. R BINOY, of the Syro-Malabar Mis- replace it with the Roman Rite but did chism of the Catholic Church states, The tribal leaders were puzzled about Fsion of St Clare, which is based in not succeed. the foundation of our faith. the doctrine of the Trinity, and so Merstham, gave a fascinating talk to It is very different today. Fr Binoy But where do we learn about these Patrick bent down and plucked a our Union of Catholic Mothers. quoted Vatican II statements on the three persons in one God? Not sur- shamrock. ‘The three leaves,’ said He began by telling us his name Eastern Rite Churches. They are men- prisingly we find that there are many Patrick, ‘are still one plant, just as the means ‘stubborn’. However, in view of tioned specifically in The Constitution instances in which Holy Scripture three Persons of the Trinity are one all he does, including celebrating our of the Church which refers to ‘the an- identifies all three persons of the God.’ 5.30pm Mass on Sundays, usually con- cient patriarchal churches ….. which Godhead. Another popular and simple illus- celebrating on Monday morning, as well demonstrate with great clarity the When Jesus was baptised by John in tration of the Trinity is the egg. A as ministering to Syro-Malabar Rite catholicity of the undivided church.’ the river Jordan, for instance, the chicken egg consists of a shell, a yolk, Catholics in the diocese, and being part The Decree on Eastern Churches Gospel tells us that the heavens were and an egg white, yet it is of the chaplaincy team at Gatwick refers to ‘their venerable antiquity opened and that the Spirit of God altogether one egg. The three parts - resilience seems a better description. (which) shines forth a tradition which descended on Jesus as a dove and a create a unified whole. The use of His family name, which, according to constitutes part of the divinely revealed voice out of the heavens proclaimed analogies in this way is a noble goal him, is unpronounceable for us, in- and undivided heritage of the whole that, ‘This is my beloved Son in whom but ultimately a futile exercise since cludes ‘Thomas’ for his father. He spoke church.’ And again, ‘that variety within I am well pleased.’ And, significantly, the Trinity is a mystery way beyond of his parents and his two brothers. He the church does no harm to its unity but after the resurrection Jesus com- our comprehension. is the middle one and loved serving at rather makes it manifest.’ mands his apostles to go and make Ultimately, it is God’s purpose that The Holy Qurbana (Eucharist). The Syro-Malabar Eparchy (Diocese) of Great Britain covers England, Scot- disciples of all nations, baptising all his creatures enter into perfect A server at the Holy Qurbana has a more significant part to play than land and Wales. The Cathedral of them in the name of the Father and unity with the Holy Trinity. ‘If anyone servers at the Roman Rite Mass. When St Alphonsa (formerly St Ignatius the Son and the Holy Spirit. So, the loves me,’ says the Lord, ‘he will keep he told his parents that he wanted to be Church) is in Preston. existence of the three persons in God my word, and my Father will love a priest he discovered his mother had Fr Binoy is incardinated in the is clearly established. him, and we will come to him, and been praying that one of her sons would Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar where he However, one of the challenges of make our home with him.’ And so, become a priest. worked for two years. He recalled visit- the early Church was to deepen her each time we make the sign of the We learned that St Thomas, the apos- ing a Catholic in prison, to whom he had understanding of this triune God or cross we are acknowledging this di- tle, founded the Syro-Malabar Church, taken books. Overwhelmed with grati- three persons in one God. And, vine presence in us and dedicating our having travelled east to India. He was tude the prisoner said he was sorry he gradually, over several Councils, the prayer or activity to His glory. martyred around 72 AD and his relics had no gift to give in return, but prayed Church was able to declare that: One reason, perhaps, why we take are in Chennai (Madras). When Roman for him. He also told us how special he • The Trinity is one. We do not confess such care to cross ourselves Rite missionaries arrived in India they finds celebrating the Sacrament of three Gods, but one God in three per- reverentially. tried to suppress the Holy Qurbana and Reconciliation. Story and Picture: Ann Lardeur

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