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The Catholic Newspaper for the Diocese of and Brighton MARCH 2020 - No.350 Still no Room at the Inn? TILL NO ROOM AT THE INN? was the Stheme of the annual Justice and Peace Assembly held at the St Philip Howard Centre on 25 January. With an estimated 4,000 people sleeping rough on British streets every night, this is a national problem - but with particular impact on the South East - and the speakers gave compelling evidence of the reality of the problem and of the various ways we can help. The Assembly culminated with Richard signing an application to join the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN). Caritas is the second largest humanitarian agency in the world, with Caritas organisations in 165 countries, actively promoting Jesus’ message of love and care for the poor. Bishop Richard said ‘The annual Assembly attracts good numbers of people, all of them keen to see the Social Teaching of the Church lived out in the life of and diocese. This year’s assembly, with speakers from charities across and Surrey, focussing on the needs of the homeless, was especially timely, given the number living on our streets or in inadequate accommodation. The formal application to join CSAN is an important development for us, since it will open up new possibilities for the Social Action of the Diocese.’

Pictured at the CSAN signing, L-R, Canon Kieron O’Brien Episcopal Vicar for Formation; Ashley Ralston Chair Social Action Commission,Bishop Richard; Ged Edwards Caritas National Development Officer,Tessa Rickets, Adviser - Social Action. Pictured below: A section of the 130-strong audience in the hall at the St Philip Howard Centre.

A full report on the Assembly can be found on pages 4 and 5.

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To read A&B NEWS on line please visit www.abdiocese.org.uk/publications 2 A&B NEWS March 2020 New Rector for Walsingham Catholic Schools Hit High Standard HE RT REV MGR CANON PHILIP in Public Speaking TMOGER (right) is to become the next Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk. The role of the Rector is to oversee the mis- sion of the National Shrine and to be re- sponsible for the pastoral and spiritual care of pilgrims, the Shrine Chaplains and visiting clergy. The Rector also promotes the message and work of the Shrine nationally and internationally. Mgr Moger will take up his new responsibilities in September 2020, following the end of the five year term of office of the current Rector of the of St John Mary Vianney in Leeds. Shrine, the Rt Rev Mgr John Armitage. Story and picture: Catholic Mgr Moger is a priest of the Diocese of Communications Network Leeds and is currently the parish priest Parish Repositories N OUR OCTOBER 2019 TO JANUARY 2020 issues, we carried stories of reposi- Itories and bookstalls in a number of across the diocese. We found an interesting spread of resources, providing somewhere fairly ac- IGHT SIXTH FORM PUPILS from own?’ and ‘Students on the Edge’. cessible wherever you live. They are listed below, with a contact phone number ECatholic schools across Surrey Winner Sebastian Bramley from St where you can check availability. and George’s College, Weybridge, will now Should you be thinking of starting a parish repository or bookstall, some con- surrounding areas took part in this represent Province 19 in the National tributors included ideas in their article. year’s Province 19 Catenian Public Competition on 13 September 2020 in Archive copies of A&B NEWS can be viewed on the diocesan website at Speaking Competition, providing a Manchester. His theme was highly www.dabnet.org/publications . thought-provoking evening for the 80 topical: ‘Voting is not a Right, but a You can contact a contributor on: people who attended. Parents, teach- Duty’. Caterham 07905 292 936 ers and Catenians lent their support Sebastian won £100 and the honour of Dorking 01306 743166 to what turned out to be an excellent holding the shield which was presented Ewell 0208 393 5572 (Parish office) evening at St Joseph’s Parish Hall in by Catenian Director of Province 19 Horsham 01403 253667 (Parish office) Epsom. David Arundel. Malachy Walker from Selsey 07876 688 304 ‘It was a very competitive night, Richard Challoner School in New Woking 01483 760652 (Parish office) with an extremely high standard from Malden was second (£50 prize) and Luke Worth Abbey Whenever the Abbey church is open all the speakers,’ said David Walsh, Farrelly from Thomas More Catholic Worthing 01903 200416 (Parish office) the schools’ coordinator for Epsom School, Purley, took third place (£25 Circle. ‘Our three judges had their prize). work cut out, because it was such a All other competitors from The John The Towers School to Close - In a formal announcement issued by the Sisters of difficult task to select the winners.’ Fisher School in Purley, Salesian the Blessed Sacrament on 15 January, they advised that, with regret, they ‘con- The competitors were not afraid to College in Farnborough, Salesian School sider that the possibility of reaching agreement which would avoid closure of the tackle difficult subjects. Talks in- in Chertsey, St Mary’s School in Ascot, Towers has been exhausted and, as a result the consultation period has now come cluded: and the Ursuline High School in Wim- to an end. The Trustees have resolved to implement the proposal to close the ‘Do we deserve a Democracy?’, ‘To bledon were awarded a prize of £10. school at the end of the summer term.’ What Extent is your Culture your Story & picture: Vince Yearley

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In the time I HROLE of Catholic Chaplain to the was at Sussex, students and former University of Sussex after 13 years, I students going into some form of have been reflecting on the role of religious formation averaged just under chaplains in our universities. one every two years. are required by Canon Law to provide I recently went to Hungary for the priest chaplains and chaplaincy centres ordination of Peter Merva, a former psy- to serve our universities, but with the chology student. (See picture below.) pressures on manpower faced by the Both he and another former student, bishops, many find this a difficult duty Mark O’Farrell, now a seminarian at to fulfil. Maynooth, commented that their Going to university, for most young involvement in the chaplaincy had people, marks a huge shift in their played a significant part in their experience and a major turning point in developing sense of vocation. I’ve also their lives as they leave home for the been asked to celebrate many weddings first time. By providing them with around the world, and many former chaplaincy centres, we give them a place students have kept in touch long after of welcome, support and security, where graduation, making clear the important they can meet like-minded part their experience of the chaplaincy people and form lasting friendships has played in the journey of their lives. within their faith community. The University chaplaincy is a very provision of full-time priest chaplains, specialised ministry, working within available for them at any time of the day institutions which do not always hold or night (students tend to keep unsocial the same values as the Church, and hours) shows that the Church takes our dealing with young people at a critical young people seriously at a vulnerable time in their lives. It is quite different time in their lives. from school chaplaincy and parish Young people make a valuable ministry, and requires chaplains of contribution to the life of the Church maturity and plenty of ‘life experience’ today and will be the movers and the as we not only have to deal with often shakers in the Church in the future. Stu- complex personal, mental and social dents are generally able to have a much problems, with people from many closer relationship with their different cultures around the world, but university chaplains than they would be are often acting in loco parentis to young able to do with priests in a busy parish, people far from home. It is not by and the sense of community, which is at accident that most university chaplains the heart of the life of the Church as the are in their fifties or sixties or older. body of Christ in each place, can be As chaplains we play a small, but priv- much stronger in a chaplaincy than in a Former students Dr Jonny Blackwell, Fr Peter Merva and Mark O’Farrell with ileged, role in young people’s large parish. Fr Paul Wilkinson pictured at the ordination of Fr Peter in Hungary journey through life. As St Oscar Romero put it: ‘We plant seeds which one day will grow. We water seeds Chaplains also have an important already planted, knowing that they hold role to play in encouraging the sense of future promise. We may never see the vocation in the students and staff they end results. We are prophets of a future Joyous Occasion at East serve. This is vocation in its widest that is not our own.’ sense, but chaplains have a particular Story and picture: Fr Paul Wilkinson Grinstead role in encouraging an openness to the

diocese until the autumn of 2014 when he was received into the . After training at St John’s Sem- inary, Wonersh, Jack was or- dained a deacon in June 2018. He worked as a deacon in Crowbor- ough until his ordination as a priest in Arundel in December 2018. Bishop Richard welcomed Jack’s wife Sarah and daughter Esther as well as representatives from other churches in East Grin- stead. Parishioners of Our Lady and St Peter attending ncluded East Grinstead town mayor and mayoress Danny and Maribel Favor. Following Mass, a buffet reception was held across the road in the church hall of Moat United Reform Church. We are grateful to Moat Church for their welcome as our own hall is too small for large gatherings. Story: Clive Carpenter Pictures: Nick Bozzini

N THE EVENING of Thursday 23 OJanuary, we welcomed Bishop Richard to Our Lady and St Peter, East Grinstead, for the installation Mass of Fr Jack Lusted (pictured above). Also on the altar were Fr Raymond Tumba (Crawley), Fr Francis Ezennia (Horley) and Deacon Tom Kent. (See picture on the right.) Fr Jack has been with us since March and in sole charge since the retirement Leading independent Catholic day and of Fr Stephen Purnell in June. In his homily, Bishop Richard touched on the boarding school for girls, set in 700 acres range of Fr Jack’s experience. A real Sussex man, Fr Jack was born of beautiful Surrey countryside. in Eastbourne, educated in Hailsham and studied at the University of Sussex. Marden Park, Woldingham, After graduation, he taught physics and Open Morning Surrey, CR3 7YA then worked for British Telecom before answering a call to the Anglican Saturday 2 May 2020 woldinghamschool.co.uk ministry. He served in Chichester 4 A&B NEWS March 2020 A&B Justice and Peace Annual Assembly 2020 ‘Still, no room at the Inn? NEWS How can we respond to the Homelessness Crisis facing our Society The official monthly paper of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton SHLEY RALSTON, the Chair of the Pat pointed out that housing and home- between me and the person who is home- ADiocesan Social Action Commission, lessness is one of the gaps in papal teach- less. There are other dimensions, both HE WALSINGHAM BOOKSHOP opened the event on Saturday 25 January ing. The last document from a Vatican personal and structural. Justice is in- Twas overwhelmed with orders for followed by Tessa Ricketts, the Diocesan department was in 1987, then Pope Fran- volved, as well as my own flourishing, the free copy of ’33 Days to Morning Caritas Social Action Adviser, who read cis included several paragraphs about what I gain and why I need to act. The Glory’, Fr Michael Gaitley’s guide to from Isaiah and concluded with the housing in Laudato Si in 2015, but there justice dimension is about the economic consecration to Jesus through the Lord’s Prayer. has been no substantial treatment. But and political structures which allow Blessed Virgin Mary, and they ran out – Bishop Richard welcomed everyone there are moves towards greater atten- homelessness when it can be eradicated. but have now received fresh stocks. and added that the diocese has a great tion in CST to homelessness. In 2018, Coinciding with the programme for Danny Dorling, an eminent academic ge- tradition on how we can respond to three documents were issued by local ographer comments ‘we have more hous- the rededication of England, personal homelessness, a problem especially in bishops’ conferences. Our own Catholic rededication is scheduled for 29 March, ing in the UK than we ever had before; we Brighton. bishops in England and Wales issued assuming that the 33-day consecration just share it out more unfairly’. plan for individual consecration started The MC, Miranda Litchfield, a member Abide in Me (available here by 21 February. of our Diocesan Social Action Commis- www.csan.org.uk/wp- The Common Good So, if you did not receive a copy of sion, introduced herself and then the content/uploads/2018/11/Abide-in-Me- Pat then proposed that we need to look Fr Gaitley’s guide by 21 February, you main speaker Dr Pat Jones, (below) who CSAN.pdf ) through their agency, CSAN, at homelessness using the idea of the may be concerned at missing out on took the platform. a document which invites discussion, de- common good, a central principle in CST, personal consecration. bate and action at every level of the but one that often seems vague or ab- The good news is that the 33-day con- Church. The Bishops in Australia and stract. Pope Benedict explains that work- secration can begin anytime during the Ireland also issued documents analysing ing for the common good is political path year - or any year - and page 2 of Fr their own homelessness and housing of charity. Vatican II explained it as the Gaitley’s booklet suggests appropriate challenges. All three are worth reading. Marian feast days for starting and con- social conditions that allow But in another sense, she continued, this is everyone access to their own fulfilment. cluding the project. not a gap. No papal document does not The Walsingham bookshop (01328 The key elements of the common good 821794) and SPHC (contact jon.har- mean no social teaching. In the area of idea are that it’s about everyone; about [email protected]) have supplies homelessness, teaching is also communi- all the dimensions of being human; and of ’33 days.’ cated in deep Catholic concern and practi- it has to be participatory – it can’t be A great project for Lent! cal engagement. She described the done to people or for people. It’s a examples of Vincentian charities and the process, always incomplete, because of global Vincentian family’s work on our failures and weakness; homelessness, and all the initiatives of Theologically, it can be seen as the Pope Francis and his almoner, Cardinal groundwork for God’s Kingdom to grow. Krajewski, with homeless people. These EDITORIAL BOARD of A&B NEWS Crucially, it’s something we seek together Canon Kieron O’Brien, Harry Robertson, communicate important messages. with people of goodwill. We have to rea- Dr Kate Williamson, Laura Maydew-Gale So Pat next asked whether CST does son and feel our way towards the social have something important to offer? Per- goods that construct it. It’s both about Editor: Harry Robertson haps it starts from Pope Francis’ ques- deep ethical principles – dignity, rights, Deputy Editor: David White tions. In New York, when visiting some Editorial Assistants: Jackie Ballard, John Lodge, justice – and about pragmatic realities, Veronica Peppiatt homeless people in 2015, he said ‘And such as homelessness and housing. It’s Special Correspondents: Peter Burholt, Pauline Groves those of us who do have a home, a roof often easiest to see what it means when Administrative Assistant: Ruth Gerun over our heads, would also do well to ask: we recognise it is absent or missing, Editorial Office: St Philip Howard Centre, Pat began by asking us to think about Why do these, our brothers and sisters, when we say about something, or about 4 Southgate Drive, Crawley, RH10 6RP the importance of having a home, a place have no place to live? Why are these broth- Telephone: 01293 513052 someone’s situation – this is not right. Email: [email protected] to be. Many homeless people only have a ers and sisters of ours homeless?’ In relation to homelessness, the per- Website: www.abdiocese.org.uk bed in a hostel, someone else’s sofa, or a spective of the common good asks us to Distribution enquiries: Ruth Gerun, Editorial Office room with damp and cockroaches; none Charity see that we’re all connected to the situa- Publication date: Last Sunday of the month for the follow- of these is an adequate home. Pat then reflected that we tend to think tion of homelessness that some people ing month. Opinions expressed by contributors are not nec- A home is not just shelter or a physical that response to homelessness is about essarily those of the Editor or the Diocese. experience, we’re all implicated. Home- The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is a registered space. It is also a theological space; the charity or caritas; attending to people’s lessness happens in our society, in which charity: No. 252878. place we are is the place in which we deal suffering and needs. Pope Benedict we have homes and property; in which Advertising: Janet, [email protected] with God and discover our freedom to re- writes beautifully about it in Deus Cari- we can examine the policies of those 01440 730399 or 07931 836907 spond to God’s love. It’s a place where, in tas Est. He explains how loving response Publishers: Bellcourt Limited, Business Centre, Steeple seeking office and vote, locally and na- Bumpstead, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7BN the words of psalm 137, we can sing the to people in need is part of the essential tionally. The fundamental question that Lord’s song. It’s also a political space; nature of the Church, as important as the the common good asks is also asked by our JUST A THOUGHT having a home declares that we are part liturgy or sacraments. It is something we faith; do we believe that we can only fully of society, citizens. It gives us belonging. do because God loves us first; we fail to flourish when all of us, everyone, can Meeting ‘The God Who Speaks’ this That’s why the situation of refugees mat- respond to that love if we do not feed and flourish? The starting point is compas- Lent ters so much; they have lost their home, shelter those in need. sion, Benedict’s caritas; our faith nudges IT’S EASY FOR THE ‘THEMED’ they are in exile. Again, remember psalm This always matters; but sometimes it and schools us in this, and we can see years proposed by international bod- 137; how can we sing the Lord’s song in a may not be the most helpful thing. Giving compassion as a kind of reasoning, using ies to pass us by. (2020 is the United foreign land? money to people begging may make us feel our imagination to see what is lacking Nations Year of Plant Health – who She then presented some voices talking better but it may not be the most loving re- and what is owed to each person. But it knew?!) But I hope you have regis- about the experience of being homeless, sponse. Our idea of charity may also be has to go further; we have to be attracted tered that (for English & Welsh and asked us two questions: influenced more by what it means in our to the good of all for its own sake; and for Catholics, at least) 2020 is ‘The Year of - What connects us and the homeless peo- culture, a rather thin idea of donating, us as Christians, because we know that the Word’. ple whose lives we glimpse? and even expecting praise and freebies in this is what God wants, what God calls us It’s particularly fitting that this invi- - How far is their flourishing our return. to do. tation to explore God’s Word should responsibility, and why? There are two risks with this thin ver- coincide with the ‘Year A’ cycle of (The stories and voices of people sion of charity. First, it casts people as Practical Suggestions Sunday readings, because its Lenten experiencing homelessness can be found recipients, not people who are agents in What can we do? Pat concluded with Gospels are those traditionally used on the Instagram account, their own lives. Dina Nayeri writes: ‘Ac- three practical suggestions: to prepare adults for baptism. First, #thepeopleproject) cepting charity is an ugly business for we hear Matthew’s take on the stories the spirit. It rubs you raw, especially if we hear every Lent – both the Temp- - Whenever we get into Catholic Social Teaching you were once someone with pride and conversations about housing or house tation in the Wilderness and The Next Pat explored what Catholic lofty goals, someone who shook hands Transfiguration. But then we switch prices, resist the economic view that Social Teaching (CST) can offer that and locked eyes.’ Secondly, it only tells housing is just a commodity; housing is a to John’s Gospel to meet the woman helps us understand these questions and part of the truth about the relationship at the well, the man born blind and social good. Every time we talk about work out why we should respond, and house prices, we’re getting sucked into Lazarus emerging from his tomb. how. Such is ‘the God who speaks’ (to bor- a false logic, a logic of capitalism. Pat began by explaining how she row the year’s subtitle): the Christ sees CST, the documents that express who waits, unrecognised, at the well - In our parishes, we can try to tell a how the Church through its teaching to ask us for a drink; the Christ who larger story about homelessness and voices carries out what Benedict called heals our blindness; the Christ who housing. We can also interrogate our leads us out from our places of death. its ‘mission of truth’. CST looks like an politicians, and insist on another Together with all those preparing for accumulation of texts; but in fact it’s a worldview. If the argument starts from baptism in our parishes at the Easter developing, changing, gradually charity, it needs to expand to the idea Vigil, may these forty days make us expanding set of tools for working out of the common good, and the true way thirstier for God’s Word, clearer in what to say and what to do. It has gaps; of seeing in which anyone’s homeless- our vision, more alive in our faith, it changes and expands into new areas; ness has implications for our own hope and love. it’s conditioned by history and context; flourishing and that of our children. Fr Rob Esdaile it also contains enduring truths Our Lady of Lourdes, Thames Ditton grounded in theology. - We can promote hosting schemes. A&B NEWS March 2020 5 Justice and Peace Annual Assembly 2020 continued Unpacking the Myths has served the homeless and vulnerable may already be in emergency Council Life House. Talks can be John Holstrom, the Chief Executive of Crawley and Sussex since 1994. Today accommodation. arranged in parishes. of Turning Tides, and Chas Walker, the it runs a 26 bed high-support hostel, a They have adopted a sustainable cycle They can be contacted Chief Executive of the YMCA busy drop-in day centre open 365 days a of giving in which each beneficiary at lifecharity.org.uk Downslink Group (pictured below L-R) year, three move-on houses and a com- plays a crucial part. The loan is repaid took the platform for their presentation munity outreach team. No one locally at an agreed rate – typically £30 a month Caritas titled Unpacking the Myths. does more to try and support those who over 5 years – that is genuinely afford- Portsmouth John explained that Turning Tides have fallen through the cracks, for what- able to each tenant. These repayments Kevin Gallagher of ever reason. It’s an independent charity form the mainstay of Homelink’s Caritas Portsmouth (pictured below) ex- and relies heavily on the generosity of income: by making and completing plained that Caritas deals with in-coun- places of worship, companies, schools, them, our tenants are helping the next try as opposed to CAFOD which deals Trusts and individuals. individuals and families who apply for with overseas. They have six strategic Ian (pictured above) related stories of assistance. projects and homelessness is one of some of those who were brought back In 2018 they facilitated 95 new tenan- them and they use Caritas principles to into the community including a 72-year- cies and made 40 small grants, and in develop homeless projects. old retired pilot, a building worker who 2019 facilitated 98 new tenancies and They promote refugee community was no longer estranged from his family made 35 small grants (with 5 more sponsorship and are following Pope originally was set up by the local after three years, and many who needed agreed). Francis’ ‘May every parish take in one churches in Worthing to end local help with forms and appointments. Feedback stories include: ‘With your refugee family’. These sponsorships are rough sleeping and local omelessness. help I am now able to start to rebuild my awarded to schools who present their They have around 120 staff and 320 life after spending 10 years in prison. I volunteers to provide hubs, hostels and am a testament to how you are helping move on accommodation in Worthing, to change lives’ and ‘I was living in a Littlehampton, Horsham and Mid Sus- women’s refuge, a long way from my sex. children. HOMELINK were generous, They know anyone’s life can unravel kind and empathetic and actually lis- into homelessness and bring together tened.’ compassionate individuals and organi- Setting Up a Similar Organisation sations to transform the lives of people They will help others to set up a similar in the local community and change organisation but do not want to expand perceptions of homelessness. there area as they are settling down to a They provide a warm, safe space to level they can sustain, and it would listen to anyone who comes for help. He added that they have many volun- dilute their local content which is a vital Local people experiencing homeless- teers who have skills in hairdressing, part of their work. ness are supported and empowered to chiropody, cooking, PAT testing, bikes They can be contacted via the website projects. One initiative is the provision become confident and find the strength reapir, football etc. and this helps treat at www.leweshomelink.org.uk of mats for coffee cups – one red saying and belief in themselves to create a people as people and gives them heart. ‘Not today’ and the other green ‘Hello’. brighter future. How to Help Life - Pregnancy How to Help While progress has been made, to He went on to say that COH often- Matters Contact them if your parish or school reduce rough sleeping all communities needs volunteers to help in the kitchen A presentation was made by Vicky would like to start a Caritas project. and local charities must continue to and food warehouse, other ways to help O’Brien, Link 4 Manager of Life, on Kevin concluded with a quote from St work together. include: Helping Homeless Women. Vicky (pic- Oscar Romero ‘Those who have a voice - Donations of new socks & under- tured right top) advised that they sup- must speak to the voiceless’. Chas explained that YMCA is the oldest wear, tinned food, toiletries, dog food ported young mums and did not turn and largest youth movement in the and sleeping bags are gratefully received anyone away. They have a shop in East- world with over 7,000 local YMCA’s in year round leigh, Southampton. Closing Prayer 120 Countries providing services to 65 - Hold a bake sale, quiz, cycle ride or As an example of their work they re- Ashley Ralston concluded with thanks million people. He said that at the heart dress down day in your office to raise cently supplied 180 pregnancy test kits. to everyone and read the Prayer for of YMCA are the founding Christian vital funds How to Help those working with the homeless (refer- values supporting our mission that all - Come and visit – we’ll show you To help they need fundraising, dona- encing Isaiah 58:7-8, The Message) young people should be able to belong, around and tell you more about our tions, volunteers such as cooks and www.thesanctuarycentre.orgjwhere- contribute and thrive in their local com- work. handymen (and women) and to adopt a worldandworshipmeet munities. More details and how to contact COH YMCA Downslink Group supports at www.crawleyopenhouse.co.uk nine local YMCA’s across Sussex and Ian concluded by commenting that Surrey reaching over 13,000 young lives compassion is not enough it also needs every year including providing housing wisdom and action. If you have a life to 1,400 young people, counselling sup- skill use it. port to over 6000 children and young people and youth services for over 5000 Homelink Joan Wignall, the Chair and Christine INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED RETREATS young people. 6 - 9 April 3 Day He explained that one of their activi- Tutt the Secretary of Lewes District 31 May - 4 June 4 Day ties was to provide a place and space for Churches HOMELINK – Helping People young people to feel safe through into Housing (pictured below) explained 2 - 11 November 8 Day accommodation, training, learning, that they are an ecumenical charity, DAYS OF REFLECTION support and advice, counselling and working in Lewes District, to prevent homelessness. They aim to assist people 10 March Lent Day mediation that will lead to better life 12 May Living the Resurrection chances and a positive future. who have nowhere else to turn for help, Specific comments and suggestions enabling them to stay in their area, near their families, schools and friends. Beautiful country followed from both Chas and John: house near Arundel - Rough sleeping has increased by Over the past two decades, they have 250% over the last two years. helped over 2,500 people into privately - Homelessness is not all about rough rented accommodation. They also make Time, peace and space to sleepers but includes sofa surfers, those about 40 grants annually to local people listen to God who sleep in cars and the like. in need of essential items, or to those - Housing authorities has a legal duty with nowhere to go on release from HMP See www.sussexheritage.co.uk to provide temporary accommodation Lewes. Set up in 1998, by local church Contact Maria on for priority needs but there is a short- representatives, HOMELINK now works age of available housing. This includes with many different partner organisa- 01903 413606 the 16-18 age range, but after 18 years tions supporting new tenancies across age there is considred no priority need. East and West Sussex. How to Help - Contact your local housing authority for their statistics, including temporary accommodation, and then you may identify how to open doors. - Get involved – volunteers do make a profound difference, especially for young people. Go to your local YMCA where one-third are volunteers. - Respond to begging – ask the person’s name first, give advice on where to go, such as Turning Tides, Streetlink, Um- brella Brighton & Hove, and Snowflake They offer interest-free loans to cover Night Shelter St Leonard’s-on-Sea. It deposits and advance rent, allowing will give the individuals hope and allow those of limited means, who are able to them to be treated as human beings. live independently, to access the private rental sector. Finding an average of Please support our Crawley Open House £1,600 upfront costs makes moving Ian Wilkins of Crawley Open House house prohibitively expensive for appli- Advertisers (COH) spoke on How can we respond to cants, the majority of whom have been homelessness? He explained that COH served a Section 21 Eviction Notice and 6 A&B NEWS March 2020 Lenten frontal project at Heron’s Ghyll ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Church is The two other crosses were embroi- of which are mentioned only by St John: a post-biblical legend), a pelican in her in the village of Heron's Ghyll, to be dered to resemble the Lampedusa for instance Christ’s thorn (John 19:2; piety (from Physiologus, a second cen- found in the Wealden district of East crosses of our own day. Tragically, the 19:5), hyssop (John 19:29), myrrh and tury Christian publication) and a red- Sussex. Our church was built at the end Mediterranean Sea remains the largest aloes (John 19:39), spikenard (John 12:3; legged partridge representing of the nineteenth century but in the migrant cemetery in the world and 12:7), and palm leaves (John 12:13). St John (from a tale in Jacobus de style of early 13th Gothic. So, when it during the creation of this frontal at Spikenard alludes here to both Mary of Voragine’s thirteenth century Golden came to designing a new Lenten least 5,000 refugees perished there. The Bethany (John 11:2; 12:3 & 7) and Mary Legend). superfrontal for the altar it was appro- island carpenter, Francesco Tuccio, Magdalene (John 19:25); it is also used in Scrolling goldwork was used to recall priate that medieval artistic traditions fashioned crosses from driftwood as a Catholic iconography to represent St the old testament prophets and the influenced the design of its embroidery, reflection on the survivor’s salvation Joseph. Pope Francis has included spike- parchment scroll of Isaiah found near and in particular, that the design drew from the sea and hope for the future. nard in his coat of arms for this reason. the Dead Sea. While the only record we inspiration from the gospel of our have of Jesus writing was ‘on the As the super- church patron. ground’ (John 8:6), for our part we have frontal has been In medieval England, when embroidery drawn up a document detailing this worked during was an important art form known as embroidered work for parish records; his papacy, Opus Anglicanum (1050-1380 AD), it has been researched and written copies of that coloured glass beads were used in the commemorating the medieval guild image have been finest work. Ecclesiastical bead embroi- which served illuminators, scribes, used. dery has since found intermittent favour manuscript-makers and parchment- In the Middle in Christian art, but this century has makers and others in the book trade. Ages, the thistle been revived at Heron's Ghyll and the Based in Bruges, Belgium, it was called became a Chris- beadwork on our superfrontal is in the Guild of St John the Evangelist. tian symbol as shades of gold with some red beads The Lenten frontal project has been the white mark- alluding to the blood of Christ. It was embroidered in memory of a parish- ings on the the custom for ladies in the middle ages ioner who, for 51 years, was a loyal leaves were said to embroider orphreys for the 'good of member at Heron’s Ghyll church until to be caused by their souls'; two of our parishioners her death in 2017. We hope that it will milk dripping offer their ‘cunning work’ Exodus (26:1) also be a means of helping onlookers from Our Lady and live in hopes of salvation! towards a closer union with God while she breast- St. John’s gospel is steeped in inner through a contemplation of these em- fed the infant biblical allusions, showing how Jesus broidered symbols inspired by the Jesus. St John’s fulfilled Old Testament prophecies - like gospel of St John the Evangelist. is the only Isaiah’s - but it is also abundant in sym- Story & pictures: Liza Vaughan-Hughes bolism. A variety of Christian symbols Returning to St John’s gospel it is Gospel to record the Virgin Mary’s pres- related to the passion are illustrated in notable that only he makes no moral ence by the cross (John 19:25), so the our superfrontal. judgement on the ‘two others’ crucified milk thistle has been used in our design. with Jesus; in his words they are simply The embroidery of the thistles was The crosses ‘others’ - not thieves or robbers as worked while one of our parishioners Three crosses command the middle of described by the other evangelists. was abroad adopting her baby thus the purple damask. A passion cross with Moreover, his gospel is the only book in further enhancing this frontal with the titulus crucis at the head (John 19:20) the Bible claiming it was written for the profound emotional significance. is central (John 19:18). Red and clear express purpose of bringing people to As the symbol of St. John is an eagle, crystals appear on the left side of the eternal salvation. (John 20:30-31) relevant birds seemed appropriate in cross for ‘one of the soldiers pierced his showing his account of the Passion. side with a spear and at once there came Plants and animals Four birds were chosen for their red out blood and water’ (John 19:34) thus Across our superfrontal panel, two birds details to reference the blood of Christ: fulfilling the words of the prophet on either side are set amid scrolling a cockerel with his red comb (John 13:38; Zechariah (20:10). goldwork embroidery with plants, most 18:27), a goldfinch with his red face (from A&B NEWS March 2020 7 Rededication of England as the Dowry of Mary Mary Said ‘Yes’to God, will you also say ‘Yes’ in 2020? Mary’s ‘Yes’ the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my The prayer of the Feast of Our Lady of saviour, for the Almighty has done great Walsingham (below), lays out for us the The Annunciation things for me.’ (Luke 1:46) path to follow that we may say our Yes. 2020 Open your heart, that you may bring ‘..Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, Our Personal Yes Christ to life for others, and with Mary’s Timetable let it be done to me according to your The Rededication, 2020 prayers and protection continue to wel- Word.’ (Luke 1:38) come Him into your life, and you will 1 January build a ‘Holy House’. ‘Stand at the crossroads and look, seek FORMAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCE- for the ancient paths: which was the good MENT by the Bishops of England and way? Take it and you will find rest for PRAY ER OF THE FEAST OF Wales about the rededication of yourselves.’ (Jeremiah 6:16) OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM England as the Dowry of Mary.

The loneliness of our modern world is

not eased by a superficial happiness. ORD GOD, in the mystery of the 21 February Hope arises from a deep well within LIncarnation, Mary conceived Catholics, and anybody else who us that is known as joy! We relentlessly your Son in her heart before she seek momentary happiness, but we have wants to join in, will be invited to conceived Him in her womb. forgotten the meaning of joy. Joy is a begin a PERSONAL 33 DAY CONSE- consequence of knowing that we are As we, your pilgrim people, re- CRATION to Jesus through Mary unique because we are loved, and this joice in her patronage, grant that we following the method of St Louis de love begins with God. also may welcome Him into our Montfort. Free books written by Fr Joy is to happiness, what the deep sea hearts, and so, like her, be made a Michael Gaitley entitled, '33 Days to is to a puddle. Happiness, like puddles, holy house fit for His eternal Morning Glory’ will be sent from the dry up quickly. Happiness is often dwelling. shrine, on request. temporary and mostly dependent on our We ask this through Our Lord choices, feelings, or events. Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives 25 March Joy is like the deep sea; ever present, and reigns with you in the unity of life-giving, and uncontrollable by its the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and Wednesday, the Feast of the Annunci- nature. It is a form of companionship, ation. All who are following the an inner strength, that gives comfort. It ever. Amen.’ consecration will CONSECRATE is a presence that is gentle, and as we THEMSELVES to Jesus through Mary journey through life it is the on this day reassurance we are never alone. Picture: Francis Fernandes With Joy in our lives, like Mary we IN SUMMARY T THE ANNUNCIATION, Mary said shall hear the words of Gabriel, ‘Do not . We make a personal promise by Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Ayes to the Angel Gabriel, who asked be afraid, Mary... for nothing is impossi- praying the Angelus Promise, a her to give birth to God’s son. She freely ble for God.’ (Luke 1:26-38). 26-28 March prayer in which we say ‘Yes’ in accepts God’s will in her life. Surely the most joyful words ever spo- union with We also are free to say yes or no to ken, and when we take them to heart, A three-day TRIDUUM OF PRAYER in Our Lady through the words of the God. and proclaim our ‘Yes’, we shall find the which all will be invited to recite the Annunciation. The story of the Annunciation (Luke peace and happiness we so desire litany of Saints and Martyrs of As the people of England & Wales, 1:26-38) perfectly describes the route of because we will have the joy of God in England and pray the rosary in we will renew our vows of dedica- our spiritual journey: Before ever we our hearts. A joy which gives us the preparation for the rededication. tion - first made to Mary by King seek God, He is seeking us and initiates grace to build a family and a country Richard II in 1381 - by praying to- the conversation; but we are hesitant that truly knows the meaning of peace. gether the Act of Entrustment. Sunday March 29 and fearful; as we seek to understand The Re-dedication of England as This Rededication is both a God’s will in our life; God reminds us of Mary’s Dowry is a personal and personal promise of the people of A PERSONAL REDEDICATION as the our experience of His love for us, and communal entrustment of our lives as our country, and a renewal of the dowry of Mary. This will be done in that ‘nothing is impossible for God’. individuals and the people of our coun- entrustment vows made by King Westminster, Walsingham, every If we, like Mary, say yes to God, we try. Following in the example of Mary’s Richard. On this day we accept Cathedral, every cooperating parish, will conceive the Word in our heart, and ‘Yes’ at the Annunciation, it is our own God’s gift of His Mother, the cause and as many homes as possible. It is a bring Christ’s love into our families, renewal of the ‘Yes’ which has echoed of our joy, as she leads us to Christ personal rededication following the communities, and our world, for we through our history, for her guidance to through her example as the First guidelines in the book 'The Angelus shall share her joy that ‘My soul glorifies Christ and our protection under her. Disciple, and invites us to ‘Do what- Promise' which can be obtained from ever He tells you.’ (John 2:5). the Shrine. THE ANGELUS PROMISE THE ANGELUS PROMISE is a spiritual exercise created to assist you to embrace the message of Our Lady, as expressed in the Angelus. It invites you to ‘share in the joy of the Annunciation’ by following Mary’s openness to God’s call, through her faith-filled Mary, our Mother ‘yes’. Through your own faith-filled ‘yes’, the Lord will work wonders in your life. ARY IS OUR DIVINE MOTHER. considered pivotal enough to be men- MJesus gave her to us from the cross tioned by those writing about Jesus's R: The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary saying ‘here is your mother’ (John 19: 27); first miracle as ‘he revealed his glory and V: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit and my Catholic heritage tells me this is his disciples believed in him"’(John 2:11- As God once chose Mary to become the Mother of His Son through the message of much more than some abstract theologi- 12). an angel, so He chooses me this day, and invites me through the ministry of the cal concept but a very real gift, from an She understands our pain when we Church or the example of another, to seek and do His Will at this moment in my abundantly generous God, should we lose our way and sight of Him during life. choose to accept it. life's journey; she lost Him herself when Hail Mary full of Grace… As with most mothers she wants He was 12 years old and only found Him entirely what is best for her children. after three days of searchng. Mary R: Behold the handmaid of the Lord She knows that a relationship with her shows us that he can be found in ‘his Fa- V: Be it be done unto me according to thy Word son, Jesus, and trust in God the Father thers house’, and through the word of Mary’s response to her invitation, ‘let it be done to me according to your Word’, and an openness to the Holy Spirit is God in scripture ‘sitting among the opened her heart to God’s grace and all things became possible. Let my ‘yes’ today what is best for us. teachers listening to them and asking take away fear, as I embrace God’s Will, and like Mary ‘ponder these things in my She is also the perfect example of how them questions’(Luke 2:46-47). heart’. to know, love and serve Jesus; and to She shows us from her physical Hail Mary full of Grace… have trust and faith in Him. closeness to Jesus on the cross how to Mary leads us to Jesus firstly through respond with trust and faithful persever- R: And the Word became flesh (Bow or genuflect) her ‘yes’ to him at the Annunciation. ance in God when pain, separation and V: And dwelt among us Her example of joy and praise that she death come, as it inevitably does. Her At a moment in history, Mary’s faith-filled ‘yes’ conceived Him, first in her heart, sings in her heart in the Magnificat at silent witness shows us that pondering which then led to the birth of our Saviour. Through accepting Him in my heart, the Visitation, and surely at his birth God's ways in our heart is often the best too, shows us how to honour and praise response when the inexplicable hap- enable me to recognise my role in bringing Christ to my sisters and brothers Him. pens. She also shows us that to ask ‘how today. At the wedding feast at Cana she can this be’ is not an unreasonable Hail Mary full of Grace… knew beyond doubt that he could help, question when we are blindsided by the that nothing really was impossible for unexpected. R: Pray for us most holy Mother of God Him just as the angel Gabriel had Finally, it was she who witnessed first V: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ promised. hand the power of the Resurrection and As a mother myself I can picture the who understands better than us the big- Let us pray: O Holy Mother of God, pray for us, and assist us as we dedicate ourselves scene where she brings the problem to ger picture of our salvation. We, as chil- this day. Your Yes at the Annunciation brought our Saviour Jesus into the world, and her son's attention: did Jesus really not dren, still very much setting out on the you invite us to contemplate the great mystery of the Incarnation, sharing your joy in see the issue, did she give him a look journey of faith need her steadying, lov- announcing that ‘the Word was made flesh and lived among us.’ May our yes, this day, that only a mother can give her child to ing, maternal influence to bring us to open our hearts to serve our sisters and brothers in this your Dowry, that they too silently encourage his response, or did Jesus. If we have Him we have every- may share our joy in the Good News that God walks among us. We make this prayer Jesus himself want generations to know thing; and Mary, our Divine Mother, through Christ our Lord. Amen. of her loving influence on him? knows this. Whatever the case, her presence was Story: Jackie Ballard 8 A&B NEWS March 2020 Diocesan Formation Team Serving the communities of our Diocese CCRS Student Gemma-Kirstie Talks about Bible Study to Jackie Ballard Have you tried reading the Bible taries. So many scholars have which I have found helpful it was good to learn and I am impressed before? dedicated so much time to especially when I am in a cri- by his knowledge. Often the homilies Since last year, I have discovered a studying it. It has made me ap- sis. I have found that in some convey an important message related to schedule online where you can read the preciate it, and how much it of the Divine Office readings, the readings. As he is so insightful I have Bible and the Catechism in a year. It has had an impact on our lives and when I am struggling, learned to appreciate the Bible more gives you 3 small Scripture passages to and what Jesus went through that the Lord is there to help through his homilies. read and a few paragraphs of the for us. under the guidance of the Catechism (there are many online Holy Spirit, Have you been inspired to read more on guides (such as chnetwork.org). I am Did the CCRS do more than the Bible outside the CCRS doing that again this year and will improve your intellectual After CCRS will you read syllabus? continue to each year as studying understanding of the the Bible more (or less) or Yes. The assignments have been Scriptures is a fundamental part of our Bible? study it differently (how?) challenging! But it makes you read Catholic faith. I like spending time In what way(s)? I will still continue to read around the subject and I have found studying the Scriptures and trying to Yes. By listening and understanding every day and when reading will apply myself more curious and wanting to understand God’s word especially as we what our teachers say, I have begun to some of the knowledge I have learned understand as well as completing the as- are in the year of The Word Who Is Life try to picture what it was like for Jesus on the course and apply it to the Scrip- signment. and the 2030 initiative. and his disciples and the coming of the ture readings, so I can understand it Messiah in the Old Testament and how more and see parts of the Bible differ- Have you though of joining (or even Did you ever read (or even think God worked through others to create the ently to just reading the text on a page. starting) a Bible study group in your world he created for us. It has given me a about reading or were even aware of local parish? greater appreciation and I view it in a Do you find you get more out of ) any of the Church’s Vatican 2 doc- We have a Scripture Reflection group different way knowing more Bible readings at Mass? (do you ap- uments such as Dei Verbum? which runs on a Thursday by Kate In RCIA, there was a mention of the background. proach Mass differently?) Williamson which take place instead of Pope Francis’ Gaudete Et Exsultate so I Yes. If it’s a reading we have studied I 10am Mass and focuses on the daily obtained a copy and read it while I was Is the fact that people can interpret can recall some of what was spoken Mass readings for the day. Often during in hospital recently. I have read Lumen a Bible passage in different ways about and it makes me want to listen Lent and Advent Fr Alexander will run Gentium as it was mentioned recently challenging or enriching? and focus on the reading and listen with Scripture Reflection evenings where we on the CCRS by Fr Tony Milner when Both. People have their own perceptions more depth. I have learned to appreciate look at the Scriptures more closely. He we were studying The Church module. which make a good debate! The way one the Bible more and I put more effort in also runs the Stations of the Cross and Since then I have read a few of Pope person views a passage may be different to listening and absorbing His word and we look at each station in detail. Francis’ works including Seeking the to others, which gives a greater insight applying it to my daily life. I appreciate Face of God (Vultum Dei Quarere) and to the text. We have the written word He is speaking to us/to me when the Cardinal Angelo Scorla’s Church and and interpreting the Bible by reading is reader is reading. Each reading is the Vatican Council II (Gaudium et good, but there is also expression in the important for a reason and it is Gemma-Kirstie Noble works Spes). I have read John Paul II’s spoken word which is not there. That essential we listen especially as we are in the Estates Department of element of tone of voice can make for encyclical on the Eucharist and the underpinning the initiative The Word Worthing Hospital. An active mem- Church and the apostolic letter on the very interesting meditation on the word. Who Is Life. ber of her church community at Holy Rosary. I aim to read more encyclicals and apostolic letters. Do you believe that God is Has it improved your appreciation St Peters in Hove, she is particularly speaking to you personally through of homilies? involved in the parish music min- the Bible? How? Has the CCRS improved your Yes, Fr Alexander gives good homilies understanding of the Bible? How? Yes. I often find hidden meaning or a istry as flautist - and plays an and I particularly like the ones he does Yes. It has opened my eyes to the depth verse in Scripture that has additional 10 instruments! when there is special Saint. You often of the text that you can’t get out of it significance to me when don’t learn about the Saints formally so Jackie Ballard just by reading or reading commen- reading that I write I down in a book

A&B Divine Renovation Network CCRS Course AST APRIL’S EDITION of the she said how heartening it was to now LA&B News included an article by be meeting with 50 people from all cor- Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies Lizzie Wakeling on the Divine Renova- ners of the diocese who had turned out tion on a damp January afternoon. Available from September 2020 Conference in Birmingham which the Fr Con Foley, who had come from Diocesan Formation Team had taken Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, part in a few weeks earlier. talked about how James Mallon’s book Following a successful year in 2019, the CCRS is again available starting As Lizzie explained in that article, had been the trigger for him and how September 2020. Based at the St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley on Divine Renovation was originally a after sharing copies amongst some book written by Fr James Mallon, a parishioners, a group had got together Saturdays, this course offers flexible studying. Canadian priest who decided to write and started to implement some about his elements of the book, working to The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies has been established since experiences of running a Parish. ‘elevate the expectations of 1991 and provides an introduction to Catholic theology and an It was so successful that he and his parishioners,’ as one put it. understanding of the central truths of our Faith. It is open to teachers team now mentor other parishes There was general agreement that working in Catholic schools, Catechists, people involved in pastoral and around the world; they have produced an active Alpha group is a very good a guide book and other resources to foundation on which to build, but it liturgical work and other interested adults help Parish Teams move their can also be an effective way in to Di- Full details can be found at www.brs-ccrs.org.uk/index.php parishes ‘from maintenance to mis- vine Renovation where no group exists For more information and to express an interest in attending the course, sion’. already. please email [email protected] A number of parishes in the diocese Ideas were shared on how to make have been working to develop along effective use of IT and the wide range the lines suggested by Fr James Mal- of resources available. lon; consequently, on 30 January the Fr Paul Turner, Camberley & Are you interested in helping Young People deepen Formation Team organised an after- Bagshot parish, talked about how he noon at the St Philip Howard Centre, had become committed to DR, again their faith at Big Church Day Out? Crawley, where experiences could be inspired by James Mallon’s book, and shared by representatives of parishes a member of his team testified to the Come along to our Information Evening on already involved in Divine Renovation way the parish had changed in two (DR) and anyone interested in finding years to become a much more vibrant out more could listen to these parish community. 25 March at 7pm, St Philip Howard Centre experiences and ask questions. However, it was also emphasised We hope to have a good representation of Diocesan Hannah Vaughan-Spruce, DR that DR is a long-term process which Regional Organiser for the UK, gave does take time. As Hannah had empha- Young People at this years Big Church Day Out at an overview of how that seminal work sised at the start: by James Mallon has grown into an ‘This isn’t about just tinkering with Wiston House on 23 and 24 May, so if you lead a international organisation which sup- the way things are done in a parish – ports parishes in leadership coaching it’s a much deeper, more fundamental youth group and want to get involved, or would be in 40 dioceses spanning seven coun- change.’ And as Fr Paul said: interested in helping lead those who are not currently tries. ‘DR is not a silver bullet, but the She recalled how, when she started book is often a springboard to people aligned to a youth group, please RSVP in her role as Regional Organiser, she coming together to share experiences would meet with a small group of and to learn together.’ [email protected] priests once every few months and Story: Veronica Peppiatt A&B NEWS March 2020 9 Diocesan Formation Team Serving the communities of our Diocese An Evening of Reflection with Bishop Richard

HE FIRST of our series of evenings in his pastoral letter on 3rd Sunday of Tfor young people who are preparing Ordinary Time). to receive the Sacrament of Confirma- He very kindly spent some time tion took place on Friday 24 January. leading the young people in the practice We were welcomed to the wonderful of Lectio Divina, which they all engaged Parish of the Nativity of the Lord in with beautifully, taking the time in Redhill by Fr Tony and his Catechist silence to contemplate the Gospel team, and were joined by candidates passage and then sharing the word or from Redhill, Crawley, Oxted and War- phrase that they felt God was speaking lingham. to them. We had a lovely time together, with We finished the evening by exploring the Youth Advisor telling some of her some of the wonderful opportunities life story and how she came to en- there are for young people within our counter the love of God more fully. She Diocese; these include Big Church Day then led a very silly game of ‘monkey Out – an amazing festival with a snake dragon see: monkey snake dragon dedicated youth stream, Rooted – an do’, which became very competitive and opportunity to encounter faith and take came to a nail-biting conclusion after part in adventure activities, Redshirts – six rounds of pretending to be monkeys, the Lourdes Pilgrimage youth service snakes and dragons! group, and the Ascent – a discipleship Bishop Richard then took centre stage programme aimed at those who want to to teach the young people a bit about engage with their faith more deeply. prayer. To find out more about these Now we all know that prayer can be opportunities, please contact: difficult at times and have experienced [email protected] different seasons of prayer, but the Please note, there are still some places Bishop wanted to share some thoughts one monk eloquently stating that some- In this year of ‘The Word Who Speaks’ available for our upcoming evenings of from some professionals – the Carthu- times he feels like a sack of spuds! We we are being encouraged by Bishop reflection, if you have not booked in, but sians. Suffice it to say, they appear to also learnt that prayer was simply Richard to try Lectio Divina or ‘Holy would like to attend, please contact: struggle as much as the rest of us, with putting ourselves before God. Reading’ of scripture (as was mentioned [email protected] Story & Picture: Elizabeth Wakeling

Preparing for LENT 2020 Coming Soon to Horsham...... One Good Friday 2020 You may wish to liaise with your parish office if you need to produce T HAS LONG BEEN Wintershall’s Dunsmore who several copies. We hope you will find Idream to bring their Passion Play plays the part of the material helpful. alive across the nation,sharing their Jesus in Trafal- Jon Harman Adviser for Formation awe-inspiring full-scale re-enactment gar Square. and Spirituality of the Passion with communities Peter said: ‘I am HIS YEAR the Diocese is pleased to throughout the UK, performed by local really enjoying share the Lent programme from volunteers in each location. Good working with T Friday, 10 April 2020, will see the such an amazing Churches Together in Britain and Passion Play performed in London in cast and crew Ireland. Trafalgar Square, as usual, but also and am looking A number of churches are keeping across other UK locations including forward to 2020 as ‘the Year of the Word’ so this Horsham’s Carfax, where a local cast bringing the course, with its focus on scripture, will will present the much-loved produc- story to life in be an ideal resource for Lent 2020. tion at 12 noon and at 3.15pm. the centre of The course can be downloaded as Rehearsals are well underway. The Horsham.’ one booklet from: lead actor, Peter Bergin (pictured), has Story & picture: Rosemary Couchman www.ctbi.org.uk./lent been the understudy for James Burke- email: [email protected] 10 A&B NEWS March 2020 Join Aaron and be a voice for the voiceless – stay siLENT with Million Minutes

RUNDEL AND BRIGHTON DIOCESE has been invited to join hundreds of Million Minutes Ayoung people and adults across the country and stay siLENT. Each Lent Million Danny Curtin, CEO of Million Minutes, said ‘This Lent, let’s speak up with si- Minutes (Catholic national youth charity) runs siLENT, whereby individuals, lence. Sign up now for siLENT 2020. Instead of simply cutting out sugar or choco- parishes, schools and communities are invited to take time to give up the things that late, take time to give up the things that fill life with noise and restlessness. By fill their life with noise and restlessness. By staying siLENT they are standing in doing this you will not only allow time for silence, but your sponsorship will make a solidarity with young people who don’t have a voice, for whom silence isn’t a choice. real difference to young people supporting the Church to accompany young people, Collectively they aim to create a million minutes of silence in the process! especially those without a voice.’ Each minute is sponsored to raise money for young people to change their lives SIGN UP TODAY at: www.millionminutes.org/silent/ and their local communities. With all of the money going to fund youth-led social action projects across the country that live out Catholic Social Teaching (CST) Stay siLENT: Invest in young people, Change the world principles. Inspiration of Aaron Omotosho In Lent 2020 Aaron Omotosho (Catholic award recipient) is joining Million Min- utes for 24 hours of silence by taking time away from his phone and social media accounts. Aaron, aged 20, was inspired to take part after meeting a young homeless asylum seeker, Pitchou, on the streets of Manchester. Aaron quickly realised the man spoke no English but was in desperate need of some food. From there, a friendship developed. Over the coming weeks Aaron put in place plans to make sure Pitchou was cared for. From those small beginnings, ‘Help Manchester’, a homelessness project was formed. Aaron (pictured) explains: ‘I'm fortunate to It was his tireless dedication to his local community that saw Aaron become the be in a position where I can do something to 2017 recipient for the Pope Francis Celebrating Young People Award. The awards, help people. But when I met Pitchou it made organised by Catholic charity Million Minutes, make up one of the charities CST me realise that it could be anybody, that could inspired activities, and honour the achievements of those remarkable young people be me, that could be any one of my friends, my who make our communities and our world a better place. Since 2011, Million Min- family and I know if they were in that position, utes has recognised over a thousand young people. I would do anything I could to help them out.’ Million Minutes have run an annual sponsored silence since 2011, raising tens of During Lent Aaron will be helping create a thousands of pounds for youth led, CST inspired projects. In Lent 2019 ‘siLENT’ deafening silence for overlooked young people clocked up a 353,936 minutes of silence, they are looking to build on this in 2020! like Pitchou. Aaron explains the difference he Million Minutes also runs the Celebrating Young People Awards, the Courtyard wants to make: ‘Sometimes actions speak detached youth work project and Million Minutes of Change. louder than words. Sometimes we need a Million Minutes was founded in 2011. It raises money and supports youth action hands-on approach. It doesn’t have to be any- and advocacy activities that give voice and support to young people to transform thing major. The smallest things can make a their lives and their world, inspired by CST. It supports young people making a difference. That’s why I am joining siLENT. I’ll give up my phone and social media difference through participation in society, assuming responsibility and developing accounts for 24 hours and commit to action. I know every penny raised will go to as leaders. It works alongside other organisations, including For Jimmy, Cardinal help young people change the world.’ Hume Centre, and the Young Christian Workers. Its champions include TV chef Through this action Aaron is directly supporting youth-led grant-funded projects Delia Smith, Abbot Christopher Jamison OSB and Margaret Mizen OBE, mother of across the country. In his hometown of Manchester students with learning Jimmy Mizen, who was murdered in 2008, who now runs For Jimmy. difficulties from St John Vianney Special Education Needs school have built an Join us as we create a million minutes of social action. The Million Minutes of allotment project, funded by Million Minutes, which is helping feed young refugee Change resources pack will help introduce guiding principles, enabling young peo- families in the local area. ple to explore concerns and connect to a concrete social action plan. Commit to ac- Aaron reflects: ‘Having arrived in the UK myself in 2011, I can sympathise with tion today: millionminutes.org/change the refugees who live in my local area. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity If you are interested in the work of the Million Minutes Charity and would like and respect, my work in Manchester is a symbol of that, and hearing about what St further information on the event, please contact Kate Eastmond (Engagement John Vianney’s are doing, the students often overlooked themselves, they are doing Officer), by emailing [email protected] their part too. Together we are making our world a kinder and better place to live. Story and picture: Kate Eastmond, Engagement Officer, Million Minutes

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You can use both sets of clues to solve the puzzle: the solutions are the same. So, if you want to try the CRYPTIC puzzle, for instance, but are unsure, use the QUICK clues to help you work out the solution. Similarly, if you try the QUICK clues, use the CRYPTIC clues to help you prove the solution CRYPTIC Across place to be when camping (7) 1 Annals from one or two books (10) 15 Hymn book each sailor keeps (7) 8 Travel to an old city having found someone with taste (7) 16 Cardigan's arm of leadership in the Crimean 9 Director introduced learners to string instrument – but War? (6) not violin (5) 18 Strict veggie turned up replacing an A with an E 10 Pick up a sailor the French wanted first (5) supplement to fill the void (5) 11 Vile embrocation no team applied with robustness (3,4) 20 Expertly introduce Schubert piece live (5) 12 Raise the profile of a line manager (6) QUICK Across 14 Polish detective to the fore in tripping up receiver (6) 1 Two OT books which record the early history of 17 A result of the sun one gets in California and a spot in Israel and Judah (10) Sicily (7) 8 Epicurean; connoisseur (7) 6 Landing beach site for the Invasion of Italy (1943) (7) 19 Judge a bishop's academic following (5) 9 Four-stringed bass instrument of the violin family (5) 7 His beheading is portrayed by Donatelli, among others 21 Fabrication of Lully's overture and the coda in this key 10 Assimilate: detect (5) (10) (5) 11 With vigour (music) (3,4) 8 Image made by Aaron which has come to mean an un 22 Characters that make the Epistles? (7) 12 Mould to raise against low relief (6) worthy or inappropriate object of worship (6,4) 23 He reformed after salvo Aaron blasted (10) 14 Smart cellular handset (6) 13 British holiday institution since 1936 (7) CRYPTIC Down 17 Port on the eastern coast of Sicily, at the foot of Mt Etna 15 Book of hymns or poems associated with the OT (7) 2 Nigerian with Cuban capital, but without any transport, (7) 16 Kind of sweater sleeve design: Welsh castle (6) reaches America (5) 19 Judge of Israel for eight years, son of Hillel the 18 Desert area north of Sinai (5) 3 Family group of agents adopted 007's change of Pirathonite (5) 20 Reside; inhabit (5) leadership to 'M' (7) 21 Mendacious; double-dealing (5) 4 During performance it's tense, all in one piece (6) 22 Colossians or Ephesians, for instance (7) 5 Aristo that's disappeared is concerning one of the 23 Italian priest and reformer (1452-98), who fought against SOLUTION

Gospels (5) immorality and corruption (10)

Dwell.

6 Deal's naval connection brings nothing to Allies landing QUICK Down 20

Negev, Negev, 18 Raglan, 16 Psalter, 15 Butlins, 13 calf, Golden

here (7) 2 Predominantly Muslim people, and their language, living 8

Holofernes, Holofernes, 7 Salerno, 6 Lucan, 5 Intact, 4

7 Seen in craters close to Aleppo is a type of plant, in chiefly in northern Nigeria (5) monds,

Os- 3 Hausa, 2 Down: Savonarola. 23 Letters, 22 Lying,

general, found in Babylon (10) 3 1970s American band (7) 21

Abdon, Abdon, 19 Catania, 17 IPhone, 14 Emboss, 12 brio, Con

8 Geldof clan's upset seeing an idol shattered? (6,4) 4 Complete; whole (6) 11

Learn, Learn, 10 Cello, 9 Gourmet, 8 Chronicles, 13 Bar within limits, on the fringes, is just about the 5 Relating to St Luke (5) 1 Across: A&B NEWS March 2020 11 East Grinstead Parishioner now Mayor Love in a Box HEN DANILO (DANNY) FAVOR charities locally and in the Philippines. velop new and innovative treatments for T ST ANNE'S Catholic Primary Wcame to the UK in 2000 to work at They are in schools, churches and patients. ASchool we asked the children to fill the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS livelihood related projects and in relief shoe boxes of gifts for needy children Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, operations to the most needy. East Grinstead Community First close to home. We collected over 140 little did he think that nearly 20 years In an interview Danny commented Responders boxes. later he’d be Britain’s first Filipino town ‘I balance life as a councillor on top of They are a team of local residents who Year 3 delivered their boxes to Abbey mayor. the demands and needs of my personal are volunteers responding to selected 999 Chase Residential Home, which was a and professional lives. This is very chal- calls within their local area. They work truly memorable and special ‘God-given opportunity’ lenging at times but God always find a alongside South East Coast experience. Some residents do not get Danny, an ophthalmic clinical nurse way and things are done accordingly. I Ambulance Service aim to respond to regular visitors and this will have specialist, says that entering British am very lucky to have a wife who is more category A 999 calls within 8 minutes. meant a huge amount to them. politics was a ‘God-given opportunity’ than one hundred percent supportive They often will arrive before an On Monday, 16 December the school and one which he never expected to have. and committed. ambulance and can start giving first aid Religious Education Council visited the ‘It was not in our plan and beyond my These achievements and successes and emergency life saving treatment. Rainbows charity for seriously ill dreams and expectations. In 2011, one were surely impossible to realise with- children and delivered 40 boxes. The month before the election, I reluctantly out continued support of everyone, God East Grinstead Street Pastors Youth Com- organisation came out and applauded signed the nomination to stand after I abundant blessings and guidance.’ munity Support Project the children, sharing with us that this was encouraged by one of the councillors These are group of volunteers working would mean a great deal to so many to join them. My wife, Maribel, agreed, Mayoral Charities alongside the police to patrol the streets families. We then visited the children's saying that I didn’t need to worry as the As Town Mayor I am so privileged to of East Grinstead in response to urban ward at St Peters hospital which was an chance of me winning was slim. The re- be able to support three Mayoral Chari- problems, anti social behaviour, engaging experience we will never forget. We sult was a landslide victory and I re- ties this year with the aim of promoting with people to care, listen, dialogue, be- were allowed to deliver individual boxes ceived the second highest number of awareness, raising profile and generate friend and to help.’ to poorly children and then sang in the votes in our ward.’ funds as follows: ward. There was not a dry eye in the ‘The second time in 2015, I was more Catenian house and we are incredibly proud of confident and won for the second term. Queen Victoria HospitalCharity Danny, a member of East Grinstead our children. This year was a hugely different experi- The funds provide better service, and ex- Catenian Circle, is still working at the Finally, we delivered boxes to the food ence, I was feeling unsure, as on top of all cellent quality of care. It help improve Queen Victoria Hospital in the Corneo bank in Chertsey. Again, we were the usual anxieties at every election, we the hospital environment and facilities, Plastic Unit. Maribel also works as an hugged and thanked, with the ladies have had to cope with Brexit.’ buy new equipment, fund research and ophthalmic nurse. sharing with us the impact these boxes Danny was re-elected and is now educational work, and continue to de- Story and pictures: Nick Bozzini would make to so many lives. serving his third term. In May 2019 he Story and picture: Hanorah Murphy, made history following the mayoral elec- Deputy Head tions. He says: ‘This achievement means so much to me, my family and friends. It’s an honour and privilege that we will treasure forever. I'm proud to be Pinoy and proud to be British. l am feeling so blessed and thankful to Almighty God and to everyone who supported and sent me their kindest thoughts, best wishes and prayers. I’m happy and feeling so honoured and privileged to be given this rare opportunity.’

Dedicated charity worker In addition to his professional life, Danny is a dedicated charity worker spearheading and organising charity Mayor Danny, Mayoress Maribel, and fundraising events to support various Parish Priest in 2019 Fr Stephen Purnell

Eastbourne Charity New Initiative EFORE CHRISTMAS the Eastbourne Council of the Knights of St Columba B(KSC) had a new fundraising initia- tive, selling poinsettia plants to parish- ioners at five churches in the Eastbourne area. £200 of the profit was donated to the local charity, Children with Cancer fund. The picture shows Brian Sutcliffe and Gerhard Neyenhuizen presenting the cheque to the charity at their Polegate of- fice. £25 was also donated to the KSC Na- tional Project, supporting the John Fos- ter Home for Boys, in India. Story and picture: Bob Waters,Grand Knight

Pantomime at Eastbourne HE ANNUAL Eastbourne parish pantomime took place this year on 25 January Tin the hall at Christ The King. This year it was Robinson Crusoe, written and directed by parishioners - Chris Snook and Julia Galvin. The cast included several children from our local Catholic schools who had spent months rehearsing and preparing for their performances. It was a great occasion enjoyed by over 200 parishioners. Money raised at the two shows was given to local charities Matthew 25 and Eastbourne Community Land Trust. Story: Dominic McIlhargey Picture: Ian Bratley

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people in prayer, especially using ways beyond words such School, Merrow Name:…….…………...... …...... as drama, mime, symbol and movement. Wed 25 10am Day of Recollection for Prison Chaplains Address:…..………...... For more details about Hand-in-Hand contact: Denise and volunteers, Worth Abbey ..……………………………………………………… Adamson c/o the St Philip Howard Centre or email Thu 26 11am Deans’ Meeting, St Philip Howard Centre, ……………...... ……...... ……... Please print. [email protected] Crawley REPLY TO: Mother General, Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde There will be refreshments served after the performance. Fri 27 Spring Graduations at Park Place, London, W2 2LJ Tel.: 020 7723 7262 St Mary’s University, London A&B NEWS March 2020 13 DIOCESAN EDUCATION SERVICE

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Supporting our young people in schools Free Sample Pack of Foam & fabrics sent by first class mail. When phoning please quote ABN101 E KNOW THAT more and more people are living with • tools to look after your own mental well-being. Wpoor mental health and that this is having a devastating The training, which was warmly received by all partici- impact on individuals and communities. pants, ensured that all trainees could return to their school Young people of all ages are facing unprecedented pressures communities confidently equipped to spot the signs and in life, leading to anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid disorders. Right now, more and more young people are basis. struggling to cope with their mental health. For this reason, As part of their Catholic mission, schools are encouraged to St Martha’s the health and well-being of young people is a key priority in be proactive and take positive action to establish communities Convent all our schools. where pupils and staff are nurtured and supported. House of Welcome and Peace in the As an Education Service, we believe a nurturing school Increasingly, we see more and more outstanding examples charming historic village of Rottingdean by community can have a significant impact on a young person’s in our schools where emotional well-being is being placed at the Sea for holidays, quiet breaks, private retreats. emotional well-being and welfare. Our family of schools have the heart of the school curriculum. En-suite rooms, home cooking, a vital role to play in supporting pupils’ mental health and Where best practice is evident, whole-school approaches private chapel, 5 minutes from church. well-being; good mental health allows pupils to develop and activities designed to ensure pupils and teachers can Minimum stay 2 nights. resilience, engage fully in their learning and grow into thrive S.A.E. for brochure to St Martha’s Convent, Rottingdean, healthy adults. For a student’s well-being to thrive during include things like: East Sussex BN2 7HA school hours, teachers need the skills, confidence and knowl- • Designated mental health leads Tel: 01273 302354 edge to nurture young people’s development. Equally, we • Mental health and well-being governors recognise that teachers need to be supported with their own • Mindfulness and meditation sessions mental health and well-being throughout their career. • Cognitive behaviour therapy The Leaven Carmelite In the Autumn Term the Diocesan Education Service ran a • Thrive programmes two-day Mental Health First Aid course to promote the role of • Rainbows – bereavement programme Secular Institute Mental Health Champions in school. The two-day course • PSHE and SEAL programmes provided delegates with: • Activities to promote exercise CALLING ALL • an in depth understanding of young people’s mental • Forest school approaches Single and widowed women health and factors that affect well-being; • Circle time; Seeking to dedicate their life to God • practical skills to spot triggers and signs of mental • Classes on self-esteem and resilience; Through vows in secular society health issues; • School pastoral teams and home liaison workers. Contact: The Secretary, The Leaven, • confidence to reassure and support a young person in c/o The Friars, Aylesford ME20 7BX distress; Tel: 01582 766580 • enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental To support schools in developing this practice further, Email: [email protected] listening; future training days on Mental Health and Website: www.theleaven.org.uk • knowledge to help a young person recover their health Well-Being are being scheduled. by guiding them to further support—whether that’s Schools will have the opportunity to learn from through self-help sites, their place of learning, the experts in this field and share best practice case studies NHS, or a mix- • engaging with parents, carers and external agencies from their own school setting. where appropriate; For more information about Mental Health and Well- • ability to support a young person with a long-term Being training in schools, please contact Claire Martin, • mental health issue or disability to thrive; CPD Administrator at: [email protected] 14 A&B NEWS March 2020

FROM THE PARISHES The God who Speaks ADUR VALLEY A Murder Mystery evening was held at Fr John was curate first to Fr Maurice 2020 Year of the Word of God CHRISTMAS and the start of the New Hay Will Manor (including a meal). It Pledger and then to Fr John McSheehy. Year seem such a long time ago now but was a very successful evening comple- Fr JR McKay having had some beautiful and crowded mented by all the hard work Maura and A series of talks at Masses around Christmas it is time to the organisers put into the event which WEST BYFLEET St Joseph’s Dorking get back to our many normal activities. was to raise money on behalf of the Red- TO MARK EPIPHANY, we blessed our To that end we have had a Sign Up shirts Team. homes with the traditional chalk mark- By Fr Tony Milner BSc STD Sunday at all ends of the parish. We St Valentine’s Day was celebrated with ing. At Candlemass our Crib offerings Fr Tony has recently completed his Doc- have now recruited 11 new volunteers at a Romantic Tuesday Tea, those who were sent to the Catholic Children’s torate in Biblical Theology at the Grego- St Peter’s in Shoreham and 6 at Christ were romantic or not were all invited to Society A&B Crisis Fund. rian University, Rome the King in Steyning – these range from this very popular parish tea which is The highlight of the month was the In the continuation of this series of Eucharistic Ministers; Child Liturgy held once a month in the parish centre. well attended Epiphanytide Dinner, talks, one connecting theme will be the Helpers; Servers; Cleaners; Flower The HCPT held their annual quiz night concluding with music and singing. power of the Word of God Arrangers; Counters and Welcomers, on behalf of the young adults whom With the start of the New Year, we all of whom help with the smooth they help to go to Lourdes in resumed our usual activities of: running of our churches. September. - Children’s Liturgy at the 9.15am Sun- 26 March - The Gospel of John A week of Guided Prayer has been The local branch of the Knights of St day Mass; Focusing on the Lent readings held. This offered us the chance to meet Columba have announced that a £200 do- - Meetings of the Catenians, the each day for 30 minutes with an nation has been made to the Children Widowed and Separated Group, and the 23 April - The Acts of the experienced Prayer Guide one-to-one With Cancer fund, Polegate, following a Justice and Peace Group, who are Apostles who will help us to listen to the voice of sale of poinsettias just before Christmas. planning to hold a Quiz at the beginning Living the Resurrection the Holy Spirit. This has been a The Knights expressed their gratitude to of February; beautiful experience. those parishioners who had helped raise - Exploring Catholicism Meetings, which 21 May Who were the Prophets? Our social activities too have returned this sum. discussed among other What is a Sacra- Messengers of God’s Word to normal with our Lunch club; our The white flower collection held in Jan- ment, with those wishing to know more Secret Singers; the art group and a fan- uary to support the valuable work of the about the Catholic Faith, perhaps with a tastic Burns Night with a three course Society for the Protection of view to their being initiated into the More talks to follow. Themes will in- dinner, a quiz, raffle and a ceilidh Unborn Children raised £180. Faith at Easter; clude ‘The Story of Israel, Deaing with raising money for a charity providing Mary Staffiere and John Carmody - Children’s Club, for 3-6 year olds, pro- Difficult Texts’ and The End Times art projects for those with learning viding games, dinner and activities to difficulties. Penny Richardson GODALMING help children grow in their faith; and All talks at 8pm on Thursday evenings CORRECTION: In our January Edition, - Our Lady’s Art Group meeting on (after the 7:30 Mass) EASTBOURNE a report on the Induction Mass of Tuesdays at 10.45am. in the Parish Hall at St Joseph’s, FR RAGLAN celebrated Mass on the Fr Jonathan How in Godalming We joined our fellow Christians for Falkland Grove, Dorking, RH4 3DL Feast of St Agnes with refreshments referred to Fr John McKay as having Prayer at St John’s Anglican Church, afterwards in the hall. It was a wonder- been a curate in he parish when West Byfleet. ful celebration and well attended. Fr Michael Parry was the Parish Priest. 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Celebrating 150th Anniversary Bishop Richard Visitation to Chichester with the Witterings N THE FEAST of the Conversion of St Paul, 25 January ISHOP RICHARD O2020, St Pancras Church, Lewes celebrated the 150th Bconducted a anniversary of the opening of the first Catholic Parish Church Visitation to the in the town since the Reformation. Lewes was traditionally Parish of Chichester staunchly Protestant. with the Witterings On the day of the consecration in 1870, around 3,000 people on 2-3 November. surrounded the church to protest against the opening, During Mass at shouting and jeering so much that the service of compline was St Richard’s in brought to an abrupt end and the bishop and guests were Chichester, Bishop hustled and threatened by the crowd. A local doctor came to Richard blessed a new their rescue and enabled them to reach the station to depart in statue of St Richard comparative peace. As a result of the disturbance eight of Chichester, carved persons were arrested and sentenced to six weeks and greatly prayed imprisonment. How things have changed since 1870! over by sculptor Rosie Bradshaw. Pictured are Bishop Richard with Parish Priest Canon Tom Treherne and Sculptor Rosie Bradshaw, and an enlarged version of the statue. Story and pictures: Becky Sleven

On 25 January 2020, St Pancras hosted a gathering to mark the end of the octave of prayer for Christian Unity. It brought together representatives from most of the 13 local churches of Churches Together in the Lewes Area. Our Parish Priest, Fr Jonathan, welcomed everyone, explaining that it was a special day for us and gave a brief history of our church. The Rev Canon Judith Egar from St Anne’s Anglican Church, our nearest neighbour, in her opening prayer gave thanks for our Parish ministry and wished us well for the future. The theme of the gathering was ‘Practising Hospitality’, considering how we could be more hospitable to people from other churches or from outside the church. We were reflecting on the account of the shipwreck of St Paul in the Acts of the Apostles and how the Maltese people looked after him and his companions. The event was divided into three parts consisting of three readings from the Acts, questions to promote discussion and each part ending with a prayer. The afternoon began and ended with a convivial chat over tea and cake, with so much to celebrate. Story: Pauline Colwell and Brenda Robinson

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Dear A&B News reader, How it works Life with cataracts has not been easy for three-year-old Leah, living Help people in the world’s poorest places in East Africa. Unable to see, every morning she sits on an old car See the Way to a brighter future - give tyre, hearing the sounds of her brother and cousins going to school. before 12th May 2020 and every £1 you She feels left out and alone. donate to our See the Way appeal will be Leah’s mother is heartbroken that her daughter is needlessly blind. doubled by the UK government. She told us, “Sometimes she cries because of the discomfort. It is as if she sees stones instead of light in her eyes.” Cataract surgery to restore sight can take just 45 minutes, but many families in low- income countries cannot afford the £95 for surgery. You can change that with a gift to CBM today. £95 could fund cataract surgery for not one but two children like Leah. That’s because every pound you give will have double the impact - you could fund twice as much equipment and medical supplies, medication and a skilled surgeon’s time, as well as any follow-up care, including eye drops and glasses. Give before 12th May 2020 and every £1 you donate to our See the Way appeal will be doubled by the UK government. God bless you,

Louise Shute CBM Programme Manager

Public donations will support CBM’s work preventing blindness and transforming lives wherever the need is greatest. Match funding from the UK government will improve access to sight saving eye- health services in Malawi.

Yes, I want to donate to help twice as many blind children like Leah. Increase the value of I will give: £95 My choice amount of: ______your gift by 25% I enclose a cheque/postal order/CAF voucher made out to CBM or Please debit my Visa/Mastercard/Maestro Card/CAF Card If you are a UK taxpayer and if you tick the Gift Aid box when you make a donation, Card holder’s name: HMRC will add an extra 25p for every pound Card number: Expiry date: M M / Y Y you donate. I want to Gift Aid my donation and any 3-digit Cardholder’s donations I make in the future or have made in security number: signature: Date: / / the past 4 years to Christian Blind Mission. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Title: First Name: Surname: Income Tax or Capitals Gains Tax than the amount Address: of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Postcode: We will need your name and address to claim We will send you an update on Leah’s surgery. the additional 25% of your donation from We’d love to keep you informed about our life-changing work and how you can Gift Aid. support it by making a donation. By giving your email address or phone number below you give CBM UK consent to contact you using these methods: You can also call 0800 567 7000 to Phone: Email: make your donation today, or visit We like to contact our supporters with postal fundraising messages and updates from the projects we support. our website seetheway.org. If you do NOT want to receive such messages from CBM UK in the future please contact us on 01223 484700 or email [email protected]. You can update your contact preferences or unsubscribe at any time. You can view our privacy policy at www.cbmuk.org.uk/privacy. UKAM20-0220PR22 Please return this form to: Freepost Plus RSKK-HXAX-CYGZ, CBM, Oakington Business Park, Dry Drayton Road, Oakington, Cambridge CB24 3DQ Until 12th May 2020, the UK government will double all public donations to our See the Way appeal up to £2 million. Registered in England and Wales under 1058162 Scotland SC041101