(back of) newsletter, 12th June 2016

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Forgive, Lord, the guilt of my sin.

IMPULSES FOR PRAYER: Ps 50 (51);   Lk 19;   Col 3:12-17.

MEDITATION:

Who is this strange woman? Why does she choose to anoint the feet of Jesus? And why is this episode, or a very similar episode, told in great detail by all four Gospel writers? We who are gathered around this altar – imperfect and sinful though we may be – we are that woman. What she has done in her act of loving worship, we hope to do in ours. It is to us that Christ’s words are addressed: your faith has saved you – go in peace!

Anon.

THE DIOCESAN

SAFEGUARDING OFFICE 
has said that we need to facilitate new DBS checks for all volunteers whose certificates are more than 3 years old. Due to the high number of volunteers in the parish, we will facilitate 10 checks at a time and will be in touch with each volunteer when we are ready. This represents a considerable administrative task and we plan to send out application forms during June. We understand that the process can be inconvenient to some but we are obligated to ensure all volunteers have valid CRB certificates and appreciate your support with this. Chris Emary will be in touch with each volunteer when we are ready to start the process. Please feel free to contact him if you have any queries. Tel no. 07518521286 or 01424 753923. Thank you.

The Royal College of Midwives is campaigning for abortion up to birth for any reason Please write to our MP, Amber Rudd, asking her to sign the Early Day Motion tabled by Labour MP Rob Flello calling for the resignation of Cathy Warwick, CEO of the RCM. If we do not take a stand, we will soon have abortion up to birth for any reason in this country.

Please also sign a petition against this at http://www.citizengo.org/en/lf/34595-royal-college-of-midwives-campaigns-for-abortion-up-until-birth-for-any-reason?m=5&tcid=22573014

You may find it easier to click  on the above link by reading this newsletter on our blog at http://staroftheseahastings.blogspot.co.uk/

DIVINE MERCY GROUP WELCOMES

you to join us in presbytery at 2.30pm on the following Mondays: 20^th June, 4^th July, 18^th July.

COMMUNITY CLUB

In the crypt (entry via The Bourne) on Mondays from 10.30am to 12 noon.

June programme: 13th: coffee and chat. 20th: Outing to Michelham Priory booked in advance. 27th Coffee and chat. Tea/coffee and biscuit 50p. Annual subs, starting now: £3.Non-members a bargain at 50p a talk.

Don’t miss out on a GREAT MORNING OUT.

CELEBRATE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC WEEKEND AT CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL, HOVE 25^th and 26^th JUNE

A non-residential weekend for families or singles of all ages. Mass, confession, praise, drama, workshops, prayer for healing. Youth streams with their own activities and workshops from age 3 / 4 to Year 13. Also a crèche with parents accompanying children. Pick up a leaflet from our church porch or visit www.celebrateconference.org

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THE PEOPLE’S NEW TAPESTRY

has been launched as part of the Hastings Celebrates 1066 events. You can buy a panel (£5) and sew a picture of yourself on; each panel will then be assembled onto larger back pieces and then be displayed in St Clement’s at least until the 1000^th anniversary. It is hoped that the Hastings embroidery will also be out this year too. Email heather_agar@yahoo.co.uk if you’d like a panel.