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Parish ProclaimerSummer 2014

Cathedral Parish of Our Lady & St. Philip Howard, Arundel, West Sussex

Published in June 2014

All about the ParishRev. Canon Tim Madeley - Dean

Father Stanislaw Mycek - Assistant Priest Rev. Mr. David Clifton - DeaconLouise Sharp - Parish Secretary*

Cathedral House, Parsons Hill, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AYTel: 01903 882 297 Fax: 01903 885 335 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.arundelcathedral.org

* The Parish Office is open 9am – 1pm, Monday – Friday

MASS TIMES AT THE CATHEDRAL

Sunday 9.30am Family Mass on the third Sunday of the month;Children’s Liturgy available other Sundays.

11.15am Cathedral Choir.Weekdays 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Saturday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass.

Saturday 11am Benediction.

MASS TIMES AT THE CONVENT OF THE POOR CLARES, CROSSBUSH

Saturday 5.30pm Vespers.6.15pm Vigil Mass (entry at 6pm).

Sunday 4.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.5.30pm Vespers and Benediction.

Thursday 8.30am Mass - for Mass times on other weekdays please call the Convent the night before on 01903 882 536.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday Cathedral: 10.30am otherwise by appointment.

Convent : Before/after the Saturday 6.15pm Mass.

FRONT COVERA limestone carving of St. Michael from St. Wilfrid’s Chapelinside Arundel Cathedral. Photo taken by Oliver Hawkins,

reprinted in mono with his permission.

A Thought for Summer

By Deacon David

As summer approaches, and the weather becomes warmer and sunnier (we hope!),our thoughts naturally turn to the outdoors.

There will be picnics and barbecues. People will spend more time in gardens – theirown or the many that open their gates to the public. The more active will take partin summer sports. The more energetic will go hiking, boating or camping. The moreadventurous will try surfing, climbing, white water rafting etc. Many people will takesummer holidays and explore parts of the world that are new to them. It is a time forleisure and for family fun and relaxation.

The Church too, seems to be having a bit of a rest. The sacramental programmes,First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA draw to a close for this year. The big feasts ofEaster, Ascension, Pentecost, Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi are past. We enter aliturgically quiet period. The gospels on these summer Sundays tell the story of thepublic ministry of Jesus, as he travelled round Galilee and Judea proclaiming theGood News in every town and village. We hear all the most familiar parables, andthe miracles that came from the people’s faith in him. The great drama of the paschalmystery does not begin its yearly cycle again until Advent.

We can use this time to deepen our faith in God. We can thank him for the Continued overleaf

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ARTICLES FOR THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF THE PARISH PROCLAIMER: Deadline for receipt - Tuesday, 29 July

Please email your written piece and photos to [email protected] or post to Cathedral House, Parsons Hill, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AY

including your name/address to enable us to return the photos.

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beautiful world he has given us, and for those with whom we enjoy it. We can become more aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit in all the things and peoplearound us.

Our prayer can be, not words, but the action of revelling in the beauty and tranquillity of nature, and the beauty and love of our friends and family. Gerard Manley Hopkins puts it much better than I ever can:

The world is charged with the grandeur of God.It will flame out, like shining from shook foil;it gathers to a greatness, like the ooze of oilcrushed. Why do men then now not reck his rod?Generations have trod, have trod, have trod;and all is seared with trade; bleared, smeared with toil;and wears man’s smudge and shares man’s smell: the soilis bare now, nor can foot feel, being shod.And for all this, nature is never spent;there lives the dearest freshness deep down things;and though the last lights off the black West wentOh, morning, at the brown brink eastward, springs -Because the Holy Ghost over the bentworld broods with warm breast and with ah! bright wings.

Deacon David

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Diocesan Golden Jubilee Festivals

29 June 2014 - at St. Wilfrid’s Catholic School, Crawley5 July 2015 - The Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove

Volunteers needed for both events so please email [email protected] visit www.dabnet.org for more information. You can also write to

Jubilee Festival, DABCEC, 4 Southgate Drive, Crawley, W. Sussex RH10 6RP

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Greetings for Eastertide By Sr Leo

I hope everyone reading this has had a truly blessed celebration of Easter. Mythought is to share a little of our celebration with you. The photo above might seemsurprising, but in fact it gives a taster of our Easter Vigil. Before I came here, I hadseen a fire lit in a bowl on the altar, a fire in a brazier outside the Church, a fire in abowl at the back of the Church, but nothing to match our Easter fire! Mind, when Icame here (more than 30 years ago) our fire was comparatively small and tame, in abrazier decorated with daffodils. It was good, but certainly different to what we donow. Twenty or more years ago we had two unconnected things come together toinfluence our liturgy. Two sisters were doing a course in liturgy and read that thesymbols should be real, and we had a hut which was declared dangerous and whicha group from Arundel came and demolished for us. Those of us preparing the liturgyfor that Easter took the opportunity provided and used the wood from the hut for afantastic bonfire, which the Abbess ceremonially lit. Since then it has been impossible to conceive returning to the fire of old.

This year, as each year, we prepared our fire (shelves from a hut with wood-wormand the rotting floor from another hut!) and the community gathered around, withSr Joseph bringing the congregation to join us a bit before the liturgy was due tostart. Fr Albert came out, blessed the fire, blessed and lit the candle, and preceededus all to the Church, singing three times, “The light of Christ”, to which we all responded, “Thanks be to God”. Just before we went into the Church our candleswere lit from the Paschal candle, and as each one went into the dark Church, thelight of Christ spread out to fill it. Some of the sisters stood around the Paschal candle, each holding her own candle, and sang the Exultet (a joyful hymn celebrating our salvation). After that, and still by candlelight, we listened to a seriesof readings which took us through the history of salvation, and responded in song

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and prayer to each reading. When we got to the Gloria, the lights in the Church wereturned on, and we sang, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to peopleof good will”. The joy which fills the Church when we sing that at the Easter Vigil istangible.

This year Sr Francis Joseph was not able to be with us; she was in St. Richards Hospital. When we visited her a day or two before Easter she said, “I’ve nevermissed Easter before” and there was a real sadness at not being part of the celebration. That is fitting. Easter is at the heart of our faith. Every Sunday is a littleEaster, celebrating through the year the joy of Christ’s resurrection. Without His rising, what meaning has anything? But with faith in it, we can go forward when lifeis difficult, and if we cannot make sense of everything, and we certainly cannot, atleast we can trust that Jesus is in it with us and can look with expectant hope to findHim walking through the next day with us.

Needless to say, we celebrated with food and drink later in the day too!

Easter continues now. This is Eastertide. Happy Eastertide to each and every one ofyou. With our love, your Poor Clare sisters.

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The Lavinian Club

The Lavinian Club was formed in the 1950s by the late Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk,with the intention of providing coach trips to places of interest. It is open to anyoneliving in or around Arundel who is over the age of 60. Annual membership subscription is £5 and is due on 1st November. New members are always welcome.

The Club arranges a Spring and an Autumn outing each year, in addition to a theatretrip around Christmas/New Year. Recent outings have been to Birdworld at Farnham,Winchester & Salisbury Cathedrals, Penshurst Place near Tunbridge Wells and aboat trip around Southampton Water & the rivers Hamble & Itchen. Christmas outings have been to ‘Phantom of the Opera’ at Southampton, the Ice Show and‘Scrooge’ at the Brighton Centre & the Christmas Concert at the Chichester FestivalTheatre. The outings are charged to members at approximately half of the total cost,and members are advised (by letter) of the destination of each outing in advance ofthe date. Further details from Carole Dean (Hon. Secretary) on 01243 781 531.

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Growing up in the Holy Land - a secular viewBy Patricia Hay-Will

Last summer the weekly newsletter showed that Aylesford Priory was hosting a Pilgrimage in July, reminding me of a day visit there by the Parish over 30 years ago.Then I noticed a shrine containing earth from Mount Carmel in Palestine, bringingback memories spent there as a child. I was baptised in the Carmelite MonasteryChurch on Mt. Carmel during the days of the British Mandate.

Victory over the Ottoman Empire and its German ally brought Britain to Palestine in1917, General Allenby entered Jerusalem on foot as a mark of respect to the HolyPlaces. My father and his brother served in Allenby’s army, fighting their way onhorseback through the Sinai Desert, the latter suffering a severe injury for the rest ofhis life. Britain was given a Mandate to administer Palestine by the League of Nations and the Balfour Declaration of 2 November 1917 stated a policy “favouringthe establishment in Palestine of a National Home for the Jewish people, it clearlybeing understood that nothing should be done which may prejudice the civil rightsof existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine”. The British Government had madepromises to both Arabs (Lawrence of Arabia for example) and Jews under the stressof WWI, resulting in the Arab rebellion of the 1930’s and the Israeli War of Independence in the 1940’s. Such campaigns, needless to say, restricted movementsof the British administering the country, my childhood in the 1930’s and after WWIIwhen I rejoined my parents in Northern Palestine.

There were British colonial civil servants in the High Commission in Jerusalem, District Commissioners for separate areas, legal officials, engineers running the railways, public works and commercial firms – shipping and oil for example. Therewas a British Club in every large town.

Below Mt. Carmel lies a plain leading to the sea. There, my parents had their firsthome; the only one at that time where we watched a Cavalry Regiment strike theirtents and horse lines. The plain is now the headquarters of the Egged Bus Station,covered in housing estates close to the little British cemetery under the pine trees.They moved house from time to time and six children attended ‘Mrs Harvey’s Schoolfor English children’, a term that my children regarded as extremely politically incorrect. But there was no primary school for English children: an English HighSchool, a German High School (where my brother went), a French Convent and aGerman Kindergarten where the big brothers and sisters collected the little ones to

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go home. I was sent there at the age of two and remember ‘Tuntie Katie’ teachingme how to sweep the front steps and being banished under a table for some misdemeanour; I enjoyed this by tickling the legs of the big children collecting thelittle ones. Mrs Harvey taught us in her house at the bottom of Mt. Carmel Avenue. There I learnt to read and write, and the calendar with pictures for eachmonth of the year remains in my mind to this day: a little boy in gumboots holdingon to his souwester in a strong wind.

From there at the age of nine, I was sent to Les Dames de Nazareth Convent on theslopes of Mt. Carmel; my mother, being a firm Roman Catholic, ignored the EnglishHigh School. There were no other English children there but an Irish Headmistress,Mère O’Connel, an English teacher, Mère St. Aubyn and Mère Champanaques, aFrench teacher, and a community of Christian Arab nuns. All subjects were taughtthrough the medium of French so if I wanted to speak to the other girls – all wereChristian Arabs – or learn anything, I had to learn pretty quickly.

The summer uniform was a two-piece in a coarse material which looked and felt likea mattress tickling; in winter we had a sailor suit with navy blue berets. To attractmore European pupils, my mother was asked for advice. “Change the summerclothes,” she replied. A pale blue and white floral cotton dress, leather belt, whitesocks and linen hat were substituted. Outcome: one more English pupil, but manyhappier girls.

Summer holidays were spent by the sea a few miles south of Haifa, close to Athlit,with its ruins of a Crusader castle – Khayat Beach. Families would be driven to ourbeach huts in the cool of early morning, swimming and playing leap frog, careful toavoid sunstroke, until a line of cars appeared above the sand dunes at about 2pm:fathers with our lunch! Red, black and white flags were positioned in the sea, thecolours eagerly awaited as we arrived, white was safe, red dangerous and black forbidden – howls of disappointment all round.

Easter often brought warmer weather after chilly winters with no snow except onMt. Hermon in the distance across the Bay of Acre. A favourite picnic spot was BeitLaham, close to Nazareth, where photos show us playing in tents in the middaysun. Travel was restricted owing to ‘the troubles’, several British being killed andtrains derailed frequently, so we did not venture far. My ‘Girls Crystal’ comic was sometimes delayed on its journey up from Egypt, along with overseas editions of theEnglish papers, rolled up in an exciting yellow tube and hung on the door handle byHannah, the delivery man. My father used to say that those responsible for blowing

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up the train were probably reading about the adventures of Barbara Redfern (‘SchoolGirls’ Own magazine) in their caves. I did not appreciate his humour at the time,bless him.

In the late 30’s my brother came out for the summer holidays from his English PrepSchool with a grown up family friend. We had the usual Sunday trip to FrenchCarmel after Mass at Beit Galim where, apart from the fizzy lemonade, the chief attraction was feeding the tame monkey in the Beer Garden.

I made my first Holy Communion in the church at Beit Galim, later joining those atDames de Nazareth for a special Mass and celebration, with breakfast in the refectory. We had delicious coffee in bowls without handles...

Memories always of the blue skies, sunshine, the sea, tortoises scrabbling aboutamongst the boulders of the slopes of Mt. Carmel, the pine trees, but underlyingsadness when friends of my parents were killed. Then came 1939: Port Said andBodells Hotel, watching grown ups from the upstairs landing when we were supposed to be in bed…

School in UK 1939-45: my parents still in Palestine, but my Mother was evacuatedto South Africa as Rommel’s Afrika Corps came dangerously close to Egypt and theeastern Mediterranean; my brother training in Canada in the RAF; I saw us all separated but in 1945 I was back in Haifa, arriving at the ‘new’ railway station on aboiling hot day, carrying my mother’s fur coat and tennis racquet, our luggage having gone astray in Alexandria as we rattled through the streets of Alexandria in a15cwt truck to Kantara.

Straight out of the 6th form into an Area Security Office (after our colleagues’ officewas blown up in Jaffa and two Palestine policemen killed yards from our gardengate), we moved underground into Mt. Carmel, the site of a war-time radar station,close to my baptismal monastery church – all barbed wire and sentries.

Mrs Harvey’s school had become an Officers’ Club where, instead of learning mytimes’ tables, I danced and partied the evenings away. We picnicked on Athlit beachwith a Scout car for transport and dining out always with two armed escorts. TheArmy Division stationed up north was replaced by the 6th Airborne Division but in1947 all British families were evacuated to Egypt under Operation Polly. Families ofoil companies and some commercial firms were sent to Lebanon where houses wereprovided for them and husbands and fathers could visit them. Government

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employees were not so lucky; they were sent to Egypt by train to a Transit camp andback to the UK. However, my mother was in Haifa hospital after undergoing a serious operation and I was allowed to stay with her until she was well enough toleave and exchange our flat with a Jewish family living on Mt. Carmel in the securityzone. Meanwhile travelling up from the hospital each day in a jeep with an armedescort (no shortage of those!), I had a Pass, surprising the sentries on seeing an English girl civilian! When our unit went into “suspended animation” – always likedthat Army phrase... should we have been dangling in mid-air?!? – I joined the Iraq Petroleum Company until we left in 1948.

Before those days in Jerusalem, travelling on duty and meeting my brother, secondedto HQ Palestine, in the King David Hotel (blown up in July 1946), staying in theYWCA. A previous highlight was travelling to Ramat David airfield and meeting himalighting from a WWII bomber travelling from Habbaniyeh, Iraq, to Egypt, where hewas stationed in the Canal Zone – more troubles and danger – and back to Englandon a cargo boat in 1948.

But, in 1989, I was persuaded by my son to visit the Holy Land with him. We stayedat the Stella Maris Guest House, next to the church, where he looked up in the Register and saw his mother really had been baptised there. Likewise, at the Dames

de Nazareth, where a charming English Nun stood on a chair in a small study, blewoff a cloud of dust and produced the 1938 School Register to show Patricia MaryMansfield as a pupil! We walked down Mt. Carmel and up again, along the Jaffaroad, the sea front, the Suq – I wondered if I would keep up with him but treksacross the South Downs proved good practice and I walked further than I ever did asa 17 year old – it was Army transport for safety’s sake in those days!

The Intifida was in force, so travel to the West Bank was restricted – ‘plus ça change’– but we stayed at Sr Judith’s Convent in Nazareth, and Tiberias where, in 1938,Aunt Clare had to resort to smelling salts in the heat, much to my childish amazement and admiration. Jerusalem too, where during WWII my mother tookthousands, yes thousands of British sailors round the Holy Places as a volunteer forthe British Sailors’ Society. There had always been a Naval presence in Haifa Bay‘showing the flag’! In pre-war days, lots of parties for children where almost everysailor had ‘a little girl at home like you’ and after, where cocktail parties on deck werethe norm, often in a rough sea. Driving all round the Sea of Galilee, watching myselfascend Masada – no head for heights, me! – Megiddo, all those places first known60 years’ ago.

Many of you will know Israel from the pilgrimages – private, Diocesan and Parish.For me, there are many more memories of that beautiful country; the wild flowers inthe spring, with Arab children holding bunches of Narcissi by the roadside; thefriendships; the sadness of troubled times. We were accompanied part of the time bya charming Jewish man who had been a clerk in my father’s office, welcoming meand my son, a Roman Catholic priest. (He lived not far from the camp where my ‘Listeners’ Choice’ broadcast for the Forces’ Broadcasting Service was delayed by theroad being blown up en route.)

Would I have ever imagined such a return journey? A humbling experience...

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The Christians in the WorldKindly provided by Mary Corbyn

“Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationality, language orcustoms. They do not inhabit separate cities of their own, or speak a strange dialect,or follow some outlandish way of life. Their teaching is not based upon reveries inspired by the curiosity of men. Unlike some other people, they champion nopurely human doctrine. With regard to dress, food and manner of life in general,they follow the customs of whatever city they happen to be living in, whether it isGreek or foreign.

“And yet there is something extraordinary about their lives. They live in their owncountries as though they were only passing through. They play their full role as citizens, but labour under all the disabilities of aliens. Any country can be theirhomeland, wherever it may be, is a foreign country. Like others, they marry and havechildren, but they do not expose them. They share their meals, but not their wives.

“They live in the flesh, but they are not governed by the leisures of the flesh. Theypass their days upon earth, but they are citizens of heaven. Obedient to the laws,they yet live on a level that transcends the law. Christians love all men, but all menpersecute them. Condemned because they are not understood, they are put todeath, but raised to life again. They live in poverty, but enrich many; they are totally destitute, but possess an abundance of everything. They suffer dishonour, but thatis their glory. They are defamed, but vindicated. A blessing is their answer to abuse,deference their response to insult. For the good they do they receive the punishmentof malefactors, but even then they rejoice, as though receiving the gift of life. Theyare attacked by the Jews as aliens, they are persecuted by the Greeks, yet no one canexplain the reason for this hatred.

“To speak in general terms, we may say that the Christian is to the world what thesoul is to the body. As the soul is present in every part of the body, while remaining

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distinct from it, so Christians are found in all the cities of the world, but cannot beidentified with the world. As the visible body contains the invisible world, so Christians are seen living in the world, but their religious life remains unseen. Thebody hates the soul and wars against it, not because of any injury the soul has doneit, but because of the restriction the soul places on its pleasures. Similarly, the worldhates the Christians, not because they have done it wrong, but because they areopposed to its enjoyments.

“Christians love those who hate then just as the soul loves the body and all its members despite the body’s hatred. It is by the soul, enclosed within the body, thatthe body is held together, and similarly, it is by the Christians, detained in the worldas in a prison, that the world is held together. The soul, though immortal, has a mortal dwelling place; and Christians also live for a time amidst perishable things,while awaiting the freedom from change and decay that will be theirs in heaven. Asthe soul benefits from the deprivation of food and drink, so Christians flourish underpersecution. Such is the Christian’s lofty and divinely appointed function, fromwhich he is not permitted to excuse himself.”

From a letter to Diognetus (Nn. 5-6; Funk, 397-401)

Proclaimer Crossword Puzzle 26By Chris Dinham

ACROSS DOWN1. A flat, well-known European fish (6) 1. Dad’s attempt of cooking with flour and4. Menace or warning (6) ingredients for tarts (6)9. Use it for postage or thump your foot (5) 2. Extreme greed (7)10. European and English small garden insects (7) 3. Item of furniture to store belongings inside (8)11. Large non-venomous snake in the Americas (3) 5. Damage, personal ruin, blemish & injury (5)12. Very large animal in Africa & SE Asia, 6. Banish from home & country to be alone (9)

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About Liège CathedralCompiled by Alex Clouter

A little while ago, after 9.30am Mass, Stephanie Hawkey gave me a leaflet on LiègeCathedral from a trip to Belgium. She was keen to share this with Parish Proclaimerreaders, so here we go, courtesy from the guide and the Internet...

Liège Cathedral was formerly known as the ancient collegiate of St. Paul’s, one ofseven across Belgium. It was considered to be the ideal replacement to St. Lambert’sCathedral, the ancient cathedral of Liège, which was destroyed during the FrenchRevolution. The Liège revolutionaries considered St. Lambert’s Cathedral as a symbolof the Prince Bishopric. It took 33 years for the site to be levelled and the decisionthen made to allow St. Paul’s to have its status raised to cathedral gracing the townof Liège (1801 after the Concordat) and have the treasures of the former transferredover, with further building undertaken during the next 200 years.

St. Paul’s was founded by Bishop Eracle (959 - 971). For eight centuries St. Paul’sgave work to a considerable range of personnel, including 30 canons, 37 chaplains,10 altar boys and 17 musicians. The church had never been a parish, as this statuswas given to another: St. Martin-en-Ile and later to St. Jacques. It wasn’t until the16th century that the wall paintings, stained glass and the ornamental foliage of thevaults were finished. The canons were particular about the decoration and they supplied the church with renaissance, baroque and classical furniture, which at theend of the century was sacrificed in favour of a neo-gothic style. Work continued inthe 19th/20th centuries, to how it looks now.

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The clock and the chimes of the tower come from St. Lambert’s Cathedral and of particular note is a part gothic/part renaissance porch decorated with reliefs thatrepresent the Conversion of St. Paul, the Nativity and the Resurrection. From the ancient stained glasses, the most remarkable is the one illuminating the large window of the south transept. It features the Crowning of the Virgin and the Conversion of St. Paul. Worthy mention can be made to several remarkable oldpaintings: the Assumption of the Virgin (by Gerard de Lairesse), Descent of theCross (by Gerard Seghers) and the admirable Dead Christ (by Jean Del Cour). Ofcourse there are many more to view around the cathedral.

The relics of the patron of the diocese were received and housed in a goldsmith’sshrine made by the Wilmotte brothers in 1896 who derived their inspiration from thefamous Mosan reliquaries. Neo-gothic furniture is represented by oak and white marble pulpit, stalls and the high altar. Integrated into the annexes of the cloistercan be seen the treasure of the cathedral showing the art and history of the ancientprincipality of Liège.

Do visit www.cathedraledeliege.be although it would be better to actually go and seefor yourself! Treat you and yours for a long weekend to Liège!!

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CAFOD News UpdateFrom the A & B News

“Stephanie Hawkey of Arundel Cathedral has shared with us her experience of helping the Parish collect money over Advent (2013) and buy something from therange of CAFOD World Gifts.

“Stephanie says, ‘Every Advent we collect from something special and momentousto help CAFOD and they, on our behalf, send them off to where it’s needed themost. This year we chose bee-keeping equipment.’

“They managed to raise over £600 which is a fantastic amount and will be a phenomenal help to people enabling them to look after themselves and their families.”

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Born and bred a mullet By David Taylor

On 19 September 2013, the parish celebrated the Requiem Mass for June Taylor.June was Arundel born and bred and her son David wrote the following résumé ofher life for the funeral...

Mum was born on her own mother’s birthday: 30 June 1929 in Maltravers Street. Shewas christened Daphne June Josephine Carter but she preferred to be called June.She was the oldest of three children born to George and Gertrude Carter.

Mum attended St. Philip’s School on London Road. On leaving school she enjoyedjobs in Gilreys and Greenfields the Bakers; she also worked as a paper-girl. She alsoworked as a domestic and as a nanny before marrying Eric Taylor (from Newport,South Wales) on 26 June 1954 and having three children of her own.

Mum by her own definition was a good soul and always seemed to take her boys’side if Dad was a bit strict with us, but she would give us the copper stick across theelbow (very painful) if we stepped out of line with her. Mum never had much in theway of money but always made sure we were clothed and fed even if the clotheswere hand-me-downs and we were always sent to school neat and tidy with hair andteeth brushed.

Mum carried on working ‘til her mid 70’s (nannying, cleaning, helping in St. Philip’sSchool kitchen and in shops such as the corner shop in Jarvis Road and the International). She also loved cards and would travel to Rustington, Coldwalthamand Boxgrove for weekly whist drives. Strangely enough her regular whist partnerPeter Philips passed away the day before mum, so I’m sure they will be getting

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together again for a hand of cards somewhere in the ether.

Mum remained cheerful despite knowing her days were growing short and took greatcomfort in her faith in God receiving Holy Communion at home until the end.

Mum died peacefully in her own home on 28 August 2013.

Born and bred a mullet.

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Parish People - Michael and Melinda HeathcoteBy Colin Swanton

Michael and Melinda have been parishioners since 2006 and in that time have madequite an impact in our community. Having first met in 1971 when they both workedfor an accountancy firm in the Aldwych in London, they married in 1972 in ThorpeBay near Southend-on-Sea. At the time of their marriage Melinda was an Anglican,but in 1974 she converted to the Catholic faith. Michael is a ‘cradle’ Catholic and attended the De La Salle Brothers School in Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace.

The couple were living in Wallington in South London when, in 1973, their first son,Barrett was born and 17 months later son Lewis arrived into the family! Two daughters, Suzanne in 1979 and Rosamund in 1984, completed their family.

In 1984 the family moved to East Preston and they attended church at St Joseph’s inRustington where there were more activities for children. Later they attended Mass atOur Lady Star of the Sea in East Preston where they both became Eucharistic Ministers. Their move to Arundel in 2006 was as a result of down-sizing after theirchildren had left home.

Melinda has worked for SPUC and has done some counselling for Life; she currentlyworks part time for the Catholic Bible School in Nutbourne between Chichester andEmsworth where she has been for some 14 years. In Arundel parish she has workedfor the Parish Proclaimer, and together with her husband has run various groups, including those for Advent, Lent and the Diocesan Jubilee in their home.

Michael still works on major project appraisals with his partners in the USA and

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Holland and apart from this he has just been appointed to the Parish Core Team,adding to his many other activities which include that of trustee to the CatholicBible School, trustee to the Friends of Arundel Cathedral and, since 2008, as atrustee for the Arundel Museum. Earlier he set up a charity: the Bosnia Family AidAppeal from 1991 to 1996/7 during the troubles in that country and over £10 millionwas raised in money and hospital equipment etc.

Melinda and Michael are rightly proud of their children – Barrett is a freelance filmeditor; Lewis has an IT recruitment business in San Francisco and during his sparetime performs as a stand-up comedian, and contributes regularly to 5-minute slotson San Francisco radio expressing his opinions on a number of topics. Suzanne livesin Los Angeles and is a playwright/actor; Rosamund works in IT and spends most ofthe week in Brussels, although her real love is music technology and production inwhich she has a degree.

The couple have one granddaughter, Poppy, aged 2, born to Lewis and his wife,Nicole. Lewis and Nicole are also adopting a little boy from Ethiopia, who was dueto join the family once all the legal paperwork etc. is approved in July of this year.

Melinda has recently started a new group in Arundel called Mothers’ Prayers – partof a world-wide organisation of small groups of women who pray for their own andother children together. (See ‘Mothers’ Prayers’ on page 35.)

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The Saints of the Roman CanonBy Tim Madeley

After looking at Sixtus, Cornelius and Cyprian in the last Parish Proclaimer, the nextsaint mentioned in Eucharistic Prayer 1 (The Roman Canon) is St. Lawrence – theroasted deacon.

Lawrence is afforded feast status in the universal calendar of saints such was his reputation and witness to the early Church. Despite this many of the details of hislife have been lost in the mists of time. He was martyred at Rome in the persecutionsof the Emperor Valerian in 258AD on the fourth day after the martyrdom of Pope Sixtus II previously mentioned. Tradition says that as the Pope was being led awayfor execution, Lawrence followed him weeping and asked him, “Father, where areyou going without your deacon?” To which the saint replied, “I do not leave you myson. You shall follow me in three days.”

Tradition also says that after his capture by the Roman authorities, the Roman Prefect asked him to produce the treasures of the Church. Later, Lawrence gatheredall the poor of the city which the Church supported, a great assembly of the miserable and misfortunate, and he said to the Prefect, “These are the treasures ofthe Church!” His punishment was to be slowly burnt alive on a gridiron, an unusualmethod of execution for the Romans who usually preferred beheading for its citizens.

Lawrence was buried in the cemetery of Cyriaca on the Via Tiburtina where later, theEmperor Constantine built a basilica over his tomb. The church, after numerousmodifications, still stands and is the fifth of the seven patriarchal basilicas in the cityof Rome. The Church celebrates St. Lawrence’s Feast Day on 10 August.

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Memoirs of Francis William Gerard Clifton 1905 - 1994Contributed by Deacon David Clifton

“One sunny afternoon in August 1913, I set off with Geoffrey Gahagan, the postmaster’s son, for a walk by the river. Those were the early days of our acquaintance with the adventures of Harry Wharton & Co, then appearing in thecomic paper ‘Chuckles’, as well as in the ‘Magnet’.

“We were pretending to be Harry Wharton & Co on our way to a picnic, and werebeing dogged by an imaginary Billy Bunter who was after our ‘tuck’. We had stoppedat Cove’s in the square to get a bottle of ‘stone’ ginger and a bag of cream biscuits(tasting so much better than now). We settled down on the riverbank just off thefootpath at Dawes (now Portreeve’s Acre), next to the concrete drain-outfall. All wasquiet. No motor traffic rolled along the dusty Station Road, and the sky was as yetunsoiled by any craft larger than a seagull or occasional heron… The white cloudswere piled above the distant Downs, the warm summer breeze rippled across thereed beds: no life seemed to be stirring in the afternoon heat. Dinner was already forgotten and teatime not yet considered.

“Suddenly, up the river valley, beyond the Black Rabbit chalk pit, we saw an unbelievable, and impossible sight. It was a large yellow thing, shaped like a cottageloaf, floating about 200 feet up in the air. As it came swiftly nearer, growing in size,we were struck dumb with amazement. Soon, it was nearly overhead and filled alarge part of the sky. Then it turned sideways and showed itself as an enormous airship, ploughing its steady way to the naval manoeuvres at Portsmouth. This wasthe first airship seen in these parts, though it was a sight that became familiar in thenext five years. Harry Wharton & Co were forgotten as we rushed home to tell theexciting news.

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“One more momentous afternoon was spent on the riverbank near Portreeve’s Acre.My grandmother was staying with us in Maltraver’s Street and we had all been for awalk along the river as far as Warningcamp and back. As we crossed the bridge onthe way home for tea, the paperboys were crying the news. It was the 4th of August1914, and the first World War had started. My grandmother was worried about theincome from her shares and my mother was worried about the general effect of thewar, but we children were not worried in any degree; only exhilarated by the air ofexcitement and the general stir.

“Late into the evening the discussion continued, under the bubbling gaslights of theupstairs dining room. We were glad that, in the upheaval, our bedtime was forgotten, and we were able to play a little longer up and down the dark stairs and inand out of the first floor bedrooms.

“So ended that secure, peaceful, motorless age that was swept away for ever whenthe first German troops crossed the Belgian Frontier.”

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Forthcoming events on the First World War Centenary Courtesy of www.1914.org

12 July - 1 March 2015 War Stories: Voices from the First World WarBrighton Museum & Art Gallery

12 July Inside the Great WarThe Underground Theatre, Eastbourne

19 July - 25 January 2015 Lest we forgetPortsmouth City Museum

20 July/16 & 23 August The Royal Pavilion Estate & World War IRoyal Pavilion, Brighton

3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August Summer Sundays of World War IPenshurst Place & Gardens, Tonbridge

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30 July/3, 11, 14, 19, Do you have what it takes to serve in the army?23, 28 & 31 August Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

2 - 3 August Kitchener’s Army WeekendRoyal Engineers Musuem, Gillingham

3 August Brooklands Great War 100Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

3 August The Great WarTangmere Military Aviation MuseumChichester

6 August Working, Waiting, WeepingBursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum

8 August The 1914 HousePreston Manor, Brighton & Hove

6 September Gears of Change & Cogs of WarPowell-Cotton Museum, Birchington

22 September The Loss of Hogue, Cressy & AboukirHistoric Dockyard, Chatham

More details of these and other events can be read on www.1914.org

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Phoebe’s View on the Animal Blessing ServiceBy Jo Briscoe

I have to tell you that last year I had my annual Blessing at the Cathedral AnimalBlessing service. I am now a better dog! I want you to know that I am usually quitegood – there are rules to be followed and I try my best to please my Master (whomakes the rules to be obeyed), but sometimes things get a little bit out of my controlor else my playfulness runs riot and I just cannot help stepping out of line! Now thatI have been blessed, I do feel more comfortable within myself and I know that Godcares for me. It is not always easy for me, you know, I have to memorise all the different people who visit our home at Cathedral House for an enormous number ofreasons, and I have to try not to be too fierce towards them. I hope that they will remember that my main role here is to guard. I take my duties seriously, and nothingwould ever stand in my way of carrying out those duties. Protecting my Master andguarding our territory is my purpose. God knows that too! Like everyone, I am a sinner – but the opportunity to confess and be blessed by him is something I greatlyneed and something which gives me comfort and confidence to carry out my dutiesto the letter! I promise, my aim is to please.

I have, in fact, made many friends, which my Master encourages. I get to know veryquickly those people who are, indeed, my true friends. I am able to weigh people upalmost instantly from their body language, and it doesn’t take me too long to workout which people are friendly towards me because they want to stay on the rightside of me, or the pliable ones who might pass me a tit-bit occasionally, providing Ilook at them longingly and drool a little as well, or, best of all, those dog lovers whohave a clear understanding of my nature as a dog. However, once I have made afriend, they are always my friend, so long as they obey the rules, of course. I have toensure that rules are obeyed, especially when I am in charge in the House while myMaster is away carrying out his duties. This happens quite a lot – it is the nature ofhis work for God.

My Master is a loving friend to me and I love him too – he is my stalwart and comfort. He is very firm with his rules and instructions and I am not allowed to getaway with any laxness. He is also very kind and caring towards me and we have lotsof fun together and he satisfies my every need – good food in the right quantity; always a refreshing drink; lovely garden to play in; my own choice of sleeping placewithin the house (with the comfort of my own cage when I need to feel really secure) and lots of walks in beautiful surroundings. We share our lives happily

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together. There are other people who work in the house too, they have busy jobs butthey do give me lots of attention whenever it is possible. Also, we now have anotherfriend staying in the House. He is the one who particularly loves his food and when Iam able to make sure I am in his presence in the kitchen at the appropriate time, heis also the one who is so generous with his tasty treats! I like him very much, especially when he communicates with me in Polish – that really shows what a greatunderstanding he has of how clever dogs are!

Back to the Animal Blessing service: it is pretty obvious to everybody who is somebody that, as well as our owners, God cares for us too – after all, who elsewould have found me such a Master! So I felt I really needed to be present to thankGod for his many blessings – we are all God’s creatures whom he loves. The serviceis open to everyone, and is held every year on the first Saturday in October, in the Cathedral, which is the outer area of my territory for guarding. Many people travel alot of miles to be present each year, so we have many loyal supporters. I was askedto escort a close friend of mine, whom I see several times each week, and I lap upthe attention she gives me whenever we meet. She talks to me a lot and, if I ask her,she gives me a tummy rub. What I did find difficult in the Cathedral was sitting in apew during the service while the Master, who I most want to be near, was actually standing up in front – talking to everyone present instead of just to me! Sometimesmy patience is tried when I have to exercise some understanding of special occasions when others need his attention!

About five minutes before the service started we entered the Cathedral by the doorfrom the Sacristy. I could see lots of people sitting in the pews but until we hadbowed to Our Lord on the Crucifix in the centre of the Sanctuary and turned to lookdown the central aisle, I could see not only people but dogs there too! All differentcolours and different sizes with, no doubt, different barks. What’s this, I thought –how dare they come into my guarded territory! I had to stamp my authority from the

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word ‘go’! I looked straight ahead and had to give one of my most fearsome barks.Everyone came to attention in silence – there was a hush throughout the Cathedral.My guiding friend shushed me and I looked at her and followed her into the Duke’spew at the very front of the seating! My Master had suggested that we sit there – Ifeel he wanted me to be reassured by actually seeing him in front of me, and he wasright! I could fix my eyes on him and listen to his voice (a comfort too) whilst at thesame time I was taking command of the situation from the very front. What a privilege though, sitting in the Duke of Norfolk’s pew – I guess that we were not expecting the family to be present. I bet even his own dogs have never sat there! Iwasn’t anxious but I just wanted to see my Master enter the Cathedral and beforelong I heard the entrance bell ring. We all stood up and lovely music filled the airfrom the organ played by our Cathedral Organist, Pat (who is also a friend of mine).Everyone started singing and several persons, robed for the occasion, processed in,and following other clerics – our own Fr. Stan and Pastor Philip Tout, as well as Deacon David - there was my Master. I was so relieved to see him and he actuallypassed close to me as I sat right at the side of the central aisle. That was reassuringtoo!

There had been one or two yelps from some of the visiting dogs – they clearly werenot aware of the need to be quiet and calm in God’s presence. On each occasion Iput them in their place and it seemed to do the trick. I was friendly to people whogreeted me – especially some young children who asked if they could stroke me. Ithought that was rather nice. The service progressed through the first hymn, Opraise ye the Lord!, heartily led by our clergy as they walked up into the Sanctuaryand took their places for the service.

When it was decided that we had sung enough for this first spell, at last I heard myMaster’s voice speaking the welcome and opening prayer. I felt comforted by hispresence and so I lay down on the cool floor. We were reminded in this openingprayer that the animals of God’s creation share in the fortunes of human existenceand have a part in human life. We have to be so thankful to God for our shared existence and for the gift of our loyalties to each other – animals and humans together – and how important we are to each other. This is very important to meand, although I learn much from the fact that my Master is a Priest, I also know thatit is important to all other animals too. You may remember from earlier in this scriptthat I wholeheartedly accept that we are all sinners. My Master then opened upprayers of Penitence, asking God for forgiveness for all our short-comings – thisincluded those of dogs too. For a start, I know I can be bossy, especially in my

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efforts to fulfil my guarding role. I know I can sometimes be miserable when I am left. I know I am sometimes forgetful. I know I do not please when I roll on a deadbird (or the like) and face rejection when I go indoors but I just have to do it! All ofthese things are sinful and I need God’s forgiveness. We all do! There were readingsfrom the Bible by Deacon David and a long talk by Pastor Philip to keep us on theright track. I do try very hard, you know.

Next the highlight of our afternoon: now I haven’t yet met Pope Francis, but heplays such an important role in our lives, I cannot wait to meet him. What pleasesme greatly is that wonderful prayer of St. Francis (which we have all loved for years)has now been brought to more regular use in our conversations with God, wholly byour Pope Francis. The words are so “with it” in our daily lives and so beautiful too.Our final hymn, also about St. Francis – this was based on the ‘Canticle of BrotherSun’ by St. Francis himself. What a man! ‘All creatures of our God and King’ – thatis all of us, isn’t it? And we do ‘Lift up your voice and with us sing, alleluia’

During the singing of this hymn a collection was taken for the Cinnamon Trust, acharity which provides practical care for the pets of elderly or seriously ill owners,and long term care for the pets of owners who have died. Now, can you think ofanything more worthy, on both counts? Matthew Willis handed over the collectionto my Master – so he too had an important job to do. We did consult together before the service started!

Next Gloria Macari sang, accompanied by her playing the guitar, all about God creating the animals. It was so moving, I thought of all my friends passed and present. It was very beautiful. Next, I did something I had been longing to do for thewhole of the previous half an hour! My friend and I walked forward to greet my Master, who was standing on the Altar steps, for him to talk to me personally! Irushed forward with great joy in my heart, but quietly, because I was to be blessedby him, in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, withwords so deep and meaningful. I know I now have to try my very best, using thatblessing, to please my Master by doing the right thing. All the animals with theirowners followed my lead, and moved forward in turn for a blessing from one of theclergy – everyone behaved impeccably (which surprised me a little, but then I did trymy utmost to set a good example, which was obviously followed!).

The blessing was followed by the Lord’s Prayer – I know this one by heart, I haveheard it so many times but I still sit through it in awe. My Master then said a closingprayer which was so beautiful, I am giving it to you here:

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Almighty Father, loving Creator of all life, help us treat with compassion the livingcreatures entrusted to our care. May they never be subjected to cruelty or neglect.May the dominion you gave us over them be a partnership of mutual service so thatthrough them, we may come to a greater love and appreciation of your Glorious Creation. We ask this through Christ our Lord, AMEN.

Following a general Blessing over everyone present and their animals, and after theDismissal, I was very shocked to see my Master and the other clergy process past meand journey down to the back of the church and back to the Sacristy, leaving me andmy friend still in the Duke’s pew! What is going on here? My friend and I walkedbriskly across the apron of the Altar and passed in front of the Blessed SacramentChapel at great speed – I knew the service was over and I wasn’t going to miss outin thanking my Master. I was desperate to reach him and couldn’t get there quickenough! As soon as we went through the Cathedral door into the Sacristy area, myfriend let me go ahead. I rushed into the Sacristy straight to the heel of my Master.My friend did retrieve me and took me into the house for a drink whilst the clergyhad their period of prayer following the service.

Afterwards, everyone was invited to take tea in the Cathedral Centre, so I wentacross with my Master to greet all those present. I had enjoyed myself and I think mybehaviour was good. It was such a happy occasion – please pass the word aroundfor 2014 when the Animal Blessing service will take place on the actual memorial ofSt. Francis, (Saturday 4 October) which will be very special. Remember, he is friendto all the animals and birds.

Well, that’s my excitement for today! Back to duties! I have to confess that this really means ‘Back to the place I love’, to relax and enjoy my Master’s company andperhaps we may play our game of finding pieces of dry pasta tossed at random invarious hiding places which includes my bed! It is really annoying if one piece getsenclosed within the folds of my bed which prevents me from finding it, until I laydown to rest and the thing sticks into a vulnerable part of my anatomy! This is alljust between you and I, of course!

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Mothers’ Prayers By Melinda Heathcote

For a few years I had been attending a Mothers’ Prayer (MP) group run by a dearfriend in Pulborough, but it had been on my mind for some time that perhaps wecould have one in Arundel. One day a lady I know told me that her daughter hadbeen diagnosed with cancer. Immediately I felt that this should wait no longer.

MP is a simple programme of a few set prayers asking for the Holy Spirit to accompany us, for protection and guidance in our meeting and thanking God for thegift of motherhood. We then pray one by one, individually, for our children, andgrandchildren, silently or aloud, placing their names written on small discs, into abasket which is finally put before the cross.

Everything we might share is completely confidential within the group, and as eachof us prays for our children, the other members pray alongside her in support. Weare encouraged to remember that God loves our children so much more than we do,and He knows better than we can, what is best for them. In this way we offer themto Him and are able to trust Him and hopefully let go of some of our worries andconcerns.

It isn't necessary to be a biological mother to join Mothers Prayers, only to be awoman who has a heart to pray for children, and perhaps to include children whohave no-one to pray for them.

The MP prayerbook has been translated into 40 languages and there are many thousands of mothers praying this way all around the world. The basis is Christianbut it is not necessary to be a practising Christian to join a group.

So far we have had six meetings which are held fortnightly. People come when theycan and if they are unable to come we pray for their intentions in their absence. Afterwards we usually have a cup of coffee.

There is always room for more members and if anyone is interested in coming, evenif only occasionally, please do get in touch with me, Melinda Heathcote on 01903882 227. We meet in the Cashman Room of the Cathedral Centre in London Road,Arundel.

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A bishop visited a church in his diocese. Only five people turned up to hear him preach. After Mass he asked the priest, “Did you give notice of

my visit?” “No.” replied the priest, “but word seems to have got round anyway.”

The priest’s housekeeper put sanitary hot air hand dryers in the toilets at the church hall and after two weeks, he had to remove them, placing the unitsin the porch ready for collection. The priest noticed them and sought outthe housekeeper. On asking him why they were moved, the housekeepersaid, “They worked fine but I saw these signs just above them in the gents

and ladies.”, passing the priest one of the signs. The priest read the following:“For a sample of this week’s sermon, please push the button.”

Three priests were driving down the road when they missed a turn and drove into a ditch. As they pulled themselves together, a drunk pulled up and asked if they were alright. “Oh, yes, Jesus is with us,”

one replied. The drunk thought that over for a minute. “Well, you’d better let him get in with me, you’re going to kill him.”

A drunk staggers into church, enters a confessional booth, sits down and says nothing. The priest coughs a few times to get his atttention but the drunk still sits there. Finally the priest pounds three times on the wall. Then the

drunk mumbles, “Ain’t no use knocking, there’s no paper on this side either!”

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Across: 1. Prefect 8. Fleece 9. Country 10. Outset 12. Bedford13. Roll 14. Stun 15. Ash 16. Arch 17. Horn 18. Session

19. Cabins 21. Arsenal 22. Spread 23. Plotted

Down: 2. Roof 3. Tunnel 4. Corn Flakes 5. Cloud 6. Cessation7. Pertinent 10. Orchestral 11, Broadcast 12. Blackbird

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Planting for Peace in PalestineBy Anne Alidina

In order to learn and experience more of Palestine and the people, I returned in February, after my Pilgrimage last October, to join an olive tree planting programmein Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem.

The trip was organised by the Joint Advocacy Initiative which embraces the YMCA,the YWCA and the Alternative Tourism Group with the aim of 'providing a journeyof truth and transformation that will reveal Palestine through the eyes of the Palestinian people, who despite having suffered decades of occupation and dispossession, maintain their dignity, faith and capacity for hope'. After a somewhattraumatic arrival at Tel Aviv for some (they were detained for hours of interrogation)at the airport, our group of 50 met up at the hotel thankful to be there and keen tostart our experience.

We were a very diverse group, from at least a dozen countries and ranging in agefrom 21 to over 80 so it was interesting but also challenging to get to know everyoneand remember their names. Our experience and knowledge of Palestine ranged fromfairly ignorant to very well informed about not only current issues but the complexhistorical background that has fuelled the conflict this far. By the end of the 10 dayswe had all learned so much but processing so much information and making senseof it all has taken me several weeks and I am still being faced every day with moreand more unbelievable travesties of human rights, horrifying scenes of brutality andmurder and reports of shameful appeasement statements from politicians both hereand in America. The main activity and demonstration of our support and solidaritywith the Palestinians was olive tree planting with farmers from villages nearby. Theolive tree is the supreme symbol of Palestine, signifying the enduring tenacity of itspeople holding onto its beloved land, farmed for centuries by successive generations, witness to the history of the Holy Land, at one with the culture and cultivation of the land. Our activity therefore, was both practical and symbolic,demonstrating that the Palestinians have the support of the international communityin resisting the occupation by peaceful means, the olive being a potent symbol ofpeace.

I felt privileged to be working with the soil of the Holy Land, it felt like the ultimategardening experience even though it was hard work. Unloading the tools from beneath our coach on the first day gave a clue as to the type of ground we would be

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dealing with, not the usual fork and spade but picks and mattocks. We worked inpairs, one hacking with the pick then the other scraping away the stones and soilwith the mattock until we had a big enough hole to plant the small tree into. Awooden stake was placed next to the tree, the hole back filled and a plastic sleeveslipped over tree and stake and so on until the first day we had planted 500 trees between us.

With blue skies, warm sun and the beauty of the landscape around us it could havebeen idyllic but the arrival of the military lent a menacing air until we got used totheir presence. At first I felt apprehensive as this group of a dozen or so uniformedand armed men, fingers on triggers, walked towards us, knowing that we were theirtarget and not sure what they would do. Some were so young, they looked like boys.They spent a long time talking with the farmer and the AIG representatives in Arabicand Hebrew and although we could not understand the words it was pretty obviousthat there was some serious negotiating and remonstrating going on.

We all got our cameras out and starting taking photos of the soldiers to deter anyaggressive behaviour from them. The argument was about land rights, of course, butthe farmer had his papers ready to prove that he had a legal right to farm the land sothe captain, obliged to act reasonably in front of an international audience, allowedwork to continue. The soldiers hung around, smoking and videoing us working andwe talked to those who could converse in a language other than Hebrew. Althoughquite friendly to us they were reluctant to enter into a political discussion and whenwe asked them why they were there harassing the farmer the answer was they weredoing their job or that it was for 'security'. All around us were Jewish settlements,like fortresses, overlooking and gradually encroaching onto Palestinian land. At thebeginning of 2012 there were over 250 settlements, illegal under international law,and at least 600,000 Israeli settlers live inside the West Bank. In 2013 work on 2,534

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new units in the settlements began, doubling the amount built the year before. Thearmy captain told us he would stay until we left to protect us from the armed settlers who could come and attack us at any time. There was an element of truth inthis as settlers frequently attack Palestinian farmers but the military do nothing tostop the settlers harming the farmer, they are there to 'protect the settlers' i.e. theones with the weapons. At the end of that morning we had planted 500 trees, whichwe were told, the farmer would come back to water the next day as he had no readymeans of irrigation except for bringing containers full of water by truck. On landtaken unlawfully taken by the settlers, however, the irrigation pipes were plain tosee. Israel controls over 80% of water resources and while water is unrestricted forIsraelis, Palestinians must buy their water from Israeli companies. It was pointed outby our guide that the way to tell the difference between Palestinian and Israelihouses from a distance is that the former always have water tanks on their roofs inorder to store their purchased water.

Lunch was provided every day and I was expecting a sandwich but they do things instyle in Palestine. A car arrived carrying large silver foiled platters and pots that wereunloaded onto trestle tables at the edge of the field. The women, unseen but working away at home had prepared roasted chicken, rice, salad, yogurt and pittabread which we ate with relish having worked up a good appetite, sitting whereverwe could find an accommodating rock or thistle free piece of ground. It was one ofthose meals I will always remember: simple, rustic, delicious, eaten in the open air inthe company of like minded people, provided with love.

The days we spent planting followed much the same pattern. We went to differentareas around Bethlehem where farmers were most vulnerable and every time the soldiers would arrive shortly afterwards and the usual rigmarole would go on whilewe continued our work stopping for a while to speak to the soldiers to try and findout their opinions and feelings about their role in the occupation but they were notvery forthcoming. Some of them would talk but only about general topics, likewhere we had come from and why we were there, where they came from, their ambitions after doing their national service, etc. To us they felt like intruders, not inharmony with the land, strangers to the beauty of the landscape, implicit in its despoliation.

They appeared as aliens in their army fatigues, machine guns at the ready, grimfaces, part of the paranoia which makes their leaders build a 28 foot high wall for socalled security but in reality is an apartheid measure, that makes them destroy Palestinian villages and build their fortress-like settlements on top of them to

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attempt to erase any trace of the rightful inheritors. That makes them perpetuate themyth that Palestinians are terrorists and dangerous to come into contact with as evidenced by the large red road signs on the entrances to the ‘A’ zones (the Palestinian controlled zones). I had some sympathy with the conscripts, who lookedso young and may have wanted to be somewhere else but the choice is prison or thearmy so they reluctantly serve their time. Many suffer serious psychological damage.

On our last day of planting the soldiers were there before us but we carried on asusual, unloading the tools, collecting the olive trees and taking them to the field toplant. After about an hour someone called out 'coffee break' so we all stopped work,grateful for this unusual luxury and gathered round the coffee pots to receive a littlecup of very strong black arabic coffee. It turned out that 'coffee break' was a euphemism for 'stop work we may have trouble'. It seemed that once again the soldiers were questioning the farmer's right to the land so he had gone off to get hispapers, which were all in order but the soldiers were still not satisfied and as the arguments were getting rather heated with some armed settlers joining in we had tostop to work. Losing interest in the mostly unintelligible arguments I resorted to taking photographs of the soldiers in close up and of the local flora, which revealedsome beautiful red anemones and some yellow flowers probably of the pea family. Itthen started raining so when the call came to abandon work I was not sorry. The result of the argument was that the soldiers said that the land we were planting wasa buffer zone as it was too close to the settlement so the farmer would have to go tocourt to contest. Of course there was no point in doing that as he could not win sohe had lost even more of his land and we had planted 100 trees for the settlers.

It was a rather disappointing end to our tree planting, as wet and muddy, weboarded the coach earlier than intended, wondering when and where lunch wouldbe. Our wonderful hosts brought us to their houses (there were too many to fit in

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one, so two houses were used) and surpassed themselves with an amazing hot mealof a pasta filled with pine nuts amongst other things in a delicious sauce. The menand boys served the meal while the women hung back in the kitchen, while thesmall children, at first shyly peeping round the door became more adventurous andshared the food with us and delighted in having their photos taken and then lookingat them on the digital cameras.

This was an experience which built on the introduction I had on the Holy Land pilgrimage and I think was an ideal way to broaden my understanding of the conflict, not only from experiencing first hand the oppressive Israeli regime but alsofrom the constant discussions with all the other participants.

I have only touched on the complex subject of land and water rights in the light ofmy experience and in further articles I hope to bring in refugees, apartheid, childprisoners again in reference to what I saw and heard myself.

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News from St. Philip’s Catholic Primary School By Lucy Horne, Deputy Headteacher

A week at the school

The week before Holy Week at St.Philip’s, was Geography Week. Each class chose acountry to research and learn about. The countries ranged from as far away as Australia to the nearer, European countries of Italy and Spain.

At the beginning of the week, we invited local musician Jim Bernardin, to kick startus off with an assembly based on ‘Around the World Music’. The children were enraptured by the different types of drums, steel pans and other instruments used.There was a wonderful ‘Carnival’ feeling which linked with Year 3’s chosen countryBrazil and children couldn’t help but clap and dance to the amazing sounds created.The following day, Jim came into school and worked with each class looking at making music with instruments linked to their country. Each workshop session allowed the children time to make music using the instruments and follow a beatand rhythm.

The week continued with children using the Internet, the library and artefacts fromtheir chosen country to find out about location, weather, culture, people and traditions. Different foods were tasted ranging from Spanish Tapas, Italian Pizzamaking and Japanese delicacies.

The week lent itself to a host of opportunities for learning, including debates on themorality of bullfighting through to deadly and dangerous types of animals in Australia. During the week, we had a visit from Zoolab. They brought into school,animals, insects and reptiles from other countries such as a hot weather tarantulaand a far more friendly, tortoise. Children had a real ‘hands on’ experience andgained invaluable and insightful knowledge from the experienced ranger.

A sharing assembly at the end of the week meant that all classes could hear aboutthe wealth of learning happening throughout the school. Children presented theirlearning through, power points, songs, poems and reports. A fantastic week wherechildren were able to see what it would be like to live as a child in another countryand to learn about places that they are sure to visit during their lifetime.

Please visit http:learning.st-philips.w-sussex.sch.uk to read more about us.

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News from St. Philip Howard Catholic High School By Alison Baker, Deputy Headteacher & Clare Long, School Chaplain

From Clare Long

With a late Easter, we finished our Spring Term together still a few weeks away fromthe big day itself, which gave our half term a decidedly Lenten feel. As well as ourspecial Lenten challenge calendars for pupils and staff to use each day, and with Stations of the Cross in the Chapel each week, we ended our term with Lenten services. We followed the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and reflected on how thecrowds turned on him, even those who had followed him, been healed by him andacclaimed his entry into Jerusalem. A later Easter also meant we were back at schoolduring the Easter Octave, which gave us an excellent excuse for Easter eggs after ourFriday Mass as we celebrated the season together! We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Eastertide too!

We once again had the opportunity to experience the excellent welcome at ArundelCathedral with our Year 8 students, who all visited the Cathedral during their Days ofReflection looking at our call to be Saints. It is a great blessing for us to be able tovisit the shrine of our Patron Saint, and our thanks go out to all at Arundel Cathedralwho make our visits possible.

From Alison Baker

1 June sees 150 years of the Bognor to Barnham railway line, with a variety of eventsto celebrate this anniversary. Thanks to Barnham station being situated so close toSt. Philip Howard Catholic High School, Catholic students from across the area areable to attend. We have been very happy to support the Sussex Community RailPartnership in preparing for the celebrations; most notably our students were filmedby BBC South Today. With the help of local historians, we researched the history ofthe station and the signal box, which is still being restored by local volunteers. Youcan see the film on our website as below.

The students have produced publicity flyers for use across the area, posters whichwill be on display at the stations, and we are busy preparing a poetry anthology. Dovisit www.sussexcrp.org/arun-valley/arun-valley.html for more informationabout the festivities.

Please visit www.st-philiphoward.w-sussex.sch.uk to read more about us.

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Parish DiaryJUNEWednesday 18th 9.30am - 8pm } Corpus Christi CarpetThursday 19th 9.30am - 5.30pm } of Flowers on view

5.30pm Mass with Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Antonio Mennini & Bishop Kieran Conryc. 6.30pm Procession to the Castle & back to the Cathedral

Sunday 22nd 2.00pm BaptismTuesday 24th 10.00am Mass in the Fitzalan ChapelSaturday 28th 5.00pm ‘Give a Gig’ Cathedral Choir Concert in

Cathedral Centre, free entrySunday 29th 10am – 4pm Diocesan Festival, St. Wilfrid’s School,

Crawley

JULYThursday 2nd 11.00am Friends of Westminster Cathedral visitFriday 4th 11.30am Sion School Leavers’ ServiceSunday 6th 9.30am First Communion ‘Going Forth’ MassSaturday 12th All day ‘A Day with Mary’ - for details visit

http://www.adaywithmary.orgFriday 18th 6.00pm Friends of Arundel Cathedral VespersSaturday 19th 7.00pm ‘Under Two Flags’ Salvation Army Concert

- donations gratefully received afterwardsTuesday 22nd 10.00am St. Philip’s School Leavers’ MassSunday 27th 7.15pm Sussex Festival Choir Concert - visit

www.sussexfestivalchoir.co.uk or contact Stephen Hope on Tel/Fax: 01372 741100 or email [email protected]

AUGUSTSunday 3rd 4.00pm WWI Service of Commemoration in the

Town SquareThursday 7th - Dominican Pilgrimage visiting CathedralFriday 8thSunday 10th 9.30 & Malcolm Sargent Festival Choir sings at

11.15am both Masses

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Friday 15th SOLEMNITY: THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY8.30am Mass at the Convent of the Poor Clares10.00am & Masses in the Cathedral8.00pm

Monday 25th 12 noon Festival Organ Recital with Fiona Brown - visit www.arundelfestival.co.uk for more details

Sunday 31st 5.00pm Vespers and Installation of the new Chapter Canon, Fr Paul Jennings

SEPTEMBERSunday 7th Parish Summer Party/BarbecueSaturday 13th Day of Reflection for Parish VolunteersSunday 14th 9.30am Induction of Lucy Horne as new

headteacher of St. Philip’s Primary School Saturday 27th 12 noon Diocesan Altar Servers Mass with

Bishop Kieran

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During the summer we pray to the Lord...

11th Week of the year Sunday 15th June That we gain a deeper knowledge of you – as Father, SonHOLY TRINITY and Holy SpiritMonday 16th Remembering St. Richard who brought the message of the

Gospel to SussexTuesday 17th In thanksgiving for our Corpus Christi team and their

helpers; may their work have inspired all those who cometo the Cathedral at this time

Wednesday 18th For inner healing when we feel angry and hurt by the people we love

Thursday 19th For the sick and housebound of the parish, that they feel assured of our prayers

Friday 20th That we play our part in improving understanding and tolerance between people of different faiths

Saturday 21st That we may always know that you walk with us, in good and difficult times alike

12th Week of the yearSunday 22nd That we may always feel able to come to your table to beCORPUS CHRISTI strengthened by your Body and BloodMonday 23rd For those throughout the world living in a state of conflict

or political unrestTuesday 24th That, like St. John the Baptist, we will help others to

discover your loveWednesday 25th For the victims of natural disasters who have lost family,

homes and livelihoodsThursday 26th That we may act as a catalyst to those too afraid to reach

out to youFriday 27th For the times when we feel we have nothing to giveSACRED HEARTSaturday 28th That we see you, and welcome you, in the people we meet

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13th Week of the yearSunday 29th That the lives of St. Peter & St. Paul may encourage us to Sts PETER & PAUL be steadfastMonday 30th In thanksgiving for the joy of friendship, and that we reach

out to those who have difficulty in sustaining relationshipsTuesday 1st July For those anxious about the health of a loved one, or

grieving their loss, that they may be comfortedWednesday 2nd For those who are persecuted for their faithThursday 3rd For those suffering with depression or other forms of

mental illnessFriday 4th For the victims of fraud and corruption Saturday 5th That we show humility rather than arrogance; and open

minds and hearts rather than prejudice

14th Week of the yearSunday 6th That we show compassion to those whose lives are

dominated by anxietyMonday 7th In thanksgiving for those who are prepared to risk their

own lives for the safety and well-being of othersTuesday 8th For forgiveness when we are consumed by self-interest and

self-importanceWednesday 9th For those who find it difficult to relinquish powerThursday 10th For those times when we feel so distressed that prayer

eludes usFriday 11th For our young people finishing school this term, that they

find futures which are truly rewarding for themSaturday 12th That we may renew our faith by listening to, and following

your word

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15th Week of the yearSunday 13th For all seafarersSEA SUNDAY Monday 14th For courage when we are apprehensive of using our gifts

and talentsTuesday 15th That we are always gentle and humble of heartWednesday 16th For those who depend on others for everything they have

and doThursday 17th For the gift of discernment Friday 18th For members of our parish going on holiday, that they may

return safe and refreshedSaturday 19th That we are forgiving of those who offend or distress us

16th Week of the yearSunday 20th That we may be confident of your mercy when we turn toyou in a spirit of repentanceMonday 21st For children who have no family or home Tuesday 22nd That we are always honest in our dealing with othersWednesday 23rd For those living under a tyrannical regime who are deniedeven the most fundamental human rightsThursday 24th That we may be peacemakers in our homes, families and

places of workFriday 25th In thanksgiving for our young people who show they have

so much talent, energy and love to contribute to societySaturday 26th That our Church leaders proclaim your message to the

world with courage, inspiration and compassion

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17th Week of the yearSunday 27th That we treasure our faith and that our values will reflect

those found in the GospelsMonday 28th For children with special needs and for those who care

for themTuesday 29th For forgiveness for the times we have driven people away

from you through our bigotry or lack of charityWednesday 30th For those who cannot get out and about and enjoy the

summer weatherThursday 31st For those whose relationships have broken down, that their

confidence may be restored and their hurts healedFriday 1st August For those who work so tirelessly each week cleaning our

Cathedral - THANK YOUSaturday 2nd That we have the courage to live and act as your

true disciples

18th Week of the yearSunday 3rd In thanksgiving for your sustenanceMonday 4th For those who, for whatever reason, live their lives in fearTuesday 5th That we are not wasteful or unnecessarily extravagant Wednesday 6th That, by our example, we show your light and loveTRANSFIGURATIONThursday 7th For those who are struggling to find workFriday 8th For the grace to treat all people with respect, regardless of

their race, creed or statusSaturday 9th That in times of great anguish, we experience the comfort,

which only you can bring

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19th Week of the yearSunday 10th That secure in your love, we will always be at peace

with ourselvesMonday 11th For those who we find it so hard to live with, work with

or forgiveTuesday 12th That we do not ‘drive’ our children as a way of meeting our

unfulfilled needs Wednesday 13th That we count our blessings, use them well and do not

take them for grantedThursday 14th For those members of our Armed Forces returning home

after active dutyFriday 15th In honour of MaryASSUMPTIONSaturday 16th That we think and behave generously towards others

20th Week of the yearSunday 17th That we appreciate that you are God of all mankind,

Christians and non-Christians alikeMonday 18th That we play our part in bringing about justice in the world

and caring for the environmentTuesday 19th For those who have to spend their lives in hidingWednesday 20th For those engaged at the cutting edge of medicine who face

difficult ethical decisionsThursday 21st For the gift of patienceFriday 22nd For those living in exile or as refugeesSaturday 23rd That we see you, and respond to your working, in the

lowly as well as the ‘great and good’

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21st Week of the yearSunday 24th In celebration of the unfathomable depths of your wisdomMonday 25th For those who do the jobs we are too reluctant to doTuesday 26th In thanksgiving for special friendsWednesday 27th For carers – in our families, parish and communityThursday 28th For those who are estranged from their familiesFriday 29th For forgiveness for the times we are too lazy to offer help to

someone in needSaturday 30th That at times when we endure real pain and hardship, we

remember that, as Man, you knew what it was to suffer grievously

22nd Week of the yearSunday 31st That we do not risk losing our spiritual lives by pursuing

the things of the world Monday 1st Sept For the victims of abuse and exploitationTuesday 2nd That stubbornness and rigidity will not prevent us beingopen to the power of the Holy Spirit Wednesday 3rd For all pupils returning to school this term, that they make

the most of the opportunity to learn and become responsible members of society

Thursday 4th For those who get caught up in a life of crime and cannot see how to escape

Friday 5th For a good harvestSaturday 6th That we always treat our neighbour with love

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23rd Week of the yearSunday 7th That you will bring us to the inheritance promised for usMonday 8th In celebration of Mary and the part she played in bringingNATIVITY of BVM us the gift of true lifeTuesday 9th For those whose children have gone missing, been

abducted or died prematurelyWednesday 10th In thanksgiving for the dedication and care shown by the

doctors, nurses and support staff in our hospitals, hospicesand care homes

Thursday 11th That we use times of sadness and disappointment to grow in understanding and compassion for others

Friday 12th For our clergy, that they will lead us to deeper understanding and holiness

Saturday 13th That we will be more forgiving

24th Week of the yearSunday 14th In celebration of our redemption which you brought about EXALTATION of by your victory over the Crossthe HOLY CROSSMonday 15th For those who cannot cope in life without drugs or alcoholTuesday 16th That we will be generous with our time, things, talents and

love – whenever you ask us to beWednesday 17th That we will not be drawn in to gossip and maliciousness Thursday 18th For a sense of humour and perspectiveFriday 19th For forgiveness when we are petty-mindedSaturday 20th In thanksgiving for your incalculable love for us

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Congratulations & Commemorations

Baptisms23rd February - Charlotte Sheila Bell16th February - Coco Florence Webb21st March - Louie Jasmine Caws

23rd March - Eileen Huang Chapman23rd March - Zac Henry Charles Scott25th May - Archie Luke Elvis Miller

Marriages17th May - Christopher John Longley & Mary Christine Beldia

7th June - Kristian Sapsworth & Madeleine Hatton

Deaths12th February - Sally Holland (aged 70 years)30th March - Margaret Brooks (aged 75 years)23rd April - Ellen Smithers (aged 85 years)

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Please make sure that you have completedone of the special forms kept at the back of the Cathedral (to the left of where the newspapers are displayed) so that you can be registered on our Parish Database.

ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL CHOIR PRESENTS...

Choristers in ConcertSaturday, 28 June, 5pm Cathedral Centre

FREE ENTRY!Hear the choristers as you’ve never heardthem before! Singing and instrumentalmusic to keep you entertained with foodand a raffle. Proceeds in aid of NationalYouth Music Foundation’s Give a Gig

Scheme & the Eton Choral Courses 2014.

A&B ECUMENICAL WALKING PILGRIMAGE

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An extensive range of religious gifts and cardsfor Easter, First Holy Communion, Confirmation,

Christenings and other occasions.

From 1/4/14 - 31/10/14 Mon-Sat 10.30 - 16.30plus Mon/Wed/Thu 13.30 - 16.00

ALIVE IN CHRIST!This is a group for women aged 18 - 35 todiscover and respond to the call of Christ.The group offers a space to journey withothers seeking to tune-in more deeply to thecall of Christ in your life, to discern His willfor you, discover deeper meaning and direction, and to grow in the trust and freedom to respond generously to theGospel. Meetings are the last Tuesday ofeach month at Vocations House, Stagelandsin Crawley RH11 7QD. Starts from 6.15pmfor Mass with discussions and Adoration,finishing with Benediction at 9pm.

HOUSEBOUND?If you or a family member is unableto come to Mass due to illness or

infirmity please call us on 01903 882 297

BRIGHTON CELEBRATECONFERENCE5 - 6 July 2014

Cardinal Newman School, HoveA non-residential weekend for people of all ages.The speakers will be the humorous David Wells,David Payne (CAFE Resources Director) and hiswife Geo Payne. There will be times for praise andworship, Masses on Sat/Sun plus many workshopsessions & separate streams for children, teens andyoung adults. Please call 01273 680 654 or visit

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St. John VianneyGroup

This group meets monthly and is for all men aged18 - 35 who are brave enough to consider a specific vocation from the Lord. It is particularly(though not exclusively)suitable for those daringto consider a vocation to the priesthood. Meetings are the first Sunday of each month in Crawley at 5pm for Mass followed by pizza, talk,discussion and Adoration, finishing with Benediction at 8.30pm.Venue: Vocations House,Stagelands, Crawley, W. Sussex RH11 7QD

9 - 24 August 2014Liverpool to Carlisle via the Lakes

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton organise thisannual walk to a place, shrine or area exploring aparticular theme/aspect of faith/Christian heritageVisit www.thepilgrims.org.uk for more details and

download the application form.

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Turning the other cheek

Some people around appear to sneer,while others may join in to jeer.It takes great courage to turn away

and return to the scene the very next day.Words of malice also may come your way,

again it’s best to turn away.A smile is always the best defenceagainst the most of daily offence.

Some say it’s cowardice to behave this way,but what is the point of having your say,when it gives succour to those that may

be wishing to promote such needless affray?A smile speaks louder than any word,Even as an action that is never heard.

Use it therefore to win the dayagainst all foes that may come your way.

A Prayer by St. Philaret of Moscow

Oh Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace,help me in all things to rely upon your holy will.

In every hour of the day reveal your will to me.

Bless my dealings with all who surround me.

Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction

that your will governs all.

In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings.

In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you.

Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others.

Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring.

Direct my will, teach me to pray.

And you, yourself, pray in me.

Amen.

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