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Parish Events

2019
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Christmas Coffee Morning 2019

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On Sunday 22nd of December St Catherine of Alexandria held a special Christmas coffee morning for all parishioners in the parish hall.
 
The coffee morning was well attended, with over 60 parishioners.
 
Steve and Alina served teas and coffees, while Sue and Jenni served homemade mulled wine from the parish kitchen.

There was a small selection of nibbles served which included mince pies, sausage rolls, cakes, biscuits, etc.

There were some wonderful Christmas Raffle prizes to be won and everyone was in great Christmas spirit.

The Christmas coffee morning was thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was great opportunity for all friends of the parish to gather together at Christmas and £140 was raised towards church funds.   

A huge thank you to all those who helped out in any way for our special Christmas coffee morning!  
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St Catherine of Alexandria’s Feast Day Celebrations 

The parish of St Catherine of Alexandria celebrated their feast day on Monday 25th November. Mass was held and Father Carl blessed the new shrine to St Catherine of Alexandria which is situated next to the Sacristy. Following the Mass, the celebrations continued with a party in the parish centre.

Over 60 parishioners attend the celebrations, which included a delicious buffet and drinks served by Jason at Cuisine Caterers.

There was also a raffle, plus a fun and interesting quiz about Saints, produced by Sue the Parish Secretary and a picture, prayer and write up of St Catherine of Alexandria produced by Natalie, for those who were interested in the life and history of the Saint. The information for this can be found on the St Catherine of Alexandria page.

The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

Many thanks to all those who helped prepare for the special occasion.

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

Following the Thursday Mass on the 12th September 2019 a special ​Macmillan coffee morning was held in the Don Bosco Room. The Mass was celebrated for all cancer sufferers and their families, friends and carers. 

Many people attended this special ​Macmillan coffee morning which was led by Gill Allanach and her team. Teas and coffees, scones, a variety of jams - including homemade jams, cakes and homemade cakes, were served.  A raffle raised £180 pounds for ​Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our parish Priest Father Carl, Parish Secretary Sue Pegrum and all who attended would like to thank Gill Allanach and her team for arranging, organising and baking cakes for our parish Macmillan coffee morning.
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The event was a great success!  Here is the thank you letter sent to Gill Allanach and her team by Macmillan Cancer Support...
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Helpers' Party 2019

On Friday the 14th of June 2019 our Parish Priest Father Carl Davies and Parish Secretary Sue Pegrum very kindly held a party in our Parish Hall for all Parishioners who voluntarily work very hard within our parish. They wished to express their appreciation for all that is done.

Many attended the party, which also included a couple of fun quizzes, enjoyed by all. All Parishioners who attended the party, would like to thank Father Carl and Sue, for their kindness and generosity in providing a thoroughly enjoyable evening! 
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The evening was a great success with a delicious buffet and drinks   

Charity Walk raised £1,014 for 'Turning Tides'

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​A team of four Franciscan Sisters was challenged to ‘Go the Distance’ by walking 10km for the charity Turning Tides, whose aim is to end local homelessness.  Clare, Helen, Rose and Susan, from the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton, were among the 130+ participants who warmed up at the starting point in Beach House grounds, Worthing.  Turning Tides is the new name for Worthing Churches Homeless Projects (which was always a bit of a mouthful!).
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​With encouraging words from the Mayor of Worthing and John Holmstrom, the Chief Executive of the charity, they were sent off along the sea front.
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They were blessed with perfect sunny weather to enjoy the beautiful sea view all the way to the 5km point where they turned around and headed back to the start.  On completing the distance together, they were delighted to receive a medal and certificate each, but much happier to have contributed to the work of turning the tides for homeless people in the area.
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The Sisters would like to thank everyone who sponsored and supported them on their journey.  Thanks to so many generous contributions, they smashed their fundraising target several times and achieved a magnificent £1,014. 
The parish is part of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust registered charity no. 252878.      www.abdiocese.org.uk