Unpacking Sunday's Scripture readings 
with your children 

The stories in the Bible are big! And lead to so many questions that help us understand who Jesus is, and His unmeasurable love for us.
​While social distancing measures are in place, we can't host gatherings like Children's Liturgy of the Word, or other events. But there are a growing number of places that can help you share the good news of Jesus with the children in your life. Check out our Kids church page for a weekly resource.

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The Church in the post-pandemic world

​The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a reflection on post-pandemic recovery and the opportunities the Church has ahead to share the good news with the ‘Covid curious’, those who have encountered the Catholic Church for the first time during the pandemic. And on encouraging those back to church and the Sacraments who social distancing has kept away.

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CAFOD – Climate Change Petition

This year, the UK will host the largest gathering of world leaders ever to take place on British soil: the ‘COP26’ climate talks in Glasgow in Nov. As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson must push world leaders to show the ambition we need to keep temperature rises below 1.5 °C. This means that all countries must play their part. With the eyes of the world on the UK, lets urge the Prime Minister to make sure communities hardest hit by the climate emergency are listened to at COP26. Please sign the petition being coordinated by CAFOD to lobby the UK Government. 

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Fr Chris' weekly Vlog: ​Come Holy Spirit, help us receive and respond

Let’s, in particular, pray for those preparing to receive the sacraments. St Paul tells us no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3), and for those preparing to receive the sacraments they are leaning to say Jesus is Lord in a whole new way. St Paul tells us the Spirit comes to help us in our weakness (Romans 8:26); the Holy Spirit helps us receive and respond.

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Supermarket vouchers 

If you are experiencing financial hardship the parish is able to offer Morrison's supermarket vouchers to give some help. Please contact Caroline or Fr Chris via the Parish Office for more information, please rest assured of our discretion. This service is for all, regardless of being a part of the parish.

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WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

​We all have days – pandemic or not! – when things aren’t easy, but our parish is a community where everyone's health and wellbeing matters.
Maybe it’s supermarket vouchers, or other financial help you need right now, or support for your mental health, or simply just a chat with someone.

The Catholic Mental Health Project has a wide range of support resources; 
or you can ring Fr Chris or Fr Victor – (01243) 823619; 
or email the Parish Office. 
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Please do get in touch – we’re here to help: where we can, ourselves, or with resources, or we can signpost you to other groups and organisations.

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GREETINGS FROM THE PARISH PRIEST 

Peace be with you!                                                                                                                                                                          Throughout restrictions to our movements, be they national lock downs or the various tiers of restriction, the Catholic parish of Bognor & Slindon remains here in the service of those around us as we follow Jesus, and share his love with the whole world. 

The church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Bognor will remain open for the celebration of the Mass at 10am each day which you can join via a live-stream or in person if you wish. For further information please do visit the Covid page on this website. 
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Fr Chris Bergin
If you need access to the sacraments or any support from the parish, please do not hesitate to contact me via 01243 823619.

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