Bereavement Care
“Come to me all you who are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11: 28-30)
The Ministry of Consolation in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton provides personal contact, warmth, and support for people who are bereaved or dying. Whether sitting and listening, praying together, celebrating the life of a loved one or sharing a cup of tea and a moment of quiet, trained volunteers are available to extend the hand of Christ during a time of loss and need. If you are in need of bereavement support, please contact Margaret Corke at parish@worth.org.uk
The Art of Dying Well offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. Based in the Catholic tradition but open to all, it features real-life stories about the highs and lows of dealing with the final journey. Professionals in palliative care, ethics, chaplaincy and history have informed the website content.
Preparing well for death is to embrace life now
Diocesan Advice on Planning Your Funeral
If you are concerned about your own or a relative’s funeral Mass or the choices of care towards the end of life an information leaflet on ‘Instructions for My Funeral Mass‘ may answer your needs.
Prayer Requests 2024
Please pray for Robert’s intentions: peace in his heart, his family and in the world; for baby Ezra who is critically ill after contracting an infection. He is suffering from seizures and has brain damage. Please pray for his recovery; for Carla and Cullen’s intentions; for Mufide Rende’s brother Faruk and all his brothers and sisters; for all the intentions of John Walker; for all the intentions of Dominic Yingyos Teapthong; for Judy Andrade and all her intentions; for the repose of the soul of Hugh Hurdman, our parish gardener for many years; for Neil & Hazel D’Aguiar who have been married for 22 years, Hazel has been disabled and housebound for the last 21 years, and Neil is her primary carer. They love each other deeply, and need prayers for strength, physical, spiritual and emotional, to help them to keep going; for Jocelyn that God will release her from an adulterous and abusive marriage; continue to pray for our parishioners Sue Pearson, Norbert and Severina D’Souza, Veronica Adnitt, John and Sue Rutherford, Demelza Waring, Liz Hicklin, Pamela Bagwell, Helen Sweetman, Jill Carter, Laura Rawlinson, Peter and Antee Greene, Fred Green and Hugh Hurdman; pray for Diana that God may restore her faith in Christ; for Peter and Jackie who have severe health issues, including sight loss; protect Serafin and his family from harm, both demonic and human; pray for all Carla’s intentions; for the repose of the soul of Dr Vicente Uriarte who died on 10th March; for all the intentions of Selisha, Beulah and Terryann Floyd; for someone who is struggling that his worries may soon be over, that nothing bad will happen and that he can find peace. He is feeling very scared; for Javier-Maria Alonso’s wife, her health (hair loss), her pregnancy and their marriage and for all his intentions; for Dominic Teapthong’s sister, Daranee Teapthong who has had therapy for breast cancer; for Slawek’s mother, Anna who is very unwell and for Svetlana, Leonor, Sofia, Jorge and Mother Pauline ( a sick sister); for all the intentions of Anil Bajaj; for Conor and protect him from every demon and danger; for Eva Macak who is unhappy in her job and that her reputation my be restored; for Thiago Targino dos Santos that his finances may prosper and that he may achieve wisdom in 2024; for Lee Tillotson, for healing of mind, body and spirit, for spiritual protection, forgiveness of sins, and to live in God’s grace; for Ben and Mel to be reconciled; for Catherine and her husband that they may be guided by God to know the best way forward to solve their current difficult situation; for Linda for healing from depression and bipolar disorder.
Where do you go …: a parishioner shares her experience of mental illness and the events that drove her into this, hoping that this may be of help to others who may find themselves in the same place. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to get in touch with the author.
Holy Communion
Eucharistic Ministers take Holy Communion to parishioners who are ill or otherwise unable to attend Mass. If you know of someone who would like a home visit please contact the Parish Office at parish@worth.org.uk or call 01342 710313
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet other single Catholics, either one to one or through social events. For further details contact info@catholicsingles.org.uk, phone 0161 9413498 or text 07895051103.
For people with intellectual disabilities going to church is both a spiritual and social space to share their lives and faith. SPACE (Sacred Place for Accessible Communication and Empathy) is a resource of the Kairos Forum providing online resources for and with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. It encourages prayer, sharing stories and accompaniment across the world, and includes bible stories, small films with music, small prayer films, singing prayers, shared worship.
Youth: Action for Mental Health Support for children and young people living in and around Crawley. Supporting a child with mental ill health can be exhausting, demanding and frustrating. Often, it is difficult to find the help that they need and it is easy to end up feeling isolated. Our Parent Support group is for parents and carers of children and young people with mental ill health in the Crawley area and aims to provide a calm, relaxed and non-judgemental space to get away from it all for a short time and find support from people who ‘get it’. The group will run every Saturday morning from 9.30 – 11.30, in The Footlights Room at the Hawth in Crawley. You can come along anytime without the need to book. There is free parking and free refreshments will be provided.