President's Sunday

Peter Newell

Peter Newell writes:

It is the Catenian tradition that each year the Circle President invites the members and their families to accompany him to Holy Mass on President`s Sunday, which is a day of his choosing - often the patronal feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This year's date was almost perfect , falling as it did between St Thomas More on 22nd June, and SS Peter and Paul on 29th June.

Circle President Mike Newman hosted the gathering at The Holbrook Club, Horsham`s Premier Business and Leisure Venue. The day commenced with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr.Terry Martin (St John the Evangelist,Horsham), and assisted by Rev.Deacon Chris Dobson (a Brother of Crawley Circle). Brother Bernard Smith provided the music, and the congregation sang their favourite hymns with gusto.

Full marks to those younger attendees who went on to participate in their respective Parish Corpus Christi processions. After Mass, liquid refreshment was available, but more importantly the opportunity to chat. A most splendid buffet lunch was enjoyed by all, the sun was shining, the children were playing in the sports field, and all was well.

All good things must come to an end, but not before President Mike made a meaningful speech, which underlined the Catenian ethos of stengthening family life through friendship and faith.