Monday 27 June 2016

Remembering Catenian deceased Wives - Storrington 26 June 2016





Congregating in remembrance
A beautiful Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of England church at Storrington to remember some 66 ladies of Province 18 of the Catenian Association who have died in the past three years or whose husbands remain alive and were attending the mass.   The annual gathering of Catenian Brothers and ladies,  some 120 strong this year, foregathered at the Shrine of Our Lady afterwards to recite the Angelus and bring those deceased wives of Catenian Brothers in the Province before the Lord.
The reading of the names




Mass was celebrated by local Parish priest Fr Charles Howell who delivered a forceful and gripping Homily linking our need for mutual understanding and tolerance to our need for forgiveness bound in love of neighbour.   Particular our second reading,  which included the appeal from St Paul “If, you go snapping at each other and tearing each other to pieces, you had better watch or you will destroy the whole community” was skilfully woven into the experience of the EU In or Out Referendum result the previous Thursday.   Fr Charles too reminded us all that those who go before us in His peace look to us to pray and work for them and for reconciliation.

The congregation was led by Provincial President John Goulding of Haywards Heath Circle and Provincial Vice-President,  Mike Newman of Crawley Circle,  who was responsible for the days celebrations and the tea served afterwards.

Sunday 26 June 2016

Mass for Deceased Wives, Storrington, 26 June 2016

Doreen Newell and Gwyn Brophy at the tea after the Mass
Brother Philip Gidman discusses the merits of the biscuits

Brother Provincial Vice-President Mike Newman does all the work


Friday 3 June 2016

Alternative Benny O'Shea Golf Classic: 2nd May 2016


At Ifield Golf & Country Club on Thursday 2 Mary we played “The Alternate Benny O’Shea Golf Classic”. We were not blessed with our usual stunning day but at least it did not rain. Most players expressed their pleasure in the company whilst they played and enjoyed the gathering with our non-playing benefactors. It was great to see so many new and old friends having such a good time while supporting a worthwhile cause.

We congratulate our Trophy winner Tudor Williams and Peter Evans & Andrew Laird the runners up. Michael Frisby is congratulated for the longest drive & John Dunlevy for nearest the pin. Our special congratulations go To Evelyn Rock & Judy McMahon for playing in such a cold wind. It is great to have ladies playing in our events.

We are very pleased to inform you that with the raffle and donations from both those who attended and those unable to be with us on the day who nevertheless sent cash or cheques, that we are able to present £1,200 to the Timios Trust. As always you have been wonderfully generous and our thanks go out to you. We were able to inform David & Helen Skipp, the founders of the Trust, of the sum raised and they expressed their delight at such a figure which they will make sure is well used.

Peter Frisby and Manus McDermott will be presenting the cheque to David & Helen in the near future when imminent holidays are over. We will post a photograph of the presentation.

The next item in the golfing diary is ”The Foley Niblick” which will be played at Rookwood Golf Course on Thursday 15th September.
Maureen McDermott and Andrew Laird

Val Coomber and Mike Newman


Peter Frisby

Peter Meaghan and Selby Davies

Margaret and Michael Georgeson

David and Helen Skipp

The raffle prizes

Evelyn Rock, Helen Skipp and Judy McMahon

John Dunlevy receives the prize for Nearest the Pin

Andrew Laird, one of the Runners Up

The Winner - Tudor Williams