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 2026
Please pray for Linda who needs healing for depression and bipolar disorder; or Richelle to be strengthen for all of the tiredness and lack of sleep; for Rob’s prayerful intercession of the Holy Spirit in the lives and actions of others and for his daughters, son, and himself, to bless his finances and job, health and faith; for Cullen and Joan1 for her to be in Reno Nevada; for David as he asks forgiveness for others and to protect them from all harm and grant them financial, spiritual, and health miracles, enveloping their family in Your love; for the many intentions of Dominic; for keny who requests our prayers for the people of Venezuela, to overcome the great fear which they still feel about the dictatorship and to go into the streets to demand the freedom of political prisoners, and respect of personal freedom and human rights, which God Himself has given us; for Dominic who asks us to pray for his sister Daranee in her struggle with cancer and for the Diocese of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand as the Northern Mission commemorates its centenary and in choosing of a new bishop; for Joseph’s mother Fredda recovering from metabolic encephalopathy; for Marjorie in her mental torment as she struggles with a personal relationship; for Diana who is feeling intense fear shock and pain at the horrors she is facing alone in England, Diana is being thwarted intimidated and oppressed; for Daniel to make a good Confession, especially to have true contrition; for Anna and her daughter Sophia to stay strong, healthy and happy; for the private intentions of Diana; for Nabeel’s health & overall wellbeing; for Marjorie’s suffering from headache with pain around the eyes and chronic fatigue syndrome; for a private intention that leg pain will be relieved and depression lifted; for Chloe’s dad Mark who has suspected pancreatic cancer that he will be free from disease, cancer or inflammation, and any treatment he receives will be successful in curing the cancer if it is that;
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.