My dear spiritual family,,,

The work of saving souls is a full time occupation, and as seen on our recent tour to Hastings and Uckfield, it can be a traumatic and draining experience for myself and The Right Honourable Lord High Sheriff of Stanford le Hope Hanging Judge Jackson, but our health and well being is of little consequence when it comes to the work of rightousness.

 Some of our “corrective measures” may have seemed a little harsh, however the road to redemption can be a hard one…..I must say the synchronised swimmers were a joy to behold, and the stuttering Elvis was excellent, but I am a little concerned that Kim “ I've got a brand new top” Norris still does not fully appreciate that her quest for top class rugby honours cannot involve young Connor practising rucking, mauling, scummaging and line outs after 11.00pm on a school night. I am sure we will see her in court again…..( in fact I know we will)..!!!

 Saturdays senior game was a tremendous effort with many brave and holy men doing battle to gain a 36-19 win.  ( I still ache even now)……. However, following a phone call from Detective Superintendent Collins of the Sussex vice squad we are investigating complaints of a lady loitering outside the gentlemen's shower area… ...any information would be most welcome.

 Our young people had a fantastic day at the Uckfield festival, with great team performances throughout the age groups..yet again their efforts even after a long season ..and an even longer Saturday night have put Stanford R.F.C. on the map…WELL DONE..!!!

Sundays court session had to be cancelled I am afraid…this was due to His Honour being summoned to the House of Lords Westminster….maybe promotion is on the cards????....there was however and incident on Saturday night involving a “PROJECTILE PINT OF GUINNESS”  which due to the severity of the crime cannot be ignored………

I do hope that the two ladies involved will have the courage and commitment of faith to seek my forgiveness…..i am available at any time to discuss it with them…and it could prevent a long and costly court session……………..MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN…!!!!!!

MY THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ORGANISING THE TOUR AND THANKYOU ALL FOR YOU COMPANY…….

REV.FR. DEN