Author: Jacky

2025 Jubilee Year CAFOD Reflection and Workshop:

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special Jubilee Year of Reflection and Worship for the new parish of Eastbourne and St Leonards. This event will take place at St Wilfrid’s Church on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 10:00 am. It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a parish community to reflect on the significance of the    Jubilee Year 2025 and what it means to be a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’. We encourage as many parishioners as possible to join us for this special occasion of prayer, reflection, and fellowship. The programme for the day is as follows;

10.00 Opportunity for Adoration

10.30 Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary for the Jubilee Year

11.00 Welcome and Coffee

11.30 Reflection and Worship

13.00 Light Lunch

We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you.

Mens’ Way of the Cross

Join the men of the deanery and beyond as we take part in a Lenten way of the cross over the South Downs on April 11th, starting in OLR. 9.00pm – Registration, Adoration and Confessions; 10.00pm – Holy Mass; 11.00pm – Way of the Cross Starts! Hearty breakfast served on return! The 2024 event was a great success with amazing contemplative time. More information see : www.menswayofthecross.co.uk
 

30th March 2025

‘Another step in the right direction’

On behalf of Fr Kevin Dring, Jackie met with some of the parish secretaries on Monday at Our Lady of Ransom.   This first meeting was to establish what jobs are currently undertaken and to try and put a plan in place so that we can all work together as one, sharing and helping each other in various tasks.  The meeting went well and we will communicate any further information as and when it is available.

Alongside this, preparation for both our communities are progressing well.   St George’s community had an excellent meeting after mass on Sunday and plan to have four meetings each year, or what ever meets the good purpose.  Equally St Wilfrid’s had their meeting and plans in place to fulfil its purpose.

The reality is that the new dispensation is on its way and we can do our best to make the most of it.

Flame 2025

Flame 2025 Catholic Youth Congress did not disappoint! A huge thank you to the young people who joined us—you returned filled with HOPE and Unstoppable!  Make sure you tell your parents and friends all about it. 

Special thanks to Sophie, Angela, Agata, Mary and Sandra for leading and supporting our youth. More youth liturgy leaders are needed to provide our young people with faith led opportunities in our church—if you’re interested, speak to one of our current leaders to learn more. 

St Patrick’s Day Celebration

We had a fantastic time! A huge thanks to our wonderful helpers for the delicious food—hot jacket potatoes, Annette’s amazing St. Patrick’s cake, and tasty treats. The afternoon was filled with quizzes, Irish Bingo, and a good old sing-along with Gary O’Brien on guitar. Thanks to all who donated raffle prizes—winners can collect theirs from the porch. We raised £200 towards a new hall sound system! Due to its success, we’re planning a WWII 80th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, 4th May. Sign up in the porch for tickets.
 

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage – Arundel Cathedral: Join us on Thursday, June 19th, for Corpus Christi at Arundel Cathedral! Visit the Carpet of Flowers, and take part in Mass, Eucharistic procession, and Benediction. Coach departs: 11:30am from St Wilfrid’s; 11:45am from  St George’s  and returns after 5:30pm Mass & Benediction.  Cost: £20 (coach travel only; cathedral entry free). Mass seating is first come, first served. Reserve your coach seat by emailing sandraforte40@gmail.com or adding your name & contact details to the list at the back of the church. Payment due in April.