The Spotlight Players are performing “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley Pantomimes at St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive Hampden Park on Fri 5th Dec at 7.30pm, Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pm and Sun 7th Dec at 10.30am and 3pm 2025. Tickets on Sale now www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-spotlight-players or call Trish on 07823 660 526. Adults £9, Children £4.50.
Refreshments available to purchase/Raffle tickets cash only. Charity this year SCBU Conquest Hospital.
Thank you Marylou.
Cafod’s World Gifts Catalogue, can be found in the church porches or online at cafod.org.uk/worldgifts
This special mass led by Fr Rory was preceded by the lighting of the candle and placing notes on the tree for deceased loved ones. We were each given a yellow rose, then into the hall for refreshments. Gary did a great job of showing on screen our departed family and friends. Thank you to all those who helped to make this day special.
Our parish Churches, St George’s and St Wilfrid’s, are places where we come together as a community to praise and worship God, to thank Him for his blessings, to ask pardon and forgiveness for our sins, and to offer our lives and petitions on the altar. It is our duty to make our Churches even more holy by adding our prayers and songs to our worship and by giving our time and talents and treasure in the various ministries. I am appealing this week for you to volunteer your services as welcomers, readers, ministers of holy communion, altar servers and writing the bidding prayers for use at Mass. None of these take up much time. Help and guidance are available if needed. They are all really needed in the current time and the more volunteers who come forward the lighter the burden on those already helping. Please speak to Fr Rory or any of those already helping if you are willing to help in any way. I have always said the personal approach is the best method of finding volunteers so don’t be surprised if you are asked if you would be willing to help in some way. Unfortunately there is not enough time after Mass as you leave church for us to ask everyone personally. I have never managed to ask more than two on any one Sunday. I became a deacon some 4/5 years after I was asked one day by my Parish priest if I had ever thought about becoming a deacon. My immediate response was “No Father, what is that?” His question led me to eventually say “I will” after training and preparation. The various ministries that I mentioned earlier require nothing like the preparation to become a deacon. You see them in action each week in our churches, so you already know what they do. These ministries are really rewarding in that one gains a lot by doing one or more of them – so please help us all by volunteering, preferably before Fr Rory, myself or someone else asks you if you would volunteer!
The Catholic Women’s League West Hub meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm in Christ the King Parish Hall. All ladies are warmly invited to join us! The Wednesday Dec 3rd meeting will include a Christmas craft activity and some light festive refreshments. A lovely opportunity to share faith and friendship.
Christmas Melodies Concert by South Downs Singers at St George’s Church on Saturday 13th December at 3.30 pm. Tickets £10 and can be purchased from Shirley or Anne at St George’s or calling 01323 832767. This community choir regularly makes donations, through its concerts, to local charities and welcome your support. You will be encouraged to join in well loved carols, as well as listening to beautiful seasonal pieces from the choir.
14th December, blessing during mass of Baby Jesus from our home nativities.
Saturday 22nd November, 5.30 pm in St Wilfrid’s Hall. Come along for a fun evening making your own festive wreath and/or centrepiece – all materials provided. £15 per person to cover costs. Places limited to 20 Ladies only. To reserve your place contact Agata or Monika at St Wilfrid’s, or Sandra at St George’s.
Linking Lives Eastbourne are looking for a Grant Coordinator to work part-time and join their Admin Team for 10 hours per month. Work flexibility around Grant schedules (at least two sessions per month) home-based with regular meetings with the Team via Zoom or in person. Salary upon request. For further information, please email [email protected] Closing date 14.11.25.
Sunday 30th November, after Mass (10am if not attending mass). This month supporting the Royal British Legion. Bacon and sausage baps, croissants, tea loaf, a cuppa, and great company. No set price—donation only.
