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Catholic Women’s League – West Hub Join us on Wednesday 4th November at 7pm, Christ the King, Langney, meeting room at the rear of the hall. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. All ladies welcome!

Fri 6th Nov 5.15pm, St Thomas à Becket School. Fireworks, magic shows, kids’ disco, hot food & bar! Tickets £5 (£7 on the night not guaranteed availability though); under-3s free. Book: www.pta-events.co.uk/stab. 

For all deceased clergy and parishioners in the deanery, 11am Tuesday 10th November at Our Lady Immaculate & St Michael, Battle (TN33 0EG) – please support this whole deanery mass, all are welcome to attend.  

Advent is a special time in the Church’s year, when we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christmas. Why not take a little time out from the busyness of everyday life to join us for Journey Through Advent 2026?

We will be holding a series of one-hour reflections at St Wilfrid’s Church, Hailsham, at 10.30 am on Wednesdays 25th November 2nd, 9th and 16th December. These sessions will offer an opportunity to pause, reflect on the meaning of Advent, and prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ.

Everyone is warmly welcome, and we would love you to join us.

If you would like to take part, please contact Gerry Palmer or David Hoad, or email [email protected].

To help us prepare the materials and resources needed for each session, please let us know in advance if you plan to attend.

We look forward to sharing this Advent journey with you!

Christmas Workshop, 28th November 5–8pm, St Wilfrid’s Hall. Make a wreath and table centrepiece. £25 per person (adult ladies event only). Limited places! Contact Agata or Monika at St W or Sandra at St G ASAP

Thurs 19 November, 7–8.30pm. Talk by Dr Fr Andrew Pinsent on Pope Leo’s Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, in OLR Hall. All welcome – bring a friend!

St Wilfrid’s Christmas Fair – Saturday 14th November

Our Christmas Fair is now less than a fortnight away, and preparations are well underway!  A big thank you to everyone who has already donated items or offered their help.  Your generosity is much appreciated.

There is still time to help make the fair a success, and we are particularly looking for:

• Tombola prizes – any suitable donations would be very welcome.
• Christmas books, DVDs, and CDs – if you have any you no longer need, we would be delighted to receive them.
• A helping hand on the day – we still need a couple more volunteers to help run stalls. Even an hour of your time would make a real difference, so please do consider joining us!

We also have one craft stall still available, so if you know some- one who makes and sells crafts and might like to have a stall at the fair, please put them in touch with us.  If you can help in anyway, please E: [email protected]                                         

Thank you again for your continued support.  With a little help from everyone, we can make this a lovely occasion for our parish and wider community.  Look forward to seeing you there!                     

St George’s blessing of the graves will be at 12 noon, Saturday 7th November, at Willingdon Cemetery.  On Sunday 8th November, Deacon John will bless all those laid to rest in our Remembrance Garden straight after Mass.

St Wilfrid’s blessing of the graves (weather permitting) Sunday 22^nd November, after Mass, Memorial Garden and 2.45pm at Hailsham Cemetery.

Weekend Mass times for Sun 1^st Nov will be normal times, 9am at St George’s & 10.30am at St Wilfrid’s.

Please note the dates of the next Baptism Sessions will be 17^th, 24^th & 31^st January 2027.  Any parents or perspective parents who would like to join us please contact Mary or Angie via the Parish Office E: [email protected] or Tel: 01323 841504.  There may not be another programme until late spring or autumn.