Author: Jacky

The January edition of the Eastbourne St Leonards Parish Monthly Newsletter is now available.  Please pick up a copy from the porch if you haven’t already done so. It can also be accessed online through the new parish website;           

Catholic Parish of Eastbourne & St Leonards Website

Thank you for all the lovely gifts and cards, they are very much appreciated.  Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year.  Jackie x
 

New Years Day Mass – St George’s Church – 10am

Epiphany of the Lord – Tuesday 6th January 

Mass at St Wilfrid’s Church – 10am

Requiem Mass for Christina Neyenhuizen – St George’s, 11am

Safeguarding Training:  Date: Thursday 29^th January 2026, Time: 17:45 – 20:00, Location: Our Lady of Ransom Hall (BN21 4EU).

Target audience: Catechists and other church volunteers (e.g. SVP, Eucharistic Ministers) requiring Level 3 Safeguarding (first training OR refresher training) for their roles with Children AND/OR Vulnerable Adults.

Please Note: The actual training will start at 18:00, people should attend for registration 15 minutes ahead of the start time.

In order that we can keep a central log and an idea of numbers, please respond directly to me, Alison Parsons [email protected], if you wish to attend.  Thank you.

Wishing you all a very

Happy New Year

The grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  The love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit be with you throughout our New Year.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the parish who gives up their time to volunteer and help our parish community to function and prosper.

Acknowledging Bishop Richard’s message to us, and availing of this opportunity to promise to keep him in our prayers and support:-

“It has been a real privilege for me to serve you all during these last ten years and I shall be sad to leave the Diocese.  May I thank you for all the support, patience and understanding you have shown to me over these years as we have journeyed together.

I know I can rely on your prayers as I prepare for new responsibilities and I assure you of my prayers for all that you do in the service of the Church in the Mission that the Lord has entrusted to us all.” 

Again, this was a great little service, but very few of our church goers attended!  Those of us who did attend enjoyed the readings and popular carols, then into our hall for refreshments and of course the very popular ‘Bags’.   Lots of fun and laughter was had by all.  The remaining bags will be on sale after all masses in our hall, so don’t miss out! £2 Adults, £1 Children.  Money raised will go towards equipment in our hall.
 

Thank you for your support. Your harvest donations make a huge difference to people facing hardship.   Happy Christmas from Hailsham Foodbank.

Baptismal programmes for St George’s and St Wilfrid’s will run at various times during 2026.  Please enquire through the parish office on 01323 841504 or email [email protected]
 

Many thanks to everyone who donated to Bethlehem University last Sunday through the second collection at St Wilfrid’s and via the lucky bag sale after the Carol Concert. We have currently raised £356, but there is still an opportunity to donate this week via the digital plate. Sophie will also be selling the remaining lucky bags after Mass on Sunday.