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Prisoners’ Sunday – Sunday 13th October

Prisoners’ Sunday – 13th October.  We will remember prisoners and their families at Mass this weekend.  Prisons are in crisis and life for prisoners and their families in our communities is challenging.  Pact, the national Catholic prison charity support prisoners, their families and their children, offering them hope and the chance to turn their lives around.  There will be a second collection to support Pact’s important work.  Please donate to this appeal at pact1.link/PS24donate or visit www.prisonadvice.org.uk.  Thank you

11th October 2024

“So far so good, maybe, so good, so far”.

We will need to read the minutes of the deanery meeting, which will move us on to the usual November meeting, when we gather to say mass for the deceased priests from our deanery.  We will be visited by the diocesan team, who have been mandated by Bishop Richard to see his plan for the diocese implemented by all the deaneries.

The time schedule to get all this done may be extended.  My overriding concern at the moment is when we would be rostered to say mass at the different churches in the deanery.  Needless to say it was echoed at the meeting and I am more at ease, that it will not begin immediately.  So for the moment all our attention is drawn to Deacon John’s piece in the newsletter on Sunday 29th.  This was excellent and deserves a lot of further attention.  He focused our attention on Martin’s appeal for volunteers to help with the ministry of the church.  It takes all kinds of roles that are helpful, possibly critical for any parish to function in the future.  It serves as a reminder that a parish is not just a priest.  St Paul in his First Letter to the Corinthians makes this quite clear to all of us.  Everyone has a role but not the same role.  We are not all called to be ordained priests.  Neither are we all called to be prophets.  But we all do have one thing in common.  We have all been baptised into one Body, and because of this we each have a necessary and relevant role that contributes to the well being of the whole.

Parish Over 50’s Club

Please note the date for October is Thurs 24th not 31st.  Theme is Halloween. Thurs 28th Nov.  Theme  Winter Wonderland.  Thurs 19th Dec, our Christmas Party.  Time 2-4pm, price £10 includes everything.  If you would like to join us, you will be very welcome.  Just come along and enjoy yourself.  For more info. please contact Joan on 07873390944
 

Thank you St Wilfrid’s

St George’s would like to thank St Wilfrid’s for their hospitality on Sunday at Fr Rory’s birthday celebrations. We were made to feel very welcome. The tables were beautifully presented and the food was delicious. Thank you to all those who worked hard to make this occasion a happy one for Fr and both of our       communities. Well done.
 

Weekly Holy Hour for our New Parish

WEEKLY HOLY HOUR FOR OUR NEW PARISH Every Thurs from 10-11am , beginning  3 October, at Our Lady of  Ransom, followed by Mass.  Before the Blessed Sacrament, with times of quiet music, we will pray together each week asking the Holy Spirit’s guidance as we journey together to become a single New Parish. The hour will include a  Rosary for Peace in our communities and the world. To join this time of prayer please go to: http://ourladyofransom.org.uk and click on the YouTube live stream icon. The Holy Hour is saved as a recording so you can participate at a later time of the day via the same link.

      

 

 

 

Fr Rory’s Birthday Celebrations & CAFOD Harvest Appeal:

A very big thank you to everyone who donated goods for the Harvest Festival Mass. Hailsham Foodbank were delighted to receive your much needed contributions.

Another thank you goes to the 32 walkers who accompanied Fr Rory on the sponsored walk. Upon arrival at St Wilfrid’s we were greeted by parishioners from both parishes and shared a lovely birthday tea with him. Big thanks go to all those who worked so hard to make this day a success. Fr Rory really enjoyed celebrating his 75th birthday with us. God bless him.  All funds raised from the sale of fresh produce and the sponsored walk go towards CAFODS Harvest Appeal.  Please return any outstanding sponsor money by October 13th. To date we have raised an amazing £1,250 but we hope to   supplement this with the money raised for the Family Fast Day envelopes and St George’s charity breakfast on October 27th.  Thank you again to everyone who has made a contribution – we are very proud of our generous community.