Author: Jacky

PEACE

PEACE:  Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace.  Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most.   Amen.

Fr Rory Writes

Fr Rory Writes:

Las Posadas at St George’s Hall last Sunday; what a treat.  It was a very special event last Sunday afternoon, especially the rosary.  It was just beautiful and meaningful, a real moment of great grace, that brings together 2000 years of Catholic Christian Faith.  It was great that Paul and Ann Sullivan turned up, coming all the way by bus.  Also the food was excellent, numbers……. well for people, another lost opportunity.  A great big thank you to those who prepared for and presented the event.  Also, thank you to those who helped clear up the cabin at St Wilfrid’s.

Year I, The Journey to 2030 – Year of the Cockerel, which Bishop Richard highlighted in his Advent message.  Please find in the church porch a magazine titled “The Journey 2030 – Year of the Cockerel”.  Please feel free to take one per family, or for a digital copy go to www.journeyto2030.org/themes/

St George’s Children – First Holy Communion

St George’s Children – First Holy Communion:

We are looking out for all seven year old children, wishing to make their First Holy Communion next year 2020 at the Mass of Corpus Christi in June.  Lessons will start at the end of January for twelve weeks.  (There are no lessons during school holidays).  Please see me after Mass or ring Cathy 01323 487688, or see Fr Rory or ring 01323 841504.  Application Forms are available at St George’s Church, Polegate.

Eastbourne Foodbank

EASTBOURNE FOODBANK:   thanks to your continued generosity, the Foodbank is able to help many people enjoy a proper meal This Christmas.   Please remember to give basic provisions, milk, cereal, toilet rolls, toothpaste, tinned veg and soups  etc. as well as the enjoyable goodies, such as tinned meat, fish, chocs and biscuits.  All who receive your gifts of food, send their warmest thanks and good wishes.

Hope

HOPE:  Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.

Fr Rory Writes

Fr Rory Writes:

Having celebrated the Feast of Christ the King and Youth Sunday on a high note:  When God’s glory is revealed then our joy will be full.  So we continue our journey in this new year, conscious of the fact that we are called to be a body made up of many parts, working together to be the body of Christ in our world.

The celebration of Las Posadas with the young persons liturgy group this Sunday at 3pm, is a very good beginning.  Next Friday is the First Friday with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessions, Benediction, Mass and Sacrament of Healing at 10am. The Children’s Liturgy at St Wilfrid’s will provide an excellent opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all, on Saturday 7th December at 5pm at St Wilfrid’s Church.  A nice way to start the Christmas period by thinking about Jesus.  In the darkness of Advent during this winter month, we wait for your light, to heal the broken parts and shine on us. Let us prepare the way of the Lord by recognizing our sins and seeking forgiveness.