Author: Jacky

Fr Rory Writes

Fr Rory Writes:

This time of the year has its share of highlights.  Beginning with All Saints and All Souls, and now on the horizon is the Great Feast of Christ the King.  It is also the Sunday of Youth-Gather, and even though it is a long time since I participated, from early memories of my priesthood I remember this event with affection.  So I am sure it is one of the many events like our Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which makes up for good life in our Diocese.  Bishop Richard has his plan for 2030, and part of it is developing a life of prayer.

So just over the horizon is Advent and Christmas.  Each year in preparation for Advent and Lent there is a booklet “Walk with Me”, which gives appropriate reflections and prayers in preparation to celebrate these great events.  At £1 a copy this is very good value indeed.

Again, it is time for those who may be enquiring, “how do I become a Catholic?”, to step forward and find out.  You are very welcome.

St Wilfrid’s Sales Table

St Wilfrid’s Sales Table:  We have some Christmas Gifts for sale and have also been given a baby rocking cot by one of our new mums – any offers?  The money taken during November will go towards much needed sound equipment for the Hall.  The table is a permanent fixture in the hall, so please do come and browse and place your money in the honest pot.   Thank you.

St Wilfrid’s – Money Collected from Children’s Sale and Harvest Products

St Wilfrid’s – Money Collected from Children’s Sale and Harvest Products:  The final amount collected for Gifts to our Friends in the Third World Countries amounted to £115. This will be distributed to several poor communities in the form of helpful gifts, to enable them to be a little self sufficient, through representatives from CAFOD.  There is a notice in the church porch showing the Countries and gifts who will benefit, please take a few minutes after Mass to read this.  Much work has been going on behind the scenes and we and the children are very proud of all efforts.  Thank you.

Wealden Dementia Action Alliance – Hailsham Community Cafe

Wealden Dementia Action Alliance – Hailsham Community Café:

St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Second Thursday of the month, 2pm till 4pm.  A free service and community café with entertainment and activities for local people.  Free refreshments and activities.  Everyone welcome.  For more information please contact: [email protected] or Tel: 01323 443266.

Las Posadas

Las Posadas:  Sunday 1st December at 3pm.  St George’s Church invites you to join them for their Las Posadas Celebration St George’s Church Hall.  Please bring buffet food donations.  For more information call or text Sandra on 07791 627368.