Author: Jacky

4th May 2025

“Thanks be to God”

For all the prayers, services and experiences  

of Holy Week and Easter in our churches.

It was truly good to be here.  Special moments from it resonate deep within our being.  Yes, there are crosses, trials and deep affliction within life, but these are the trials through which we triumph by the power of Him who loves us.  The       funeral service for Pope Francis was the icing on the cake.

Another person from our treasured memories, Anne Fielder, now from the long list with her husband Leon, gone before us, marked with the sign of faith.  When I came here we were very blessed by members of our congregation who are faithful witnesses.  There had been some good ecumenical sharing and one of the good fruits; The Link Centre, a place of caring and sharing and a place of comfort and support for adults in need of extra support and help.

Thank You

Thank you to the readers, eucharistic ministers, flower arrangers, sacristans and music ministry at St George’s for enabling beautiful Masses during Holy Week.  At a time when it is so important to work together as a community, supporting Fr Rory in his service to us,  everything was accomplished and delivered with grace and respect.  Parishioners enjoyed tea, cake and a natter together to celebrate our Patron Saint George a day early on Tuesday morning, to accommodate both our usual weekday Mass and the hall being available. A good time was had by all.


 

Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition:

Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, Our Lady of Ransom Church, Eastbourne:

This wonderful Exhibition runs from Fri 25th April -Wed 14th May. We’re extending an invitation for a special Exhibition Open Day on Wed 30th April, starting with Adoration and Mass, followed by 2  Sessions (11.30 & 1.00 start) with a brief presentation, time to view exhibition and ending with a short time of prayer.  All are welcome …… invite a friend!

Easter Sunday at St Wilfrid’s

A big thank you to everyone who helped in anyway, what a great turn out, we were bursting at the seams!!  A great service by Fr Rory, what a difference it makes when the church is so full.  The altar servers, readers and especially our young children; who had loud and clear voices.  The beautiful flowers everywhere, including the pots Lulu attends to outside the church, it was truly a magnificent service.  Everyone enjoyed tea and cake in the hall after mass and the children enjoyed their Easter Egg Hunt with the warm and sunny weather sent to us from the Good Lord.

Please remember to pray for our 8 Communion candidates.

The Pope’s Funeral

The Pope’s funeral will be celebrated on Saturday 26 April at 9am (UK time) and will be broadcast live on most major TV channels and on the Vatican’s YouTube channel. Following Mass in St Peter’s Square, the Pope’s body will be transferred to the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major for burial.

Bishop Richard is offering nine Masses for the repose of the Pope’s soul, including Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Sunday 27 April at 11am. The Dean of Arundel Cathedral, Fr Stephen Dingley, is also celebrating Masses for the Pope at Arundel Cathedral or Our Lady of England Catholic Church, Storrington.

27th April 2025

With the help of our parish community:

In a statement issued on Monday morning, Bishop Richard said: “As we mourn the death of Pope Francis, we can also be deeply grateful for his life of service to the Universal Church. Bringing his experience of the Church in South America, informed and enlightened by his life as a member of the Society of Jesus, he called us all to simplicity of life, a renewed openness to the gift of mercy, a deeper understanding of the dignity of the human person and a respect and care for creation. The work of the Synod, that has marked the more recent years of his papacy, is sure to inform to the life and mission of the Church in the           proclamation of the Gospel and his faithful dedication, even as he lived with failing health, is an example to us all.”

As we mourn the passing of Pope Francis we remember the holy, humble, ordinary man. He did not enjoy the trappings and riches of his position, he was a simple man. He spoke out for the vulnerable and marginalized.

Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles

OPEN DAY FOR THE EXHIBITION OF EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES

ON THE OCCASION OF THE CANONISATION OF ST CARLO ACUTIS (1991-2006)

FIRST SAINT BORN IN THIS MILLENNIUM

Come and join us at our Open Day for this exciting Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles, designed and catalogued by our newly canonised St Carlo Acutis (1991-2006), the first canonised Saint to be born in this new millennium. St Carlo, a teenager when he died of cancer, was born in London of Italian parents.  Starting with Adoration and Mass, there will then be 2 X Sessions with a short presentation   followed by plenty of time to discover, view and absorb the magnitude of the 23 Miracles that make up this special Exhibition. Each session will then end with s short time of prayer.  Come and be amazed, to understand, appreciate and love the Holy Eucharist.    Everyone is welcome. Don’t miss the chance to visit this wonderful Exhibition.

WHEN: Wednesday 30 April 2025 – 2 sessions: 11.30 (Adoration and Mass at 10.45) and 1.00

WHERE: Our Lady of Ransom Church, Grange Road, Eastbourne.

Please indicate if you have a group, how many in the group, that you would like to bring with you. Please email: Caroline Rother – [email protected]  .  We look forward to welcoming you on this special occasion