Author: Jacky

Mary’s Meals is looking for volunteers. Could you spare a few hours during the year to help? We are looking for parish reps,  volunteer speakers (training and support provided!) and volunteers who can help at events. We are very much a volunteer-led movement, so any little you can offer will make a huge      difference to the children we serve in some of the world’s poorest communities. Please contact Roy Peachey ([email protected] or 07593 447297) if you can help. To find out more about Mary’s Meals, please visit marysmeals.org.uk. Thank you for your support!
 

We next meet on Thurs 29th Jan, 2-4pm.  Anyone over 50 is welcome to join our merry group, just turn up on the day.  All welcome. 
 

The St George’s table sale that raises funds for the charity of the month and youth activities is in need of new items for sale.  Please consider donating anything suitable.  Just leave in a bag at the back of either church marked  St G table sale.  Both churches would also welcome any unwanted gifts that are suitable as raffle prizes for fundraising purposes at social events in 2026.
 

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.”