South Downs Singers Christmas Celebration Concert: Sat 14th December at 3.30pm at St. George’s Church, Tickets £10 on the door or pre-book by calling 01323 832767. There will be an opportunity to buy tickets after Mass each Sunday.
Author: Jacky
Parish Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 18th December at the Kings Head, Hellingly. 12noon, £25 per person, cash only please, this includes a tip. Pay when booking to ensure a place and menu. Contact Sally Riley or Judy Davis after Sunday and weekday masses in the church porch or in St Wilfrid’s Hall. Thank you.
Newsletter Articles
Any new articles for the newsletter on the 24th November, please could we have in by Friday 15th November. Thank you.
10th November 2024
St Wilfrid’s and St George’s Writes:
“Our Communities planning the way ahead”
From the minutes of St Wilfrid’s Parish Meeting held on 3rd November, and from the Moderated Communities Council here is an important synopsis. Full minutes should be available in the church porches. Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2024. Gerry wrote to Fr Kevin at the end of September with a list of questions to help with a Q & A session for the next open meeting. Diocesan representatives are meeting with clergy in November to outline plans for development of the Moderated Parish, it is anticipated that the process will take at least two years to implement.
Ministries & Formations – Father would like to rotate the Ministers more frequently, all whilst recruiting more Ministers. A Baptism Formation has been established with two Catechists, one for each Church. Angela & Mary.
The Sacristy needs an updated inventory, with additional resources that reflects the needs of the Parish moving forward. This to be carried out by Lorreta & David St Wilfrid’s, and Martin & Angela at St George’s.
Given that in our limited understanding of the Moderated Parish timelines, it was decided that we should look at updating the Parish website. Possibly looking at website revamp and a maintenance contract, that will assist the Parish in changing content on a regular basis.
Christmas Mass times to be agreed by Father, hopefully by the 1st week in November.
The Diocese sent out a “keep in touch form” that we can use to ask all the Parishioners to fill out.
Readers’ Formation Time
An important formation session to help readers with the upcoming changes of the new lectionary is being held at Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne on Sat 23 November from 10.30am – 1.15pm. Please let the parish office know if you are attending by 13th Nov, and we will send a list to Eastbourne.
Family Advent Workshop
Come along to our Family Advent Workshop for some festive fun on Saturday, Nov 30th, 3.00pm – 6.00pm at St Wilfrid’s Hall. This is an opportunity to prepare for Advent and Christmas together through fun and festive crafts and activities. Following this there will be a short Advent reflection followed by a shared meal. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked as numbers are limited. To book your place, please purchase a ticket from the back of church at the cost of £1 per person which will also enter you into a raffle. Tickets will be available from November 10th onwards. Feel free to dress up in your festive jumpers and outfits too!
Thank You
Thank you to those who supported the Beetle Drive last Friday. Only a small number attended but £201 was raised to help fund the Advent Workshop.
St Wilfrid’s
Teas/coffees and refreshments in our hall after Sunday and weekday masses. These are very important social times for getting to know your fellow members of our church and have a friendly get-together. You will be pleasantly surprised at what we learn and discuss. Do pop in and join us.
Saturday Mornings at St Wilfrid’s
Saturday Mornings at St Wilfrid’s Church: Available for quiet prayer, so peaceful. The Monstrance is exposed on the altar, confessions are available. If you have not taken advantage of this special time, you should do so. Just pop in for a little visit, you will come out rested and refreshed, ready to tackle the rest of the day.
Second Collection at St George’s
Second collection today (3rd November) at St George’s will be for Parish Advent Activities. This will help fund events such as the popular Family Advent Workshop. More details of this activity will be announced over the coming weeks. UK taxpayers can gift aid their donation, so please collect and complete the one off gift aid envelope at the back of church to add to the second collection plate.