Author: Jacky

Last weekend a tidy up of our garden took place after the long winter. The roses have been pruned and the border mulched.  Around Our Lady’s statue the border was tidied and the gravel area weeded. Dying plants and flowers were removed. Can we respectfully request that if you leave a plant or flowers (no false flowers please), you water it and remove it once it has finished. This way the garden always looks well cared for. Thank you.

On June 11th we will be having a sponsored walk from St George`s Polegate to St Wilfrid`s Hailsham via the Cuckoo Trail with  refreshments after in St Wilfrid`s Hall.  Starting time is 3pm from St George`s car park.  This is an event that all ages can take part in, you can walk as an   individual or as a family. Forms are available in the Porch. If whoever is sponsoring you is a UK taxpayer they can gift aid their donation.   We will be raising funds for the Foodbank and Church funds split 50/50.  We will be needing stewards on the day to walk, also we will be asking for cakes and helpers in St Wilfrid`s Hall.  Please sign up if you can help.

Parish Over 50’s Club:  Next afternoon tea will be Thurs 27th April, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  The theme will be Red for St George.  All the usual fun for £5.

Mon 24th April (tomorrow), Bluebell Walk:  A few places available, see or ring Joan 07873390944.  We leave St Wilfrid’s Car Park at 10am, return 4pm £10.  Charity is “Demelza Hospice Care for Children”. 

Tue 9th May, Emmaus Centre in Portslade:  £15. We leave St Wilfrid’s Car Park 10am, pick up St George’s Car Park 10.30am, return 4pm.

Sat 24th June, Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent:  £20. We leave St Wilfrid’s Car Park 10am, return 4pm.  We will visit the Aerodrome, have tea/coffee in the village and a pub lunch.

For any of these outings please see or ring Joan on 07873390944.  Thank you.

A BIG THANK YOU to all our parishioners, friends and family who have supported our Lent Charity, the local branch of HCPT (Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust). So far we have raised over £550, achieved through a variety of fundraisers across both churches including; two last Sunday charity breakfasts, the family stations soup lunch and 50% of table sale takings in lent at St George’s; and the Children’s lent in a bag smartie tubes filled with coins and the Pound Cross at St Wilfrid’s.  We are still accepting donations to this charity if anyone wants to boost our total and the Pound Cross will     remain in situ for more to be added.  It costs around £850 for HCPT to provide a life-changing week-long pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes for disabled and disadvantaged young people.   If you want to find out more about HCPT visit the website www.hcpt.org.uk.

Parish Last Sunday Charity Breakfast, April 30th, St George’s Hall at 10am after mass, all funds raised will go to our local RNLI.  These breakfasts are proving very popular with parishioners and their friends and family.  Please encourage others to join us, they don’t have to be at mass to attend, everyone is welcome, spread the word.  Sausage and bacon baps and croissants and cake are all on offer along with a lovely cuppa and a good chat and laugh.

This years walking pilgrimage is going from Bristol to Arundel from August 12th-27th 2023.  Cost is £300 (£225 for under 21’s).  We are especially looking for more young people to join us.  For more information go to www.PilgrimsLive.org.uk or    tel:  07707513847.

Join us this morning for a cuppa, piece of cake and a good natter in the hall after Mass to celebrate our patron saint St George’s feast day.

At the Link on Sunday

Such a special occasion; indeed a great privilege to have been there.  The food was so good, indeed delicious, yet the    occasion was so, so sad.  Kay’s acknowledgement “she was heart broken as the Link had come to a close”.  After years of love and care, a sanctuary for those in need, a port of call as a Christian outreach to Hailsham and beyond.  It      expressed its belief in actions; always spoke louder than words, an open door.  Ron will continue his outreach from the Christian bookshop for the moment and we will always keep them in our thoughts and prayers.  It brought Anne Fielder to the foremost part of my mind, as she was always so involved in everything good that happened in our     parish.  It helps me to strengthen hope that our parish communities continue to refocus and grow.  I believe Pentecost this year will be truly important.  Let us walk and work together for a new Pentecost, for a revived journey of life, love and faith.

The Feast of St George brings with it an opportunity to highlight our shared journey.   So the Mass at St George’s will be followed by tea and cake, thanks to Shirley and friends.  It presents us with an opportunity to share new steps on our journey.  We look forward to the work of our parish council.

A sad note to end.  We have been informed Anita Stone has died; with her husband Geoff, they too made a great   contribution to the life of our parish.

Are you aged 18-35? If you are, we invite you to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to   Lisbon to meet with the Holy Father. 31st July -7th August 2023. Join millions of other young people from all over the world to celebrate our faith and make life-long friendships. The week will include a trip to Fatima as well as all the amazing festival    activities, not to mention Mass with Pope Francis. For more info E:  [email protected]

Next afternoon tea will be Thurs 27th April, 2-4pm, St W’s Hall.  The theme will be Red for St George.  All the usual fun for £5.

Four Parish Outings: If you are interested in coming with us on any or all trips, please contact Joan on 07873390944 asap please, to ensure you have a seat reserved.

Mon 24th April, Bluebell Walk:  Leave St Wilfrid’s Car Park at 10am, £10.  Charity for that day is “Demelza Hospice Care for Children”. 

Thur 4th May, Staverton Garden Centre:  £10.      Family run business by Christians, great selection of plants inside and out, also to enjoy a light lunch.

Tue 9th May, Emmaus Visit:  £15. Hoping for better weather to wonder through the gardens & large  second-hand store.  Light lunch to be ordered before we go.

Sat 24th June, Headcorn Aerodrome:  £20.