Author: Jacky

9th November 2025

Fr Rory writes:        

As our hub meetings continue to unfold, the future ministry should be beginning to emerge.  Our meeting at Our Lady of Ransom Church has taken place and an important focus was placed upon the parish mission prayer, with the emphasis upon the power of prayer for a successful outcome to the plan.                                                                                                                 

Parish Mission Prayer

Loving God,

empower us through our Baptism,

to live as vibrant and welcoming communities,

centred on the Holy Eucharist.

Inflame us

with your Holy Spirit,

to encourage others to a personal relationship

with Jesus Christ.

Recognising all things as your gift to us,                                             

to be treasured and shared with love,

give us a heart for the poor,

a passion for justice,

a concern for creation,

so that all may live with peace and dignity.

Our Lady and All the Saints Pray for us 

Amen

                                 

Linking Lives Eastbourne

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Closing date 14th of November 2025.

CAFOD Harvest Appeal

Thank you to all who supported and contributed towards CAFOD’s Harvest Appeal this year. Your kindness through the Family Fast Day envelopes, the produce sale, the ploughman’s lunch and community breakfast has helped us raise £661 so far. We are so grateful for your generosity. 

The money raised will help fund CAFOD’s work with local partners, including providing: 

Safe water to families like Waré’s in Ethiopia, where    underground water tanks are built to store rainwater.

Emergency aid to neighbours affected by conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Sudan 

This QR Code links to a CAFOD virtual envelope where you can make a donation if you wish.  Thank you.
 

Comedy and Carols

We have organised a special festive treat for the parish.  Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th December at St Wilfrid’s.

We’re delighted to welcome comedian and writer Paul Karensa, who will bring laughter and festive joy to this special celebration.

Tickets: £11.55 (including booking fee) — available from  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-comedy-and-carols-with-paul-karensa-tickets-18669 34785199  

2nd November 2025

The nourishment that we receive

Antiphon, let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice.  Letter to the Romans “If God is for us, who can be against?”.

Through the week as we celebrate the mass, nourishment is provided to keep our faith alive and help it develop and grow.  To this end our communities have tried to work with one another to do this.  The challenge is now.  So with the help of God we will be able to respond to our changing times and become all the better for it.  From the blessing of the graves, and the occasions that are available to us will help us to survive and grow.  Ten years after celebrating our first mass in the new church, we may give greater attention to St George’s church, which so enriches our story.  It is so important that we continue to give life to our story.

Comedy & Carols

Save the Date!

We have organised a special festive treat for the parish.  Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th December at St Wilfrid’s.

We’re delighted to welcome comedian and writer Paul Karensa, who will bring laughter and festive joy to this special celebration.

Tickets: £10 — available from the end of the month.
Come and share in a night of humour, music, and Christmas cheer.