Our Children’s First Holy Communion Breakfast: As is the custom at St Wilfrid’s, the children have their First Holy Communion Breakfast the Sunday following their First Holy Communion Day. We had 10 candidates this year so the table headed by Fr Rory was large. Specialities made by Annette and Sophie; large 3 tier cake, red jellies with a white marshmallow for the host, fairy cakes with a gold cross, then Teresa provided “healthy options”. The buffet table was laden with food, just as well because so many parishioners came in after Mass, lovely to see new faces.
Author: Jacky
Deacon John’s 90th Birthday
If anyone took any photo’s please could you possibly sent them to [email protected].
25th May 2025
Stephen from the Parish Council writes:
“In preparation for Pentecost”
As the 50 days of Easter concludes on Sunday 8th June with the feast of Pentecost, this can be seen as an invitation to all people to open their eyes to the mystery of life and love.
In Walking in the light of Christ, we frequently reach out and embrace the Holy Spirit, so who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Most Blessed Trinity. God the Father is the First Person, and God the Son (Jesus) is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. It is the Spirit of God which fills all of creation, always present within us, guiding us towards goodness and truth
Pentecost is a celebration of a new beginning, a celebration of God’s New Creation. Pope Francis is the embodiment of how God’s love brings about freshness and newness of life, especially our spiritual life. Pope Francis put great emphasis on what we as individuals can do in order to bring the presence of God into our world
Jesus promised to send an advocate who would be with us always. The Holy Spirit is the fulfilment of that promise. the Holy Spirit gave the apostles the gift of languages, so they were able to proclaim the Good News about Jesus in languages that the people could understand. This Spirit is poured out upon all flesh, and wisdom is given in abundance, helping all to see, hear and understand what is said.
We might ponder about our own personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. Asking ourselves, do I carve out special intimate time to share with the Lord, time for prayer, meditation and worship, being in God’s presence? Jesus spoke of having eyes to see and ears to hear.
So, on Pentecost Sunday, let’s give attention not only to the workings of the Holy Spirit in the Church, but likewise give attention to the promptings, the movements, and the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in each one.
Arundel Cathedral Pilgrimage for Corpus Christi:
Arundel Cathedral Pilgrimage for Corpus Christi Thursday, June 19th:
Join us for a special pilgrimage to Arundel Cathedral on the Feast of Corpus Christi. See the stunning Carpet of Flowers, attend Mass at 5:30pm, and take part in the procession and benediction.
Travel by coach, departing from Christ the King 12.30pm, Eastbourne Town Centre 12.45pm and St George’s Polegate 1.00pm. £20 per person. To book: please provide name/s, contact number, email, along with full payment by Sunday, June 1st to Jean (St Wilfrid’s), Sandra (St George’s) or post to the parish office marked Arundel Pilgrimage. Sandra will contact all those booked on w/c 9th June with final itinerary and confirm pick up arrangements. We hope you can join us!
First Communion Breakfast
First Communion Breakfast is being held at St Wilfrid’s this Sunday after mass – we congratulate and continue to pray for all those who received the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time last week, their families and their catechists
Music Practice
If you like the idea of having live music in church, please come to our music practice on Saturday 24th May at 10am in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall. We will be practicing for the children’s mass.
Lost Rosary Beads:
Have you lost your Rosary beads at St George’s? One found in the car park two Sunday’s ago and another in a case left in the pew last Sunday. All safely in the church for collection if they belong to you.
St George’s Church
What a lovely Sunday we had at St George’s. A Mass especially for Deacon John in thanksgiving on his 90th birthday. The beautifully prepared crown made by our Children’s Liturgy Group to crown Our Lady in the garden after Mass followed by a sumptuous breakfast in the hall, delicious birthday cake; all washed down with a toast of Prosecco (non alcoholic available too)! Thank you to the “cooks and bottlewashers” for your hard work and to everyone who showed their appreciation of John, Tessa and their family on his special day.
Art’ n’ Craft Cafe
One day only. Saturday 7th June from 10am until 3.30pm. St George’s Church Hall.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
The exhibition on Eucharistic Miracles inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis is at Christ the King Church Langney from Sat 17th May to Sun 1st June. A special family/youth presentation by Fr Neil will take place on Saturday 24th May at 11:00am, followed by Adoration and refreshments in the hall. Posters and flyers with full details are available in the church entrance.