Deacon John’s 90th Birthday

Deacon John celebrates his 90th birthday in May. A Mass will be held for him at St George’s on Sunday 11th May at 9.00 am, followed by a birthday breakfast in the hall. All are welcome to attend from both communities, but if you are attending from St Wilfrid’s, please could you let Jackie know so we have an idea of numbers for catering purposes. Thank you.


 

Parish Pilgrimage to Arundel Cathedral

You are warmly invited to join our Parish Pilgrimage to Arundel Cathedral on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Thursday, June 19, 2025.

We will travel by coach with Lynns Travel, departing at 1:00pm from St George’s Church, Polegate (parking available in the church car park; the coach will leave from the bus stop opposite). On arrival, there will be time to view the stunning Carpet of Flowers inside the cathedral before the 5:30pm Mass, followed by the Corpus Christi procession and benediction. Return is expected at approximately 8:30pmCost: £20 per person.
Limited availability – those who have already signed up have been allocated places but please arrange payment.  All other seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To book your place, please provide the following with full payment by Sunday 18th May: Names of all in your party, a primary contact number, an email address.

Payments and details should be given to Jean (St Wilfrid’s) or Sandra (St George’s) or deliver in an envelope clearly marked Arundel Pilgrimage to the parish office.  

We hope you can join us for this beautiful celebration of our faith at the heart of our diocese.

4th May 2025

“Thanks be to God”

For all the prayers, services and experiences  

of Holy Week and Easter in our churches.

It was truly good to be here.  Special moments from it resonate deep within our being.  Yes, there are crosses, trials and deep affliction within life, but these are the trials through which we triumph by the power of Him who loves us.  The       funeral service for Pope Francis was the icing on the cake.

Another person from our treasured memories, Anne Fielder, now from the long list with her husband Leon, gone before us, marked with the sign of faith.  When I came here we were very blessed by members of our congregation who are faithful witnesses.  There had been some good ecumenical sharing and one of the good fruits; The Link Centre, a place of caring and sharing and a place of comfort and support for adults in need of extra support and help.

Thank You

Thank you to the readers, eucharistic ministers, flower arrangers, sacristans and music ministry at St George’s for enabling beautiful Masses during Holy Week.  At a time when it is so important to work together as a community, supporting Fr Rory in his service to us,  everything was accomplished and delivered with grace and respect.  Parishioners enjoyed tea, cake and a natter together to celebrate our Patron Saint George a day early on Tuesday morning, to accommodate both our usual weekday Mass and the hall being available. A good time was had by all.


 

Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition:

Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, Our Lady of Ransom Church, Eastbourne:

This wonderful Exhibition runs from Fri 25th April -Wed 14th May. We’re extending an invitation for a special Exhibition Open Day on Wed 30th April, starting with Adoration and Mass, followed by 2  Sessions (11.30 & 1.00 start) with a brief presentation, time to view exhibition and ending with a short time of prayer.  All are welcome …… invite a friend!