Author: Jacky

St George’s Meeting – 1st June

St George’s Meeting Sunday, June 1st:  The second of St George’s quarterly church meetings will take place after Mass on Sunday, June 1st. Minutes from the previous meeting are available in the file at the back of the church. These meetings are an important opportunity for our community to share, reflect, and move forward together in prayer, formation, and mission. Tea and coffee will be served first.  
 

Thank You

Deacon John and Tessa wish to say a real thank you to all who made my birthday so memorable. Thank you for the gifts, the cards and for being there. The singing of happy birthday twice, once in the church and once in the hall was particularly good! I am sure that all enjoyed the   catering for the party – sausage and bacon baps cooked by the excellent chef, the two cakes and everything else were superb. I particularly enjoyed the bacon and sausage bap – thankyou.  Love John and Tessa.
 

18th May 2025

“A powerful moment for the church was when the day of Pentecost came”

As we now move forward with the plans that were presented to the diocese by Bishop Richard, for our future.  Fr Kevin is tasked with the responsibility to guide our parish in implementing these plans, so we should constantly intercede with the Holy Spirit for a very successful outcome.  At the latest meeting certain tensions were expressed and a true awareness of the need to be at ease with the implications of the decisions.  Fr Kevin acknowledged the need for more time to clarify; yet with confidence in the overall plan.  So there is a true awareness when there is a need to take time, Fr Kevin has sent a  clarifying directive to the team and it is very helpful.  So we must be prepared to work together with confidence and hope.

We are all united in one parish of Eastbourne and St Leonards.  The key element which Fr Kevin emphasises is that it is made up of communities of faith.  These distinct communities grow together.  Sandra King and Gerry Palmer have acted as great ambassadors for our community and the members of our parish, and good work is being done by the councils.  We have very important relationships in our communities at St George’s and St Wilfrid’s, and we are starting from a very good place with Jackie recognised as a blessing and is much appreciated for the work that she does.  So with the help of Gods blessing and the power of Pentecost, let us all hope and soldier on.  Special thanks for the events of last weekend.

Grandparents’ Pilgrimage

Grandparents’ Pilgrimage – Worth Abbey – 11 June 10am – 3.30pm:  You are warmly invited to join the Grandparent Parish Groups at our annual day of reflection and friendship. Join us for Mass, time to pray together and the wonderful opportunity to talk to fellow grandparents, sharing your    experience and the joys and challenges of family life. To  register your place, scan the QR code on the poster or go to the Diocesan website events calendar, through which places for events can be booked. This can be found at W: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events and then follow the Grandparents’ Pilgrimage link.  We look forward to seeing you there. For more details contact Deacon Simon South, Marriage and Family Life Adviser  E: [email protected], M: 07415 306222.
 

11th May 2025

“Thanks be to God for the life of Pope Francis”

We have a new beginning with Pope Leo XIV.  For this I am sure we can be grateful.

Each year we begin by lighting the First Candle; the Candle of Hope, and the new Pope is a great ambassador for Hope.  With the help of God, we can build on this and by the help of God, it will bear much fruit, fruit that will last.

Grace and peace.

The South Downs Singers

The South Downs Singers cancelled their Spring Concert last Saturday at St George’s in respect of the funeral of Pope Francis. It was very moving that non Catholics within this lovely choir were so vocal in saying respect must be shown to the Catholic community at St George’s and immediately contacted Fr Rory to express this. If you purchased a ticket, a refund will be given by the seller. We perform again at our Summer Concert on 26th July, Carter’s Corner Farm. If you prefer, your ticket from the Spring Concert can be used there.