Category: Church Events

Thurs 19 November, 7–8.30pm. Talk by Dr Fr Andrew Pinsent on Pope Leo’s Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, in OLR Hall. All welcome – bring a friend!

St Wilfrid’s Christmas Fair – Saturday 14th November

Our Christmas Fair is now less than a fortnight away, and preparations are well underway!  A big thank you to everyone who has already donated items or offered their help.  Your generosity is much appreciated.

There is still time to help make the fair a success, and we are particularly looking for:

• Tombola prizes – any suitable donations would be very welcome.
• Christmas books, DVDs, and CDs – if you have any you no longer need, we would be delighted to receive them.
• A helping hand on the day – we still need a couple more volunteers to help run stalls. Even an hour of your time would make a real difference, so please do consider joining us!

We also have one craft stall still available, so if you know some- one who makes and sells crafts and might like to have a stall at the fair, please put them in touch with us.  If you can help in anyway, please E: [email protected]                                         

Thank you again for your continued support.  With a little help from everyone, we can make this a lovely occasion for our parish and wider community.  Look forward to seeing you there!                     

St George’s blessing of the graves will be at 12 noon, Saturday 7th November, at Willingdon Cemetery.  On Sunday 8th November, Deacon John will bless all those laid to rest in our Remembrance Garden straight after Mass.

St Wilfrid’s blessing of the graves (weather permitting) Sunday 22^nd November, after Mass, Memorial Garden and 2.45pm at Hailsham Cemetery.

Weekend Mass times for Sun 1^st Nov will be normal times, 9am at St George’s & 10.30am at St Wilfrid’s.

Please note the dates of the next Baptism Sessions will be 17^th, 24^th & 31^st January 2027.  Any parents or perspective parents who would like to join us please contact Mary or Angie via the Parish Office E: [email protected] or Tel: 01323 841504.  There may not be another programme until late spring or autumn.

Thank you for your donations to the World Mission Sunday appeal.  Your prayers and support will help missionaries work alongside communities worldwide, regardless of background or belief.  Please continue to pray for all who share the love and hope of Christ with our sisters and brothers in need throughout the world.  To support mission year-round, visit missio.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755 (office hours)

Fr Paul will be away for a few days so there will be no weekday masses on the 27^th and 28^th October.  Weekend Mass times for Sun 1^st Nov will be normal times, 9am at St George’s & 10.30am at St Wilfrid’s.

As we continue the spirit of Harvest through giving, we are supporting the Eastbourne section of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) in collecting donations for Eastbourne Women’s Refuge.

Items particularly welcome include toiletries, moisturisers, deodorants, perfumes/body sprays, flannels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, knickers of all sizes, socks and little treats such as make-up, stick-on nails, and false lashes.

Donations can be placed in the marked box at the back of St George’s Church until Sun 1^st Nov.  Monetary donations are also welcome in an envelope marked CWL.  Thank you for helping us share our harvest with women in need through kindness and generosity.

Bishop-elect Stephen Wang’s Mass of Episcopal Ordination will be live streamed on Monday 19th October, 12 noon, & the Welcome Mass on Sat 24^th October, 11am in St Wilfrid’s Church.
A Message from Bishop-elect Stephen (short film)

Fr Stephen has recorded a short message reflecting on the last few weeks, sharing his experience of a new bishop’s course in Rome, a recent retreat with sisters in the Verbum Dei community on the Isle of Wight, and the significance of the chasuble he will wear on Monday.

Below is a QR code linking to the Vimeo film.  The film is also available to watch on our website:

w: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/news/message     

The Mass of Episcopal Ordination will be livestreamed from Arundel Cathedral here: www.abdiocese.org.uk/livestream, with coverage beginning at 11am.

Order of Service can be found on the news page of the diocesan website.

w: www.abdiocese.org.uk/news/episcopal-ordination

There will be No Mass this coming week on Tuesday and Wednesday, but there will be a Mass at St Wilfrid’s Church on Thurs 22^nd Oct at 10am. Weekend Mass times as usual.  Fr Paul will be away for a few days so there will be no weekday masses on the 27^th and 28^th Oct, and there will be just one Mass on Sun 1^st Nov at 5.30pm at St Wilfrid’s.