School Chaplains: Taste and See Sessions

The need for every Secondary School to have a full-time Chaplain and for Chaplaincy to be available for every Primary School was identified in the Pastoral Plan.  To help this happen, Bishop Richard Moth, and Father Stephen Ortiger, O.S.B., (Diocesan Chaplain Coordinator) will be holding a series of regional meetings for members of parish communities who would like to find out more about School Chaplaincy.  These will run from 7 pm to 8.30 pm on Thursday 6th June at the Sacred Heart, Cobham, Wednesday 12th June, at the Holy Cross Priory, Heathfield, and Thursday 13th June at St John The Evangelist, Horsham.   To reserve a place contact Claire Martin, CPD Administrator at the Diocesan Education Service [email protected] or ring Claire Martin on 01293 511130.

Hailsham Foodbank

Hailsham Foodbank:  Have given 3 day emergency food parcels for 2071 people between April 18 and March 19.  This is a 39% increase on the previous year and actual increase of 585 people.  1.6 million were given out across the country.   They were donated 17,691kg of stock.  During the Easter Holiday Shack they served 203 hot meal.  They have served 1795 meals since the Holiday Shack started in April 16.  They were successful with a Bags of Help grant with Tesco and this month and June you can put your blue tokens in for them for help towards the Holiday Shack.  Thank you.

Thank you for your help at Mass

St George’s – thank you to our welcomers, choir, flower        arrangers, organist, readers, altar servers and all who work so hard to make our church such an absolute pleasure to be part of.  From the moment we walk through the door, enjoy being  welcomed with a beaming smile, hear the sound of glorious   singing,  witness the wonderful display of flowers and          meaningfully read readings of the day etc. we can take pleasure in being there.  A BIG Thank You.

The Abbots Wood Annual Gathering

The Abbots Wood Annual Gathering was a huge success, everyone had a wonderful time socialising together, playing field games, taking part in a scavenger hunt and the ice creams bought via a donation by a generous parishioner.  Our prayers were answered as a dull start turned into a glorious sunny day.  Thanks to everyone who joined us.  If you missed out there is always next year, 3rd Sunday of May, same time same place!