Exploring the vocation to teaching in our diocesan schools – online event -Tuesday 13 January – 5.30pm to 6.30pm
If you are interested in hearing more about the vocation to teaching and what teaching in a Catholic school involves, Dave Legrand, Diocesan Secondary RE Advisor, will be running this online information event. This event would be suitable for anyone considering a career change or simply interested in finding out more about the role of teachers in our Catholic schools for any age group or for any subject specialism. To book a place, please use the link: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/vqrcnwzj
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Community Charity Breakfast:
Our next Charity Breakfast will be Sunday 25th January after mass at St George’s when we will be supporting “Warming Up the Homeless”. We hope you, your family and friends can support this.
Mary’s Meals:
Mary’s Meals is looking for volunteers. Could you spare a few hours during the year to help? We are looking for parish reps, volunteer speakers (training and support provided!) and volunteers who can help at events. We are very much a volunteer-led movement, so any little you can offer will make a huge difference to the children we serve in some of the world’s poorest communities. Please contact Roy Peachey ([email protected] or 07593 447297) if you can help. To find out more about Mary’s Meals, please visit marysmeals.org.uk. Thank you for your support!
Parish Over 50’s Afternoon Tea & Games:
We next meet on Thurs 29th Jan, 2-4pm. Anyone over 50 is welcome to join our merry group, just turn up on the day. All welcome.
New & nearly new items needed:
The St George’s table sale that raises funds for the charity of the month and youth activities is in need of new items for sale. Please consider donating anything suitable. Just leave in a bag at the back of either church marked St G table sale. Both churches would also welcome any unwanted gifts that are suitable as raffle prizes for fundraising purposes at social events in 2026.
4th January 2026
Wishing you all a very
Happy New Year
The grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit be with you throughout our New Year.
Please God, we will be in a good position to respond to the challenges with the change of Bishop, we will have to adapt and continue to develop the diocesan structure.
Eastbourne St Leonards Parish Monthly Newsletter:
The January edition of the Eastbourne St Leonards Parish Monthly Newsletter is now available. Please pick up a copy from the porch if you haven’t already done so. It can also be accessed online through the new parish website;
Thank you:
Thank you for all the lovely gifts and cards, they are very much appreciated. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. Jackie x
New Year Masses
New Years Day Mass – St George’s Church – 10am
Epiphany of the Lord – Tuesday 6th January
Mass at St Wilfrid’s Church – 10am
Requiem Mass for Christina Neyenhuizen – St George’s, 11am
Safeguarding Training
Safeguarding Training: Date: Thursday 29th January 2026, Time: 17:45 – 20:00, Location: Our Lady of Ransom Hall (BN21 4EU).
Target audience: Catechists and other church volunteers (e.g. SVP, Eucharistic Ministers) requiring Level 3 Safeguarding (first training OR refresher training) for their roles with Children AND/OR Vulnerable Adults.
Please Note: The actual training will start at 18:00, people should attend for registration 15 minutes ahead of the start time.
In order that we can keep a central log and an idea of numbers, please respond directly to me, Alison Parsons [email protected], if you wish to attend. Thank you.