The Lord says this: ‘If you do away with the yoke, the clenched fist, the wicked word, if you give your bread to the hungry, and relief to the oppressed, your light will rise in the darkness, and your shadows become like noon. The Lord will always guide you, giving you relief in desert places. He will give strength to your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never run dry. [Isaiah 58:9-11]
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The Gift
THE GIFT: An Eastertide series of 6 inspiring sessions on the role and gifts of the Holy Spirit. A great way to prepare together for all the important changes as the Deanery becomes a single new Parish in the coming months. Rooted in Scripture, Church Teaching and reflections from Pope Francis. Weekly on Thursdays from 11 April – 16 May, in Our Lady of Ransom Parish Hall (Eastbourne) from 11.45am – 1.15 pm, with refreshments, after the 11.00 am Mass. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!
Lynne Phair’s September Bike Ride
Please support Lynne Phair’s September Bike Ride from Eastbourne to Amsterdam in Aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Lynne will be selling raffle tickets after Mass in St G’s Hall on Sun 17 March & Sun 7 April. The prizes are: 1st prize Electric Bike, 2nd prize Food Hamper, 3rd prize A Wine Hamper. Tickets will be £2 each. Or donate to www.justgiving.com/page/lynne-phair-1690041574167 Thank you.
A Belated Thank You
A belated thank you to all those who contributed provisions for the recent Lenten lunch. This allowed us to give 100% of donations to CAFOD. Thank you all so much for your generosity, kindness, your time spent cooking, and your culinary skills.
2nd Collection
Please note this Sundays 2nd Collection will be for the upkeep of our church which like everything is going up in price, so please be generous. Thank you.
St George’s
St George’s Church – 7th to 30th March: Tea/Coffee after Mass every Tuesday during Lent. Join us in Lenten Mass and social time afterwards in St G’s Hall
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday after Mass in St Wilfrid’s Hall, we shall have our “surprise bag sale”, choose a bag for £2 (£1 for children) prize every time. This year we have more bags to fill. If you have any bags to contribute, please put them in the box in the porch, empty or full. Thank you. The proceeds will go towards items for children’s liturgy.
St Wilfrid’s
It was lovely to see our Altar Servers receive their certificates last Sunday having witnessed them receiving Bronze and 1 Silver Medal for 10 years of altar serving. How blessed we are in having so many good servers on a Sunday, trained under the watchful eye of David Hoad. Also so many children going into the hall for their special service and activities, lets pray that they continue to practice their faith. Also children attending the lessons in preparation for their First Holy communion. Thank you to the ladies teaching them, they do a good job for us.
Race Night
Parish Quiz Night Fri April 12th 7pm – Tickets now on sale. Get your teams ready for the second of our bi-annual quiz nights this time held at St Georges Hall. Teams of 6 with children under 12 not included in team numbers.
Scripture Reading for Lent
Thus says the Lord: ‘is not this the sort of fast that pleases me – it is the Lord who speaks – to break unjust fetters and undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free and break every yoke, to share your bread with the hungry, to shelter the homeless poor, to clothe those you see to be naked and not turn from your own kin. Then will your light shine like the dawn and your wound be quickly healed over. Your integrity will go before you and the glory of the Lord behind you. Cry, and the Lord will answer; call and he will say. ‘I am here.’’ [Isaiah 58:6-9]