Second collection on 27th October will be for Parish Advent Activities. This will help fund events such as the popular Family Advent Workshop. More details of this activity will be announced over the coming weeks. UK taxpayers can gift aid their donation so please collect the one off gift aid envelope at the back of church and bring it along to mass next week.
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World Mission Sunday
Sunday 20th October – Today is World Mission Sunday
Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio, the Pope’s charity for world mission, we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity, and action. We are called to ‘go and invite everyone to the banquet’ for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection is a gift meant to be shared with the entire world. Please pray for missionaries and give what you can to this vital collection, bringing God’s compassion, peace, and justice to those in need. To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 02078219755 (office hours) or visit mission.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible.
Flame Trip Application Form
Christmas Cards for sale
Christmas Cards are now on sale at the back of St George’s Church.
Flame 2025:
St George and St Wilfrid’s Youth Leaders invite all Year 9 to Year 13 parishioners and their friends to attend Flame 2025 at Wembley Arena on Saturday 15th March. Tickets cost £29 plus travel tbc (fundraising pre-event is hoped to cover travel)
ACT NOW – ticket application deadline Tuesday 22nd October, forms containing more details and how to apply are being given out after mass this week or can be obtained by emailing the parish office. More information contact Sandra 07791 627368.
Flame is the biggest event for our Catholic youth in England and Wales, bringing together 10000 Catholic youth for a day of praise and worship like never experienced.
Renaissance Singers & Harmonics Family Singers:
Renaissance Singers and Harmonics Family Singers in Concert supporting Linking Lives Eastbourne. Free Entry with Refreshments on Sun 13 October at 3.00pm, St. John’s Church, Meads, Eastbourne. Donations gratefully accepted. Thank you
Charity Breakfast at St Georges:
Charity Breakfast at St George’s – after Mass. Sun 27th October. Bring your friends and family all are welcome. This month we are raising money for “CAFOD”.
Prisoners’ Sunday – Sunday 13th October
Prisoners’ Sunday – 13th October. We will remember prisoners and their families at Mass this weekend. Prisons are in crisis and life for prisoners and their families in our communities is challenging. Pact, the national Catholic prison charity support prisoners, their families and their children, offering them hope and the chance to turn their lives around. There will be a second collection to support Pact’s important work. Please donate to this appeal at pact1.link/PS24donate or visit www.prisonadvice.org.uk. Thank you
October is the month of the Holy Rosary
Meets every Monday at 2.30pm in St G’s Hall. Everyone is welcome to join as a regular or occasional member to Pray the Rosary a most wonderful devotion together. In the new order this presents opportunities to increase prayers, novenas and devotions
Parish Over 50’s Club
Please note the date for October is Thurs 24th not 31st. Theme is Halloween. Thurs 28th Nov. Theme Winter Wonderland. Thurs 19th Dec, our Christmas Party. Time 2-4pm, price £10 includes everything. If you would like to join us, you will be very welcome. Just come along and enjoy yourself. For more info. please contact Joan on 07873390944