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Hailsham Foodbank

Hailsham Foodbank are currently running low on longlife dairy milk, tinned sweetcorn/carrots/peas, tinned tomatoes, tomato based pasta sauce and tinned meat (such as hot dogs, chicken in white sauce, chilli, stew etc.).  They would very much appreciate you including one of these items in your shopping if you donate at local supermarkets.  Another fantastic way of helping them, which they set up during lockdown, is by donating to a platform called Bankuet.  When they have enough funds on that platform they are able to order food in bulk directly and this has been invaluable to them.  Details are on their website www.hailsham.foodbank.org.uk  Thank you.

A “Webinar” with Bishop Richard

A “webinar” with Bishop Richard, Wednesday 9 March at 7.30pm.

      The Diocese will be hosting a live webinar, where Bishop Richard will present the document about Pope Francis’s consultation.  This will be recorded for those unable to see it on a computer, and, afterwards, the Parish will arrange to show it locally.  Details later.

If you would like to watch the live webinar then you should register your interest by visiting the Diocesan website https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/synod and click on the words indicated.

CAFOD Family Fast Day – Lent Appeal

Every child should grow big and strong.  Family Fast Day is Friday 11th March, a day when we eat simply and give generously to support mums around the world, like Amie in Sierra Leone, with expert training in growing and making healthy food.

Your small act of love this Lent will make a big difference to many communities affected by extreme hunger and children suffering from malnutrition.  You can donate in church using a CAFOD envelope or by visiting the CAFOD website (cafod.org.uk/lent).

Climate Change

Together with Dr Larch Maxey, a prominent climate speaker and activists Rev Sue Parfitt and Rev Mark Coleman, we are hosting a zoom meeting on Sunday 27th February 3pm-4.30pm.  This will give Christians who are aware of the awful reality of the climate crisis and care about everything on God’s earth, the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the forthcoming ‘Just Stop Oil’ campaign.  Register using this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-responsibilities-as-christians-at-this-time-online-tickets-268091507917

Polegate Town Council

Polegate Town Council are using our hall at St George’s on Saturday 5th March from 2-4 pm to talk about land they have bought in Polegate and wish to turn into a wildlife haven. It is a fantastic community project which will benefit schools, wellbeing and mental health. PTC are open to ideas and offers of support so if you love wildlife, nature and being outdoors this will be of interest to you.

Stations of the Cross (family friendly)

On Saturday 12th March at 11am a family friendly Stations of the Cross will take place in St George’s Church.  All parishioners are encouraged to join us, and especially our younger ones (any age).  Following the Stations we will enjoy a Lent soup lunch in the hall.  There will be three soup options to choose from and plenty of bread and butter.  The lunch will be to help the children raise money for Tiny Tickers, our chosen Lent charity.  To help with catering please can you message Sandra on 07791627368 confirming your name and both adult and child numbers attending or email [email protected],  We very much look forward to this event.  All Welcome.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis said that his ‘heart ached’ in response to the situation in Ukraine, with the Pope encouraging people across the world to observe Ash Wednesday, 2 March, as a day of fasting and prayer for Ukraine.