Category: Saint George’s latest news

‘Our Diocesan Pastoral Plan is not a re-structuring for survival, but the lens through which we view everything, so that our     parishes and communities can thrive in the new situation of the change of era.  During this time when the world is becoming ever more polarised and the Gospel itself can be weaponised to support ideology, our parishes, however we configure them, have to become that place of truth and calm, able to respond to the restlessness and curiosity that we see around us.  For this we need the courage to nudge us out of our comfort zones and to try something new and Spirit-led.  Yet none of this is in our own strength, which is why the first pillar of the Pastoral Plan will always be prayer.’ [ Canon Kieron O’Brien, Episcopal Vicar for Implementation of the Pastoral Plan]
 

Community Breakfasts in Hailsham are happening this year on Friday 1 May (CAB will be present for legal advice), Friday 7 August (CMA will be present for debt advice), and Friday 6 November (Sussex Energise will be present for fuel bills advice). All of these will be at the Hailsham Parish Church (town centre near Costa Coffee) in the side room (go through the glass door).

The breakfasts are on a drop-in basis and people can come in anytime between 10am-12pm to enjoy tea, coffee and breakfast. We have some funding for the breakfasts, we ask people to contribute £1-£3 if they can, but if they can’t then it’s totally free. 

For the August Community Breakfast children are also welcome to join with their parents. 

All ladies are warmly invited to attend the Catholic Women’s League monthly gathering on Wednesday 6th May at 7.00pm in the Christ the King, Langney Parish Room (rear of the church hall – entrance nearest the house).  

Parish Magazine and Website – Call for Contributions
If you have any news, stories, or items to share from recent parish events, or details of forthcoming events for the diary, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contributions from across the New Single Parish help us share and celebrate what is happening in our communities and encourage others to take part.

The next magazine will be published in mid-June, but items may also be used on the parish website, so please do send them in as soon as you have them and keep sending!

Please email contributions to:[email protected]

Keep up to date on what’s going on across our new single parish by visiting eastbourne-stleonards.org.uk.
 

St George’s altar server Austin and the other 46 young people who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Ransom on Sunday 3rd May at 2pm.  The mass will be livestreamed for those who may wish to watch it http://ourladyofransom.org.uk/mass-live-streaming/

A very big thank you to everyone involved in helping with the preparation and hard work for the Mass and Wake on Friday 17^th April for Ron.  His family are very much appreciative of everything that everyone has done for him.
 

I am hosting a new charity event on Friday 24th April at 11 am. We will listen to a lecture on The Gospel of John, from “Life Lessons from the Great Books,” debate the topic and collect donations for Mary’s Meals (marysmeals.org), Please, call on 07855452741 for more details and to confirm attendance. 
 

Gerry and Teresa Palmer would like to share a further update on their CAFOD Big Lent Walk.

Having recently gathered together all the offline donations—from sponsorship forms, cheques, and the parish digital collection—we have been truly touched by the generosity shown. An additional £395 has been added, bringing the total raised to £765.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed. Through your kindness, we have helped raise enough to provide clean water for a whole community—an inspiring reminder of what can be achieved together.

If there is any outstanding sponsorship still to come in, we would be very grateful if it could be passed on soon. The JustGiving page also remains open for anyone who may still wish to contribute.

With our sincere thanks and every blessing,
Gerry & Teresa Palmer

Corpus Christi in Arundel – Coach Trip (Thurs 4 June 2026)

The Eastbourne Churches Catholic Women’s League invites you all (not just women) to join them on a coach trip to Arundel Cathedral for the Feast of Corpus Christi, featuring the beautiful Carpet of Flowers, Mass at 5:30pm, and procession to the Castle for Benediction. £20 per person (coach travel only). Departures from 1pm with pick up at Christ the King, Eastbourne Station, and Polegate.

Spaces are limited. To book, email [email protected] with names, contact number, and pick-up point.