Category: Saint George’s latest news

St Wilfrid’s Church:  Please would all who are doing the offertory collections make sure that they count everybody?  All who are in the church including the children attending the children’s liturgy, those sitting in the porch, alter servers and Fr Rory.  Many thanks.

Bridie wishes to thank Fr Rory for the lovely service to bury Edmund’s ashes on 27th.  Special thanks must go to Garry for preparing the “grave” in atrocious weather conditions.  Thanks also to the girls, Leslie, Maeve, Sheila, Lorretta, Joan and Lulu who prepared the tables so smartly .  Cake/goodies,  teas/coffee were enjoyed by  all.                                                       

The KSC and SPUC thank all those who have been praying the Rosary for the unborn during the past year.  Please continue to pray for this intention and we ask everyone across the country to especially pray on the Feast of the Holy Innocents on 28th December, after the Angelus at 12 noon.

Christmas Poinsettia Sale:  Don’t forget next week’s Knights of St Columba “Christmas Poinsettia Sale” fundraiser.  Please help the Knights by buying a poinsettia next Sunday after Mass and help us to carry on our charitable work.  Thank you.

PEACE:  Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace.  Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most.   Amen.

Fr Rory Writes:

Las Posadas at St George’s Hall last Sunday; what a treat.  It was a very special event last Sunday afternoon, especially the rosary.  It was just beautiful and meaningful, a real moment of great grace, that brings together 2000 years of Catholic Christian Faith.  It was great that Paul and Ann Sullivan turned up, coming all the way by bus.  Also the food was excellent, numbers……. well for people, another lost opportunity.  A great big thank you to those who prepared for and presented the event.  Also, thank you to those who helped clear up the cabin at St Wilfrid’s.

Year I, The Journey to 2030 – Year of the Cockerel, which Bishop Richard highlighted in his Advent message.  Please find in the church porch a magazine titled “The Journey 2030 – Year of the Cockerel”.  Please feel free to take one per family, or for a digital copy go to www.journeyto2030.org/themes/

Wealden Dementia Action Alliance – Hailsham Community Café:

St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Second Thursday of the month, 2pm till 4pm.  A free service and community café with entertainment and activities for local people.  Free refreshments and activities.  Everyone welcome.  For more information please contact: [email protected] or Tel: 01323 443266.

St George’s Children – First Holy Communion:

We are looking out for all seven year old children, wishing to make their First Holy Communion next year 2020 at the Mass of Corpus Christi in June.  Lessons will start at the end of January for twelve weeks.  (There are no lessons during school holidays).  Please see me after Mass or ring Cathy 01323 487688, or see Fr Rory or ring 01323 841504.  Application Forms are available at St George’s Church, Polegate.

EASTBOURNE FOODBANK:   thanks to your continued generosity, the Foodbank is able to help many people enjoy a proper meal This Christmas.   Please remember to give basic provisions, milk, cereal, toilet rolls, toothpaste, tinned veg and soups  etc. as well as the enjoyable goodies, such as tinned meat, fish, chocs and biscuits.  All who receive your gifts of food, send their warmest thanks and good wishes.

HOPE:  Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.