Category: Saint George’s latest news

St George’s Organists – Since John moved to live with his family last year, I have been actively searching for an organist to play at our Mass – not an easy task.  I have been so fortunate in finding three new organists who will provide the musical accompaniment and so enhance our Sunday worship. This weekend we welcome to our St George’s family Mary Cockshoot, who will play for us on the second Sunday of each month.  Mary is a very accomplished organist and pianist, a piano teacher and an excellent singer who is very much in demand, so we are truly blessed.  We will also be joined in March by Kirsty, a young mother with a family of four. She will play on the fourth Sunday of the month. Our third organist, Richard Karn, will play occasionally and will join us for our Good Friday service.  We have been lucky to have Nellie, the sister in law of a parishioner, also play for us whenever she visits Polegate.  She will be welcome to continue to support our music.  I am so grateful that these talented people have agreed to join us and know that they will be welcomed and appreciated by everyone.

Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team

We give thanks that we have experienced many wonderful encouragements throughout the last months and years and we know this is because God worked and people prayed.  There are many things on our hearts as individuals and as a team we have faith in the Lord and never doubt in the power of prayer.

Luke 17:6 And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’, and it would obey you”.

We have no doubt that prayer is the answer to changing the desperate situation at Beachy Head we know that prayer can change any situation, it will bring breakthrough and it will make things happen.  We believe that Prayer is the difference between the best we/you can do and the best God can do!

St George’s Church:  St George’s hall kitchen is being totally refurbished from 13th February. The hall will not be available for use or be accessible from this date until at least 20th February. Apologies for inconvenience but the end result will be worth it, enhancing our lovely hall.

Lourdes Pilgrimage 24th to 30th July 2020

The pilgrimage helps contribute towards the cost of any sick or disabled pilgrim, and those helpers who care for them, who lack the necessary funds to go to Lourdes.  A small amount of the funds donated are also used to nurture our young leaders, so that they develop and are able to take on more responsibility.

Your donations not only helps those who go on the pilgrimage but also helps the carers, parents and family who have a rest at home whilst their family member enjoys the week in Lourdes.  For some, this is the only break they get throughout the year, so your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated.

We give you our heartfelt thanks in advance, on behalf of those we help financially, for responding to this appeal.  If you would like to go on the Lourdes Pilgrimage as a helper, please see our website www.ablourdes.org Thank you again for your generosity and support., and please be assured of our prayers at the Grotto for you and your family this July.

Would you be interested in becoming a CAFOD Parish Volunteer in your church?   The main activity would be promoting the two CAFOD Fast Days collections (Lent and Harvest), emergency appeals and World Gifts.  Additionally you would ensure CAFOD’s work is held in prayer through Bidding Prayers plus Lent and Advent liturgies.  Occasionally you would organise the signing of campaign cards and placing notices in your parish Newsletter Contact Jenny Finlayson for an informal discussion CAFOD Arundel & Brighton Community Participation Coordinator Email: [email protected]   Tel No: 01483-898866 St John’s Seminary, Wonersh, Surrey GU5 0QX 

The Knights of St Columba are pleased to announce that  a £200 donation has been made to Children with Cancer Fund, Polegate, following our Christmas Poinsettia Sale.  This would not have been possible without your participation, and we are very grateful for that.  Thank you very much.

Ash Wednesday (26th February):  According to tradition, the ashes should come from the burning of palm branches or palm crosses used on the previous Palm Sunday.  If you still have yours from last year please bring them to St Wilfrid’s during the next two weeks, and leave them on the table in the church please.  Thank you.

St George’s Film club – Change of Dates:

Next films will be: Sunday 26th Jan.  (2011) Documentary about the master sushi chef Jior Ono.  9th Feb (2010) Japanese animation about a family of tiny creatures.  23rd Feb (2009) A famous pop star finds a new meaning of life in a rural setting.   All films start at 3 pm. 

Lenten Lunches, St George’s Church will take place on Thursdays, during March and early April.  Everyone, from both communities are invited. Soup makers –  please contact Margaret 870990 [email protected] if you can spare a Thursday to provide soups and bread during one week of Lent.  If you don’t find me, I will find you!!  Many thanks in anticipation.

You are invited to a Murder Mystery  at Our Lady Of Ransom Parish Centre, Eastbourne  on 15th February at 6.45 for 7.15 pm.  Dinner will be served during the reading of Lady Maud’s Will. Should a murder take place, you will be needed to help trace the murderer! Tickets cost £10, and the event is in support of the Lourdes Redshirts, Youth Volunteers’ Charity. Tickets and details from Maura 430532:  Berni 723222, or the Parish Centre.