Category: Saint George’s latest news

Sign No 3. If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.
SUCCEED ANYWAY.

Thank you to all those who prepared the church and hall for our Memorial Service last weekend and the Rosary Group who provided prayers incorporated into the Mass. It was disappointing that more people did not attend and missed out on a beautiful Mass and a lovely social gathering afterwards. Please, do try to support these events if you possibly can.

A special thank you to Lesley Crowe from St Wilfrid’s who came to our rescue when several of us were struck down with Covid and needed help getting the order of service together in time. It was so appreciated Lesley and demonstrates how well we can work together as one parish.

2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.   DO GOOD ANYWAY. 

Mother Teresa taught her young charges to love and respect for one another.

The first session in Rome has ended. A summary of proposals can be found at https://www.synod.va/en/news/a-synodal-church-in-mission.html

A big thank you to Joan and Annette for giving us such a wonderful monthly tea for the over 50’s.   So much work goes into making this event so enjoyable for us all.

Thank you to all who continue to support the last Sunday Charity breakfast at St George’s.  The October breakfast along with 50% of the months table sale has raised £124 for CAFOD.  Special thanks to Teresa’s friend Richard who offered to fill the role of chef and  enjoyed it so much he has volunteers to continue which is great. Him and his brother were also most welcomed at clear up doing some of the heavy work putting away all the tables.

When the idea of the breakfast developed over a year ago, it was always hoped it would be a full community event, not just for our Catholic parishioners.  We want to open our doors to all and so far it is proving to be just that.  If anyone has friends or family that may wish to attend future breakfasts do invite them along, it is open to all and a great way to socialise together and meet new   people on a Sunday morning.  The next breakfast will be held on Sunday November 26th at 10am in aid of Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.  

The second collection on 12th November will be for Christmas Flowers. It is possible to claim Gift Aid on this donation so please use a special second collection envelope or a one off Gift Aid envelope which can be found in the church porch.  Many thanks for your continued support.

Las Posadas – A Journey towards Christmas

The tradition of having figures of Mary, Joseph and a donkey travelling from home to home during Advent originated in Mexico where it is known as posada. During Advent our nativity figures take a journey around the Hailsham area. Would you be willing to welcome them into your home for the night? It’s a great way to prepare for Christmas and fun for the whole    family! Two families meet every day in December as part of our preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus, with one family handing the nativity over to another. It comes complete with suggested readings, prayers and Christmas hymns.

If you would like to be part, all you have to do is put your name on the list is in the narthex. The travelling nativity will be brought to you on this day. The following day you will deliver it to the next family on the list. You can agree the arrangements and the time to meet with the families yourself.

In Calcutta, India, there is a children’s home named Shishu Bhavan founded by Mother Teresa.  The home continues to be operated by her community, the Missionaries of Charity.  On the wall of the home hangs a sign which has eight  sayings about people in this world and follows each with instructions about how to cope with it. One will appear in the newsletter each week for you to think about.

1. People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centred.   LOVE THEM ANYWAY.

Mother Teresa taught her young charges that the challenges offered by this sign can be met only if human beings are motivated by a love and a respect for one another which looks beyond faults, differences, ulterior motives, success, and failure.