Category: Saint George’s latest news

Our next afternoon tea will be Thursday 25th January 2024 at 2pm.  As this is “Burns Night” we shall have a Scottish theme plus Haggis! Of course.  See you there.  As Annette and Joan are out of pocket on these occasions, we have decided that we will charge £10 each month per   person.  This will cover the ever rising cost of food and prizes, plus two valuable raffle tickets free!

A Big Thank You to everyone who helped in anyway to make Christmas so special.  We are blessed with many “Good Helpers” throughout the year.  They know who they are and we really do appreciate you and all you do to help run St Wilfrid’s, without your help we would not have such a warm welcoming priest.  Please keep up the good work in 2024.  Plus a special thank you to our      Fr Rory, God Bless Him.

Save Sunday 21st January all Catechists, Acolytes, Altar Servers, Ministers of the Word, Eucharist,   Welcome, Music and any parishioners who wish to explore being involved in any of these ministries. More details to follow next week.  

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word – Saturday 20th   January 2024

Bishop Richard will lead a day of reflection and formation for Ministers of the Word at Sacred Heart Church, Cobham, 11-4pm. Including Lectio Divina and Mass, plus talks on Sacred Scripture, the Liturgy of the Word, the Lectionary, and practical aspects of the ministry. Please register using the link W: Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word (20-Jan-2024) · ChurchSuite Events

There is a wheelchair available in both St  Wilfrid’s and St George’s.  We have noticed that our elderly people could do with a little help getting from car to church or hall.  Please take advantage of this service, it will help you.

Wednesday 10th January, 7.30pm in St Wilfrid’s Hall.  All are invited to come and put their ideas for Social and Fundraising Events

Bishop Richard has written a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese ‘The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission’. As society becomes more secular our parishes must be ever-clearer beacons of light guiding people to Christ. The new Plan       highlights how our community of faith can embrace this important time of renewal, forging diocesan parishes into communities of saints and strong, lively, and welcoming schools of discipleship. The Pastoral Plan can be found on the diocesan website:

www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/pastoral-plan  

Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.

Deacon John and Tessa wish to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and greetings for Christmas and the new year.” Greetings and best wishes to you both for Christmas and the new year John and Tessa.

As I am sure many of you are aware, Catholic Priests do not receive a salary and rely on your generosity at Christmas and Easter as a thank you for all they do for us. It is also possible to claim gift aid on your donation if you are a UK taxpayer and that extra 25% will go directly to Father Rory. If you aren’t part of a planned giving scheme then please use the “one off” gift aid envelopes located in the porch. You can also contribute via the digital collection plate at     St Wilfrid’s or via the donations website link  (https://donate.mydona.com/st-wilfrids-church-hailsham )  using the “Christmas Collections” tab.