Category: Saint George’s latest news

As we are now really close to the first practical steps   towards our new parish, Fr Kevin has invited us to an informal get together of Welcomers, Eucharistic   Ministers and Catechists so they can begin to look at how we can work together across the Hub, to exchange ideas and suggestions that you may have.  This will take place on Tuesday 10th December from 6.30pm to 8pm at OLR Parish Hall, refreshments will be offered.  Please let the parish office know if you are attending by Friday 29th November, and we will send a list to Eastbourne.
 

Come along to our Family Advent Workshop for some festive fun on Saturday, Nov 30th, 3.00pm – 6.00pm at St Wilfrid’s Hall.  This is an opportunity to prepare for Advent and Christmas together through fun, festive crafts and activities. Following this there will be a short Advent reflection followed by a shared meal. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked as numbers are limited. To book your place, please purchase a ticket from the back of church at the cost of £1 per person which will also enter you into a raffle.  Feel free to dress up in your festive jumpers and outfits too!
 

Wednesday 18th December at the Kings Head, Hellingly.  12noon, £25 per person, cash only please, this includes a tip.  Pay when booking to ensure a place and menu.  Contact Sally Riley or Judy Davis after Sunday and weekday masses in the church porch or in St Wilfrid’s Hall.  Thank you.
 

Any new articles for the newsletter on the 24th November, please could we have in by Friday 15th November.  Thank you.
 

An important formation session to help readers with the upcoming changes of the new lectionary is being held at Our Lady of      Ransom, Eastbourne on Sat 23 November from 10.30am – 1.15pm.  Please let the parish office know if you are attending by 13th Nov, and we will send a list to Eastbourne.
 

Come along to our Family Advent Workshop for some festive fun on Saturday, Nov 30th, 3.00pm – 6.00pm at St Wilfrid’s Hall.  This is an opportunity to prepare for Advent and Christmas together through fun and festive crafts and activities. Following this there will be a short Advent reflection followed by a shared meal. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked as numbers are limited. To book your place, please purchase a ticket from the back of church at the cost of £1 per person which will also enter you into a raffle. Tickets will be available from November 10th onwards. Feel free to dress up in your festive jumpers and outfits too!
 

Thank you to those who supported the Beetle Drive last Friday. Only a small number attended but £201 was raised to help fund the Advent Workshop.
 

Teas/coffees and refreshments in our hall after  Sunday and weekday masses.  These are very important social times for getting to know your fellow members of our church and have a friendly get-together.  You will be pleasantly          surprised at what we learn and discuss.  Do pop in and join us.

Saturday Mornings at St Wilfrid’s Church:  Available for quiet prayer, so peaceful.  The Monstrance is exposed on the altar, confessions are available.  If you have not taken advantage of this special time, you should do so.  Just pop in for a little visit, you will come out rested and refreshed, ready to tackle the rest of the day.