Category: Saint George’s latest news

After Easter, at St George’s, we are going to start introducing a new sung Mass called Mass of the Son.  It was written by a priest who used to be based at OLR.  It is very congregation friendly and easily picked up. We will start to learn it on the first weekend after Easter that Marylou is with us.  I hope you like it.  If you have any favourite hymns or ones that mean something special to you or your family, let me know and if I can I will include it in our Sunday music liturgy.  Shirley 

Parish Over 50’s Club:  Thurs 30th March over 50’s afternoon tea will have a St Patrick’s Theme, do wear something green if you can.  All the usual fun and games.  All for just £5.

Our Grand Table Sale last Saturday.  The total raised was £512, far beyond our expectations.  Thank you everyone who contributed in anyway, we had many helpers both on Fri afternoon setting up and Sat    selling the mound of goods for sale, then packing up goods left to go to various charity shops.  Well done everyone, a big thank you to you all.  The money raised will go towards music and sound equipment much needed in the church and hall.

The South Down Singers – Coronation Concert Saturday 29th April 2023 at 3.30pm at St George’s Church.  Tickets £10 on the Door or Pre-Book by Telephoning 01323 832767.

South Down Singers Support Local Charities.

the Parish of OLR, St Agnes/St Gregory (Eastbourne)  is seeking to employ a new Parish Secretary to begin in post on 24th April. This role will be 16 hrs per week (£12ph), Monday-Thursday (9.30 am -1.30 pm). The role will be to provide an efficient secretarial service and personal assistance to the Parish Priest and clergy and good communication and administration within the parish. If you would like further details or wish to apply for this role please contact Fr Kevin by email: [email protected] . The closing date for applications is 9 am on Friday 31st March

Whilst the children will be searching for eggs in their “Easter Egg Hunt” we grown ups will be having an “Easter Raffle” over tea and cake.  A good time to meet with other  people in our parish.  If you would like to contribute to our raffle, please put suitable gifts in basket in the church porch or money in the pot provided.  Thank you in advance.

Pope’s prayer intention for March 2023 is for victims of abuse.

”We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the church. May they find within the church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.”

“Safe Spaces” is part of our diocesan response.

Safe Spaces is a free, national support service run by First Light.  It provides a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with the Catholic Church of England and Wales.

To contact Safe Spaces: tel. 0300 303 1056. / via website: safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk

Throughout Lent we are raising money for our local branch of HCPT (Hosanna House Children’s Pilgrimage Trust) who offer  pilgrimage holidays, to Lourdes, for disabled and disadvantaged children. Have you shared your   packet of Smarties with your family yet? Don’t forget to use the empty tube to collect your change for this very worthwhile charity. Please return your filled tube to church by Easter Sunday. In addition, we have a display of your generosity at St Wilfrid’s church. Please add your pound coins to the cross in the church window. In exchange for your coins, please collect one of the paper flowers and add it to the cross in the church porch. We hope to have the cross blooming in time for Easter Sunday. 

Thank you to all who supported the recent Family Fast Day Lunch.  There was a great choice of tasty soups and a wide range of activities for all to enjoy. We raised £167 for CAFOD.  Many thanks to all volunteers who gave so generously of their time to make this a success.  

are on sale at the back of St George’s Church.

St George’s Hall now has Yoga classes for beginners and       intermediate on a Tuesday morning at 10.00 am for one hour. All taken at your own pace. Price per session is £9 and payment can be made by cash or card. Mats provided or bring your own. Wear loose, comfortable clothing – not jeans.