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Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist – 11-4pm Sat 1st November at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge

Led by Bishop Richard. The day will include theological and practical talks, Eucharistic Adoration and Mass. Arrival from 10.30am for refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Parking is available in the church car park but we suggest that you car share, if at all possible. To book a place follow this link Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist (01-Nov-2025) · ChurchSuite Events or book through the events page on the Diocesan website. 

Community Charity Breakfast:  This Sunday, 27th July after mass at St George’s – this month we are supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice.  We hope you, your family and friends can support this.
 

Sunday 21st September 5.00pm, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. The Kanneh-Mason Trio play Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, and the English Arts Chorale sing Verdi’s Requiem. Tickets £19-£42 and more details available from www.englisharts.org
 

The Eastbourne Parkinson’s Choir is performing in concert at Our Lady of Ransom church hall (opposite the town hall) on 21st August when they are raising funds for the Catholic Midlands   Orphanage and Care Centre in Colenso, Zululand, South Africa and also for our Lady of Ransom parish. Doors open at 6pm and the concert begins at 6.30pm. A Ploughman’s meal will be served half way through.  There will also be a bar serving wine, beer/lager and soft drinks. For tickets priced at £12 please contact Mick or Vernika Lees on 01323 654468 or email [email protected]
 

The OHP Academy is a six-month online worship school for aspiring worship leaders, musicians, and songwriters who are seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus while developing their practical gifting to serve within their local context. One Hope Project has over a decade of experience in worship, song writing, and equipping others for ministry, rooted in a lifelong journey of following Christ. We’re excited to be launching our fifth cohort this year, having already graduated over 70 participants from 13 countries worldwide. Further details can be found on the website W: onehopeproject.co.uk/ohpacademy.
 

Mrs Margaret Westcar RIP:  5th Anniversary on Tuesday 29th July 2025.
 

Thank you all very much for helping me celebrate my 50^th. Your kind words, the cards, the super tea party and generous gifts made last weekend very special and it all meant a lot to me. Hailsham and Polegate is a very special community, one of which you all, with Fr Rory have built up over the years, your faith, love of the Lord and your care for each other shines out in so many ways. Thank you all, very much for your friendship and prayers.

Fr Paul, a fellow parishioner.

New & nearly new items needed for St George’s Table Sale: If you have any items to donate please leave in a bag marked “table sale” at the back of the church.   The table sale raises vital funds for the charity of the month and youth activities throughout the year.  Thank you.
 

Our lovely cleaning team urgently need a few more people to join them in keeping our beautiful church in tip top condition. It would involve working with at least one other person for about two hours every five weeks.  Please contact    Maria Hills on 07873759962.  Thank you
 

Parish Afternoon Tea Party in Celebration of Canon Paul Jennings Golden Jubilee at St. George’s:

We all had a marvellous celebration with Fr. Paul Jennings, in   honour of his Golden Jubilee on 12 July at St. George’s.  

Thank you so much to our wonderful friends and fellow parishioners from St. Wilfrid’s and St. George’s, who did so much on the day, to make this a really special event.  Marylou played beautifully throughout the celebration, 

Lesley Crowe provided the most delicious cake for the occasion and Mary O’Hanlon created a brilliant banner!  

Everyone said how relaxed they felt, as we were all able to sit and enjoy the festivities, owing to all the preparation beforehand.  

It is always good when we celebrate together, and create such a happy atmosphere!  Thank you all.