Category: Saint Wilfrid’s Latest News

Thank you so much for your generous and kind donation for our looked after children and care leavers Christmas Party.  This money will go towards the gifts in their Christmas gift bags!  We really do appreciate it and hope you have a lovely Christmas.  From the Through Care Service.
 

Many thanks to all those whom attended the quiz night at St Wilfrid’s on 17^th October. In total 55 people attend and we raised a total of £490. This will be divided  between two causes; Bethlehem University (a Catholic co-educational institution whose mission is to provide quality higher education to the people of Palestine) and East Sussex Young Care Givers Christmas celebration.
 

Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3pm. You are all invited to our Service. Refreshments will be serviced in the Church Hall afterwards.  
 

We welcome Joseph, Maya, Noah,    Oliwia, and Paulina to our First Holy Communion Programme. They will be leading us in an Advent Reconciliation Service at 5:30 p.m. on 13th December at St Wilfrid’s, during which they will receive this sacrament for the first time. We invite everyone in our community to join us in   supporting them as they help us prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.
 

This very popular lunch will take place on Wed 17th Dec, 1pm at the Kings Head – Horsebridge. £25 pp, which will include everything.  To book a place, see Sally or Judy after Sunday or weekday masses.  Please pay by cash, and collect a menu to pick your requirements..
 

Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th Dec at St Wilfrid’s. We’re delighted to welcome comedian and writer Paul Karensa, who will bring laughter and festive joy to this special celebration. Tickets: £11.55 (including booking fee) — available from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-comedy-and-carols-with paul-karensa-tickets-1866934785199 

Tickets will also be available for purchase for £10 after Sunday Mass at St       Wilfrid’s, and at St George’s on Sunday, 30th November.

During the month of November, we all remember and pray for all our departed loved ones.  At St George’s you are invited to write the names of your family members and friends who have died on the heart-shaped cards in the basket at the altar.  These names will be added to our Prayer Board as we hold them in love and prayer throughout the month.  St Wilfrid’s are invited to place names in the book of remembrance in front of the altar.
 

The Spotlight Players are performing “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley Pantomimes at St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive Hampden Park on Fri 5th Dec at 7.30pm, Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pm and Sun 7th Dec at 10.30am and 3pm 2025.  Tickets on Sale now www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-spotlight-players or call Trish on 07823 660 526.  Adults £9, Children £4.50.

Refreshments available to purchase/Raffle tickets cash only.  Charity this year SCBU Conquest Hospital.

Thank you Marylou.

Cafod’s World Gifts Catalogue, can be found in the church porches or online at cafod.org.uk/worldgifts
 

This special mass led by Fr Rory was preceded by the lighting of the candle and placing notes on the tree for deceased loved ones.  We were each given a yellow rose, then into the hall for refreshments.  Gary did a great job of showing on screen our departed family and friends.  Thank you to all those who helped to make this day special.