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We are looking for a few extra friendly faces to help keep our children’s sessions safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. Even helping once, a month makes a huge difference! 

What the role involves:

Attendance Register:  Checking children in and out so we have an accurate record of everyone present.

Safeguarding: Helping maintain a safe environment for all children in line with our safeguarding guidelines.  Ensuring the entrance remains secure during the sessions.

Quiet Activities:  Gently encouraging younger children, or those who find sitting and listening tricky, to engage with a quiet, alternative activity nearby.

Want to get involved?  If you can spare some time to help, please speak to Teresa Palmer or Annette Wake after Mass on Sunday or record your name and number on the list in the porch.

Thank you for helping us support our children!

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our family of faith, highlighting his support for the Pastoral Plan and reflecting on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop. In his ‘Note to the People of the Diocese’, he gives thanks for the warm welcome he has received since moving to Sussex in October and shares his hopes for the months ahead, including getting to know the people and places of the Diocese through visits to parishes, schools and local communities. Please keep Bishop Stephen in your prayers as he continues his ministry as shepherd of our Diocese. You can read the message by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone camera or visiting the diocesan website: www.abdiocese.org.uk/news/bswm

CAFOD World Gifts: Visit our stall at the Christmas Fayre,pick up a catalogue from the church porch or visit worldgifts.cafod.org.uk.to start your Christmas shopping with hope and generosity. Gifts include Advent Calendar, chocolate coins and World Gift ideas.  Every World Gift shares God’s love with our             global neighbours this Christmas.

The Retired Priests’ Fund provides care to retired priests as well as medical care, housing and support as needed.  The generosity of parishioners to support this fund is greatly appreciated.

 St Wilfrid’s blessing of the graves (weather permitting) Sunday 22^nd November, after Mass, Memorial Garden and 2.45pm at Hailsham Cemetery.

Saturday 12th December 5.30pm atSt Wilfrid’s Church – includesFirst Reconciliation for our parish First Communion candidates. Please pray for our young people as they prepare to receive this sacrament for the first time.

Pope Leo’s prayer intention for November is for the proper use of wealth. Let us pray that, not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, wealth may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity with those who have less.

The web edition which has more detailed news can be accessed from this link: November 2026 Newsletter

The Knights of St Columba meet at 7.45pm on Friday 13^th November at Our Lady of Ransom. We invite all men to come, especially those who would like to help their Church.

St Wilfrid’s Christmas Fair – Saturday 14th November

Our Christmas Fair is next week, and preparations are well underway!  A big thank you to everyone who has already donated items or offered their help.  Your generosity is much appreciated.

There is still time to help make the fair a success, and we are particularly looking for:

• Homemade Cakes – any donations would be very welcome.
• Christmas books, DVDs, and CDs – if you have any you no longer need, we would be delighted to receive them.
• A helping hand on the day – we still need a couple more volunteers to help run stalls. Even an hour of your time would make a real difference, so please do consider joining us!

We also have one craft stall still available, so if you know some- one who makes and sells crafts and might like to have a stall at the fair, please put them in touch with us.  If you can help in anyway, please E: [email protected]                                         

Thank you again for your continued support.  With a little help from everyone, we can make this a lovely occasion for our parish and wider community.  Look forward to seeing you there!