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Deacon John will bless the graves in the memorial garden at St George’s after mass on Tuesday November 4th and then go to do the same at Willingdon Cemetery.  Fr Rory will bless the graves at Hailsham after mass on Wednesday November 5th.

Save the Date!

We have organised a special festive treat for the parish.  Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th December 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: £10 — available from the end of the month.
Come and share in a night of humour, music, and Christmas cheer.

You may have noticed a large plastic box in our porch marked “Gift Bags & Gifts” to go in them.    Although we are not holding this very popular event until after our Carol Service in December (Date TBC).  We would like to make this event even bigger this year, so we will need more “Gift Bags” please, plus any gifts, just place them in the box.  Thank you.  Money raised will go towards our Children’s Liturgy.
 

Please pray for the repose of the soul of James (Gary’s dad) who sadly died on Monday 13th October.
 

All of us who attended this moving service did so to remember our Sheila, a lovely lady, so bubbly and generous.  She is sadly missed by all of us, especially at Sunday & weekday masses and in the hall over a cuppa and chat.  Thank you Darcy for inviting us to a reception in our hall.  It was a privilege to see all her family mingling with us.  A big thank you to Leslie and her team, you did a great job of arranging a full buffet.  A collection was made in her honour for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, a very worthwhile cause.
 

Parents, please bring your children aged 4–10 to our Children’s Liturgy, held Sundays in term time at both St George’s and St Wilfrid’s.  It’s a joyful way for children to hear the Sunday  Gospel and take part in creative activities that help them grow in faith. 
 

We have organised a special festive treat for the parish.  Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th December 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.

Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday.  By supporting Missio – the Pope’s charity for world mission – we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity and action.  We are called to be ’Missionaries Of Hope Among All Peoples’ as everyone deserves to hear that God loves them and to be strengthened by God’s Spirit.  Please pray for missionaries and give what you can to this vital collection, bringing God’s compassion, peace and justice to those in need.   To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit mission.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your  donation if possible.
 

Last Saturday, the West Hub Lumen Christi Confirmation Formation group gathered for the first time. Please keep in your prayers the more than fifty young people who have begun their journey of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation after Easter 2026.

Applications for this year’s programme are now closed. If you have a child who will be in Year 9–13 in September 2026, applications for the next group will open in July 26.

Special Ministries – Assisting at Mass on Sundays:  We are in short supply and could do with some more help please.  If you would like to fill this gap, please contact Fr Rory.  Thank you.