Our pilgrimage to Lourdes is one of the most significant pastoral events in our annual diocesan calendar, with hundreds of members of our community of faith visiting the Grotto together each year. Sandra and a few youths will be attending, lets give this our maximum support, so if you would like to join them, please apply or speak to Sandra for more information. Applications for the 2026 Pilgrimage will open in early 2026. The Pilgrimage will take place from 24-30 July.
Category: Saint Wilfrid’s Latest News
Spitfire Girl Talk:
Spitfire Girl Talk – 21st February 2026 – 7.30pm St Wilfrid’s Church Hall: On Saturday February 21st at 7.30pm there will be a talk on Spitfire Girl, Mary Ellis, given by Author Melody Foreman. Mary was a member of the Air Transport Auxiliary and flew many different types of aircraft including bombers single handedly during the war. Tickets £15. available from civilaviationtrust.org for more information contact Gary O’Brien. Thank you.
Room to Rent:
A lady is looking for a single room to rent in Hailsham. If anyone knows of someone who may be able to help please email [email protected] Thank you.
Parish Over 50’s Afternoon Tea & Games:
We will not be meeting in January. Our next meet will be on Thurs 26th Feb, 2-4pm, theme is Winder Wonderland. Anyone over 50 is welcome to join our merry group, just turn up on the day. All welcome.
Exploring the vocation to teaching in our diocesan schools:
Exploring the vocation to teaching in our diocesan schools – online event -Tuesday 13 January – 5.30pm to 6.30pm
If you are interested in hearing more about the vocation to teaching and what teaching in a Catholic school involves, Dave Legrand, Diocesan Secondary RE Advisor, will be running this online information event. This event would be suitable for anyone considering a career change or simply interested in finding out more about the role of teachers in our Catholic schools for any age group or for any subject specialism. To book a place, please use the link: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/vqrcnwzj
Community Charity Breakfast:
Our next Charity Breakfast will be Sunday 25th January after mass at St George’s when we will be supporting “Warming Up the Homeless”. We hope you, your family and friends can support this.
Mary’s Meals:
Mary’s Meals is looking for volunteers. Could you spare a few hours during the year to help? We are looking for parish reps, volunteer speakers (training and support provided!) and volunteers who can help at events. We are very much a volunteer-led movement, so any little you can offer will make a huge difference to the children we serve in some of the world’s poorest communities. Please contact Roy Peachey ([email protected] or 07593 447297) if you can help. To find out more about Mary’s Meals, please visit marysmeals.org.uk. Thank you for your support!
Parish Over 50’s Afternoon Tea & Games:
We next meet on Thurs 29th Jan, 2-4pm. Anyone over 50 is welcome to join our merry group, just turn up on the day. All welcome.
New & nearly new items needed:
The St George’s table sale that raises funds for the charity of the month and youth activities is in need of new items for sale. Please consider donating anything suitable. Just leave in a bag at the back of either church marked St G table sale. Both churches would also welcome any unwanted gifts that are suitable as raffle prizes for fundraising purposes at social events in 2026.
Eastbourne St Leonards Parish Monthly Newsletter:
The January edition of the Eastbourne St Leonards Parish Monthly Newsletter is now available. Please pick up a copy from the porch if you haven’t already done so. It can also be accessed online through the new parish website;