Category: Saint Wilfrid’s Latest News

Tuesday 20 May in Our Lady of Ransom hall (6.30-8.00 pm) for the “Eastbourne communities including Hailsham & Polegate” of our New Parish – an opportunity for a detailed update on the practical developments towards our becoming a New Parish, and the ways everyone is invited to be part of this important work.
 

The Pope’s funeral will be celebrated on Saturday 26 April at 9am (UK time) and will be broadcast live on most major TV channels and on the Vatican’s YouTube channel. Following Mass in St Peter’s Square, the Pope’s body will be transferred to the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major for burial.

Bishop Richard is offering nine Masses for the repose of the Pope’s soul, including Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Sunday 27 April at 11am. The Dean of Arundel Cathedral, Fr Stephen Dingley, is also celebrating Masses for the Pope at Arundel Cathedral or Our Lady of England Catholic Church, Storrington.

Our next breakfast will be 27th April after mass at St George’s – this month our charity is Cinnamon Trust, a national and local charity for older people, the terminally ill and their pets.  We hope you, your family and friends can support this   breakfast.  All are welcome.
 

Margaret Nevill wishes to thank the Parishioners of St George and St Wilfrid for their Prayers and good wishes pre and post operation. She is making a good recovery.

 

OPEN DAY FOR THE EXHIBITION OF EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES

ON THE OCCASION OF THE CANONISATION OF ST CARLO ACUTIS (1991-2006)

FIRST SAINT BORN IN THIS MILLENNIUM

Come and join us at our Open Day for this exciting Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles, designed and catalogued by our newly canonised St Carlo Acutis (1991-2006), the first canonised Saint to be born in this new millennium. St Carlo, a teenager when he died of cancer, was born in London of Italian parents.  Starting with Adoration and Mass, there will then be 2 X Sessions with a short presentation   followed by plenty of time to discover, view and absorb the magnitude of the 23 Miracles that make up this special Exhibition. Each session will then end with s short time of prayer.  Come and be amazed, to understand, appreciate and love the Holy Eucharist.    Everyone is welcome. Don’t miss the chance to visit this wonderful Exhibition.

WHEN: Wednesday 30 April 2025 – 2 sessions: 11.30 (Adoration and Mass at 10.45) and 1.00

WHERE: Our Lady of Ransom Church, Grange Road, Eastbourne.

Please indicate if you have a group, how many in the group, that you would like to bring with you. Please email: Caroline Rother – [email protected]  .  We look forward to welcoming you on this special occasion

Will now take place on Sunday 1st June.
 

Assisted suicide Bill even worse than before –  postcards available:  Committee Stage of the assisted suicide Bill has ended. It is now weaker and less safe than it was before. 300+ amendments that sought to strengthen safeguards in the Bill and protect vulnerable groups were rejected by Bill supporters, including protection for people with disabilities and domestic abuse victims.  Please take action now – collect a red and white postcard, fill out your details and post it to your MP today!

Join us for a family-friendly Stations of the Cross at St Wilfrid’s on Good Friday at 10:00am. After the service, enjoy hot cross buns and refreshments in the hall. Donations of buns are welcome—please bring them after Mass on April 16th or on the day itself.
 

There will be a collection for Easter Flowers at St George’s and St Wilfrid’s this Sunday.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The next practice for our music group will be on Saturday 26th April from 10am to 11am in St  Wilfrid’s Church Hall.  We are  looking for more instrumentalists and singers, only  enthusiasm needed.  All ages welcome.