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Anyone that may have any photo’s of Ron and his wife, please would it be possible for you to email to Gary at [email protected]  Thank you.
 

Holy Week:  What a beautiful and grace-filled Holy Week we shared together—from Palm Sunday at both our churches, to Holy Thursday at St George’s, the Family Stations and Solemn Liturgy at St Wilfrid’s on Good Friday, the moving Easter Vigil with bells and light, and finally the joyful, sunlit celebrations on Easter Sunday morning.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made these days so special: Fr Paul and Deacon John for your spiritual ministry, and all who served so generously in the Ministries of Welcome, music, altar serving, sacristy, flowers, cleaning, youth work, and refreshments. Your dedication and hard work brought such life and beauty to our celebrations.

As we come to the end of the Octave of Easter, we look ahead with joy to the rest of Eastertide and beyond, continuing together as friends in Christ.

As previously stated, Sunday 12th April, Mass is at St Wilfrid’s Church at 5.30pm, St George’s Church will be open at 9am for prayer only. Sunday 19th April, normal mass times will resume.

If you need a Sunday morning Mass on 12th, there is Mass in Eastbourne at 9am (St Gregory, Victoria Drive); 9.30am (St Joachim, Brodrick Road, Hampden Park) 10.15am (Our Lady of Ransom, Grange Road); 11.30am (St Agnes, Whitley Road); 11.30am (Christ the King, Princes Road).

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

We next meet on Thursday 30th April, 2-4pm, Anyone over 50 is welcome, just turn up on the day.

Our next Charity Breakfast will be Sunday 26th April after mass at St George’s when we will be supporting “Adam’s Light”.  We hope you, your family and friends can support this.
 

June 13th/14th, 10am to 5pm.  Celebrating the life of the Augustinian Canons who lived and prayed there.  If we can get a group of 10 or more to go, we can get a discount on tickets.
 

Grandparents Pilgrimage, The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation & St Francis, West Grinstead, Wednesday 17 June 11am – 3pm

A day of sharing and prayer with other Grandparents to include Mass, Benediction, Rosary, tours of the secret chapel and lots of chat. Please bring a packed lunch. To register, go to the Events page of the Diocesan website W: www.abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/events or scan the QR code on the poster. If you have any questions about the day please contact Deacon Simon South, Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Adviser E: [email protected]

As I am sure many of you are aware, Catholic Priests do not receive a salary and rely on your generosity at Christmas and Easter as a thank you for all they do for us. It is also possible to claim gift aid on your donation if you are a UK taxpayer and that extra 25% will go directly to the clergy. If you aren’t part of a planned giving scheme then please use the “one off” gift aid envelopes located in the porch. You can also contribute via the digital collection plate at St Wilfrid’s or via the QR code or donations website link  (https://donate.mydona.com/st-wilfrids-church-hailsham )  using the “Easter Collections” tab. 

 

25th April 2026 at 7.30pm, St Wilfrid’s Hall, Andy Saunders will give a talk on the recovery and restoration of a Battle of Britian Spitfire.  Tickets cost £15 available from www.civilaviationtrust.org or at the door.