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Thank You:

Many thanks to all those whom attended the quiz night at St Wilfrid’s on 17th October. In total 55 people attend and we raised a total of £490. This will be divided  between two causes; Bethlehem University (a Catholic co-educational institution whose mission is to provide quality higher education to the people of Palestine) and East Sussex Young Care Givers Christmas celebration.
 

Advent Reconciliation Service:

We welcome Joseph, Maya, Noah,    Oliwia, and Paulina to our First Holy Communion Programme. They will be leading us in an Advent Reconciliation Service at 5:30 p.m. on 13th December at St Wilfrid’s, during which they will receive this sacrament for the first time. We invite everyone in our community to join us in   supporting them as they help us prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.
 

Comedy & Carols:

Join us for a night of Comedy & Carols on Friday, 12th Dec 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: £11.55 (including booking fee) — available from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-comedy-and-carols-with paul-karensa-tickets-1866934785199 

Tickets will also be available for purchase for £10 after Sunday Mass at St       Wilfrid’s, and at St George’s on Sunday, 30th November.

Remembering Our Loved Ones in November:

During the month of November, we all remember and pray for all our departed loved ones.  At St George’s you are invited to write the names of your family members and friends who have died on the heart-shaped cards in the basket at the altar.  These names will be added to our Prayer Board as we hold them in love and prayer throughout the month.  St Wilfrid’s are invited to place names in the book of remembrance in front of the altar.
 

23rd November 2025

We all know about Jesus getting angry one day in the temple and driving the traders in the church out with a whip.  Can you    imagine the scene and how angry the traders would have been? Well the story I have below illustrates the same theme happening in modern times.

A man was driving without his seatbelt when he spotted a patrol car right behind him. He grabbed for the belt and put it on. But it was too late, and the red lights began to flash and the two cars stopped. The police officer got out and said to the driver: ‘You weren’t wearing your seatbelt,” 

“Yes, I was,” said the man, “and if you don’t believe me, ask my wife.” 

“So how ABOUT it, ma’am?” asked the policeman, 

Officer,” she said, “I’ve been married to this man for forty years, and there’s one thing I’ve learned: Never argue with him when he’s drunk! Just give him a ticket for not wearing the seat belt.” 

In that Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus doesn’t bother to argue with the unjust merchants and moneychangers who have converted the Temple of Jerusalem into a noisy “marketplace” and a “hideout of thieves.” Instead, he frightens them with his angry order and chases them away, wielding the whip in his hands. 

The Spotlight Players:

The Spotlight Players are performing “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley Pantomimes at St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive Hampden Park on Fri 5th Dec at 7.30pm, Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pm and Sun 7th Dec at 10.30am and 3pm 2025.  Tickets on Sale now www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-spotlight-players or call Trish on 07823 660 526.  Adults £9, Children £4.50.

Refreshments available to purchase/Raffle tickets cash only.  Charity this year SCBU Conquest Hospital.

Thank you Marylou.