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A  huge thank you to those who supported and helped arrange the Quiz on Friday. A special thank you to Gerry and David for putting together the questions and categories. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening and the result of £451.20 will be split between both churches. We look forward to the next quiz in April which will be held at St George`s.

“Our Homeland is in Heaven”

St Paul to the Philippians 3:20-21

Last Sunday we had a special celebration here at St Wilfrid’s in remembrance of all our treasured memories, the souls of our departed who contributed so much to our parish.  Now they leave us with important challenges to continue to develop and to grow in our lives of faith.  Like each parish we have particular riches of memories to be treasured from the many who had contributed to our parish community.

On Sunday 5th November it will be the turn of St George’s.   They have also lost some very special people recently and please God, we will do justice to the occasion with a commemoration that reflects their achievements and        underpins our work to build upon this, so that our church has a definite future.

As we commence this years preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation, this needs to reflect upon the sure foundations of our faith.   After the resurrection, Jesus gave a mandate to His disciples to go out to proclaim good news; Gods salvation.  In our time at the seminary we received two most important emphasises.  Life is a journey, it has a beginning and an end, whether we like it or not.  The second is story telling.  To tell our story, but above all to listen to God’s story as He intervened through the ages.  The old Testament prepared us for this when Jesus highlighted special moments on that journey.  He referred to “as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up ” John 3:14-16.  Prefiguring when Christ would be raised up upon the cross and all who would call upon Him would receive Gods salvation beginning with the forgiveness of sin.

This is now back in the cabinet at St George’s.

Please remember to purchase items to fill shoe boxes for Love in a Box to be collected in November.  If you can’t fill a whole box, donations of items for the St G Children’s Liturgy to fill as many as possible would be appreciated.  Please see leaflets at the back of church for items needed.  Contact Mary Burbage for more information.

WANTED at HMP Lewes for 9am Mass on Saturday mornings:  Volunteers to join the Chaplaincy team and provide support to the Catholic community – 20-30 prisoners, two Chaplaincy team members, a rota of three priests and three musicians.

The commitment – that you can attend the Saturday Mass on an approximate monthly basis or more frequently as you wish; you will be collected at the gate at 8:20am and escorted back at 10:30.  If you are interested please let Fr Rory know and he will put you in touch with one of the Chaplaincy team for an informal and no-obligation conversation. Parking available.

Today at OLR – Eastbourne, 6.45pm.  A prayer service will be held for those who have lost children – pre or post natal, young or adult.  All welcome.

The KSC is an Order of Catholic men who try to serve God by serving others. The Knights have been supporting our Parish for over 70 years as well as carrying out duties for the Diocese and are also involved in National events. We also distribute our Holy Week posters and also the Christmas posters (part of our campaign to keep Christ in Christmas).
There are now only 2 members left in our Parish so we do need more men to join us, please. If you would like more information please contact Bob Waters on 07752043009.

I received a star quality letter that I believe is right to share

Dear Fr Rory

Thank you for inviting us to the Bereavement Mass on Sunday 15th at St Wilfrid’s.  Unfortunately we shall still be away on that date, so regretfully cannot be present.

The children’s liturgists are doing sterling work with our young people, but the lack of adult formation courses has   resulted in a lack of knowledge in our grown up population, an area for our Bishop to address.

And yes, an area for me to address with the parish council who have taken this onboard.  In fact they had brilliantly     attended to this at their first parish council, which I could not attend because I was in Ireland.

I have full confidence and gratefully thankful to them.  They have established a response to our  journey; building up all the ministries, that will establish a body made up of many parts working  together.  Beginning with welcomers and referring to the fact that the Knights of St Columba had years of experience.  Turning to the readers and drawing our attention to the legion of Mary who gave active witness to the implications of this ministry.  The St Vincent de Paul could bring a depth of riches to how this ministry of the eucharist could be effected.  The children’s liturgy gives us a great example of the progress that can be made.  I continually return my attention to lighting the first advent candle, the candle of hope.  Please God, these ministries will revive my drooping spirits unlike all the deanery meetings that I attend. 

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School Open Day: On Thursday 16th November, we are running 3 sessions, 9.00am, 2.00pm and 6.30pm , please can prospective parents contact the office to book onto one of these sessions. the Sessions will be a ” Taste of what the school offers” Please can they book by phone 01323 737221 or email [email protected]

Sunday 29th October Breakfast will support CAFOD and 26th November the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (these charities will remain annually).  We are seeking suggestions of other local/Catholic charities, please just let us know who you might like us to support.