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S.O.S. from Joan

I don’t know what has happened to the two cow bells kept in the first cupboard under the service counter in the hall.  They have been missing for a few months.  I would like to know where they are and why they were moved, apart from being very useful they are special to me.  Any information please contact me on 07873390944.  Thank you.
 

Second Collection 27th October

Second collection on 27th October will be for Parish Advent  Activities. This will help fund events such as the popular Family Advent Workshop. More details of this activity will be announced over the coming weeks. UK taxpayers can gift aid their donation so please collect the one off gift aid envelope at the back of church and bring it along to mass next week.
 

World Mission Sunday

Sunday 20th October – Today is World Mission Sunday

Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday.  By supporting Missio, the Pope’s charity for world mission, we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity, and action.  We are called to ‘go and invite everyone to the banquet’ for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection is a gift meant to be shared with the entire world.  Please pray for missionaries and give what you can to this vital collection, bringing God’s compassion, peace, and justice to those in need.  To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 02078219755 (office hours) or visit mission.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible.

18th October 2024

As mentioned last week, we will need to read the minutes of the deanery meeting, and here goes:

PREPARING TO BE A NEW PARISH TOGETHER: On 19 November the Deanery Clergy will meet with the Diocesan Team, who will begin guiding us into the formal process towards our becoming a new Parish, from Eastbourne to Rye. There’s no denying it sounds a daunting task, but together all of us will be able to start taking steps to get in place what will be needed for this to work. Already behind the scenes good conversations and meetings are beginning and we have had well attended open meetings across the deanery. The most important task is for us all to PRAY with OPEN and POSITIVE HEARTS. I am confident that if we do this, we will not just be pleasantly surprised but even AMAZED at the good that can be done together to build the Church and share the Gospel in new and exciting ways. There are inevitably many “unknowns”, but we will move at a pace that allows us to do things well and properly, and always for the upbuilding of people and community, and for the welcoming and inclusion of people who are distanced from their faith or who have never yet heard the call of the Gospel.

Regular updates will come through in the weeks ahead and opportunities for  everyone to play their part in the     journey we will be on together. As well as in our communal gatherings, please keep this intention very much in your personal prayer. God bless, Fr Kevin

Flame 2025:

St George and St Wilfrid’s Youth Leaders invite all Year 9 to Year 13 parishioners and their friends to attend Flame 2025 at Wembley Arena on Saturday 15th March. Tickets cost £29 plus travel tbc (fundraising pre-event is hoped to cover travel) 

ACT NOW – ticket application deadline Tuesday 22nd October, forms containing more details and how to apply are being given out after mass this week or can be obtained by emailing the parish office.  More information contact Sandra 07791 627368.

Flame is the biggest event for our Catholic youth in England and Wales, bringing together 10000 Catholic youth for a day of praise and worship like never experienced.