Christ the King Catholic Church

Altar Linen
Parishioners who, individually, are prepared to increase their workload of laundry and ironing to keep the corporals, purificators and towels used during Mass in pristine condition.
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Altar Servers - Guild of St. Stephen
Altar serving is an important ministry in the celebration of the liturgy, assisting the clergy in the sanctuary and serving the congregation - the People of God. Regularity of serving is very important. Boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion are welcome to serve.
Contact one of the parish team for more information.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children aged 3-8 have their own Liturgy of the Word at a level they can understand, at Sunday Masses. The children are encouraged to participate in listening and responding to the Gospel. Anyone, adults and teenagers, can help and volunteers are always needed.
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Church Cleaners
There is always a lot of vacuuming, tidying, dusting, cleaning of sticky fingers from glass, etc. to be done. This is carried out devotedly by many people on a rota to keep our churches clean and tidy. More volunteers are always needed - no offer refused!
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers are not special people but carry out a very special ministry after being trained and commissioned. It involves a rota for Masses. The ministry is very rewarding and anyone who would like to know more, please contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Flower Arrangers
We keep our churches decorated with fresh flowers, providing a welcome for all who attend, expressing the joy of the changing seasons and special festivals of the Church. New arrangers are always welcome and every help and encouragement will be given, so come and try it by contacting;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Intercessions
Small groups who take turns to prepare the intercessions for Sunday Mass. These are based on the readings of the day, topical events and any special intentions for the Sunday. New members with fresh ideas always welcome.
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Music
The music groups are informal sets of singers and instrumentalists who aim to enhance the Liturgy at our churches by encouraging and leading the congregation in singing. There are weekly practices and singers and instrumentalists of any ability on any instrument are always welcome.
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Readers
The readers in our churches have a responsibility to proclaim the Word of God to the congregation by reading with sincerity and power. There are rotas for each Mass. If you are interested in becoming a reader, please contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Sacristans
Sacristans look after the sacristry, prepare the church for services and look after the sacred vessels, vestments, Mass books and altar linen. If you can help;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Sunday Mass Co-ordinators
There is always the need for someone who has to check that for each Mass there are welcomers, readers, eucharistic ministers, etc., and if any are unavailable to arrange for substitutes. Could you help with this?
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Welcomers
Offer a friendly welcome to the congregation, parishioners and visitors alike. Tasks include distribution of hymn books, service sheets and newsletters, arranging collections and the offertory procession and, on occasions, directing car parking. This ministry provides direct involvement in the church services, New members sought at all Masses.
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)

Baptism
The celebration of Infant Baptism (children under the age of five years) is, by prior arrangement, at Sunday Mass or, at ... Could you help to organise and run a course to help prepare parents for the baptism of your child? Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Confirmation Preparation
Those who are at least 14 years of age on 1st September (Year 10) are eligible to celebrate the Sacrament and are invited to prepare by joining the parish programme, which starts in the Spring Term. A programme run jointly by our churches takes place over several months, involving the young people and their parents. Details are published in the newsletters when a programme is about to start. Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
First Communion
A parish-based programme which involves children attending regular sessions at church over a period of months. Parents and schools are engaged to reaffirm the links between family, parish and schools. Help at the sessions is always welcomed. Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Marriage Preparation
The parishes normally require advanced notice of the intention to be married in our churches. In preparation for marriage the parishes run discussions on some of the problems and changes that may be experienced in a relationship. if you are getting married or feel you would like to help with this valuable work please contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Repository
The repository has a number of cards, Missals, Bibles and other religious items for sale and is usually open after Mass on Sundays. For more information contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Small Communities and Faith-sharing Groups
Parishioners meet on a regular basis in small groups around the parish to listen to Bible readings, to share their faith based on those readings, to pray together and undertake some form of action. Materials and subjects are provided twice a year when groups meet for up to 5 weeks during autumn (or Advent) and spring (or Lent). At other times each individual group organises itself with whatever frequency it wishes to meet. All parishioners are invited to join a group and this is a wonderful way to meet new people. Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Thinking of becoming a Catholic?
For those wishing to fond out more about our faith. Those who wish to seek full communion with our Church prepare at meetings from Advent to Easter. Each participant is supported by a sponsor from the parish. If you would like to find out more or help as a sponsor, please contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)

Community Alert - [seems like a good idea]
Community alert is aimed at setting up small local groups within the parish. Each group is co-ordinated by a road warden who will help to keep the parish address list up to date, deliver parish letters and notices to their houses and act as a contact point with other parish services. House Masses and social functions may also be organised. If you would like to be a road warden in your area, contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Hospital Visitors
Parishioners who visit the DGH regularly to contact Catholic patients, see if they are in need of help and if they wish to receive Communion. For more details, contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
The Life Group
This is a group whose members provide help, in terms of time or fund-raising, to help the unborn child and young mother. Anyone wishing to help should contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Marriage Care
This promotes the enrichment of Marriage and Family life and offers help and counseling to those whose marriages are in difficulty. Venue at Christ the King.
For appointments ring ?
Confidential Helpline - ?
Saint Vincent De Paul Society (SVP).
This group meets at ? Members visit elderly, sick and individuals or families in need; assist in projects which aids local homeless people and contribute to SVP work both for the poor in India and the UK. Any offers of help please.
Contact - ? for more details.
Transport to Mass
Please ring if you require assistance with transport to Mass. We are always in need of new volunteer drivers to assist with this service. Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)

Child Protection
Our parishes have adopted the Diocesan Code of Practice to prevent abuse of children in the care of the parishes and, at the same time, to safeguard persons who work with children, toward whom we have a special responsibility and duty of care. The Parish Child Protection Officer is;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Toddler Group
Babies and Toddlers up to four years of age and their parents are welcome to come along to the hall at Christ the King on ? mornings from 10.00am - 12 noon. Contact;

APF - Association for the Propagation of the Faith
This group collects money for the Missions via "red boxes" principally retained in parishioners' homes. New homes for a "Red Box" and promoters, to empty a few boxes twice a year, are always welcome. Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
CAFOD - The Justice and Peace Group
CAFOD is the Catholic Church's own charity and raises money to help third world communities support themselves. The Justice and Peace Movement raises awareness of injustice and conflict both at home and abroad and lobbies for fairer treatment of all peoples. If you are interested or would like to join a Parish group please contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Churches Together in Eastbourne - Eastside
This is the local ecumenical forum through which Christians of different traditions work and pray together in order to grow in understanding of one another and increase their common action. Ministers and lay representatives of local Churches meet four times a year and events organised include Lent discussion groups, Lent Lunches, an Act of Witness in Holy Week and ecumenical services during Christian Unity Week and One World Week. Member Churches also unite to help the wider community. Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Co-Workers of Mother Teresa
This is an ecumenical group, which meets every ?. Garments and blankets are knitted for Calcutta and London.
Contact;
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)

Fetes, Fayres and Food
Social functions with games, cake stalls, goods, etc. Fun for all and the proceeds go towards church funds. Helpers/organisers always needed - don't be shy!
Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
The Catenian Association
This is a lay organisation of Catholic business and professional men encouraging members to meet socially, to share where possible (with justice to others) their business interests and to provide help and support to needy members and their families. Also it assists younger Catholics to find suitable employment.
For further information see the Eastbourne Circle Website
Coffee after Mass
Coffee, tea and cold drinks and biscuits are provided in the Hall after Mass. There is a rota of helpers.
Contacts -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Knights of St. Columba
A national Catholic organisation of men who care about our Faith and all that that encompasses, our catholic community, parish and clergy, our fellow brothers and their families, our youth and how we can help them, the sanctity of life, Christian values and morality, and You. Contacts -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Social Committee
This group meets to co-ordinate social events in the parish such as dances, quiz nights and outings.
Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Trinity Players
This group of parishioners puts on regular entertainments, plays and events at Christ the king Church Hall. Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)

Planned Giving
Weekly envelopes and payments by Bankers Standing Order to facilitate parish budgeting and Gift Aid reclamation of income tax. Contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Gift Aid
All tax-paying parishioners are encouraged to apply for Gift Aid tax relief on their weekly offertory and most retiring collections. This enables the Church to increase the value of these collections by reclaiming tax on their value. Gift Aid Donations are made using special envelopes provided for the offertory and retiring collections. If you wish to start making Gift Aid donations, please
contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)
Parish Hall bookings
The hall at Christ the King may be booked for certain functions and parish activities.
Contact - ? to agree any bookings.
Finance & Building Maintenance Committees
These groups monitor the finances of the parishes and condition of the buildings. Our parishes have to be self-supporting. Our weekly giving, strengthened by fundraising activities and occasionally by legacies, has to cover all running costs, repairs and new work. We also have to support the parish schools and central Diocesan functions.
In the last 15 years you have responded excellently to ensure that the parishes had sufficient funds to meet general expenditure needs as well as to maintain and improve the facilities at each church. We must not be complacent, however. Like all households the costs of running our churches and its facilities has increased significantly of late - gas, electricity, water prices, and so on have all increased well beyond any increase in the level of weekly giving.
To meet the demands for operating the churches, and the financial needs of the pastoral care of the parish we must have confidence in the ongoing levels of giving in our parishes. Think about this. Can you give a little more? Has your pay gone up since you last increased your giving? Have you Gift Aided your giving? Have you thought about Planned Giving?
Although you must make your own decision, the late Cardinal Basil Hume's guidelines still hold good:

For those in employment: One hour's pay per week to your parish
For the retired: One fortieth of weekly income
For the rest: Anything you can afford

If you would like to discuss how you can better support your parish, contact -
Christ the King - name (tel no)
St. Joachim - name (tel no)
The Holy Rood - name (tel no)


Furniture Store
Offers of good quality new or used furniture always welcome.
Furniture New ?
Stamps
Used foreign and English stamps are collected for which dealers pay cash for donation to Leukaemia Research. In just one year over £22,000 was raised in this way. A box for you to donate used stamps is at the back of the church
Contact - Veronica Dolan for more details of the Used Stamps scheme and Leukaemia Research.


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The Parishes Pastoral Group seeks to embrace the whole range of parish life. It takes part in shaping policy and agreeing priorities. Its object is to assist us all to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. Members of the Group each have individual responsibilities in which they are supported by dedicated groups. The Group meets at regular intervals throughout the year.