The latest part of Lectio Divina, covering readings from November 2009 to the end of February 2010, is now available.

You can download it from our Parish Newsletters web page, or click here

An unashamedy Catholic exhibition of Spanish religious art (painting and sculpture) from 1600 to 1700 at the National Gallery on until 24 January 2010, I believe. Admission is £11 (concessions £8) and the audio guide £3.

Kieran, our Bishop, strongly commends this to you. What helps to make the exhibition worthwhile is that, first of all, it is presented quite sympathetically (there is no attempt to ridicule or mock) and that there is an excellent commentary that emphasises the spiritual quality of this work. Some of this is given by Fr James Hanvey, SJ, from Heythrop College. And apart from all that, some of it is quite beautiful.

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

The St Thomas a Becket Infant School Christmas Fayre will be held in the Infant School Hall on Friday 4th December. Doors open for parents and parishioners at 2.45pm. All Welcome.

The next meeting of the group will be held in Christ the King parish rooms at 7:30pm on Monday, December 7th. All supporters in the parish are welcome to attend.

On December 3rd at 7:30pm there will be a Mass to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Parish of Christ the King followed by a little something in the Parish Hall afterwards. Please make a note in your diary.

Advent lunches to support CAFOD will take place after 12pm Mass at Christ the King on Friday, December 4th/11th/18th.

Louise writes, “My dear friends, may I pass on our thanks for all your kind words of support, cards, masses and donation for John which are greatly appreciated in this difficult time. From Louise and family.”

Would anyone be willing to run a school choir for us. This is for one hour per week, and would involve playing a piano and teaching the children new songs. If you are interested, please telephone the Head Teacher, Mrs Rachel Turner, at St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Junior School on 737221.

Cafod is encouraging people to be part of the Wave march and rally in London on Saturday 5th December, before world leaders meet in Copenhagen for important climate change talks. There are posters round the church, climate information displayed in the link corridors and postcards for the Prime Minister waiting to be signed and sent back to CAFOD freepost.

Thinking of coming to London on December 5th? 8:31/8:58 trains from Eastbourne get to Victoria in time for the ecumenical service at Westminster Central Hall at 11am.

Activities for children and young people, followed by the organised March.

Ring Mary Maloney 768308 or John Carmody 726334

We have added the Bishop's address, telephone number and email address to the web site. The information can be found on the About Us web page.

At present, the Diocese cares for 50 retired priests. They have each given many decades of service to the people in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Although a priest 'retires' from parish duties he is still in ministry and may, if he wishes, assist parishes with his services.

The Diocese wants to help its reired priests live independent lives for as long as possible. So it provides accommodation and pastoral care. As time goes on a retired priest, like any other aging person, may require more and more assistance to continue living at home. The Diocese ensures he receives all necessary personal care. Eventually he may need to move to a residential or nursing home. The Diocese helps find suitable accommodation.

Caring for the elderly, we all know, is costly but is something we do not want to skimp on. In 2008, the Diocese spent £321,000 on its retired priests.

So please help by giving generously to the Retired Priests collection. Your donation can be Gift Aided and the tax rebate benefits your parish.

About 80 people attended the Rembrance Day Service this afternoon took part in a moving occasion of readings and music.

Parish Prayer Groups have been organised to help parishioners prepare for Christmas using the material provided by the Diocese. The programme runs for 4 weeks and for anyone interested a 'sign up' list is available at the back of the Church.

The Diocesan-prepared document for Advent can be downloaded here

An Advent Service at St Luke's church, Stone Cross on Sunday, November 29th at 4pm. All are welcome.

Kieron Boyle who sings in the Christ the King Music group, is currently having his abstract photographic artwork exhibited in Artroom No. 9, situated at 9 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne(Theatres area). The exhibition entitled 'Driven to Abstraction' runs throughout the Winter. For those who are interested, the photos can be viewed there from 12am to 5pm Mon-Sat. (closed Wed.)

Congratulations and thanks to Anna,Stephen and all those involved in our annual production. It was a most enjoyable afternoon as always. What amazing talent! £325.52 was collected to educate children in Nigeria. Many thanks to all of you who supported this event.

Date/Time: Friday 27th November, 6pm
Venue: St. Joachim's
Cost: Adults £5 Children £2.50
Tickets on sale after the 9.30 Mass It will be a traditional Christmas dinner.

Please note that there will be NO COFFEE MORNING on Monday 9th Nov. Please join us for a cuppa Monday 16th Nov.