Christ the King Catholic Church, Eastbourne, UK
with The Holy Rood conjoined with St. Joachim Catholic Church
Social

Celebrate CAFOD's 50th

On Saturday 20th March from 3 - 5.30pm the parishes and Catholic schools in the Deaneries of St Leonards and Eastbourne will join together at St Richard's Catholic College to celebrate the work of CAFOD.

Following an Opening Liturgy there will be a number of exhibitions, activities and workshops to help you learn more about CAFOD. Refreshments will be available, together with a Fairtrade stall and a closing liturgy.

Do come along and join the celebration.

Christ the King Care Group

Please note that as the 10am Mass on Monday, March 8th is not taking place there will be no Coffee morning.

£1000 towards Parish Funds

Special thanks to the Trinity Players, not only for much enjoyment from their plays and pantomimes and social events, but also for raising the magnificent sum of £1,000 for our Parish Funds.

Panto Thanks

The Trinity Players would like to thank all who supported their recent Pantomime and a special thank you to your generous contribution for the Haiti fund. The Raffle raised £310 and has been given to Cafod.

Aladdin - Jan 23/24th & 31st

The Trinity Players will present their Pantomime "Aladdin" on Sat 23rd January at 7:30 and Sun 24th & 31st January at 3:30pm (note change of time) in the Church Hall. Tickets £3. Book early for best seats. Contact Frank Hennelly on 01323-461655 or e-mail on f.hennelly@sky.com

P.S PLEASE NOTE THAT FRANK WILL BE IN CHURCH AT ALL 4 MASSES THIS WEEKEND. PLEASE COLLECT TICKETS ALREADY RESERVED OR PURCHASE TICKETS AS REQUIRED.

Care Group - Christ the King

Meet on Monday Morning. Join us for a warm drink on these cold mornings and stop for a chat with friends. Meeting from 10:30am in the Parish Room following the 10am Mass.

Infant School Christmas Fayre - December 4th

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.

Driven to Abstraction Art Show

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.)

St. Joachim's Charity Show - Thank You

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.

Christmas Dinner at St. Joachim's

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.

St. Nicholas Evening - November 27th

From 6:30 to 8:30pm on Friday November 27th at Christ the King Parish Hall. Festive treats from Home & Abroad - all donations welcome. Adults £3, Children £3 (including a gift from St. Nicholas). List at Christ the King - numbers limited so please sign early.

Autumn Fayre - £1200 Raised

Last Saturday's Fayre raised £1,200 which is a fantastic result. Many thanks to everyone who contributed in whatever way to this event and especially to its organiser Val Woods.

St. Joachim's Charity Show - November 1st

Sunday 1st November at 3pm at St Joachim's Church - an afternoon of Music, Drama and Dance. Entry free but a collection will be taken to help to educate poor children in Nigeria.

Panto Time! - Aladdin

The Trinity Players will present their Pantomime "Aladdin" on Sat 23rd & 30th January at 7:30 and Sun 24th & 31st January at 3pm in the Church Hall. Tickets £3. Book early for best seats. Contact Frank Hennelly on 01323-461655 or e-mail on f.hennelly@sky.com

Autumn Fayre - October 17th

We need help in two ways. First, if you can help on one of the stalls please sign the list at the back of Christ the King or contact Val woods (726423)
Second, we are short of items for the stalls. Please help by donating one or more things. Leave them at Christ the King on these weekends;

Friday October 16th: Cakes & plants

The Church Hall will be open on Friday 16th between 11am and 6pm to receive last minute items and for helpers to set up tables.

Come to Tea - October 13th

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Infants' School COME TO TEA on Tuesday 13th October from 2.30pm in the hall. Sample some Fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits and help us to become a Fairtrade school! All proceeds to CAFOD. We hope to see you there!

Stroke Association

Martin Chandler thanks all for the £880 raised at the Fete.

Patcham Silver Band - September 12th

The annual concert with the Patcham Silver Band will be on Saturday, September 12th, 7:30pm, at Christ the King. Tickets now available - Adults £4, accompanied children £1.

People who have heard the Silver Band in past years have recommended the concert as being a beautiful evening of a varied, sometimes amusing, programme of familiar, and not so well known, music. Something for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. Do come.

BBQ - Thank You

A big ‘Thank You’ to all those involved in making a huge success. £359 was raised as well as every- one having a great time.

Parish BBQ - August 21st

On Friday August 21st, a BBQ at Christ the King for a "parish get together". Tickets will be £6, children under 12, £1. There will be a donation bar and music. Please put your money in an envelope, marked BBQ with your name and number of tickets for adults and children, and place in the Offertory basket if no member of the Social Committee is in the church selling tickets.

Put September 12th in Your Diary!!

The annual concert with the Patcham Silver Band will be on Saturday, September 12th, 7:30pm, at Christ the King. Tickets available from next week - Adults £4; accompanied children £1

Thanks - Charity Music Show

Thanks to Felicity Kimber for organising last Sunday's concert with Romeo Zucchi (Piano), and Gregorio Pedrini (Tenor). An excellent afternoon that raised £497.73 to be shared between the Sisters of Mercy hospital in Mutomo, Kenya, and the Infant Jesus Sisters School in Somo, Cameroon.

ABBA Evening - Thank You

The recent ABBA evening raised £467.73. Thanks go to all those taking part!

Murder Mystery Evening - Thank You

The recent Murder Mystery evening hosted by The Trinity Players raised £435 for the parish building fund. Thanks go to all those taking part - victim and witnesses!

St. Richard's Summer Show - July 15-17th

All are cordially invited to this year's Summer Show, 'The Comedy of Errors' by William Shakespeare, in a part musical version first staged by the RSC in 1976. Tickets are available from St Richard's - Tel 01424 731070. Performances are on: Weds, Thurs, Fri, 15th - 17th July at 7:30 in the school hall.

ABBA Night - July 18th

at Christ the King Church Hall, 7:30pm/ Tickets, £4, now on sale from Margo (St. Joachim) and Helen (Christ the King).

Josie's Cream Teas - July 22nd

On Wednesday, July 22nd in the Parish Room and Gardens from 3pm to 5pm, £4 each to include a glass of wine/soft drink, selection of sandwiches and cream tea. Please sign the list at the back of the church.

Charity Music Concert - July 26th

Afternoon of classical musical on Sunday 26th July at 3:30pm in Christ the King Church with the Italian duo Gregorio Pedrini, tenor singer and Romeo Zucchi, piano. Free entry with all proceeds of the concert going to support the hospital in Mutomo and the school in the Cameroons Please come and support us and enjoy a relaxing afternoon together for a good cause.

Parish BBQ - August 21st?

On Friday August 21st, it has been suggested that the Social Commitee hold a BBQ at Christ the King for a "parish get together". Tickets will be £6 with a donation bar and music. In order for this event to take place we need at least 40 people to attend. So over the next coming weeks until the July 26th there will be a list at the back of each church for you to put your names down.

Social Committee - July 6th

The next meeting of the Christ the King Social Committee is on Monday, July 6 at 7.00pm in the Parish Room. All are welcome.

St. Thomas a Becket Junior School Play - July 6/7th

Come and see ‘Wind in the Willows’, a fun-filled musical for the young and not so young, performed by Year 6 at St. Thomas a Becket Junior School on Mon 6th & Tues 7th July at 1pm. Tickets on the door, a bargain at £1 each!

Sunrise Walk - June 20th

If you would like to join me on Saturday 20th June for a walk to Beachy Head to see the sunrise contact John Carmody at johnmonarch@live.co.uk or tel 01323 726334

Sunset Walk + Fish & Chip Supper - July 3rd

Please support our Sunset Walk followed by Fish and Chips supper on Friday, July 3. Meet in the car park at Christ the King at 5:50pm for the walk along the sea front. Back to the Parish Room for 7:45pm supper and glass of wine. The perfect Parish get together.

List for names and choice of food will be at all 3 churches on the weekends of June 20/21st and 27/28th. Adults - £6 Children under 12 - £4

Summer Fayre, Saturday June 6th

This, unfortunately, has been cancelled due to not enough people coming forward to help with preparations and on the day.

Social Committe - May 11th

Next meeting is on Monday May 11th at 7.00pm in Parish Rooms. Everyone welcome.


St. George's Day Celebration - April 23rd

Date 23rd April 2009, Time 6 - 9 pm. Venue St. Joachim's Church. Fish and chip supper, bingo and sing-a-long led by Rodney Hunt on keyboard. Tickets £5. Tickets on sale at all weekend masses 18/19th April. See Julia Matthews or Linda Hunt for details.

3rd Eastbourne Cubs Say "Thank You"

Thank you to all parishioners for supporting the Cubs at the cake sale. which raised £80.00. It will be split between the Cub Pack and the Mayor’s Charity. Many thanks from all at 3rd Eastbourne.

Trinity Players Panto - Thanks

Thanks for your support. £136 has been sent to Catholic Children's Society and a cheque for £460 has been presented to the Parish. In addition £200 has been allocated for the purchase of a BBQ for the use of all Parish groups. Interested in joining this very active Parish group, telephone Frank on 01323-461655.

Jim Daly's Shamrocks

These will be on sale after Mass on Saturday/Sunday, March 14/15th. Proceeds to Parish funds.

St. Patrick's Dance - March 7th

The Social Committee of Our Lady of Ransom, St. Gregory & St. Agnes are holding a St. Patrick's Dance at the Winter Garden on Saturday March 7th from 8pm to Midnight. This is in aid of the Arundel and Brighton Pilgrimage Lourdes Fund.

Paul Cassidy and his Band, supported by our own McManus Academy of Irish Dance, provide music and displays.

Tickets are £10 from Mary Sheppard (735475) and Bernadette Shell (740406). Tickets can also be purchased from the Parish Office, 2-4 Grange Road, Mon-Fri 9:30am to 1:30pm, or after Masses.

Eastbourne Catholic Cub Group - Cake Sale, March 15th

The 3rd Eastbourne Catholic Cub Group is raising money for the support of the Group. On March 15th at Christ the King, after Mass, there is a Cake Sale in the Parish Hall to help raise the money. Why not buy some cake while you enjoy a tea/coffee, or soft drink.

The 3rd Eastbourne Catholic Cub Group is based at Our Lady of Ransom. If you want more information why not contact Helen Goodwin, h_goodwin@btinternet.com who is the Assistant Cub Leader and a parishioner at Christ the King, for more details about the Group.

Social Committee - January 19th 7pm

Next meets on Monday, January 19th, 7pm in the Parish Room at Christ the King. All are welcome.

Panto Time! Book Now - Few Tickets Left

The Trinity Players annual Pantomine "Babes in the Woods" will take place on Sat 31st January 7:30pm and Sun 1st February 3pm. Very limited tickets now at £3.00. These will be sold at all Masses w/e January 11th. Book now, reserve a ticket by calling Frank Hennelly on 01323-461655.