Christ the King Catholic Church - Eastbourne

St. Thomas a Becket Juniors Vacancy

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ST THOMAS A BECKET CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL wish to appoint an enthusiastic KS2 Classroom Teacher from September. Applications from NQTs welcome. Please phone the school to arrange a visit and receive an application pack. 01323 737221. Closing date March 22nd.

Please Remember

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Please remember in your prayers 2 priests of this diocese who died recently: David Sutcliffe and Ken Freeman.

All Night Lenten Vigil - March 12th

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at St. Agnes, beginning 9pm, ending Saturday with Mass at 6am, followed by breakfast. Full details on the noticeboard

Reconciliation Services

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Saint Joachim: Monday, March 22nd @ 7.30pm

Christ the King: Wednesday, March 24th @ 8pm

and also:

Saint Wilfrid: Thursday, March 11th @ 7.30pm

Saint Agnes: Sunday, March 21st @ 3pm

Our Lady of Ransom: Tuesday, March 30th @ 7pm

Holy Week Services - Saint Joachim

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Sunday, March 28th: Mass at 9.30am

Good Friday: April 2nd
7pm A reflection on the 7 last words of Jesus

Easter Sunday, Mass of Easter Morning
April 4th: Mass at 9.30am

Holy Week Services - Christ the King

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday, March 27th: Mass at 6pm
Sunday, March 28th: Mass at 11.30am

Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper:
April 1st: Mass at 8pm

Good Friday: April 2nd
11am Children's Stations of the Cross
3pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil and 1st Mass of Easter:
April 3rd: Mass at 8pm

Easter Sunday, Mass of Easter Morning:
April 4th: Mass at 11.30am

Celebrate CAFOD's 50th

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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

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

Seeing Salvation: The Cross - Sunday March 28th

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On Sunday, March 28th at Christ the King, there will be a showing of "Seeing Salvation: The Cross" introduced by Neil MacGregor, formerly Director of the National Gallery, London.

A look at this part of the life of Jesus as seen through the works of some of the greatest artists of Western Europe.

Tea/coffee served in the Christ the King Parish Room from 7.30pm; Showing of DVD from 8.00pm. It lasts about 50 minutes.

Repository - Christ the King

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The Repository will be open before and after Mass on Sundays by Toni Harris.

Easter Pilgimage to Lourdes

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St Richard's Catholic College and the Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT) Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

There are 17 young people from St Richard's Catholic College helping this year. Five of them are from Eastbourne, and two of them are in our parish, Nicola Marsden and Annalisa Kiely.

They will be looking after 6-7 disabled children for a period of two days during their five day stay in Lourdes. For the rest of the trip they will be involved in attending Masses at the Grotto and underground Basilica, and attending torchlight pro- cessions and, of course, general sight seeing!

The total cost per youth is £450. They are also raising extra funds through fundraising activities at school to hopefully pay for an additional disabled child to go to Lourdes.

Thanks to all who have encouraged them to take part, and helped with the cost.

Cabrini Charity Day - May 3rd

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Cabrini Children’s Society is holding a family charity day in conjunction with Surrey Gliding School at Kenley Airfield, Surrey on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010.

A flight lasting a maximum of 15 minutes (subject to weather conditions) will cost £45. The School are giving the society a very generous donation of £25 for each flight booked.

If you are interested in booking a flight or require more information, we would be grateful if you could contact Ann Hoggan as soon as possible by phoning 020 8668 2181 or emailing ann.hoggan@cabrini.org.uk

£1000 towards Parish Funds

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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.

CAFOD Lent Fast Day

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It’s 50 years since the 1st Fast Day took root and this year’s Lent Fast Day is on Friday 26th Feb when we're asked to help change lives for the better in the poorest communities worldwide, by giving up something for Lent and donating the money saved to Cafod. Envelopes will be given out this weekend, and if you're a taxpayer, Cafod can claim an extra 28p in the pound if you fill in the gift aid details on the envelope. As the "give it up" theme runs throughout Lent, the Fast Day donations won't be counted until Lent finishes. Further information is in the "link corridor" at Christ the King.

Womens World Day of Prayer

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This year's worship celebrations is at Christ the King Church on Friday 5th March at 2.45pm. The service has been compiled by Christian women in the Republic of Cameroon, and their response to their many problems and concerns is "Let everything that ha breath praise God". The guest speaker is Sr. Walthera Brands, a Dominican sister, from the Holy Rosary Convent Eastbourne. Do come along and join us for this service if you can, and, yes, men are welcome too.

St. Joachim Maintenance Work

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A programme of maintenance work will commence at St. Joachim's with effect from Monday 12th. April and lasting to about 17th. May. It is proposed that the work will not substantially affect church activities. Details of the work are displayed in the church porch.

Thank You

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Veronica Dolan says, many, many thanks for all the prayers, cards, messages of goodwill and support during my recent operation.

They were much appreciated. Be assured of my prayers for you.

Lectio Divina

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Each week on this web site we include on the ‘This Week’s Readings’ web page the relevant section from Lectio Divina, and we also make the Lectio Divina available as a down load from the Parish Newsletters download web page.

As a trial the Lectio Divina for March to May 2010 is now available on this web site by clicking here

To view this web page properly you should have a web browser (Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome are examples) that either supports HTML5 or has an Adobe Reader PDF plugin installed.

Deputy Headteacher Vacancy

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Required for St. Thomas a Becket Infant School from September 2010. Closing date - Mar 5th

Salary: L3 – L7 Group 2

As a committed Catholic you will be able to promote our Catholic ethos, enhance links with our diocesan family and forge stronger associations with the Junior School as part of the new Federation. Key stage 2 experience is desirable; however Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage experience is essential. If you are an enthusiastic and exemplary practitioner seeking an exciting new opportunity, why not come and be part of our school.

For an application form and information pack please call 01323 726004 or email: office@stthomasbecket-inf.e-sussex.sch.uk

Interviews - w/c March 15th 2010

Visits to our school are welcomed.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Lent Services - Sundays at 4pm

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Mar 7 at Christ the King: Stations of the Cross

Mar 14 at Christ the King:Stations of the Cross

Mar 21 at Christ the King: Stations of the Cross

Lent Prayer & Reflection

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The Diocese has produced a six week Prayer and Reflection Programme for Lent, “The Lord is my Light” and it can be taken from the back of the Church after Mass. Alternatively, the booklets are available by downloading a copy from the A & B website - http://trunc.it/5euf7. The programme is designed to help people prepare spiritually for Easter individually, by families at home, or in parish groups.

Marriage Care Eastbourne

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Marriage Care Eastbourne would like to hear of any person interested in helping the organisation (Voluntary). We are eager to recruit anyone who feels they have the skills to train as a Relationship Councillor and/or help couples prepare for marriage. If you feel a calling to help please contact jhmcdebsx@aol.com or Eastbourne 734776.

Red Box Collection Time Again!

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Parishioners of The Holy Rood and Christ the King churches are asked to bring your Red Box to Mass on February 20/21st or 27/28th for it to be counted. For 2009 a total of £1164.60 was raised for the AFP. Thank you!

And please, don’t forget to pick up your Red Box the following weekend otherwise we don’t know if you are supporting the AFP for the future.

Leaflets for Children

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There are now some copies at the back of the church at Christ the King of the following:

LOOK - designed for all children between 4 and 9 years old. The theme each week is based on the Sunday gospel and the Liturgical season.

ICHTHUS - a Lectionary based children's guide to the Sunday Eucharist for children who have celebrated their 1st Communion. The readings and prayers for the Sunday are printed in a simplified form, and explained along with clear teaching points on the feasts and seasons of the Liturgical year.

Panto Thanks

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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.

Thank You - Helping CAFOD in Haiti

tcrooks@mac.com — 2010-02-05T13:14:31+00:00

Thank you very much for the special collection for CAFOD in Haiti, the total came to just over £2,000. It was boosted by raffles at the Trinity Players production of Aladdin, to whom congratulations go for a most enjoyable time at all 3 performances.

CAFOD A&B. We would like to thank everyone for your incredible generosity for the people of Haiti, please see www.cafod.org.uk for updates and more information about the situation.

Also, we invite you to ‘Act in Love’ on Saturday 13th February 1-7pm including Kevin McCullogh (Head of Campaigns), workshops and reflections and finishing with a vigil Mass. We will have space and activities for children and will provide refreshments during the day and sandwiches after Mass. ‘Act in Love’ will be held at Wonersh Seminary. For more information or to let us know you’re coming (please!) contact us at arundelandbrighton@cafod.org.uk or 01483 898 886.

Annual Collection for Cabrini Children’s Society - February 14th

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On Sunday 14th February the Annual Collection for Cabrini Children’s Society will take place.

The Society provides support and care for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community.

Their work includes providing subsidised Breakfast & Homework Clubs and Pre-school Care; Counselling for school age children experiencing stress and exclusion; Residential Care for young people with special needs and Catechetical Programmes for children and young people with disabilities.

The Society relies on the generosity and good will of the Catholic community to continue its work in our diocese. Please give what you can to help give the next generation the chance they deserve.

East Sussex LIFE

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The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th February at 7:30pm in Christ the King Parish Room. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

All Human Life is Sacred - Saturday Feb 20th

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Come and go as you are able to a morning of prayer and reflection. An opportunity to pray for the upholding of all human life as sacred and for healing for those whose lives have been affected by abortion.

Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PY on Saturday, february 20th from 9am to 1pm.

Sponsored by East Sussex LIFE and local churches.
Contact: John Carmody (01323 72634), John Mowbray (01323 487883)

Friday Lent Lunches - Christ the King

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During Lent there will be a Lunch in the Hall at Christ the King after the 12pm Mass, with the proceeds going to help the work of CAFOD.

We need a few more people to help with organising these lunches, so if you would like to offer your help, please let Eugene or Fr. Barry know.

Thank You From Cameroon

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A very special Thank You to you Fr Barry and parishioners for your Christmas gift which I received 2 days ago for our sisters in Cameroon.

I know in these hard times it will be very welcome. S Noreen is returning there on Sunday next and she told me yesterday that every penny of it will be put to great use. Your gift and sacrifices enable us to continue our mission in the Technical School in Somo. It caters for 80 women who follow a 4-year course in sewing, cooking and house management after which they receive a qualification.

Recently for hygiene purposes and better quality of life we extended the kitchen area and they now have a small room where they can sit down in turn and eat together. Thanks to your generosity they will be able to buy the necessary tables and chairs. A lot of the teaching is through demonstration.

Your gift will also enable them to buy the necessary teaching materials such as thread, tracing paper, sewing materials. etc., as well as food and in-service training for the teachers.

As I have said before they receive no state aid whatsoever.

Renewed heartfelt thanks to you all and every grace and blessing for 2010 is our prayer and wish for you!

Sister Alice KilBride, General Bursar, Infant Jesus Sisters

Christ the King Social Committee - February 8th

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meets next on Monday, February 8th at 7pm in the Parish Room. All are welcome.

St. Joachim Baptism Preparation

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Thursday 4th & 18th February, 7-8pm. Contact Ita (501793) who looks forward to see you.

Christ the King Care Group - February 15th

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Monday 15th February 10.30am, a discussion on Spirtuality & Dementia, focussed on the DVD 'It's Still Me O Lord' which raises awareness of the spiritual needs of people with Dementia and their carers. All Welcome.

World Youth Day 10-23 August 2011, Madrid

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Will you be 16-35 in August 2011? Interest levels are extremely high. We would love you to participate in the Diocesan youth pilgrimage to Spain, so, if you haven’t already, please do contact us to register your interest and be among the first to receive your application pack at lucy.jardine@dabnet.org, or call Lucy on 01293 651162. Application forms will be sent out to arrive by 1st March 2010 and will be posted online on the Youth website at the same time: www.yaab.co.uk.

Thank You from Mutomo

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Thank you Fr. Barry and all the parishioners of Christ The King, Holy Rood and St. Joachim for the very generous gift of almost £1500 this Christmas. Your gifts of money are a great help to the running of our Hospital in Mutomo and you are always remembered in our prayers.

Kindest regards from Sr. Jedidah, Sr. Marian and the community.

Helping CAFOD in Haiti

tcrooks@mac.com — 2010-01-15T10:38:56+00:00

Next weekend, January 23/24th, there will be a retiring collection at all Masses to help support the earthquake relief work of CAFOD in Haiti. Please give generously.

St. Thomas a Becket Infant's Open Day - January 20/21st 2010

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Care Group - Christ the King

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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.

Christmas Offertory

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£2891.96 to be shared equally between helping the work of the Sisters of Mercy Hospital at Mutomo, Kitui, Kenya and the School of the Infant Jesus Sisters in Cameroun

Friday Evening Prayer

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Every Friday from 6:15 to 7:15pm in Christ the King: The church will be open for Evening Prayer followed by quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

Eastside Churches Together

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On Sunday, January 17th at 4pm there will a Prayer Service for the start of the week of prayer for Christian Unity at Christ the King.
As we are the host parish I am hoping many of you will be able to come along.

Christ The King Social Committee

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This meets next on Monday, January 11th at 7pm in the Parish Room. All are welcome.

Evening Prayer and Benediction

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Dates for your diary
January 24th 2010, 4.30pm at Christ the King
February 28th 2010, 4.30pm at St Joachim
March 28th 2010, 4.30pm at Holy Rood (Palm Sunday)
April 24th 2010, 4.30pm at Christ the King
May 5th 2010, 4.30pm at St Joachim

Roy Wise - Thank You

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Thanks to everyone for the good wishes & prayers during Roy’s recent illness.

The Holy Rood - Saturday, December 26th

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Please note that there will not be a Mass at 4pm at the Holy Rood.

Christmas Appeal

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As previous years, we come again to ask for presents to be left under the Christmas tree. These will be distributed between Salvation Army and Oasis Outreach Centre.

Many thanks,

Marie Williams, Bernadette Chandler.
Best wishes for Christmas, and Joyful New Year.

From June Corke

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"To all those who sent cards and good wishes and prayers for Peter and myself, thank you and God bless."

Used Stamps for Leukæmia Research

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During the Season of Christmas may I renew my appeal for used stamps. This is an ongoing appeal to which you have been very generous and much money has been raised for Leukæmia Research. Christmas is the time when we receive most mail so please remember the appeal.
Many thanks, Veronica Dolan.

Aladdin - Jan 23/24th & 31st

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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.

Lectio Divina - November 2009 to February 2010

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-27T18:46:49+00:00

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

The Sacred Made Real

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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

Infant School Christmas Fayre - December 4th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-27T18:44:28+00:00

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.

East Sussex LIFE Group

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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.

Christmas Services

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Please note that the services at Christmas will be at;

Thursday, December 24th
4.00pm at Christ the King: Christmas Eve at the Crib
7.00pm at St Joachim: 1st Mass of Christmas
10.00pm at Christ the King: 1st Mass of Christmas

Friday, December 25th
10.00am at Christ the King: Mass of Christmas morning

See also dates and times of Services of Reconciliation

Services of Reconciliation

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In preparation for Christmas, these will be at;

St Gregory, Eastbourne on Saturday, December 19th at 3pm

Advent Lunches

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

John Cavanna - RIP

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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.”

Help needed to Run School Choir

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-20T19:10:37+00:00

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 Climate Change Rally - December 5th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-20T19:09:16+00:00

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

Bishop Kieran Conry

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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.

Bishop's Collection for Retired Priests - November 21/22nd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-13T08:31:58+00:00

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.

Annual Remembrance Sunday Service

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-08T17:29:23+00:00

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

Advent Small Prayer Groups

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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

Eastside Churches Together Advent Service

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

Driven to Abstraction Art Show

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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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-05T19:45:08+00:00

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

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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.

Parish Care Group - No Meeting on November 9th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-05T19:43:23+00:00

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

Remembrance Sunday - November 8th

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Our Annual Remembrance Day Service will be at 4pm at Christ the King.

St. Nicholas Evening - November 27th

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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.

St. Richard's Catholic College 50th Anniversary

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-31T10:23:20+00:00

St. Richard’s 50th Anniversary Mass with the Bishop is on Saturday, November 21st, 12pm in the School Hall. All welcome.

Bernard Thom, RIP

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-31T10:22:30+00:00

Bernard Thom, former Parish Priest of Our Lady of Ransom has died, and his funeral Mass will be on Thursday, November 5th, 12pm at Arundel Cathedral.

Evening Prayer - Sunday October 24th 4:30pm

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This Sunday 24th October at 4:30pm at Holy Rood Church there will be Evening Prayer and Benediction. A list of dates will be published soon.

Autumn Fayre - £1200 Raised

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-23T13:31:36+01:00

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-23T13:30:42+01:00

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.

200 Club - Join Now!

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-23T13:29:26+01:00

You are invited to join the 200 Club. This will entitle you to seventy two chances of winning either £50 or £25 in prize money throughout the year; entitle you to take part in the Christmas Draw for one of four £100 Prizes - provided that twelve months subscriptions are paid either in advance or arrears.
£2000 was distributed last year between 200 members.
Cost of one entry £26 per annum, that’s only 50 pence per week. One person can hold as many entries as they like. Six draws are held each month. One additional draw held at Christmas. Application forms are at the rear of the church. Return entry forms via offertory collection or hand to Fr. Barry. Pay either £26 per year by cheque, standing order or cash (quarterly or monthly).

CAFOD Memorial Mass - November 1st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-23T13:28:46+01:00

You are invited to a Memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Kieran on the 1st of November in Arundel Cathedral at 2pm. We will be remembering all departed CAFOD supporters so if you would like anyone to be included in the Book of Remembrance please tell us their names and home towns and we will happily include them. Please contact us for more information at arundelandbrighton@cafod.org.uk or 01843 898 866.

Panto Time! - Aladdin

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-16T15:03:41+01:00

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

Cafod - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-16T15:03:10+01:00

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to Harvest Fast Day appeal. Your very generous response raised £1208.13 at Christ the King/The Holy Rood, and £309.37 at St. Joachim to help support the poorer communities being pushed deeper into poverty by the global financial crisis and other world problems.
Thank you for generously sharing what you have with those in great need.

Prepare for Advent - October 21st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-16T15:02:31+01:00

Come and prepare for Advent with the Diocesan Pastoral Team on Wednesday 21st October from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at St Thomas a Becket Infant School, Tutts Barn Lane.

New! - Prayer Board

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-16T15:01:26+01:00

A Prayer Board is at the back of the Church of Christ the King for your prayer intentions. All prayers put on the Board will be offered at the Monday Mass or Liturgy.

Parish Care Group - Every Monday 10am

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:20:46+01:00

The Care Group got off to a great start last Monday with their first coffee morning. All parishioners are welcome to join this Group who will meet each Monday in the Parish Rooms at 10.am.

APF Red Boxes - Christ the King & The Holy Rood

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:20:03+01:00

Please bring in your Red Box for counting to Christ the King and Holy Rood on October 17/18th or 25/26th. Quite a few boxes were not collected after the last count, so do please remember to to pick up your box the weekend after you leave it for counting. Thank you.

Come to Tea - October 13th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:19:27+01:00

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!

Forthcoming Diocese Events

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:18:35+01:00

A list of all forthcoming events around the Diocese and elsewhere is displayed as you come in to Church. The list has recently been updated so please check it to see if there are any that you may wish to attend. Further information on an event can be obtained from Deacon Eugene or Sister Ita.

World Mission Sunday

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:18:04+01:00

Next Sunday 18th is World Mission Sunday and this year's theme is 'Reach Out with Love'. There will be a Second Collection after each Mass which will go entirely to support mission projects worldwide. Please give what you can and Gift Aid envelopes are available at the back of the Church.

Parish Care Group - Underway

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-02T09:40:16+01:00

This week-end marks the start of the newly formed Parish Care Group. Details will be given about this at each Mass.

First Communion - New Class

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-02T09:39:39+01:00

The First Communion classes for Christ the King and the Holy Rood start on Saturday 10th October in the Parish Rooms of Christ the King at 9.20 a.m. Prompt.

Baptism at St. Joachim's

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-02T09:38:49+01:00

If you would like your child baptised in the near future the next preparation sessions will be on
Tuesday 20th and 27th October.
Time: 7.30pm until 8.30pm
Venue: St.Joachim's
Contact Person: Ita Tel.501793

New School References

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-02T09:38:07+01:00

Parents must obtain a Priest's Recommendation Form from the relevant school. The form must be certified by the parents in the presence of Deacon Eugene or Sister Ita. The form will then be taken and completed by Deacon Eugene on behalf of Fr Barry and returned to you within a few days. Please don't ask for the form to be signed after Mass.

St. Therese of Lisieux - October 10th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T23:01:45+01:00

Please indicate on the list of pilgrims at the back of the church your preferred pick-up point. The pick-up times and programme are also listed there. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Wood (724818) or email at c-wood8@sky.com

CAFOD Harvest Fast Day - October 2nd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T23:00:01+01:00

Harvest Fast Day is on Friday Oct 2nd. Please remember to take a Fast Day envelope as you leave the church today and return it next weekend with your donation enclosed. In this way we can reach those people in desperate need of essentials like Food, Water and Medicines. If you are a taxpayer, don't forget to fill out the gift aid slip on the envelope as this will increase the value of your donation by almost a third, at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

DGH Youth Event - Thanks

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T22:59:25+01:00

A big thankyou to the organisers of the recent Youth event held at the DGH. It was good of you to give so generously of your time and energies.

St. Joachim's APF Red Boxes

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T22:58:41+01:00

Please bring in St. Joachim's APF boxes for counting as soon as possible.

Forthcoming Diocesan Events

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T22:58:06+01:00

A full list of all forthcoming events around the Diocese and elsewhere are on a list at the back of each church. Please look at this list and let Deacon Eugene, or Sister Ita, know if you are interested in any.

DGH Chapel Service on Sunday September 27th is Cancelled

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T22:57:18+01:00

The hospital chapel service at the DGH for this coming Sunday September 27th has been CANCELLED.

Rosary Campaign for Peace

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-25T23:01:36+01:00

The Knights of St Columba are holding their annual Rosary Campaign for peace during the week commencing 4th October and invite all parishioners to join them in praying for peace. Some Knights will be praying the Rosary on Friday 9th October with the Prayer Group at Christ the King starting at 6.15pm. Everyone is welcome to come. Brian George, Grand Knight.

East Sussex LIFE - October 19th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-18T21:27:10+01:00

AGM will be held on Monday 19th October in Christ the King parish rooms at 7.15pm. This will be followed by a talk at 8pm by Vicky O'Brien, Life's Housing Officer, on the possibility of establishing a Life House in Eastbourne. Refreshments will be available after the talk. A warm welcome to anyone interested.

CAFOD Harvest Fast Day

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-18T21:26:20+01:00

Harvest Fast Day is on Friday Oct 2nd. Cafod are appealing for our urgent help to support the millions of people who are being pushed deeper into poverty. A quarter of the world's population is now living in extreme poverty, and life is getting harder for them. Cafod’s Funds are now stretched to the limit, so they desperately need our generous donations. Fast Day envelopes will be available in church next weekend. If you are a taxpayer, don't forget to fill out the gift aid slip on the envelope as this will increase the value of your donation by almost a third, at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

Stroke Association

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-18T21:25:49+01:00

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

Autumn Fayre - October 17th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-10-08T22:22:11+01:00

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.

Parish Care Group Meeting - September 22nd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-18T21:29:17+01:00

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd September at 7pm in the Parish Rooms. Everyone welcome.

St. Therese of Lisieux - October 10th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-11T12:24:52+01:00

Visit to Aylesford, led by Fr. Alexander Lucie- Smith. The proposed programme is;
08:00 First pick-up at OLR
08:15 Second pick-up at St Agnes
10:15 Arrive at Aylesford, with time for coffee, browsing, etc 11:00 Gathering Service, with procession of the Relics to the main shrine
11:30 Mass; Blessing of Roses
15:30 Prayer for Healing & Reconciliation
17:00 Depart; depending on the 15:30 liturgy, we could depart 17:30.

Cost £9. Contact Cheryl Wood (724818) or email at c-wood8@sky.com

Bingo!

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-11T12:24:09+01:00

Bingo is returning by popular demand on Friday 2nd October in St. George's Hall, Polegate. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start. Bingo will be held on the first Friday of every month, as a fundraiser for St. George's. Everyone is welcome. A raffle will be held and there will also be refreshments on sale. Please do your best to support this event and bring along friends and family for what will be a pleasant social occasion.

Parish Care Group meeting - September 8th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-04T10:09:11+01:00

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 8th Sep- tember at 7pm in the Parish Rooms. This group is still in the formation stage, with an aim to blend into Parish activity in early October. If you are interested in joining please try to attend the above meeting.

Chichester Trip - Cancelled

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-04T10:08:35+01:00

Due to lack of support we have had to cancel our coach trip to Chichester and the Cathedral. We apologise to those who have booked. We were unable to secure sufficient bookings to cover the cost of the coach. Any payment made will be refunded.

The Rosary - Parents Praying For Their Children

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-09-04T10:06:28+01:00

Four evenings of prayer to be held at St Thomas a Becket Infant School at 7:30pm on 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd October.

The rosary will be said for the intentions of children and families. All welcome, especially parents and grandparents.

Refreshments afterwards.

Catherine Hennelly - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:36:29+01:00

Thank you to everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks. I am finally home and continue to improve.
Catherine Hennelly.

Parish 20th Anniversary - December 3rd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-11-20T19:18:38+00:00

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.

New School Year

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:24:09+01:00

On Wednesday, September 2nd, Fr. Barry will be celebrating Mass with all the staff at St Thomas a Becket Infants & Junior School. Please keep all of them, and all of the staff at St Richard's Catholic College, in your prayers as they start a new school year. Please also pray for all those who are about to start a new term of appointment as School Governors at both of these schools.

St. Richard’s Catholic College has had another tremendous year with first class GCSE results that cements their position amongst the top comprehensive schools in the country and at the top in East Sussex. To all the teaching staff at the College and the students for maintaining such a wonderful record at GCSE - Well done!!

Sister Ita Progress Report

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:23:02+01:00

Sister Ita is making a good recovery and hopes to return from Ireland by mid-September.

BBQ - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:22:10+01:00

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.

Confirmed in 2008 or 2009?

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:34:27+01:00

Did you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2008 or 2009? If you haven’t received your invi- tation to the 1st event taking place on Sunday, September 6, please contact Fr. Barry asap.

Parish BBQ - August 21st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-30T23:01:23+01:00

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!!

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-30T23:00:37+01:00

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-30T22:59:36+01:00

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.

Future Newsletter Deadlines

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-24T23:37:29+01:00

PLEASE NOTE - Copy for the next issue of the Newsletter to Tony Crooks (tcrooks@mac.com) by Tuesday July 28th at latest. Due to holidays the closing date for the newsletters for August 8th, 15th and 23rd will be Wednesday August 5th. The closing date for the August 29th newsletter will be Wednesday August 26th. Thank You.

ABBA Evening - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-24T23:36:45+01:00

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

Christ the King Care Group Meeting - July 28th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-24T23:35:47+01:00

As a result of the meeting on Tuesday, July 21st there will be a meeting on Tuesday, July 28th, 7:30pm in the Parish Room, to explore what we might offer if we had a Christ the King Care Group. Anyone who is interested will be most welcome.

East Sussex LIFE - August 3rd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-24T23:34:51+01:00

The next meeting of the group will take place on Monday, 3rd August in Christ the King parish rooms at 7:30pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

Patcham Silver Band - September 12th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-08-28T11:34:17+01:00

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.

Holy Communion - 2009

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-18T11:50:53+01:00

This is the group of young people who celebrated their first Holy Communion on May 17th.

Marriage of Jorge Drummond & Lucy de Ferreira

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-18T11:46:50+01:00

Please remember in your prayers Jorge Drummond and Lucy de Ferreira who will be married on July 25th.

Can You Help - Computer Wanted

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-18T11:45:19+01:00

An unemployed young man who is trying hard to get work and is now doing a computer course needs a computer. If anyone has a working laptop or pc computer to donate please inform Fr. Barry.

Thank You - East Sussex LIFE

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-18T11:44:31+01:00

John Carmody thanks all parishioners who sponsored him for the recent sponsored walk along the seafront. This raised £115 for East Sussex LIFE.

Thank You - Dave & Anne Spencer

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:44:56+01:00

Dave and Anne Spencer would like to thank all parishioners for their prayers and support during this past year for Dave. The results of his latest scan shows all is clear. Please continue to pray for him to keep well.

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:44:51+01:00

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.

Parish BBQ - August 21st?

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:38:59+01:00

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.

Prayer Walking - July 22nd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:40:40+01:00

There will be a prayer walk round the Crumbles on Wednesday 22nd July, starting at the Crumbles Thai Restaurant at 10am. We will be walking round the harbour to Haven School, to Ramsay Way, to Christ the King Church, arriving there at 1:30 -1:45 where the church will be opened for prayer. After proceeding to Kingsmere, the walk will end at 3pm. Please join us for all, or part of the walk, or join us at Christ the King Church for prayer. Ring Mary Maloney (768308) for further details.

Social Committee - July 6th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-04T10:23:28+01:00

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-04T10:23:23+01:00

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!

New - SVP Meeting - July 21st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:44:33+01:00

As a result of the meeting to explore what we might do if we had a Community Care Group, on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:30pm in the Parish Room at Christ the King, Helen James is coming along from Our Lady of Ransom parish to talk with us about the possibility of forming a branch of the SVP. Anyone who is interested will be most welcome.

Charity Music Concert - July 26th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:40:29+01:00

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.

Celebrate Brighton - July 4/5th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-27T09:20:32+01:00

A non-residential weekend for the family - teaching, workshops, lively praise and worship, Mass, opportunities for Confession and prayer ministry. Youth streams will have their own activities and workshops throughout the day. Info/booking forms at the back of the churches. Further information please call Greg or Sara on 01323 639975.

Josie's Cream Teas - July 22nd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:40:36+01:00

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.

Confirmation Reunion - July 5th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-04T10:23:34+01:00

Did you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2008 or 2009? If so, you are invited to a reunion on Sunday, July 5th from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Room at Christ the King.

Community Care Group Meeting - June 30th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-27T09:22:58+01:00

has its 1st meeting on Tuesday, June 30th @ 7:30pm in the Parish Room at Christ the King. If you are interested in helping, please come along, whether or not you gave in your name, and help us decide what we might do.

Vocations - July 4th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-20T09:38:19+01:00

There will be a Priesthood Discovery Day for young men aged 14 -18 years at Arundel Cathedral on Saturday 4th July from 10am to 4pm. Contact Fr Paul Turner, the Diocesan Vocations Director, on 01293 603773 or vocations@dabnet.org for further details and a parental consent form.

APF Red Box Counting for Christ the King & The Holy Rood

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-13T09:14:54+01:00

Please bring your box in on either June 21/22nd or 27/28th and collect the following weekend. Collections in 2008, totalling £1410.16, and 2009 to date of £524.20. Thank you for your support.

Sea Sunday - July 12th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-13T09:14:01+01:00

The aim of the Sea Sunday appeal is to enable the Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) to provide their pastoral outreach to over one million seafarers a year who work away from home and loved ones for up to a year at a time in grueling and often dangerous conditions. Across the country there are now 1,000 ships and 20,000 seafarers visited each month by trained Catholic pastoral workers. Masses celebrated onboard ships are regular events in many ports. AoS is an independent charity who rely solely on voluntary donations to continue its ministry.

Healing Mass - June21st, 3pm

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-13T09:13:04+01:00

There will be a Healing Mass 3pm Sunday June 21st at St.George’s, Polegate. Light refreshments in the Hall after. All welcome.

Sunrise Walk - June 20th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-13T09:12:06+01:00

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

ABBA Night - July 18th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-11T09:44:40+01:00

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

Sunset Walk + Fish & Chip Supper - July 3rd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:08+01:00

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

First Communion 2010

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:27+01:00

If you have a child who would like to make their 1st Communion in the summer of 2010 at Christ the King, please collect a form from Eugene or myself, if at St Joachim, please collect a form from Ita. Please do this as soon as possible, but no later than July 19, 2009

Confirmation 2010

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:29+01:00

If you would like to receive this Sacrament in the summer of 2010, and will be in Year 10 or above from September 2009, please collect a form from Ita, Eugene, or myself. Please do this as soon as possible, but no later than July 19, 2009

Confirmation 2009 - June 12th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-13T09:26:31+01:00

Congratulations to all those young people who received the sacrament of confirmation on June 12th;
Harry Clark
Paul Colognese
Sean Cunningham
Charlie Dilieto
Natasha Earley
Rebekah Humphrey
Annalisa Kiely
Ashling Larkin
Oliver Lockyer
Nicola Marsden
Thomas Roberts
Thomas Taylor
Frances Timberlake
Katey Whyte

Lectio Divina - June to August Download Available

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-01T09:27:03+01:00

Lectio Divina for the months of June to August is available for download as an Adobe reader PDF document. Click here to go to the downloads page

Mass at St. Joachim with St. Richard's Catholic College

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:23+01:00

Pupils from St Richard's Catholic College will be leading the music and readings at the 9:30am Mass on June 21st, as well as being involved in the offertory and welcoming party. This is a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to be recognised in their parishes as St Richard’s pupils and for this reason we ask that pupils wear full school uniform.

School Fair - Saturday, June 13th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:14+01:00

St Thomas a Becket School Fair, Saturday, 13th June 2-5pm please come and support your local school. Raffle Tickets available after mass on 7th June.

East Sussex LIFE - June 1st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-23T08:32:18+01:00

The next meeting of the East Sussex Life Group will be held in the parish rooms of Christ the King at 7:30pm on Monday 1st June. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

Evening Prayer and Benediction

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-15T10:30:08+01:00

This is planned to resume from September

Fr. Seamus - Progress

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-23T08:32:27+01:00

Fr. Seamus is now recovering in a nursing home in West Sussex. Your prayers for his return to good health will be greatly appreciated.

First Communion - Christ the King, May 17th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-15T10:29:51+01:00

Please remember the following children who will be making their 1st Communion at Christ the King at the 11:30am Mass, Sunday, May 17th:

Harrison BAILEY
Pierce BARNS
Callum BUCHANAN
Shannon CHAWNER
Christopher CODLING
Ana DA SILVA GOMES
Lorna DAVIS
Daniel DEAN
Daniel DURBRIDGE
Katie DURBRIDGE
Tom DURRANT
Jack EDGE
Olivia GAUNTLETT
Caitlin GREANEY
Karina GULEVATY
Claudia IPEKU
Joseph LAVELLE
Zena MOHL
Alexi SILVERMANN
Olivia SINTHATURAI
Elana SMITH
Luke STEMP
Alexandra WILLIAMS
India-eloisha McKECHNIE
Nicholas RODRIGUES-BARBOSA

Help in the Garden or Home?

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-08T10:41:17+01:00

One of our recently retired parishioners would like to offer his services and experience at reasonable prices. Either give me the details (written down!) and I'll contact him, or ring him direct on 07732992613.

East Sussex LIFE - Sponsored Walk, June 7th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-06-05T08:33:19+01:00

If you would like to take part in a sponsored walk along Eastbourne seafront to support East Sussex LIFE group the opportunity exists on Sunday 7th June when Eastbourne Rotarians hold their annual charity fun day. Details from John Carmody (tel726334) or at johnmonarch@live.co.uk

Thank You from Mutomo, Kenya

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-08T10:38:30+01:00

The Sisters of Mercy, Mutomo, Kenya, would like to thank Fr. Barry and all parishioners of Christ the King, Holy Rood and St. Joachim for the generous gift of money at Easter. All money received is lodged to the " Sisters of Mercy Kenya Trust Fund " and details kept on file. It goes directly to where it is mostly needed and none is wasted.

Thank you again for your continued support, it is very much appreciated and you are always in our prayers.

Sr. Marian and the community.

Message from Barry

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-01T17:35:56+01:00

Recently while sorting out my office, I found some stuff buried under a pile of papers, that I should have acted upon ages ago, So, if you have asked me to do something, and I haven’t, please remind me.

If you would like a Blessing of your home, or a Mass in your home, or a visit, please write it down with name, address, and phone number, and sug- gested date, and I’ll ring and confirm it with you.

Becoming a Catholic

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-23T08:27:39+01:00

If you or someone you know are thinking that you might like to become a Catholic, please collect a form from Fr. Barry about what to do next.

You can also follow the link on this page in the sidebar to the left for more information.

Monica Nice RIP - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-01T17:31:54+01:00

Just a little note to say a very big thank you to all who were involved in making my mum's requiem Mass and reception very special. I know she thought a lot of her little church community. You all certainly done her proud!! Thank you also for making my family feel very welcome, and also for all the special Mass intentions and prayers.

Love, Debbie.

Murder Mystery Evening - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-07-18T11:43:49+01:00

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!

Christ the King Community Care Group?

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-23T08:28:14+01:00

It is hoped to form a care group within our Parish.

The aim is to offer help to parishioners with various problems such as transport at a time of crisis, filling in complicated forms, ensuring that people who have not been seen for a while are safe and well, etc. It is hoped to hold a meeting in a couple of weeks.

If you feel that this is something which might interest you, please down write your name, address, and phone number , and days and times when you would be able to come to such a meeting, and give it to me or Mary Hennelly.

St. Thomas a Becket Schools Federation

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-01T17:27:09+01:00

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton working in partnership with East Sussex Local Authority have discussed with the Governors of both St. Thomas a Becket Infant and Junior Schools the possibility of forming a Federation between the two schools. The proposal, if agreed, will have the benefit of continuing to develop high quality education in the two schools.

Last week a letter was sent to a number of interested parties including all parents/carers who have children in the schools. This letter sets out more fully the reasons for the proposal to federate and also sets out a range of advantages. The letter also explains how and where responses are to be sent.

Federation essentially means that both schools will continue to be separate establishments but with a shared leadership and management structure at Headteacher and Governing Body levels. It will enhance the quality of education provision in both schools and in no way diminish it.

If you wish to have a copy of the proposal document then please visit the school.

St. Joachim Red Boxes - Counting Time

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-24T16:55:43+01:00

Would the St. Joachim APF Collectors please bring in your Red Boxes on Sunday.

Service for Fr. Seamus - Sunday, April 26th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-24T16:57:07+01:00

At 4pm on Sunday April 26th at Christ the King Church there will be a short period of prayer and adoration for Fr. Seamus followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction.

Sr Alice KilBride - Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-17T10:51:30+01:00

A very special thanks to you Fr Barry and parishioners for your Easter gift to our sisters in Cameroon. It is particularly touching that you should bless us with your gift this year when everyone is feeling the effects of the financial crisis. However your gift will be appreciated all the more by our sisters in their efforts to maintain the high standards in their parish schools and the school for the children who are both deaf and dumb. In the latter school the children whose age ranges from six to sixteen are boarders since they live very far from the school. Besides that they lack the very basic educational supplies such as books, paper, pencils etc which we take so much for granted. None of our schools receive any state assistence either for equipment or salaries. So your gift will be put to very good use. Thank you all very much again . Be assured of the prayers and gratitude of our Cameroonian sisters and wishing you all the fullness of Joy and peace in the Risen Lord!

Thanks from Eddie Hemington

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-17T10:50:40+01:00

Eddie thanks everyone who attended Ellen’s Funeral Mass and for the prayers, cards and help.

Summer Fayre, Saturday June 6th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-15T10:28:13+01:00

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

Social Committe - May 11th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-17T10:47:45+01:00

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

Please Pray for Fr. Seamus

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-05T23:51:56+01:00

This weekend the parishioners of Our Lady of Ransom were informed that Fr. Seamus will be having an operation for cancer on Thursday April 9th. Please remember him in your prayers.

New Web Site - OLR/St. Gregory/St. Agnes

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:43:10+00:00

Just found out about the new web site for Our Lady of Ransom, St. Gregory, and St. Agnes churches. A work in progress but very interesting that all the churches in the Eastbourne area have web sites.

You can find the OLR web site at www.eastbournecatholicchurches.co.uk

Holy Week Programme

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:30:53+00:00

The programme of Services for Holy Week can be found on the Find a Mass web page - here

St. George's Day Celebration - April 23rd

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-04T12:43:43+01:00

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.

Make Your Faith Really Live

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-05-15T10:29:48+01:00

Its fast its fun and focuses on what it means to be a Christian in the 21st Century. THE NEXT CURSILLO - 3 day residential week-end course is to be held at WORTH ABBEY from the evening of Friday 22nd May to the afternoon of Monday 25th May 2009 (Bank Holiday Weekend). For further information contact: Nick Ward Tel: 01276 514263 or Email: njpward@ntlworld.com

East Sussex LIFE - April 6th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-04-04T12:43:49+01:00

The next meeting will be held on Monday, 6th April at 7.30pm in Christ the King parish rooms. All members, and anyone interested in our work, are invited to attend. Our Chief Executive, Martin Foley, will be at this meeting and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cyril Cravos RIP

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:30:41+00:00

Cyril, who had been the parish priest at Newhaven, died last Sunday, March 22nd. Details for his funeral are awaited.

Lost, Now Found - Expensive Sunglasses

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:30:07+00:00

Nina says “Thanks” for the return of her expensive black sunglasses (Moschino).

3rd Eastbourne Cubs Say "Thank You"

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-20T08:49:11+00:00

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.

Diary Date Cancellation

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-20T08:53:29+00:00

Given the medical condition of Fr. Barry, the Mass on Wednesday, March 25th has regrettably had to be cancelled.

Fr. Barry Medical Bulletin - Update

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:30:50+00:00

Fr. Barry says; “After this weekend, March 28/29th, the next Saturday Mass at The Holy Rood at 4.00pm will be on April 18, by which time I hope to be back to normal working hours!”

Thank You from the Chandlers

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-13T11:32:56+00:00

Bernadette Chandler writes;
“My family and I would like to thank you from our hearts for all the support, love & compassion you have shown to us at the passing away of our dear Michael. Also for the help & support that was given to us at his time spent in hospital and the nursing home.
May God bless all of you for your kindness. Yours with love, Bernadette, Martin & Helen.”

FYEO

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-07T11:36:47+00:00

Fr. Barry’s surgeon says that the detached retina in his right eye is successfully attached once more, but that it might be 2 weeks before he is able to resume normal duties.

FYEO - For Your Eyes Only

Lent Diary Alterations

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-13T11:32:53+00:00

Don’t forget the change to the Lent diary dates.

The March 12th Reconciliation service at Christ the King has been moved to March 23rd at 8pm.

Trinity Players Panto - Thanks

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-07T11:36:40+00:00

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-07T11:36:34+00:00

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

Lent Reflections

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-13T11:30:29+00:00

The Diocesan youth service has put together a website of short daily Lenten reflections for young people. The site is called Footsteps through Lent and it launched on Ash Wednesday. You can find it at; http://www.footstepsthroughlent.org

The Diocese has produced a booklet of Lent Reflections for 2009 which you can download from the Parishes web site - see Parish News. This year’s programme, a break from the usual practice, is an invitation to look more closely at the writings of St Paul. Each week starts with the Sunday Gospel, then the writer has selected a particular theme from the Gospel and selected a passage from Paul’s letters that reflects that theme.

I hear that on the CAFOD web site at, http://www.cafod.org.uk/news/daily-silence-2009-02-11, there is a set of reflections written by Delia Smith - yes, that Delia - which you can sign up to receive by email. Do take a look.

Jesus My Boy - April 5th Free Admission

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-26T15:30:46+00:00

JESUS, MY BOY - a play by John Dowie. The life of Jesus through the eyes of Joseph. Sunday, April 5, 7:30pm at Christ the King

Preparing for Holy Week

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-13T11:32:42+00:00

On Thursday evenings - 7:30pm - 9pm, David Wills, Diocesan Adviser for Adult Formation, will be at Christ the King : The topics will probably be:

March 19: The Liturgy of Holy Thursday
March 26: The Liturgy of Good Friday
April 2: The Liturgy of the Easter Vigil

Dates for Your Diary - Lent and Holy Week

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-03-13T11:32:34+00:00

Lent to Easter
Sunday, March 15, 4pm at Christ the King: Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 20, 12pm at Christ the King: Mass followed by Lent lunch (Cafod)
Friday, March 20, 7pm at Our Lady of Ransom: Reconciliation Service
Sunday, March 22, 4pm at St Joachim: Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 23, 8pm at Christ the King: Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 25, 10am in the Parish Room at Christ the King: Mass followed by coffee and something on a Lent theme until about midday.
Friday, March 27, 12pm at Christ the King: Mass followed by Lent lunch (Cafod)
Friday, March 27, 7:30pm at St Joachim: Reconciliation Service
Sunday, March 29, 3pm at Saint Agnes: Reconciliation Service
Friday, April 3, 12pm at Christ the King: Mass followed by Lent lunch (Cafod)

Holy Week
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Holy Thursday, April 9, 8pm at Christ the King
Children's Stations of the Cross: Good Friday, April 10, 11am at Christ the King
Celebration of the Lord's Passion: Good Friday 3pm at Christ the King, and at 7pm at St Joachim
Easter Vigil + 1st Mass of the Resurrection: Holy Saturday, April 11, 8pm at Christ the King

2009 Lent Reflections

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-25T10:05:25+00:00

The Diocese has produced a booklet of Lent Reflections for 2009 which you can download from here.

This year’s programme is a break from the usual practice of focusing on the Sunday Mass readings. As we continue to celebrate the Year of St Paul these reflections are an invitation to look more closely at the writings of St Paul. Each week starts with the Sunday Gospel, then the writer has selected a particular theme from the Gospel and selected a passage from Paul’s letters that reflects that theme.

It is suggested that the programme be used ahead of the given Sunday of Lent, but it would equally be possible to use the booklet to “follow up” on the Sunday celebration.

The Diocesan youth service has put together a website of short daily Lenten reflections for young people.

The site is called Footsteps through Lent and it launched on Ash Wednesday.

http://www.footstepsthroughlent.org

Thank You

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-21T10:39:51+00:00

Thanks to all members of the Trinity Players Drama Group for all the hard work put into making the Pantomime a fun time. Thanks also to all who supported both shows. Meeting this Sunday in Hall at 4pm. Everyone welcome.

Women's World Day of Prayer

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-21T10:41:02+00:00

At St Mary's Church, Westham, at 2:45pm Friday 6th March for this year’s service compiled by Christian women in Papua, New Guinea, with the theme "In Christ there are many members yet one body". This service is not just for women. Men are welcome too. The speaker is the chaplain of Bishop Bell School, Rev. Vivienne Flanagan. Please join us if you possibly can.

Lent Fast Day

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-27T12:25:37+00:00

We can help to improve the lives of those living in great poverty, by giving generously to CAFOD Lent Fast Day on Friday 6th March. Envelopes will be available in church next weekend. Don't forget to fill in the gift aid details on the envelope, if you are a taxpayer, so that CAFOD can increase your donation by reclaiming the tax you have already paid. Thank You.

Outstanding! - OfSted Inspection

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-14T10:27:39+00:00

Rachel Turner, Headteacher of St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Junior School, writes;
“At the recent section 48 OfSted inspection the School was rated as “Outstanding” for the overall effectiveness of its Religious Education. The individual assessments were;

Improvement since the last inspection - outstanding
Capacity of the school community to improve and develop - outstanding
Catholic life of the school - outstanding
Prayer life of the school - outstanding
How effectively the school promotes community cohesion - outstanding
Achievement and standards in RE - outstanding
Teaching and learning in RE - good
Quality of the curriculum - good
Leadership and management in RE - outstanding

A very special thank you for Chris Crooks, our RE co-ordinator, who did so much hard work with staff and helped us all get ready.”

Baptism Preparation - St. Joachim

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-06T15:41:22+00:00

Baptism preparation meetings on Tuesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 18th from 7:30 to 8:45. Contact Ita (501793)

St. Patrick's Dance - March 7th

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-14T10:27:33+00:00

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

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-14T10:27:02+00:00

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.

APF Red Boxes - Counting Time for Christ the King and The Holy Rood

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-21T10:41:10+00:00

Seems like only yesterday but the time has come for your Red Box to be counted. Could you please bring your Red Box into the church at any Mass on the weekends of February 21/22nd or February 28th/March 1st and collect it again the following weekend. If this is a problem contact Elizabeth Redmond on 01323 461438 who may be able to help.

Don't forget - bring in your Red Box to be counted. Thank you!

The Holy Rood - More Cleaners Urgently Needed

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-14T10:27:14+00:00

The Holy Rood is getting very short of people to help with the cleaning of the church. If you can manage just 1 hour every 8 weeks. please help. Contact Elizabeth Redmond on 01323 461438 for more information on how you can keep the church looking good. Thank you.

Evening Prayer & Benediction - January 25th 4:30pm

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-23T16:44:25+00:00

Evening Prayer & Benediction is on January 25th 4:30pm at St. Joachim

The Holy Rood - Saturday, January 31st

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-15T20:10:50+00:00

On Sat, Jan 31st there will not be a 4pm Mass at The Holy Rood

2010/11 Admissions to St. Richard's Catholic College

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-15T20:09:26+00:00

The college is reviewing their admissions policy and criteria for 2010/11. The new proposals are now available to view on the college's website welcome page and follow the links as indicated at; http://www.st-richards.e-sussex.sch.uk Any comments on the proposals should be sent to the Chair of Governors c/o St Richard's Catholic College during the consultation period to 1st March 2009.

CAFOD - Help Wanted

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-15T20:07:48+00:00

Hello from CAFOD A&B. We would like to say a big 'thank you' to all those who contributed to the appeal for the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the time of writing the amount raised is over £2.1 million. Well done! There are many ways to volunteer for CAFOD; by working in schools, parishes, the CAFOD office, with the media, campaigning and by speaking at Mass. If you would be interested, please do get in touch, our volunteers are vital to our work. We have an ‘Understanding CAFOD’ day on the 31st of January you would be welcome to attend. Have a fruitful new year. God bless, CAFOD Arundel and Brighton. UK reg. charity no. 285776 Contact: 01483 898866 or email arundelandbrighton@cafod.org.uk

Christian Unity

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-08T10:01:47+00:00

CHURCHES TOGETHER - Eastside Churches Together Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is on Sunday, January 18th, 4pm @ St Richard's, Priory Road.

Social Committee - January 19th 7pm

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-08T10:00:43+00:00

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

200 Club Subscriptions

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-08T09:59:11+00:00

Subscriptions now due for January. New members urgently required to increase membership to 200. You are invited to join now at 50 pence per week, per number. There is no restriction on the amount of numbers that a member can hold. All queries to Tony Crouch - tel: 01323-761052 Email arcrouch@talktalk.net

Bandages for India

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-02-06T15:41:19+00:00

My heartfelt thanks to all who contributed bandages and money to buy medical supplies for the patients in Nirmal Hriday home in Calcutta. These very poor people need this help as they have no entitlement to medical care. When I return, I will be very happy to speak to any small group about my work experience in Mother Teresa's home. May God bless you for your generosity, good wishes and prayers. Christine Mowbray.

Thank You from Mutomo

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-08T09:57:04+00:00

Thank you once again Fr. Barry and all the parishioners of Christ The King, Holy Rood and St. Joachim for your generous gift this Christmas. It is only with help from benefactors that the Sisters can manage to make a difference in such a deprived community as Mutomo. I am aware that last year has been a difficult time for us all, be assured that your money will not be wasted and will go towards the desired end. Gratefully yours, St. Marian Dolan and the community.

Thank You from Marie Williams

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-08T09:55:58+00:00

On behalf of the Salvation Army and the Oasis, I would like to thank you for the generous response to my Xmas appeal. You have put a big smile on a lot of faces. May God bless you all - Marie Williams

Parish Hall Bookings

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:11:42+00:00

If you want to check on availability of the Parish Hall there is a regularly updated Calendar of Events on the Parishes Web Site at the About Us web page and select ‘Parish Hall Calendar’ to view or at http://www.christthekingchurch.org.uk/page1/page 36/page36.html

£2652 - Offertory Collection at the Christmas Masses

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:14:58+00:00

The money raised will be shared equally between helping the work of the Sisters of Mercy at Mutomo Hospital, Kitui, Kenya, and the Infant Jesus Sisters in Cameroun. Total: £2652

Message from Ita, Eugene & Barry

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:15:06+00:00

Thank you for your Christmas cards and gifts, and to those who will forever be anonymous as some gifts arrived without a card or name!

Dates for Your Diary

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:14:54+00:00

Ash Wednesday is February 25th. Easter Sunday is April 12th

Open Day - St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Infants School

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:15:19+00:00

The Open Day is on Wednesday January 21st, 2009 - The School is especially keen to meet parents with children whose birthdays fall between Sept. 2004 and Aug. 2005 and who will be starting school in Sept. 2009. Please telephone for an appointment - 01323-726004

'Come and See' Social Evening

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:12:50+00:00

On Thursday 8th January 2009, 7:30-9pm at St Thomas a Becket Infant School: an opportunity to meet up with everyone again, or for the first time if you have not been before. There is no obligation to get involved in anything further, should you not wish to. Should you be interested, though, several people are considering getting involved in a small prayer group. We will offer suggestions and guid- ance on how these might work. In the meantime, if you have any queries please feel free to speak to any of the team - Anne, Philip and Margo (St Gregory's), Fr Barry, Graham, Virginia and Angela (Christ the King), Alan (OLR), David (DABCEC), Ita and Anna (St Joachim's) and Cheryl (St Ag- nes).

Panto Time! Book Now - Few Tickets Left

tcrooks@mac.com — 2009-01-03T09:12:58+00:00

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.