Sunday 29 November 2015

(front of) newsletter 29th Nov 2015

St. Mary Star of the Sea   1 High Street, HASTINGS TN34 3EY
Tel: 01424 421263              Email: stmaryshastings@outlook.com
(Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust – Registered Charity 252878)
Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines)
Parish Priest: Fr Seamus Stapleton SCA

Normal Mass Times
Sundays: 6.00pm (Sat), 10.00am, 11.30am. Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am
Adoration: First Friday of Month 10.30am to 12 noon. Saturdays: 10.30am to 11am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 10.30am and after the 6.00pm Mass.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
29th NOVEMBER 2015             YEAR C         Parish Mass book p 82

THE SNOWFLAKE TRUST
Snowflake Night Shelter
Due to increased numbers and inflation the nightly food cost of running the shelter is £20.00. In previous years parishioners have generously sponsored this cost. We ask individuals, families, work colleagues etc to consider supporting this worthy cause. Please give your contributions to
Fr Seamus or to the presbytery. Thank you.

If  you would like to volunteer to help at the Snowflake night shelter, you can find an application form and details of training sessions at
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR  
Thank you to Dominic, Susan and all those who worked so hard to make the bazaar such a success and all those who supported this really enjoyable social occasion. The amount raised will be in next weekend’s newsletter.
BAPTISM COURSE
There will be a Baptism course next Saturday 5th December from 10.30am till 12 noon downstairs in the presbytery. All parents requesting Baptism for their babies and toddlers in the next three months are required to attend. Babies and children welcome. Easiest entrance for prams and pushchairs
 is at back of presbytery.
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CHILDREN AND ADULTS BASIC SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS TRAINING
You can access the EduCare e-learning package for free by contacting the Safeguarding Office: safeguarding@dabnet.org or 01273 241203. Those who successfully complete
the module will receive a certificate.

There will be a special collection today for the Cathedral Maintenance Fund.
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Little Stars Parent and Toddler Group
every Thursday 9.15-11.15am during term time at Sacred Heart School Hall. Lovely toys, crafts, snacks and friendly faces. 
COMMUNITY CLUB
In the hall on Mondays from 10.30am till 12 noon.
NOVEMBER PROGRAMME:
30th: Adrian’s Quiz
Coffee/tea and biscuits 50p. Annual subs: £3. Includes subsidized outings and meals. Free entry to Coffee & Chat and quizzes.Visitors welcome to talks at 50p.You’ll be welcomed and comfortable and see and hear good stuff!
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DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Do join us at the Divine Mercy Prayer Group in the presbytery on the following Mondays at 2.30pm in the presbytery: 8th December, 21st December
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Prayer for Peace
Compassionate God and Father of all, we are horrified at violence in so many parts of the world.It seems that none are safe, and some are terrified. 
Hold back the hands that kill and maim; turn around the hearts that hate.Grant instead your strong Spirit of Peace - peace that passes our understanding but changes lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord.







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