Welcome to our website! The church for the parish of Christ Church, St Mary Magdalen and St Peter & St Paul St Leonards on Sea.
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Everyone is welcome to come to any Mass, event, or book a place on any course we offer. Mass is offered every day of the week, Monday 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:30am, Friday 7pm. Saturday Mass 10:30am. Sunday Mass at 8am and Parish Mass 10:30am. At every Mass there is the opportunity to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.
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The church building is grade II* listed so offers additional interest for general visitors to have a look around. The church is open everyday for Mass, private prayer and visitors.
Christ Church is also about serving the local community of central St Leonards with community and social events throughout the year.
Rector
Fr Thomas Crowley
07926 528433
Emergency Contact - Last Rites ​(07490 944880)
rector@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
Fr Thomas' rest day is a Monday or Friday​
Parish Office
enquiries@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
01424 44 77 84 -
Mon & Weds 9am - 12noon
an answer machine is also active which is checked regularly for new messages.
This Week
Regular & Upcoming Events
Sunday 23rd March -
Sunday 30th March 2025
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Sunday - Third Sunday of Lent
Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9am
Morning Prayer Sanctuary 9:15am
Sung Parish Mass with Sunday School followed by refreshments -10:30am
Taizé (Contemplative Service) 6pm
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Monday
Fr Thomas' rest day
Low Mass 7pm
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Tuesday 25th March
The Solemnity of the Annunciation
Morning Prayer 8:30am
Low Mass 10:30am​​​​​​​​
Sung Mass followed by drinks reception 7pm
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Wednesday
Morning Prayer 8:30am
Holy Rosary 10am
Low Mass followed by Stations of the Cross -10:30am
Evening Prayer 6pm
Fishers of Men (Men's Group) in the Church Crypt 6:30pm
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Thursday
Morning Prayer 8:30am
Cosy Crypt 10am-4pm
Low Mass​ 10:30am​​​
Evening Prayer 6pm ​​​
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​Friday
Morning Prayer 8:30am
Church Cleaning 8am - 10:30am
Damascus Runners 11am - social walking group
Meet opposite Bonjour Cafe, on the seafront, at end of London Road
Vespers of the Dead 6pm
Stations of the Cross 6:30pm
Monthly Requiem Mass 7pm
Choir Practice 7:30pm
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Saturday
Morning Prayer 8:30am
Confessions heard - in the Lady Chapel 9am
Low Mass with Ministries of Healing - 10:30am
Bible Study c.11:15am
Evening Prayer 6pm​​
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Sunday - Laetare Sunday
Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9am
Morning Prayer Sanctuary 9:15am
Sung Parish Mass with Sunday School
followed by Laetare refreshments 10:30am​​​​
Saturday Table Sales - Saturday 5th April- First Saturday of the Month - 9:30am - 12:30pm Christ Church Crypt and Hall via Church Courtyard on London Road - TN37 6GL Variety of stalls including: Books, Bric-a-brac, Games and Puzzles, Sewn and Knitted Items, Clothes, Jewellery, Toiletries, Raffle, among others. Refreshments in the CRYPT CAFE. Everyone's welcome.
Cosy Crypt - Weekly on Thursdays - 10am - 4pm - Christ Church Crypt - Christ Church Courtyard on London Road - TN37 6GL - Share Conversation, Access Support, Relaxed Atmosphere, Open To All Ages, Free of Charge, Free Tea Coffee and Biscuits - In Partnership with Citizens Advice 1066 - Everyone's welcome.
The Damascus Runners - Weekly social walking group - Meeting on the seafront opposite Bonjour Café - Fridays 11am - A gentle walk along the seafront then enjoy coffee afterwards. Everyone's welcome to join us.
Book Sales - Parish Centre Book Room - entrance far left hand corner of Church Courtyard - London Road - TN37 6GL. Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am Wide variety of donated books for sale, come and have a browse! Everyone's welcome.
The Magdelenas' - ladies group - First Wednesday of the month - meeting at the back of the church c.11:15am - church entrance on Silchester Road TN38 0JB - An informal group for ladies to meet, chat over coffee & biscuits, have outings, craft sessions, whatever YOU would like - suggestions for activities welcomed.
`Fishers of Men` - men's group - Last Wednesday of the month - At 6:30pm meeting in the Crypt accessed via church courtyard on London Road TN37 6GL.
Church & Chapels
Main Church
The Lady Chapel
The Holy Souls Chapel
The St Mary Magdalen Chapel
in the Crypt