News
APCM Date – The PCC has set the date for this year’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting for Sunday 25th May after the Sung Mass: this is when we elect new members of the PCC, review the past year and look to the next. Its an important administrative event, but will also be a great opportunity for us to celebrate everything we’ve done and achieved this year, and we hope to showcase this. Do please save the date in your diaries!
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Lenten Simplicity – As Lent begins this week, you’ll notice a number of changes in the church and in the liturgy; these are to reflect the penitential nature of the season, with an emphasis on greater simplicity. The vestments at Mass are a penitential purple, with no Gloria or Alleluia until Easter and the use of the shorter Apostles Creed as our declaration of faith. The Asperges replaces the usual Penitential Rite. In the church itself, we use the simpler candles and there are no flowers or other decoration.
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Christian Initiation: Becoming a Christian & Joining the Church - Adult Baptism & Confirmation Classes on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. The date for baptisms & confirmations is still TBC, but will be from Easter onwards. Even if you haven’t yet spoken to the Rector, please do come along if you are interested.
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Community Easter Play – If you would like to be involved with our Easter Play at 2pm on Saturday 12th April at the start of Holy Week, please speak to Krystyne after Mass. , please speak to Krystyne after Mass.​​​​​​
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Table Sales - The next sale will be Saturday 5th April 2025. The team are in urgent need of more help setting up on Fridays before the sale, especially with moving boxes and tables. Please speak to the Churchwardens if you can help.
The Solemnity of St Joseph - Wednesday 19th March -1030am Low Mass + 7pm Sung Mass followed by drinks at the pub
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Tuesday 25th March -1030am Low Mass + 7pm Sung Mass followed by drinks reception
Laetare Sunday – Sunday 30th March - Laetare Sunday is the day which the Church offers us as a break or ‘refreshment’ during the Lenten Season.
8am Low Mass + 9am Adoration & Morning Prayer
1030am Sung Mass followed by Laetare Refreshments!
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Table Sale – Saturday 5th April - 930am – 1230pm
Dvorak’s Stabat Mater – Saturday 5th April - 7pm Performed by the Hastings Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra
Community Easter Play – Saturday 12th April - 2pm (1pm preparations begin)
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Walsingham Parish Pilgrimage – Sunday 22nd June (after Mass) to Friday 27th June.
Walsingham Weekend Pilgrimage – Date TBC. September or October.
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Please remember that any of the clergy are always available by appointment for
pastoral conversations or for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
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150th Anniversary Celebrations 2025
The main week of our celebrations will be from Sunday 11th May - Sunday 18th May 2025, with major services & events on those two days - do please mark it in your diaries!
The day of the 150th Anniversary of Opening is Tuesday 13th May 2025
We have put together a programme of the events taking place throughout the year including visiting preachers, special services, social events and open days. The programme is available to download and view HERE
You can contact the coordinating and planning group via 150@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
Regular Worship & Prayer
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Sunday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament before Mass is now in the Sanctuary & High Altar at 9am on Sundays, with Morning Prayer at 9.15am. All are very welcome to join in the Sanctuary or simply to sit in quiet contemplation of the Lord present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
The Magdalenas Women’s Group usually meet at 11.15am on the First Wednesday of the month at the back of church after coffee.
The Fishers of Men, our men’s group, usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month in the church Crypt usually 6:30pm. The Crypt is accessed via the Church Courtyard on London Road TN37 6GL.
The Daily Offices: Morning & Evening Prayer are usually offered during the week - all are welcome to start or end the day in prayer lasting around 20 minutes. Morning Prayer at 8.30am, Evening Prayer at 6pm.
Daily Mass is offered every day of the week at Christ Church, a quieter service lasting around 20 minutes – 10:30am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays; 7pm on Mondays and Fridays.
Regular Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) – There is a priest in the confessional at 9am before the 1030am Saturday Mass. Regular sacramental confession is a wonderful and liberating gift of God to His Church, and all are
strongly urged to make use of it.
Healing Masses – The 1030 Low Mass on the last Saturday of every month includes the opportunity receive ministries of healing (the Laying on of Hands & Anointing with Oil).
Requiem Masses – The 7pm Low Mass on the last Friday of every month is offered as a requiem, for the souls of all those whose anniversaries fall that month.
Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham Masses – On the Third Saturday of the month, the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham meets for Mass at 1030am, and will now offer the chance to pray the Rosary at 10am.
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Monthly Events
Everyone's Welcome at All Church Services and Events
Table Sales - Next Sale 5th April 2025 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, many other stalls.... Refreshments in the CRYPT CAFE.
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 - 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.
Weekly Events
Everyone's Welcome at All Church Services and Events
Cosy Crypt - Church Crypt - Entrance is the second set of double door on the right as you enter the Church Courtyard - London Road - TN37 6GL - Thursdays 10am - 4pm Cosy Crypt is about being able to share conversation in a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere. We welcome all age groups. A Citizens Advice 1066 adviser is available from 10am-2pm if you need advice. If you'd prefer to sit in the company of others that's fine too. It's free of charge with free tea, coffee and biscuits. In Partnership with Citizens Advice 1066. It will be great to meet you.
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!
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. Why not join us?