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An appeal to our parish to help refugees arriving on Hastings beach.

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A small boat carrying 53 refugees arrived on Hastings beach on Thursday lunchtime. A small group of volunteers from Hastings Supports Refugees was there when the boat arrived including Rachael from our parish. They were able to give food and drink and dry clothes to the refugees.


Included in the group were 5 children, including two sisters aged 3 and five. There were also a number of women one who was 6 months pregnant. They came from The Yemen, Iraq, Eritrea, Palstine and many other places. There was even a Ouija who had travelled all the way from China.


The responses from the people of Hastings was tremendous. As well as our small group of volunteers we soon had local people offering food, drink and money. Local businesses brought over trays of chips and tea. It was quite overwhelming.


The refugees were very, very grateful. They were cold, wet, exhausted having spent more than 16 hours in a tiny dinghy. They were also very, very relieved to be safely on dry land. The boats that end up in this area are those that have been blown off course on the way to Dover so people landing along our bit of coast have been at sea for much longer than they had planned. Really, they are lucky to be alive after crossing the busiest shipping channel in the world.
Please can the people in our parish donate toothbrushes, tooth paste and toiletries?


We would like to give each person a little wash kit when they arrive. Also, if anyone has any bags that we can use to make wash kits that would also be really helpful.


These people arrive with literally nothing but the clothes they are standing up in. They aren’t allowed to bring bags as it would add to the weight. Some people arrive without shoes and most arrive in wet clothing. We are always in need of men’s trousers and shoes if you happen to have any. We already have a lot of womens and childrens clothing.
There is a box at the back of the church labelled Hastings Supports Refugees for you to put donations of toothbrushes and any other items.
If you would like to know more, you can follow Hastings Supports Refugees on FaceBook.


Thank you,
Rachael Roser

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Upcoming Masses

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DAYTIMEINTENTION
FRI JAN 14TH10.00EDDIE LAMBOURNE R.I.P
SAT JAN 15TH10.00JEAN PETIT R.I.P. (BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE)
18.00IMMELDA O’BRIEN PORTWAY R.I.P. (1ST ANNIV)
SUN JAN 16TH10.00
11.30STEPHANIE MORRIS R.I.P. (1ST ANNIV)
TUE JAN 18TH10.00
WED JAN 19TH10.00HOLY SOULS
THU JAN 20TH11.00FUNERAL MASS FOR HAYDEN GUEST R.I.P.
FRI JAN 21ST10.00PRIVATE INTENTION
SAT JAN 22ND10.00JACQUI TAYLOR (RECENTLY DECEASSED)
18.00SPECIAL INTENTION
SUN JAN 23RD10.00
11.30FRANK COLLINSON R.I.P (1ST ANNIV)
TUE JAN 25TH10.00
WED JAN 26TH10.00PAUL MURPHY R.I.P.
THU JAN 27TH10.00
FRI JAN 28TH10.00FUNERAL MASS FOR PETER RETOUT
SAT JAN 29TH10.00
11.00
18.00SILVIA IORIO R.I.P (ANNIV)
SUN JAN 30TH10.00
11.30
TUE FEB 1ST11.00FUNERAL MASS FOR NICK DONNELLY
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Indulgenced Acts for the Faithful Departed

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There are many indulgences, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, that can be obtained during the month of November. From the fourth edition of the Enchiridion of Indulgences, 1999:

  1. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
    • on any and each day in November (2021), devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the departed;
    • on All Souls’ Day (or, according to the judgment of the ordinary, on the Sunday preceding or following it, or on the solemnity of All Saints), devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed.
  2. A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
    • devoutly visit a cemetery and at least mentally pray for the dead;
    • devoutly recite lauds or vespers from the Office of the Dead or the prayer Requiem aeternam (Eternal rest).

Incorporating Indulgences Acts Through November and the Year

A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. There are a few cemeteries that have car paths, allowing one to “visit” even if you stay in the car.

The “Eternal Rest” prayer gains a partial indulgence and can be prayed all year. Passing a cemetery and praying the “Eternal Rest” can help out the souls in need.

Requiem aeternam dona ei (eis), Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei (eis).
Requiescat (-ant) in pace Amen.

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

NOTE: The Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary published a decree on Thursday providing for the possibility of obtaining plenary indulgences in favour of the faithful departed throughout the entire month of November.

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November 2021

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All Saints

Feast of All Saints is celebrated this year on October 30th/31st (Saturday evening and Sunday)

We invite you to bring a bottle of ordinary tap water which will be blessed during the Masses. Then take it home to bless your homes and the members of your family.

The original meaning of this Feast is one of Light and Blessing.

All Souls

The feast of All Souls is Tuesday November 2nd. Public Mass will be celebrated at 10.00am and 7.30pm

A special Mass of Remembrance and Consolation will be celebrated on Saturday November 6th at 6.00pm.

On Sunday November 7th at St. Clements Church there is a special ecumenical service of SERVICE OF REFLECTION, THANKSGIVING AND HOPE at 4.00pm

Blessing of Graves at Fairlight

On Sunday November 28th at 3.00pm the blessing of graves at Fairlight will take place

November Lists for the Holy Souls

Names of Loved ones who have died may be inscribed in the Lists for the Holy Souls for remembrance at Masses during the month of November. Lists will be available at the church from Saturday October 30th

Polish Masses

Polish Mass for the Feast of All Saints will be celebrated on Sunday October 31st at 6.00pm. The usual monthly Polish Mass will be celebrated on Sunday November 7th.

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SERVICE OF REFLECTION, THANKSGIVING AND HOPE – November 7th

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A SERVICE OF REFLECTION, THANKSGIVING AND HOPE
THE BOROUGH CHURCH OF ST. CLEMENT, HASTINGS OLD TOWN
SUNDAY, 7th NOVEMBER AT 4 P.M.

Twenty months into the pandemic, it seems appropriate to reflect on our borough’s experience, to give thanks for the sometimes unexpected blessings that have arisen and to look for signs of hope for the future. Much of the reflection will relate to those of our number who have died or have become seriously ill as a result of Covid-19.

We shall hear from key workers and the sermon will be given by the Bishop of Lewes.

Please join the Vice Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex and the Mayor of Hastings in marking this extraordinary time in our Borough’s history.