The Parish pastoral committee met 10/09/26 at OLSP
Formation
Following a vote on further initiatives, the chosen next course will be “How to Pray” taken from Bishop elect Stephen Wang’s Sycamore programme.
The first session is scheduled to be held at OLSP Hall on Tuesday 13th October at 7pm. Refreshments will be provided so please…
St Bernard's Church have prepared this guide for those who:
Have accessibility or sensory considerations
Would like to know more about the layout of the church
Are unsure how to behave during a Catholic Mass
A similar guide is available for Our Lady and St Peter's Church here.
If you notice anything that we have…
If you are able to gift aid your donations please download the Gift Aid form and return it to eastgrinstead@abdiocese.org.uk. Paper forms are available at the back of both churches.
Gift Aid Declaration November 2021-1Download
Gift Aid Standing Order Form - East GrinsteadDownload
Hard copies of the 2026 Parish Magazine are now available at the back of both churches. You can also read it right here on our website:
parish magazine2026_v1.3_onlineDownload
Outstanding from the last meeting
It was noted that the outside lighting around OLSP Church is now fit for purpose with no dark areas to impede safety.
The defibrillator has been sourced since the last meeting and is due to be installed outside of Valley Builders (free of charge) for Church and community use.
CCTV…
Pastoral Committee – Key Points arising from the 5th February 2026 Meeting East Grinstead and Lingfield element of new ‘Combined Parish’
OLSP Forum – Update
The OLSP Forum has been established (to essentially mirror the activities of the existing St Bernard’s Forum). Minutes have been published on the Parish website.
The aim will be to…