Saint Martha

Introduction

Saint Martha's in Bexhill, within the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, was built in 1940 and designed by Marshall Wood.

History

A message was sent on the 80th anniversary of Saint Martha's Church, Little Common. The parish celebrated its 130th anniversary weekend on 8th October 2023. The parish published an update on buildings with its 2022 accounts. New accommodation for the priests of the parish was announced. The parish published a Simple Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary on 7 October 2021.

Music and liturgy

The parish published Novena prayers to the Feast of St Martha. The parish published a Novena to the Holy Spirit – the 7 Gifts. The parish published an invited Novena prayer to the Holy Spirit from 27 May to 4 June 2022. The parish published an Advent Taize poster for 2021 with a revised date. The parish published a 'Life in the Spirit Journey to Pentecost 2024'.

Sacraments and pastoral care

Strict emergencies such as sick calls or last rites use two email addresses. For emergencies such as Last Rites, a dedicated phone line is provided.

The parish published a statement on First Holy Communion in April 2021. The parish published Requiem Masses for Mary Stewart and Amalia Young. The parish published a newsletter noting the death of Lem Murphy. The parish published an Easter update on the mission and vision of the Pastoral Care and Support Group.