During the Second World War, a group of people stopped whatever they were doing at a specific time every night to pray for peace and safety for everyone. They did this every day and it was as if the whole city paused — such was the power of prayer. The result was so overwhelming that the bombing stopped shortly afterward! Now once again some people are organizing a similar initiative and asking people around the world has agreed to spend one minute praying for the safety of our countries, for the end of the problems that oppress us and for God to guide the decisions of our leaders. Please support us in this initiative. Every day we will pause for one minute at the designated time (3:30pm in the UK) to pray for world peace, for the end of conflict and for the restoration of calm and security for all people on earth. We will also pray that families may seek their security, protection and salvation in God. Sister Claire

Our community continues to be a beautiful witness of love, generosity and unity. As I always say, without your support, we cannot move forward, even a single step. This Easter has been truly special. Everything went smoothly and our liturgies across all our churches were deeply meaningful and uplifting. It filled my heart with great joy to see so many people and families gathered together in faith. All of this is thanks to you, our wonderful parishioners, our church family. Your commitment, presence and willingness to help make all the difference. Last Christmas and this Easter, whenever I reached out for support, not once did I hear a “NO.” It is as though the word does not exist in your dictionaries. So many families stepped forward, each offering their time, energy and love. Each one of you is so important. It is like a jigsaw puzzle, every piece matters. If even one piece is missing, the picture is incomplete. In the same way, our church family is only whole because of each and every one of you. No one is forgotten; all are deeply valued. I am truly grateful to each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of our church, for your presence and for your magnificent support. A special word of thanks to Canon Hetherington, who is always ready to lend a helping hand.

With heartfelt gratitude, thank you all and may God bless you abundantly. Fr. Inna

Divine Mercy Chaplet this Sunday 12th April at 3:00pm at St Josephs.

Refreshments will follow after Divine Mercy in the Parish Rooms.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 12th April from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

For more information contact Frank on 07781 108394.

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The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be hosting a series of ‘Life in the Spirit Seminars’ starting on Monday 20th April.

These 7 weekly sessions will aim to give us a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit and His gifts.

Each week will start with a light buffet at 7:00pm and the sessions will run from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Come along to the first session and find out more about it. You’re all very welcome!

The UCM will meeting on Tuesday 14th April for their annual AGM meet.

This will be at 7:00pm at Les Cotils.

The children and staff of Notre Dame du Rosaire and St Mary and St Michael Catholic Primary Schools would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and support during our Lenten Challenge, “Walking for Water.” Thanks to your kind donations and encouragement, we have raised an incredible £9,000. Your contributions made a real difference in helping us achieve this wonderful total. All funds raised will be sent directly to Tanzania via the Guernsey charity ‘The Eleanor Foundation’, where it will provide vital access to clean water for children and families who currently do not have a reliable supply. Once again, our parish community has come together to do something truly special. We are deeply grateful for your continued kindness and support.

Readers: 

The rota for the period 5th April 2026 to 12th July 2026 is available in the sacristy, please collect after Mass.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Rotas for the period 19th April to 7th June 2026 are now available for collection inside the Sacristy.

If you are NOT available on the date your name appears, please arrange a substitute.

Names and telephone numbers are on the back of the sheet.

Please may I offer my sincere thanks to parishioners, family and friends for your generosity, prayers and words of encouragement throughout my Lenten walking journey for CAFOD. I am delighted to share that I exceeded the suggested 200km and reached 250km. Thanks to your kindness, my fundraising total currently stands at £950. Your support has meant so much to me and I am truly grateful to each and every one of you. A Mass will be offered for your intentions. God Bless, Helen Willetts 

Le Platon Lottery results of the March draw –

1st – 35 – £100

2nd – 25 – £5

3rd – 11 – £25

EASTER MASS COLLECTIONS
Easter Mass collections are for the personal use of our priests and form a substantial part of their income. Please remember our priests and if you can give your usual offering for them this will be
most gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

EASTER OFFERINGS FOR THE PRIESTS
. Dona Machines in all three Churches – Easter for Priests
. Online by debit or credit card at catholic.org.gg/donate
. By cheque: payee ‘CDP Guernsey’
. Online banking: Please ensure that, for this particular payment only it is referenced PRIESTS.
. Parish Bank account details: CDP Guernsey / Sorting Code: 30-93-04 / Account number: 00879070
. Diocese online webpage: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/parish-of-our-lady-and-the-saints-of-guernsey-easter-collection-2026

HOLY PLACES SECOND COLLECTION – GOOD FRIDAY
Every Good Friday churches across the world collect donations that are sent to the Holy Land to support the care of its sacred places and the local Christian communities.

OFFERTORY 22ND MARCH £3773.00 (Inc. Standing orders, BACS & Donate Button)
The retiring collection this weekend will be for Flowers to decorate our Churches for Easter. Thank you for your continued generosity!

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 6th April from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

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The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be hosting a series of ‘Life in the Spirit Seminars’ starting on Monday 20th April at 7:00pm. More details to follow.

Legion of Mary will be holding their Annual Achies Service on Saturday 11th April at 2:30pm at St Joseph’s Church.

Refreshments will follow in the Parish Rooms.

Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sunday 12th April at 3:00pm at St Josephs followed by refreshments in the parish Rooms.

The Parish is now using a system called ChurchSuite to manage our parishioner database. To ensure you remain registered as a parishioner and to continue to receive all communications from the parish including the newsletter please make sure you have filled out the new registration forms at catholic.org.gg/register. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

ST PATRICKS SOCIAL 

A heartfelt “thank you” to all involved in another successful St Patrick’s social at Delancey last week. To all the organisers for their willing work, our orator Eileen, and to all who attended and  provided bounteous refreshments – it wouldn’t be successful without you! A special thanks to the members of the Guernsey Irish Dance Academy for the talented display and to their leaders and parents.

SCHOOLS

Our end-of-term school Masses were truly beautiful celebrations. The children were deeply involved throughout – proclaiming the readings, leading the bidding prayers, serving at the altar and above all filling the space with their joyful singing. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Well done, dear children – please keep it up. Also a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers for all that you do to prepare and support the children so wonderfully. Your commitment, care and guidance make these special moments possible and we are deeply grateful for your presence within our school community. We wish all our children and staff a well-deserved and restful break.

Many thanks to everyone. Fr. Inna

LENTEN TALKS

Grateful thanks to all our speakers and to all who have attended and supported our 2026 Lenten talks. The support you have given to ensure their success has been greatly appreciated.

Deacon Mark

The children and staff of St Mary & St Michael and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parish community. Within just 24 hours, we had received all the funding needed for our Milk for Schools initiative – you are all so very generous. Your kindness will make a real difference to our children each day. Thank you to our wonderful parish.

“During this season of Lent, a time of prayer, conversion and hope, we turn to you with trust and heartfelt gratitude. Amid the difficult and exceptional circumstances that our Holy Land is going through, the situation has sadly worsened with the resumption of the war yesterday. The sounds, the anxieties and the direct impact on the local population have renewed the distress and insecurity of many families. This new escalation deeply affects our daily life and that of the children entrusted to us, as well as the work of the Crèche, which depends largely on your faithful generosity.”

You can see the full newsletter in our church porches. If you would like to donate then please send to the Parish Office. And continue to pray for peace and justice. Many Thanks.

As of 20th March I have walked 180km with only 20km to go. Raised £690 so only £60 short of my target. Any further donations during the last two weeks of Lent, no matter how small, will make a world of difference to the work of CAFOD.

Sincere thanks, Helen

To donate use the QR code or send a cheque payable to CAFOD to the Parish Office.

Copies of this Annual report are now available on the church noticeboards and show how the Charity is encouraging and assisting ex-offenders to make a new start and take their place in society after serving their sentence.

Blanchelande College are seeking a dedicated Grounds Person and Minibus Driver to join their Estate team.

For full details please contact Mrs Tracy Feehan, Principal’s PA –  Tel: 237200 / Email recruitment@blanchelande.sch.gg