Don’t forget that the clocks spring FORWARD this Sunday (29th)

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 Church car park in La Couperderie through the archway and the spaces behind St Joseph’s church, the car park at Queen’s Road Medical practice will be available from 6:00pm on Holy Thursday until Easter Sunday afternoon. Overflow parking will also be available at Vauvert School by kind permission of the Headteacher.

The Parish Office will be closed On Thursday 2nd April until Tuesday 7th April.

All urgent calls will be answered so please leave a message.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be having an evening of ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT on Monday 30th March from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

There will be some hymns followed by silent ‘Adoration’. Prayer ministry will also be available. If you need prayer for anything at all, this is an opportunity to come and receive prayer.

Tea/Coffee is available from 7:00pm.

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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

As we prepare for our Parish Reconciliation Service for Easter, I understand that some of you may be busy or unavailable on the scheduled day. However, I warmly encourage each of you not to miss this beautiful opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we enter into this meaningful celebration of Easter. With this in mind, we have arranged several additional opportunities for confession and we are also always available by appointment.

Saturday 21st March

10:30am-11:30am – St Josephs

5:30pm-5:50pm – Our Lady Star of the Sea

Sunday 22nd March

5:30pm-5:50pm – Notre Dame

Tuesday 24th March

10:00am-10:30am – St Josephs

Wednesday 25th March

7:00pm-8:00pm – St Josephs

Thursday 26th March

10:00am-10:30am – St Josephs

As already announced, on the 28th March we will begin with Holy Mass at 10:00am, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and individual confessions.

I sincerely invite you to take advantage of these opportunities so that we may prepare our hearts well and celebrate Easter with joy and peace.

Many Thanks, Father Inna

Holy Thursday

7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – St Josephs

Good Friday

10:00am – Stations of the Cross – St Josephs / Notre Dame / OLSS

3:00pm – Solemn Liturgy of the Lords Passion – St Josephs

Holy Saturday

11:00am – Swięconka (Blessing of Easter Baskets) – St Josephs

8:00pm – Solemn Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter – St Josephs

Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord

8:00am & 10:30am – St Josephs

8:30am – Notre Dame

10:00am – OLSS

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 23rd March from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Frank on 07781 108394.

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 25th March in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am for tea/coffee and cake.

Everyone is welcome.

Our final Lenten Talk will be on Thursday 26th March from 7:00pm-8:00pm in St Joseph’s Church

The talk will be by Professor Kevin Bales ‘Friends of God and Slaves of Men’ Religion and Slavery

Please Make Every Effort to Attend.

A special training session will be held on Wednesday 1st April at 4:00pm in St Josephs Church to practice for THE EASTER TRIDUUM services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

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.

Celebrate Delancey’s Irish roots and St Patrick!

Saturday 21st March after evening Mass about 7:15pm in St Mary and St Michael School Hall.

Music, dance, quizzes, soup, refreshments, drinks and good company.

Please bring a plate of food to share. Family friendly! All are invited!

We will have individual confessions in preparation for Easter. We will begin with Holy Mass at 10:00am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Individual confessions. We are grateful to Canon Hetherington who has kindly offered to come and assist. This is a wonderful opportunity to encounter God’s Mercy and deepen our relationship with ‘HIM’ as we prepare to celebrate Easter. Father Inna

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will take place on Sunday 29th March at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

All are welcome.

Alter Servers from our 3 churches are most welcome to help us out in St Joseph’s Church for THE EASTER TRIDUUM services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

A special training session will be held in the lead up to Holy Week.

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

Dear Parishioners,

I am reaching out to our parish community to see if any local businesses or parishioners would consider establishing a community link to support our students. We are looking for a sponsor to support the ‘Milk for Schools’ initiative for the coming year. A total of £1,500 would provide fresh milk for the breakfast clubs at both of our schools.

Why your support matters –

Fuel for Learning: Many of our children rely on our breakfast clubs to start their day. This funding ensures every child – especially those from our most vulnerable families – is fuelled, focused, and ready to learn.

Health & Well-being: This initiative supports our curriculum by teaching children about healthy lifestyle choices and helps them regulate before the school day begins.

Community Investment: This is a tangible way for a local business to invest directly in the health of Guernsey’s children and the business would be shared with all our parents.

If you own a business or know of an organisation that could help us reach this £1,500 goal, please contact Mary Robertshaw, Exec Head directly – Email: mary.robertshaw@education.gg

Thank you for your continued support of our Catholic schools.

Sponsored ‘Walking for Water’ for The Eleanor Foundation, a Guernsey based charity, which provides clean water and supports school communities in Tanzania.

Scan QR code to donate or use link: https://giving.gg/donate/event/10250/Walk-forWater–Guernsey-Catholic-Primary-SchoolsLenten-Challenge

As of 11th March Helen had walked 119.8km and raised £605. She sends sincere thanks to all for their kind support.

CAFOD has asked her to now increase her target to £750!

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

Results of the February draw –

1st – 10 – £100

2nd – 70 – £50

3rd – 40 – £25

If you wish to join the draw on a monthly basis it costs as little as £5.00 per month with a chance of winning £100, £50 or £25.

Simply email: secretary@leplatonhome.gg

Coffee Morning:

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 11th March in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am. Everyone is welcome.

Let It Be:

A 5 session video series about Mary – The 5th and final session is on Wednesday 11th March. This Catholic faith exploration (CaFE) course on how Mary helps us to be filled with God will be shown in the St Yves Room at St Joseph’s from 11:00am-12:00am. Come and have a cup of tea/coffee first at the coffee morning or just come along at 11:00am for the video sessions. It doesn’t matter if you missed the previous sessions everyone is welcome!

The Parish is still looking for somebody to take over the Missio Red Boxes, please if you can spare sometime to help with this we would be so grateful.

Please contact the Parish Office by email on office@catholic.org.gg.

The Rosary at Centre for Peace on Fridays will NOT take place until after Easter.

The Group will be attending Stations of The Cross at St Josephs during Lent.

Are you following the Catholic Church in Guernsey on Facebook? If not, make this Lent the perfect me to join us. Discover devotionals, online Masses, and thoughtful reflections to nourish your spiritual life throughout the season, all coming straight from Guernsey!

Look for @catholicguernsey or Google “Guernsey Catholic Church Facebook” VA Live truth – Live Catholic

Weekly studies on the Lenten Sunday Gospel starts this Tuesday 17th February from 7:00pm-8:15pm.

Join Catholic speaker Mauro Lannicelli for live-streamed talks with engaging interaction.

Please visit comeandsee.org/lent2026 for more information. Or register using the QR code.

Mondays – 11:30am – Our Lady Star of the Sea

Fridays – 6:00pm – St Josephs

Sundays – 5:30pm – Notre Dame

Please do join on the following days –

Saturday – 10:30am – St. Josephs

Sunday – 5:30pm – Notre Dame

Monday – 11:30am – OLSS

Wednesday – 7:00pm – St. Josephs

Fridays – 7:30pm – Centre for Peace

The prayer can slow us down, calm our hearts and enable us to rest in God’s presence.

Exposition of the Bless Sacrament & Adoration – A time of reflecting and spending time with the Lord.

Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10:00am-10:30am – St Josephs

Wednesdays (Holy Hour) – 7:00pm – St Josephs

A Mass Intention is a specific offering of a mass in honour of or in memory of someone by name at a specific mass time on a specific date. A Mass Intention is traditionally offered as a gift to someone who is grieving a recent loss or celebrating a milestone. Please do email us at office@catholic.org.gg or pop into the parish office if you would like to offer a mass for someone. Mass cards are also available to send to the family or person you are offering the mass for.