The Messenger 28th March 2024

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Easter Break
Easter Break

We would like to wish all the teachers and students a wonderful Easter break. This is a time when we rejoice in the new life Christ gave us through His death and resurrection. We wish every family a very peace-filled Easter and restful holiday. Canon Chris, Fr Inna, Deacon Mark & Canon Hetherington

IMPORTANT: MONDAY 25TH MARCH
IMPORTANT: MONDAY 25TH MARCH

Please note that both the St. Apolline Mass and Our Lady Star of the Sea Stations of the Cross will not take place this Monday. This is due to Canon Chris officiating at a Funeral at Delancey and Fr Inna attending the Chrism Mass in Portsmouth.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 25th March. Instead of our usual monthly Adoration evening we will join the parish community for Adoration in St Joseph’s Church from 7:00pm-8:00pm. We will then go to the Parish Room for a short prayer group meeting (until 8:45pm) and will […]

Coffee Mornings
Coffee Mornings

St Joseph’s Parish Room will be open for coffee/tea, cake and a chat on Wednesday 27th March and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Drop in any time between 9:30-11:30am. This is a chance to enjoy a cup of coffee, meet up with others and keep warm in this cold weather! Everyone […]

Blessing - Easter baskets - Holy Saturday
Blessing – Easter baskets – Holy Saturday

‘ŚWIĘCONKA’ ięconka meaning “the blessing of the Easter baskets” is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday during Easter. With roots dating back to the early history of Poland. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are brought to church to be Blessed on Holy Saturday 11:00am at St Joseph’s […]

Lenten Talks - Thank You
Lenten Talks – Thank You

A big thank you to all who have supported the Lenten talks so wholeheartedly. It was good to see so many attending as part of our Lenten journey. A special thanks to all our speakers and the ladies of the UCM who provided our refreshments on the final night.

Good Friday Collection - Christians in the Holy Land - 29th March
Good Friday Collection – Christians in the Holy Land – 29th March

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection supports the Christian community in the Middle East. This last year has been particularly challenging for this small community which seeks ‘to be the salt, light and leaven of the Gospel’ in the region, often living in difficult circumstances. Here is the link to the Give As You Live page […]

Confession Dates/Times
Confession Dates/Times

There will be no formal Lent Reconciliation Service this year. Canon Chris and Father Inna will be available at the following times next week to hear confessions. Please do try to come early to avoid a last minute rush during Holy Week. More confession times will be advertised for Holy Week. Tuesday 19th March – […]

St Apollines Mass - Monday 18th March - 10:00am
St Apollines Mass – Monday 18th March – 10:00am

For this week only the Mass will be held at the earlier time of 10:00am to enable Canon Chris and Father Inna to fly to Jersey at lunchtime to assist with confessions. They will return on the first flight on Tuesday morning.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group Meetings
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group Meetings

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP The Holy Spirit Prayer Group meet Monday 18th March at 7:30pm in the St Magloire Parish Room, St Joseph’s. More info please call Frank on 07781 108394. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS This is a series of 7 sessions on Monday evenings in St Joseph’s Parish Room starting on April 15th. […]