The Messenger 7th August 2026

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CAFOD
CAFOD

This weekend there will be the opportunity to join the CAFOD petition about the global debt crisis, which is causing terrible suffering for around the world.

Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla from South Sudan has written to parishes in England and Wales explaining –

“Nearly 10 million South Sudanese need humanitarian assistance. Flooding has displaced a million people this year. Food insecurity is widespread and malnutrition is rising. Alongside all of this is the burden of external debt. Years of instability forced our nation to borrow in order to function. Today, so much of our national resources are diverted to servicing that debt, instead of paying for growing food, healthcare, education and building peace.”

Please consider stopping for a minute as you leave and lend your support. Thank you.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group - 10th Aug - 7:30pm-8:30pm - St Joseph's Parish Room
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group – 10th Aug – 7:30pm-8:30pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 10th August from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

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

UCM - Annual Afternoon Tea - 11th Aug - 2:45pm - Parish Garden
UCM – Annual Afternoon Tea – 11th Aug – 2:45pm – Parish Garden

The UCM will be meeting on Tuesday 11th August for their Annual Afternoon Tea from 2:45pm onwards in the Parish Garden (weather permitting) or the Parish Room.

We will be holding a raffle.

Coffee Morning - 12th Aug - 9:30am-11:30am - St Josephs Parish Room
Coffee Morning – 12th Aug – 9:30am-11:30am – St Josephs Parish Room

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 12th August 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.

Annual Candlelight Procession - 15th Aug - 8:00pm - Little Chapel
Annual Candlelight Procession – 15th Aug – 8:00pm – Little Chapel

Annual Candlelight Procession on Saturday 15th August at 8:00pm in honour of Our Lady on the Eve of the Assumption of Our Blessed Virgin Mary.

Please Meet outside Blanchelande College Reception to process to the Little Chapel. Please do bring a torch!

The Parish Befrienders – Cream Tea – 19th Aug – 3:00pm-4:30pm – Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils
The Parish Befrienders – Cream Tea – 19th Aug – 3:00pm-4:30pm – Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils

The Parish Befrienders are hosting a Guernsey Cream Tea on Wednesday 19th August from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the Harry Bound Room at Les Cotils for housebound and older parishioners.

A great chance to meet with old friends! We will also have a short entertainment by Cathy Gill.

If you know of anyone who would like to come, please let us know soon. Lifts can be arranged.

Please RSVP as soon as possible before Wednesday 12th August as Les Cotils need to know numbers for catering.

Phone Angela 07781 112221 or Meg 01481 252401.

Stations of the Cross - 31st Aug - 10:00am - Little Chapel
Stations of the Cross – 31st Aug – 10:00am – Little Chapel

The Catenians would like to invite all parishioners to join them as they walk the Stations of the Cross on 31st August (Bank Holiday Monday) at the Vauxbelet, St Andrew’s.

This will start at 10:00am and be led by Deacon Mark.

Please meet at the small car park at the end of the Little Chapel road.

Rota - Eucharistic Ministers - St Joseph's Church
Rota – Eucharistic Ministers – St Joseph’s Church

Rota for the period 9th August – 27th September 2026 are now available for collection inside the Sacristy.

Volunteer Needed - Health Connections
Volunteer Needed – Health Connections

Health Connections are looking for a volunteer driver. Could you spare some time to use your car to drive those who are unable to get themselves about.

For more information please contact transport@healthconnecttons.gg or by telephone on 227470.

Please see also posters in all three churches with a QR code that you can scan.

Fr Inna’s Leaving Mass - 01st Sept - 6:00pm - St Josephs
Fr Inna’s Leaving Mass – 01st Sept – 6:00pm – St Josephs

Though we don’t yet have a leaving date for Father Inna we want to ensure as many as possible are able to attend his Mass of thanksgiving for his service among us.

This will take place on Tuesday 01st September at 6:00pm at St Josephs, followed afterwards by a hog roast in the presbytery garden.

If you plan to attend the party and would like a Vegetarian or Vegan option please let the parish office know by August 21st.

More details to follow.