A Year of Hope: An Introduction to the Jubilee Year with CAFOD.

2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? Catholic talk show host and author Nana Churcher and CAFOD’s Simon Giarchi will be hosting Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa) and more for a lively start to the Jubilee.

With a special appearance by Catholic band Ooberfuse. Saturday 18th January from 10:30am-midday, online.

All welcome. Register here for free: cafod.org.uk/jubilee.

Within the next couple of weeks we say goodbye to Elaine, who has worked so diligently in the Parish Office.

She has been with us for 16 years and will be greatly missed.

We wish her God’s blessing in her adventures.

To once again help us on our journey St Josephs will be hosting a series of Lenten talks.

An inspiring list of speakers have been lined up with more details to follow.

Please make a note of the dates – 6th March / 13th March / 3rd April / 10th April

All talks will commence at 7:00pm and finish at 8:00pm.

Legion of Mary – Active Members of Our Lady of Victories Praesidium meet Saturday mornings at 11:00am in the Parish Rooms.

Please come and visit us! New members are always welcome.

For more information contact Mary Baldry – 07781 128462.

PAX CHRISTI this Sunday 19th January is also designated as Peace Sunday.

This year the theme of Pope Francis’ message is ‘Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your Peace.’

For more information visit – https://paxchristi.org.uk/peace-sunday-2025/

Laudato Si Group meet on Monday 20th January at 7:00pm in St Yves Parish Room.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 20th January at 7:30pm in St Magloire Parish Room, St Josephs for praise, prayer and Bible sharing.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 22nd January in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am for coffee, cake & a chat.

Everyone is welcome!

Confirmation Preparation starts in February for young people in Year 8 and above who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in summer 2026, or just want a chance to have real and open conversations about life, faith and purpose. Sessions are weekly and include food, fun, short film and discussion in small groups. Choose from either Tuesday (Delancey) or Wednesday (St Joseph’s) 6:30pm-8:30pm or Thursday lunchtime (Blanchelande College).

Come and see – there’s no pressure and no commitment for the first few weeks. Watch the trailer at Alpha.org/youth

Session 1: Welcome to the Conversation

Tue 11th Feb at Delancey

Wed 12th Feb at St Joseph’s

Thurs 6th Feb at Blanchelande

Contact Tom – Tel: 07781 129310 / Email: youth@catholic.org.gg

The largest Catholic youth event in the UK is taking place at the OVO Arena, Wembley on Saturday 15th March 2025. Filled with inspiring speakers, incredible live music, prayer, adoration and young people from across England and Wales it’s an event like no other!

Young people in school Year 9 and above can join the Guernsey group; to find out more come along for FREE PIZZA on Friday 24th January at 6:30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

For more info contact Tom – Tel: 07781 129310 / E-mail: youth@catholic.org.gg