Dear Students, here is a prayer for you during this season of GSCEs and A Levels –

“O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew. Obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked by many. O Great St Joseph of Cupertino, Pray for me.”

(Repeat 3 times)

Thank you ever so much Canon Hetherington, for your continued help and especially for celebrating Holy Mass at Delancey at 9:15am last Sunday.

You are a true inspiration and are always available and approachable to all of us. Whenever I reach out to you, I already know the answer will be kind and supportive.

Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 5 – Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The Life in the Spirit seminars continue on Monday 18th May in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

The session starts at 7:30pm with everyone invited to come along for a light buffet beforehand at 7:00pm.

Saturday 30th May at 9:30am in St Josephs – Holy Mass in honour of Our Lady at St Joseph’s

Wednesday 24th June at 6:30pm in St Joseph’s – Holy Mass of Thanksgiving

Many thanks – Father Inna

Are you celebrating a 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or anniversary over 60 years? If so, Bishop Philip would like to invite you to a Mass of celebration. This will take place on Saturday 20th June at 11:00am at St Bede’s Church, Basingstoke. This will be followed by a buffet lunch. It is a wonderful occasion to celebrate and witness to Marriage. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend and they will send you a form for you to complete and return to Kirsten McGuire (kmcguire@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk ) in Bishop’s Office. Thank you.

Bishop Philip has awarded the Diocesan Medal to musician Glenn Drake, for his selfless service over many years to the Catholic Church in Guernsey. Glenn is a talented musician, organist and pianist and has given so very generously of his time and extensive experience to the church. He initially co-led the various St Joseph’s youth music groups with Christine Woodall and in more recent years with Marie Banton and the Allegro group. Glenn has also played with the Delancey Music Group at interdenominational services over the years and has also shared the organ playing at Saturday evening Masses on a rota basis for many years. All of this on top of his commitments to the Methodist Church in Guernsey and Community Choirs. We are truly grateful to him.

A heartfelt thank you from Meg, Angela, Audrey and the Befrienders Group to all those who contributed to making the Tea Party such a beautiful afternoon.

Thank you for your offers of food, providing lifts and most of to all those who were able to join us.

As always, our thoughts and prayers to all those who were unable to attend. God Bless and we hope to see you at the next one!

Guernsey Welfare Service are currently in need of jam, sugar, custard and rice-pudding.

Food banks are in the back of all three churches. Thank you.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Monday 6th July until Friday 10th July. The cost of the pilgrimage this year is £949.00 per person for a shared room, youth pilgrims can travel at £895.00. To find out more and to book a place please e-mail lourdes@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk, phone 07780 221686 or write to Canon PJ Smith at St. Edmunds House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth PO1 3QA.

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Turin and Assisi

Monday 20th July until Sunday 26th July. Why not join Canon PJ on a special pilgrimage to Turin and Assisi this summer. If you are interested and want to know more please visit www.jcjourneys.com/turin-assisi

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Catholic Association Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Friday 21st August until Friday 28th August. Pilgrims will stay at the 4 star Hotel Eliseo on a full board basis and enjoy a rich spiritual programme. To express an interest, please contact Cheryl Macfirbhisigh via e-mail macf.cheryl@gmail.com or phone 07797 814646 for a booking form.

Le Platon Lottery Results for April –

1st – 49 – £100

2nd – 6 – £50

3rd – 74 – £25