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