On Sunday 24th September the Annual Memorial Service at Le Foulon Cemetery will take place to remember the 500+ seamen who lost their lives 80 years ago, in October 1943, when the two ships, HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne were sunk in the waters between France and the Channel Islands, with 21 bodies washed up on Guernsey beaches. As it is 80 years since this terrible tragedy occurred and only a few survivors are left to share their stories, it is hoped many islanders this year will go to Le Foulon to remember the fallen and to pray for peace and an end to worldwide conflicts.

The Service at Le Foulon commences at 3:00pm, however people are asked to be there by 2:45pm before HE The Lieutenant-Governor and other invited dignitaries arrive in a procession from The Ladies College. Revd Mark Charmley will lead the Service. Deacon Mark will be taking part in the service and representing the Catholic Church. Parking is available at The Ladies College and limited parking in Le Foulon Road.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be having an evening of ‘Adoration’ on Monday 25th September from 7:30pm-9:00pm and also on the last Monday of every month. This will include some hymns followed by silent ‘Adoration’. Prayer ministry will be available for anyone who would like individual prayer. This will take place in St Joseph’s Parish Room. Tea/Coffee will be available from 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us for these ‘Adoration’ evenings, even if you do not normally come to the prayer group.

Sts Padre Pio & Philomena Prayer Group meeting on Thursday 28th September at 7:30pm at the home of Jenny & Bill Trubuil.

Please call 255163 / 07781 425779.

Mothers Prayers Group meet on Friday 29th September with Tea/Coffee at 10:30am and prayers start at 11:00am.

Do take this opportunity to come and pray for your children and grandchildren.

For details – Tel: 01481 259995 / E-mail: christineguernsey2014@gmail.com.

Results of the August draw –

1st – 79 – £100

2nd – 47 – £50

3rd – 10 – £25

PILGRIMAGE

Event Summary

Date: Saturday 30th September

Meet: Prosperity Memorial Car Park at Lihou Headland

Meeting Time: 12:00pm

Walk Starts: 12:15pm

Route: From car park across causeway to Lihou Priory. Re-cross causeway to Guernsey then walk to St. Apolline’s Chapel via Le Trepied Dolmen.

Walk Finishes: 2:45pm (estimate) with tea and cake.

The aim is raise awareness of Guernsey’s rich Christian heritage and kindle interest in pilgrimage and prayer. If you would like to join please email Ann Finnerty: finnertyfive@cwgsy.net.

This is not a sponsored event.

LAUDATO SI

Next meeting will be held on the 25th September at 7:00pm in St Yves Parish Room at St Joseph’s. All welcome.
If anyone can help with the pilgrimage on Saturday 30th September – can they email me via finnertyfive@cwgsy.net we could do with some help with the tea and cakes afterwards and we hope parishioners will join us with their friends for an enjoyable walk over to Lihou and back across the causeway to St Apollines, via Les Trepied Dolmen. It is very enjoyable if wearing appropriate clothing and footwear! There is a large poster in the porch with all the details.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 18th September St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee is available from 7:00pm and the prayer group starts at 7:30pm.

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

Rosary for the Beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) on Sunday 24th September at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s.

Next meeting will be held on the 25th September at 7:00pm in St Yves Parish Room at St Joseph’s.

The registration period for children born between the 1st Sept 2019 and the 31st Aug 2020 seeking to join Reception in September 2024 will open on the first day of the autumn term and close at 3:00pm on Friday 20th October 2023. Applications for places at Notre Dame du Rosaire will need a Baptism Certificate.