The Messenger 7th November 2025

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Bamenda Sunday - 3rd November
Bamenda Sunday – 3rd November

Liz Dene will prepare a photo montage of the building of the nursery school which will be displayed to watch whilst having coffee after the 8:00am and 10:30am masses.

Bamenda news

Bamenda–Portsmouth Partnership presentation

Notre Dame Du Rosaire Social - Thank You
Notre Dame Du Rosaire Social – Thank You

With sincere thanks to all those who organised the social evening last weekend. We really do appreciate those who participated and all those who brought food to share.

Watch this space for the next one. God bless you all.

The Holy Spirit prayer Group - 3rd Nov - 7:30pm-9:00pm - St Joseph’s Parish Room
The Holy Spirit prayer Group – 3rd Nov – 7:30pm-9:00pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP 

The Holy Spirit prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 3rd November from 7:30pm-9:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

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

BIG THANK YOU TO THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

Thank you to the Holy Spirit Prayer Group for speaking so well and full of the Holy Spirit last Sunday.

Please keep up your incredible work. Holy Spirit, enlighten, guide, strengthen and console me.

Ernie's Angels Christmas Sale / Wayaya Jam Sale
Ernie’s Angels Christmas Sale / Wayaya Jam Sale

On Sunday 30th November after 10:30am mass in the Parish Room there will be Christmas Crafts and gifts sale available. Wayaya will also be doing a jam sale.

Youth Confirmation Preparation
Youth Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation preparation starts in January for young people in Year 8 and above who would like to be confirmed this summer, or don’t necessarily want to be confirmed but just want to explore more about their faith.

Contact Tom – Tel: 07781 129310 / E-mail: youth@catholic.org.gg

Rotas - Eucharistic Ministers - St Josephs
Rotas – Eucharistic Ministers – St Josephs

The rota for the period 2nd November to 21st December 2025 will be available in the sacristy this weekend please collect after Mass.

First Holy Communion Programme
First Holy Communion Programme

The programme will commence on Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th January 2026. Holy Communion this year will take place on Saturday 6th June at 10:00am at St. Josephs. A parent meeting will be held on Thursday 20th November at 6:00pm in Notre Dame’s School Hall. Registration forms can be collected from Notre Dame, St Mary & St. Michael and Blanchelande College. If your child doesn’t attend one of our three Catholic schools then forms can also be collected from the porch in all three Churches or the parish office.

Diary Dates
Diary Dates

ADVENT SERVICE

Monday 1st December at 7:00pm at OLSS

PARISH CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

Thursday 18th December at 7:00pm at St. Josephs

New Weekday & Daily Missals
New Weekday & Daily Missals

The new Missals have now arrived if you pre-ordered one these can now be collected from the parish office.

If you would still like to order one then please email on office@catholic.org.gg.

Parish Christmas Lunch - 7th Dec - 12:00pm - Les Rocquettes Hotel
Parish Christmas Lunch – 7th Dec – 12:00pm – Les Rocquettes Hotel

The Parish Christmas Lunch is now confirmed for Sunday 7th December at 12nooon at Les Rocquettes Hotel.

Adults: £30.00 – Children 12 and under: £11.00

The menus are available below, and in the church porches. Please return all booking forms by November 23rd.

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