Have you or do you know of someone that has considered becoming a Catholic? Perhaps you have never got around to being confirmed? You may be Catholic but have been away for a very long time and now feel called ‘home’? Registration is about to close for anyone interested in joining the Catholic family. You may have questions or simply wish to find out more. Why not speak to Deacon Mark or contact him via the Parish Office on 720196.

I was very touched by the many cards and gifts from you and for the cheque from the Parish. Thank you.

There is a little bit of Guernsey within me forever and it was a privilege to be among you. I pray for your new beginnings with Fr Inna and Fr Benedict.

May the Lord guide and bless them in their ministry. A la perchoine.

Le Platon Lottery results of the September draw –

1st – 2 – £100

2nd – 94 – £50

3rd – 96 – £25

Blanchelande College Open Morning on Saturday 27th September from 10:00am-12:30pm.

Come and visit Guernsey’s Catholic independent school for boys and girls from age 2½ to 18.

The Principal, Mrs Alexa Yeoman, will give a brief presentation at 10:00am, followed by guided tours. Prospective families and parishioners are most welcome.

For enquiries contact Sonia Hollowell (Registrar) on 232744 or hollowells@blanchelande.sch.gg

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will take place on Sunday 28th September at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be having an evening of ‘Adoration’ on Monday 29th September from 7:30pm-9:00pm and then on the following last Monday of every month.

This will be in St Joseph’s Parish Room. There will be some hymns followed by silent ‘Adoration’. Prayer ministry will be available for anyone who would like individual prayer.

Tea/Coffee will be available from 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome, either for the whole evening or for part of the time.

We will be having a Fairtrade stall on Sunday 5th October from 8:00am at the back of St Joseph’s Church, where fairtrade products will be available.

The Parish Befrienders Group was set up with the support of Canon Michael 12 years ago. It aims to keep in touch with parishioners who may no longer be able to attend Mass especially if they are housebound or living in Care homes. By visiting them and sending cards at Christmas and Easter, they are assured they are not forgotten and their prayers are valued. Over the years the importance of making it possible for these dear people to meet together has been recognized. With the additional help of many lift givers including Wheelchair taxis, Befrienders organize Social events, tea parties, coffee mornings and a healing service when they come together joyfully, meeting up with life long parish friends as well as more able members of our Parish as one community. For further information see Parish website. If you feel you have some time to spend visiting or could help with organizing events we would be very pleased to hear from you. Please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.

The HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne Memorial Service.

Deacon Mark will be representing the Catholic community at this annual event which takes place on Sunday 28th September.

The Season of Creation will be marked at Masses on the weekend 20th/21st September (evening Mass at Delancey and 10:30am at St Joseph’s), with the theme being ‘Peace with Creation’

Delancey Music Group and Andrew Warren will be playing the Saturday evening Mass at Delancey on the 20th.