Sponsored ‘Walking for Water’ for The Eleanor Foundation, a Guernsey based charity, which provides clean water and supports school communities in Tanzania.

Scan QR code to donate or use link: https://giving.gg/donate/event/10250/Walk-forWater–Guernsey-Catholic-Primary-SchoolsLenten-Challenge

As of 11th March Helen had walked 119.8km and raised £605. She sends sincere thanks to all for their kind support.

CAFOD has asked her to now increase her target to £750!

To donate use the QR code or send a cheque payable to CAFOD to the Parish Office.

Results of the February draw –

1st – 10 – £100

2nd – 70 – £50

3rd – 40 – £25

If you wish to join the draw on a monthly basis it costs as little as £5.00 per month with a chance of winning £100, £50 or £25.

Simply email: secretary@leplatonhome.gg

A big thank you to Canon Hetherington for his kindness and support, especially for celebrating the 9:15am Mass at Delancey last Sunday. I would like to express my sincere thanks to our beloved parishioners whose support made this possible.

As I often say, we cannot move forward without your kindness and generosity. Please continue to Keep Father Paul in your prayers.

Many thanks – Father Inna

This Lent, the children of Notre Dame du Rosaire and St Mary & St Michael Catholic Primary Schools have been reflecting on the importance of water through their learning about John the Baptist. As they explored how water is a sign of new life, cleansing and belonging in our faith, the children were struck by the reality that many families around the world do not have access to clean, safe water. In response, both schools have chosen to support The Eleanor Foundation, a Guernsey-based charity which provides clean water and supports school communities in Tanzania.

As part of our Lenten journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the children will take part in a sponsored “Walking for Water” event at the end of term. This reflects the daily journeys many children must make simply to collect water for their families. We would be very grateful for the support of our parish community. If you would like to donate, please use the link or QR code below. https://giving.gg/donate/event/10250/ Walk-for-Water–Guernsey-CatholicPrimary-Schools-Lenten-Challenge.

Thank you for supporting our children as they live out their faith in action.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 9th March from 7:30pm–8:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

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

The UCM will be meeting on Tuesday 10th March at 7:00pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

Shelley Greenfield will be giving her thoughts for the year ahead.

A raffle will also be held.

Coffee Morning:

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 11th March in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am. Everyone is welcome.

Let It Be:

A 5 session video series about Mary – The 5th and final session is on Wednesday 11th March. This Catholic faith exploration (CaFE) course on how Mary helps us to be filled with God will be shown in the St Yves Room at St Joseph’s from 11:00am-12:00am. Come and have a cup of tea/coffee first at the coffee morning or just come along at 11:00am for the video sessions. It doesn’t matter if you missed the previous sessions everyone is welcome!

We have our second Lenten talk ‘The Desert Mothers and Fathers’ on Wednesday 11th March from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

It will be given by Rt Rev Nick Drayson.

Please Make Every Effort to Attend!

I am pleased to share that, so far, I have completed 58 km of the Big Lent Walk, with 142 km still to go. Thanks to your incredible generosity, I have already raised £505. As a result, CAFOD has set a further challenge of reaching £750! If you are able to support me with a donation, no matter how small, you can do so via my JustGiving page (please scan the QR code) or by cheque made payable to CAFOD and handed in to the parish office. Many, many thanks for your kindness and generosity. Please be assured of my continued prayers. Helen Willetts