Each of the classes at Notre Dame school has produced a beautiful picture of Our Lady and these have been made into a stunning 2024 calendar, which the school is selling to raise funds for the PTFA. They would make lovely Christmas presents for friends and family! The cost is £8 per calendar. Forms are available at the back of St. Joseph’s Church. Please complete and return it to either the Parish office or the school office.

Thank you so much to all who contributed to last weekends retiring collection. This money will be sent to The Holy Family Children’s Home in Bethlehem which has been affected by the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The sisters of St Vincent de Paul fund the home by also providing a guest house for pilgrims. This has had to close because of the hostilities. So your donations will be especially welcome! A Big Thank You to the children of St Mary and St Michael School who baked cakes and sold them to raise £72.50 for WINGS to send to CAFOD for the Israeli/Palestinian Crisis Appeal. Your hard work and thoughtfulness are very much appreciated. Thank you

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group meet on Monday 20th November at 7:30pm in the St Magloire Parish Room, St Joseph’s.

Teas/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

For more information please call Frank on 07781 108394. All most welcome!

Laudato Si meet on Monday 20th November at 7.00pm in the St Yves Parish Room, St Joseph’s.

All Welcome.

Divine Will Prayer Group meet on Tuesday 21st November at 7:00pm at 2 Mignot Block, Victoria Homes, St Peter Port and on Wednesday 22nd November at 10:45am at Notre Dame Church.

Mothers Prayers meet on Friday 24th November 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: 259995 / E-mail: christineguernsey2014@gmail.com

All are most welcome to come along to the St Mary & St Michael Annual Advent Bazaar taking place on Sunday 26th November from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Once again this Annual Mass was very well received by those who were invited and attended last weekend. Grateful thanks to Luke for the sensitive choice of hymns and music; also special thanks to the generosity of the band of parish helpers who provided a warm welcome both before the service and afterwards at the reception in the Parish Rooms.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

In 2023 we are remembering and honouring Service Physical, mental or emotional injury or trauma; the absence of time with loved ones; or the pressures that come from serving, highlight why the Remembrance of service is so important. This year we mark significant anniversaries united by the theme of ‘Service’.

WHAT IS THE CATHOLIC LITURGY FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY?

In your Holy Name, O Lord, Amen. As we remember in silence before God those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, let us commend their souls anew to God’s eternal mercy and compassion and let us pray that God would grant us grace to serve faithfully until our life’s end, to the honour and glory of God’s Holy Name.

ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE AND SERVICE

All Island clergy will be present at the War Memorial at the top of Smith Street on Sunday 12th November at 11:am for this short service and wreath laying which is open to all.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group meet on Monday 13th November at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

Teas/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

For more information please call Frank on 07781 108394. All most welcome!