Rotas for Church Cleaners at St Josephs for the period January to mid July 2025 will be available on the noticeboard, Sacristy folder and on the website.
We would be delighted to welcome new cleaners.
News
Thank You!
PARISH LUNCH
Thank you to all who came along to the wonderful Christmas Parish Lunch held at Les Rocquettes Hotel and to all those who donated raffle prizes. £281 was raised for “Le Platon Home.” A special thank you to Eileen Baird for organising.
ADVENT SERVICE
Thank you to all who supported this year’s advent service and assisted in so many ways. The readers, musicians and projectionist. Above all to all those parishioners who came along to commence our wait and preparation for Christmas.
MINCE PIES
A big thank you to all who so generously contributed delicious mince pies for our get together after the service not forgetting those who worked so hard to serve us. Coming together was greatly appreciated and very much enjoyed by all.
First Holy Communion Parents Meeting – 9th Jan – 7:00pm – St Joseph’s School Hall
The Sacramental Preparation Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 7:00pm in St Joseph’s School Hall.
The programme will be introduced and parents can purchase their child’s work books (£10 each). Registration forms are available in the church porches.
Classes will begin weekend of 11/12 January.
Prayers – Peoples of the Middle East & Peace of Jerusalem – 1st Dec
Prayers for all the peoples of the Middle East and the peace of Jerusalem on Sunday 1st December.
Contact Maud for time & venue.
Information – Holy Spirit Prayer Group
Please note this Monday (2nd December) the Holy Spirit Prayer Group, along with the parish community, will be attending the Advent service at 7:00pm at Delancey.
This will be instead of the normal prayer group meeting.
Missals
NEW SUNDAY MISSALS
Pre-ordered copies are now available to collect and pay for in the Parish Office.
ST PAUL’S WEEKLY MISSALS 2025
Please contact Parish Office to order one before 17th December.
Christmas Goods
A small selection of Christmas gifts, cards and calendars available in St Joseph’s repository.
Missio Boxes
If anyone has a box to empty, please use the envelopes provided in the churches (or ask the office) and bring in before 23rd December.
WAYAYA – Charity Jam Sales
Charity Jam sales in aid of WAYAYA
The proceeds from the Jam sales will go to supporting Children in Zambia. Tony & Marian are hoping to bring the Children to Guernsey in August 2025 for a holiday.
Sunday 8th December – After the 9:15am Mass – Our Lady Star of the Sea (Coffee Room)
Sunday 15th December – After the 8:00am & 10:30am Mass – St Joseph’s Church (Narthex) – With Canon Chris’ permission
Sunday 22nd December – After the 9:15am Mass – Our Lady Star of the Sea (Coffee Room) – If possible and supplies permitting!
Thank you for your continued support!
Flower Helpers – OLSS
We Thank all our Flower Helpers for taking the time to provide and display lovely flowers for our Church. As we now only have two flower ladies remaining on the rota we are desperately seeking flower helpers to assist with arranging flowers for our church services. No prior experience is necessary!
This is an opportunity for you to contribute to your church community through flower arranging. Please contact Helen – Tel: 01481 225020 / Email: helen.willetts@education.gg.