The Messenger 9th May 2025

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Holiday Mass Schedule for Weekend - 26th/27th April
Holiday Mass Schedule for Weekend – 26th/27th April

Father Inna will be on Holiday from 21st April – 2nd May.

As only Canon Chris will be on Island the following is the schedule Mass times for the Weekend 26th/27th April –

Our Lady Star of the Sea – 6:00pm (First Mass of Sunday)

St. Josephs – 8:00am

St. Josephs – 10:30am

Notre Dame Du Rosaire – 6:00pm

80th Anniversary - Liberation of Biberach
80th Anniversary – Liberation of Biberach

Service on Wednesday 23rd April at 11:00am at the White Rock. Canon Chris will be in attendance.

Thank You - Lenten Talks
Thank You – Lenten Talks

Grateful thanks to all who supported the Lenten Talks so faithfully and helping to ensure their success.

We wholeheartedly also thank our speakers without whom the series of talks would not have been possible Deacon Mark.

Easter Break
Easter Break

We would like to wish all the teachers and students a wonderful Easter break. This is a time when we rejoice in the new life Christ gave us through His death and resurrection.

We wish every family a very peace-filled Easter and restful holiday.

Canon Chris, Fr Inna, Deacon Mark & Canon Hetherington

Diary Dates
Diary Dates

Wednesday 23rd April – 10th Anniversary Afternoon Tea Celebration from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Shiloh Community Church. Raising money for The Tumaini Fund. Bring along some cakes and biscuits to share.

Divine Mercy Sunday 27th April – Devotions at 2:45pm in St Joseph’s Church followed by light refreshments in the Parish Room.

Sunday 18th May – Parish Befrienders Spring Tea Party from 2:30pm-4:30pm at St Mary and St Michael School. Invitations will go out after Easter. If you know anyone who is housebound, elderly or isolated etc who would like to come and catch up with old friends, then please contact Angela on 07781 112 221.

Easter Collections
Easter Collections

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection supports the Christian community in the Middle East. This last year has been particularly challenging for this small community which seeks ‘to be the salt, light and leaven of the Gospel’ in the region, often living in difficult circumstances. “May this year’s collection pro Terra Sancta be an opportunity for everyone not to ignore the difficult situation of our brothers and sisters of the Holy Places but rather to lighten their burdens.” Leonardo Card. Sandri

EASTER MASS OFFERINGS

Are for the personal use of our priests and form a substantial part of their income. Please remember our priests and if you can give your usual offering for them this will be most gratefully appreciated. You may do so in one of four ways –

  • Easter Offering Envelopes (cash/cheque): available in the Churches please bring them along to the Easter Vigil/Sunday Masses.
  • DONA machines: ‘Easter Offerings’
  • Online Banking: Please reference ‘Easter Offering’
  • By Cheque to the Parish Office payee ‘CDP Guernsey’. Please reference ‘Easter Offering’ on back of the cheque.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 09th April in St Joseph’s Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am for coffee, cake & a chat.

Everyone is welcome!

Afternoon Tea - 23rd Apr - 2:00pm-4:00pm - Shiloh Community Church
Afternoon Tea – 23rd Apr – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Shiloh Community Church

Afternoon Tea Celebration on Wednesday 23rd April from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Shiloh Community Church, raising money for The Tumaini Fund.

Bring along some cakes and biscuits to share. Let’s celebrate together.

Significant Anniversaries Mass - 21st June
Significant Anniversaries Mass – 21st June

Are you celebrating a 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or anniversary over 60 years? If so, Bishop Philip would like to invite you to a Mass of celebration. This will take place at St Bede’s Church in Basingstoke on Saturday 21st June at 11:00am. This will be followed by a buffet lunch. This is a wonderful occasion to celebrate and witness to Marriage.

Please email anniversaries@portsmouthdiocese.org.gg or you can pick up a form from the Parish Office.

Le Platon Lottery Results - March
Le Platon Lottery Results – March

Le Platon results of the March draw –

1st – 49 – £100

2nd – 44 – £50

3rd – 62 – £25