The Messenger 18th July 2025

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Rota - Eucharistic Ministers - St Josephs Church
Rota – Eucharistic Ministers – St Josephs Church

The rota for the period 13th July to 31st August 2025 is available in the sacristy, please collect after Mass.

All rotas can also be found on the Parish Website.

Canon Chris 30th Anniversary of Ordination
Canon Chris 30th Anniversary of Ordination

Next month Canon Chris will be celebrating 30 years of Priesthood. We can’t let this great occasion pass by and so will be having a Mass of thanksgiving on Friday 18th July at 6:00pm in St Josephs Church.

This will be followed by refreshments afterwards in the garden or hall (weather depending).

Do make a diary note and more details will follow.

Rosary - Beatification of Edel Quinn - 29th June - 2:00pm - St Joseph’s Parish Room
Rosary – Beatification of Edel Quinn – 29th June – 2:00pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will take place on Sunday 29th June at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group - Adoration - 30th June - 7:30pm - St Joseph’s Church
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group – Adoration – 30th June – 7:30pm – St Joseph’s Church

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

This month it will take place in St Joseph’s Church. 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 in St Josephs Parish Room and we will then go over to the church.

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

St Mary & St Michael Summer Fayre - 4th July - 3:30pm-6:00pm
St Mary & St Michael Summer Fayre – 4th July – 3:30pm-6:00pm

The PTFA warmly invites all parishioners and families to the summer fayre taking place on Friday 4th July from 3:30pm-6:00pm.

BBQ with lots of entertainment for all ages. Animal experiences, games and much more; licensed bar!

Rue Des Monts, St Sampson, GY2 4HU.

UCM Meeting - 8th July - 7:30pm - St Josephs Parish Room
UCM Meeting – 8th July – 7:30pm – St Josephs Parish Room

The UCM will meet on the 8th July at 7:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

There will be a talk by Eric Grimsley more details to follow

Parish Schola Summer Concert & Soirée - 16th Aug - 7:00pm - St Joseph’s Church
Parish Schola Summer Concert & Soirée – 16th Aug – 7:00pm – St Joseph’s Church

Parish Schola Summer Concert & Soirée on Saturday 16th August from 7:00pm at St Joseph’s Church.

More details to follow.

 

Food Bank
Food Bank

A big thank you to everyone who so generously donates to the food bank. The need to support those struggling in our community remains great. If you don’t already contribute and are able to, please consider buying an extra item when shopping and drop it into one of the baskets at the back of our Churches.

Rotas - Eucharistic Ministers - St Josephs Church
Rotas – Eucharistic Ministers – St Josephs Church

The rota for the period 13th July to 31st August 2025 will be available in the sacristy, please collect after Mass.

Holiday Mass Schedule - 28th/29th June
Holiday Mass Schedule – 28th/29th June

Only one Priest is available from the 23rd June – 5th July therefore the holiday Mass schedule will apply.

Mass Times for the Weekend 28/29th June

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

8:00am – St. Josephs

10:30am – St. Josephs

6:00pm – Notre Dame Du Rosaire

Please also note the earlier start time (9:30am) of the morning Mass on Saturday 28th June.