We are very pleased to be able to offer an additional Sunday Morning First Holy Communion class, taking place after the 9:15am Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

This new session will run alongside the existing classes:

• Saturday – 5:15pm – Our Lady Star of the Sea

• Sunday – 9:45am – St Joseph’s Parish Rooms

The new Sunday morning class will begin on Sunday 25th January. All other First Holy Communion classes are now running as planned.

Our sincere thanks to all the catechists for their support and generosity in making this possible.

Confirmation Preparation starts soon for young people in Year 8 and above who would like receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this summer, or just want a chance to have real and open conversations about life, faith and purpose. Sessions are weekly and include food, fun, a short film and discussion in small groups. We start with Alpha Youth, a series which explores life, faith and meaning. Each episode looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. It’s for anyone who has questions. There’s no pressure and no commitment so come along to one of the first few sessions see what it’s all about. Watch the first episode at Alpha.org.uk/alphayouthseries.

This year we have the opportunity to join other Guernsey Churches for a big Alpha Youth at St Martin’s Community Centre on Sunday evenings for 7 weeks starting 1st February, 6:30pm–8:30pm. To sign up visit orbitalyouth.com and also contact Tom to let him know you’ve done so (details below). We will then continue with our own follow-up sessions after Easter. We can also put on sessions on Tuesday evenings (at Delancey), Wednesday evenings (at St Joseph’s), or a lunchtime or after school session at Blanchelande for anyone who can’t do Sunday evenings or would prefer a quieter environment. Contact Tom if you’re interested in this – Tel: 07781 129310 / E-mail: youth@catholic.org.gg

It seems that no sooner do we leave Christmas behind us then lent looms up in front of us. To once again help us on our journey St Josephs will be hosting a series of Lenten Talks. An inspiring list of speakers have been lined up with more details to follow.

Meanwhile please make a note of the dates – February 26th, March 11th & March 26th. All talks will commence at 7:00pm and finish at 8:00pm.

Please do join on the following days –

Saturday – 10:30am – St. Josephs

Sunday – 5:30pm – Notre Dame

Monday – 11:30am – OLSS

Wednesday – 7:00pm – St. Josephs

Fridays – 7:30pm – Centre for Peace

The prayer can slow us down, calm our hearts and enable us to rest in God’s presence.

We are looking for a parishioner who could kindly give up some time to help with the Missio Red boxes.

If you could help then please do contact the Parish Office for more information at office@catholic.org.gg.

Thank you so much.

Thank you to all parishioners for your generous support for CAFOD and for your donation of £1,140.00 which we received on the 23rd December 2025.

Thank you so much for being there for our global family.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 12th January from 7:30pm-9:00pm 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 13th January at 7:00pm in St Josephs Parish Room.

It will be a Knit and a Natter. There will also be a raffle. New members are most welcome.

Coffee Morning:

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 14th January 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 starting on Wednesday 14th January. 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 on the coffee morning days (2nd and 4th Wednesdays). Come and have a cup of tea/coffee first at the coffee morning or just come along at 11:00am for the video sessions. Everyone is welcome!

The Guernsey Godly Play Network will meet on Thursday 15th January at 7:30pm-9:00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea. We will be sharing a story called The Circle of the Church Year, and also exploring the resources in the new Godly Play room. All very welcome, whether you’re new to Godly Play or already use it. We’ll have a full session to explore the story and then a chance to have a chat to ask questions, hear what people have been trying etc.