The Parish Befrienders and Blanchelande College are hosting a St Valentine’s Tea Party on Saturday 15th February from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the school hall for senior parishioners who would enjoy a chance to catch up with old friends. The students are providing delicious refreshments as well as the chance to see some scenes from ‘Oliver’ the musical that they are rehearsing.

If you would like to come, or know someone who would, please contact Angela on 07781 112 221 or Meg on 252401 as soon as possible. Lifts can be arranged.

The World Day of Prayer

The World Day of Prayer (Formerly Women’s World Day of Prayer) this year is on Friday 7th March.

Afternoon service at 2:00pm at Forest Methodist Church / Evening service at 7:00pm at Salvation Army, L’Islet.

St Patricks Parish Social Event

St Patricks Parish Social Event on Saturday 15th March in St Mary & St Michael School Hall following the 6:00pm Mass.

All are welcome!

Throughout a Jubilee year the church offers the faithful the possibility of receiving the gift of a plenary indulgence, a remission of temporal punishment due to sins applicable either to themselves or those who have died. A Plenary indulgence is an opportunity for us to receive the mercy of the Lord, to draw closer to God and experience the joy of forgiveness

In order to obtain a plenary indulgence, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
· The penitent must visit one of the shrine churches (St Joseph’s is a shrine church)
· Receive Sacramental confession and Holy Communion
· They must also pray for the intentions of the pope and make a profession of faith by praying the creed

A plenary indulgence may be obtained once a day. At the same time, the pilgrim must exclude all attachment to sin, including venial sin. These conditions must all be completed within several days of the shrine visit.

Prayers for all the peoples of the Middle East and the peace of Jerusalem on Sunday 2nd February.

Contact Maud for time & venue.

St Blaise is the patron saint of sore throats, and one of the most popular saints of all time. A mother came to the Bishop, asking him to cure her son, who was choking on the fishbone, stuck in his throat. The Bishop saved the boy with his prayer and with the sign of the cross. On this day, many people receive a blessing of the throat. Two blessed candles (unlit!) are tied or held together in the form of a St Andrew’s cross and applied to the throat, as the priest pronounces a special invocation to St Blaise, asking him to protect the individual from diseases of the throat.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 3rd February at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room for praise, prayer and Bible sharing.

Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

The course starts next week for young people in Year 8 and above who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in summer 2026, 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.

PARENTS and other adults are also invited to come to the sessions, if they are able, for discussion in their own Alpha small groups.

Choose from either Tuesday (at Delancey) or Wednesday (at St Joseph’s) from 6:30pm–8:30pm, or Thursday lunchtime (at Blanchelande College).

Come and see – there’s no pressure, and no commitment for the first few weeks. Watch the trailer at Alpha.org/youth.

Session 1: Welcome to the Conversation
Tue 11th Feb @ Delancey or Wed 12th Feb @ St Joseph’s or Thurs 6th Feb @ Blanchelande

Contact Tom – Tel: 07781 129310 / Email: youth@catholic.org.gg

Curious about faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think.

You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back.

Starts Tue 11th Feb @ Delancey or Wed 12th Feb @ St Joseph’s, both 6:30pm–8:30pm.

Open invitation to parishioners who may have known Jessie or are interested in attending the unveiling of the plaque on Tuesday 11th February at 10:30am outside Floraville, which is next door to Vauvert School. Jessie was a devout Catholic who regularly attended Mass and was known to many parishioners. She is being honoured for her life and outstanding legacy to Guernsey particularly in the field of special educational needs. She was the headteacher of Valnord School for children with moderate learning difficulties, and was instrumental in the development of the subsequent special needs schools in the Island.

Plan your purchases: Plan your weekly meals to make a supermarket shop less wasteful. Knowing exactly what you’re going to eat can prevent the need to throw out gone-off produce.