The Messenger 20th March 2026

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Confessions for Easter
Confessions for Easter

As we prepare for our Parish Reconciliation Service for Easter, I understand that some of you may be busy or unavailable on the scheduled day. However, I warmly encourage each of you not to miss this beautiful opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we enter into this meaningful celebration of Easter. With this […]

Easter Services
Easter Services

Holy Thursday 7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – St Josephs Good Friday 10:00am – Stations of the Cross – St Josephs / Notre Dame / OLSS 3:00pm – Solemn Liturgy of the Lords Passion – St Josephs Holy Saturday 11:00am – Swięconka (Blessing of Easter Baskets) – St Josephs 8:00pm – Solemn Easter […]

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group - 23rd March - 7:30pm-8:30pm - St Josephs Parish Room
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group – 23rd March – 7:30pm-8:30pm – St Josephs Parish Room

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 23rd March from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Josephs Parish Room. Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Frank on 07781 108394.

Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning on Wednesday 25th March in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am for tea/coffee and cake. Everyone is welcome.

Final Lenten Talk - 26th March - 7:00pm-8:00pm - St Joseph’s Church 
Final Lenten Talk – 26th March – 7:00pm-8:00pm – St Joseph’s Church 

Our final Lenten Talk will be on Thursday 26th March from 7:00pm-8:00pm in St Joseph’s Church The talk will be by Professor Kevin Bales ‘Friends of God and Slaves of Men’ Religion and Slavery Please Make Every Effort to Attend.

Attention Altar Servers
Attention Altar Servers

A special training session will be held on Wednesday 1st April at 4:00pm in St Josephs Church to practice for THE EASTER TRIDUUM services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Heartfelt Thanks - Milk for Schools
Heartfelt Thanks – Milk for Schools

The children and staff of St Mary & St Michael and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parish community. Within just 24 hours, we had received all the funding needed for our Milk for Schools initiative – you are all so very generous. Your kindness […]

A message from The Holy Family Children’s Home in Bethlehem
A message from The Holy Family Children’s Home in Bethlehem

“During this season of Lent, a time of prayer, conversion and hope, we turn to you with trust and heartfelt gratitude. Amid the difficult and exceptional circumstances that our Holy Land is going through, the situation has sadly worsened with the resumption of the war yesterday. The sounds, the anxieties and the direct impact on […]

Helen Willett’s CAFOD Walk Update
Helen Willett’s CAFOD Walk Update

As of 20th March I have walked 180km with only 20km to go. Raised £690 so only £60 short of my target. Any further donations during the last two weeks of Lent, no matter how small, will make a world of difference to the work of CAFOD. Sincere thanks, Helen To donate use the QR […]

St Patrick Social - 21st March - 7:15pm - St Mary and St Michael School Hall
St Patrick Social – 21st March – 7:15pm – St Mary and St Michael School Hall

Celebrate Delancey’s Irish roots and St Patrick! Saturday 21st March after evening Mass about 7:15pm in St Mary and St Michael School Hall. Music, dance, quizzes, soup, refreshments, drinks and good company. Please bring a plate of food to share. Family friendly! All are invited!