Mass Times and Intentions
Saturday 8th November
ND 5.30pm First Mass of Sunday:
Holy Souls
SS 6.00pm Gerald & Mary Fitzmaurice RIP
Sunday 9th November
SJ 8.00am Deceased Priests of our Parish
SS 9.30am Fr Cyril Hazlewood RIP
SJ 10.30am Deceased of all wars,
especially World War I
SJ 6.30pm Tim, Tessa & David Morgan RIP
Monday 10th November
SJ 7.30am Brian White RIP
SS12 noon John Freeman RIP
SP 12 noon Maureen Mahy RIP (Sark Mass)
Tuesday 11th November
LP 7.30 am Adie Wilcox
SJ 9.30 am Angelique Blin RIP
Wednesday 12th November
SJ 7.30am Holy Souls
ND 12.05pm Deceased members of the
Murphy family
Thursday 13th November
LP 7.30am Pauline McKenna RIP
SJ 9.30am Ken & Marie Finch G.E.
Friday 14th November
SJ 7.30am In thanksgiving
SJ 7.00pm Dead of the Parish
Saturday 15th November
SJ 10.00am Yves Davy RIP
ND 5.30pm First Mass of Sunday:
Steven Hemery RIP
SS 6.00pm Angele Shore & Nita Dubois
Sunday 16th November
SJ 8.00am Ernie Breban RIP
SS 9.30am Michael & the O’Donovan family
SJ 10.30am Carol Tersigni RIP
SJ 6.30pm Pearl Hussey RIP
SJ - St. Joseph’s Church
SS - Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
ND - Notre Dame Church
LP - Le Platon Convent
SP - St Peter’s Church, Sark
Items for next week’s Link should be sent
to the Parish Office by noon on
Thursday at the latest. Priority is given
to Parish and Church events.
Today’s Psalm Response
The waters of a river give joy to
God’s city, the holy place
where the Most High dwells.
Prayer of the Church: Week 4
Morning Prayer: 9.15am on Tuesday &
Thursday and at 9.45am on Saturday (SJ).
Feast Days this week
Monday
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Sunday:
St Leo the Great
St Martin of Tours
St Josaphat
St Edmund of Abingdon
Confessions next Saturday
St Joseph's:
Notre Dame:
Star of the Sea:
10.30am - 11.00am;
5.00pm - 5.20pm;
5.30pm - 6.00pm.
Finance
Thank you for your generosity towards the
work of the Church in Guernsey:
Offertory:
£2,575
Standing Orders:
£524
Total:
£3,099
Covenant with the Poor:
£25
Bamenda:
£2,889
Could you help CAFOD?
CAFOD is currently looking for people on
Guernsey to help us thank parishioners for
their support and assist with Fast Days &
global emergencies. If you could spare any time
to help fight poverty & injustice please contact
Lynda Mussell for details on 01252 329385 or
[email protected]
CAFOD EBOLA CRISIS APPEAL
The outbreak of Ebola virus has killed
thousands of people across West Africa.
Please pray for those affected and donate
to the appeal. Your gift will provide lifesaving hygiene kits, food for quarantined
families, and will also help our partners spread
the word about preventing the spread of the
disease.
Ways to donate: Tel 0500 858885;
Online at cafod.org.uk/ebola
Thank you for your support.
Parish of Our Lady and the Saints of Guernsey
THE LINK
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - 9th November 2014
St Joseph & St Mary Church, La Couperderie, St Peter Port
Notre Dame du Rosaire Church, Burnt Lane, St Peter Port
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Rue des Monts, St Sampson
Parish Priest and Dean
Canon Michael Hore
Assistant Priest
Fr Paul Dzwig
Deacon
Mark Leightley
Residence & Parish Office: Ampthill House, Cordier Hill, SPP, GY1 1JH. Tel 720196
E-mail
[email protected]
Website
www.catholic.org.gg
The Parish Office is open weekdays 9.30am - 1.30pm
Diocese of Portsmouth Registered Charity No 246871
Remembrance
Many years ago, when I was a young chorister in the choir at Saint Michael's
Abbey, Farnborough, we were taught to sing an anthem which was the musical
setting of Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier'. Whilst this particular piece of music
cannot be ranked amongst my favourites, yet the poignant words of the poem
would readily come to mind as we recalled, each November, the sacrifice of the
generations who gave their lives in the armed conflicts of the twentieth-century. In
the solemn liturgy of Remembrance Sunday, we would commend the lives of all
those who died to Our Blessed Lord and ask God of His mercy to receive them all
into the joys of Heaven.
A century has now passed since the beginning of the First World War, and
perhaps there are some who would ask if we still need to continue our annual acts
of remembrance. The answer is an unreserved 'Yes, we do!' The freedoms that we
enjoy today rest upon the sacrifice made by those often so-young lives caught up in
the political conflicts of their day, which were not of their own making. They faced
the horrors and dangers of the battlefield with courage, in spite of the fear that
most naturally must have filled their hearts.
Looking at the photographs of some of those who gave their lives and who were
members of this island community, we see the faces of very ordinary people. They
were unable to look into the future as they faced the reality of war, but hoped and
believed that the sacrifice they were making would not be in vain. Not only is it our
duty to remember and pray for them, but we must also ensure that we establish a
society which truly reflects the values for which they gave their lives.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May
they rest in peace. Amen.
Father Paul
Delancey Music Group Celebrating 25 Years
Sunday 16th November
All Parishioners, Group members past and present, friends and families, are warmly
invited to join us for a celebratory drink and cake after 9.30am Mass. See flyer for
details. Contact Greg, 07781 110471; email [email protected]
A warm welcome to all visitors who join
us for today’s Celebration. Please join us for
tea/coffee available after 9.30am Mass in
Our Lady Star of the Sea and 8.00am
& 10.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s.
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
Meetings in St. Joseph’s Parish Room (SJ), Our
Lady Star of the Sea Centre (SS), Centre for
Peace (CP) unless noted otherwise; Services in
the Church.
MONDAY
12 noon
Mass (Rosary at 11.30am) (SS)
6.00pm
Mass (ND)
TUESDAY
10.00-11am Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament (SJ)
7,30pm
UCM (SJ Parish Room)
7.30pm
Rosary (CP)
WEDNESDAY
7.30pm
Baptismal Course (SJ)
7.30pm
Holy Hour & Rosary (SJ)
THURSDAY
10.00-11am Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament (SJ)
7.30pm
RCIA (SJ Parish Room)
FRIDAY
10.30am
Christian Meditation (Les Cotils)
7.00pm
Mass for the Dead (SJ)
SATURDAY
11.00am
Legion of Mary (SJ)
7.00pm
All Saints Youth Club (SS)
SUNDAY - After 9.30am Mass:
Delancey Music Group Celebrations
Please remember in your prayers:
• The Dead of All Wars;
• Sister Carmel, Valerie de la Fosse,
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•
Monica Guilmoto, Cliff Le Prevost,
Ken Finch, Ron de Putron, Elizabeth
Maloret, Julia & Linda Rogers and all
who are sick in our community;
Mgr Raymond Lawrence and all whose
anniversaries occur about now. May they
rest in peace;
The Island Prayer Scheme this week
asks prayers for the Society of Friends,
Clifton (Quakers).
Remembrance Sunday 9th November
First World War Memorials
St Joseph’s 10.30am Mass
During this Mass today we will
remember in particular all those
parishioners whose names are
listed on our First World War Memorials.
The Schola will sing.
Canon Michael will be in attendance
at the Remembrance Service at the
Island War Memorial at 11.00am.
1st World War Memorial Display
This has been carefully put together and
placed on the Lady Chapel in St Joseph's
Church for all to look at. It is a tribute to
those parishioners who are known to have
died during the 1st World War. Many
thanks to all who have contributed to the
content and to Tom Saddington and the young
Cygnet group who helped put it together.
Bookstall Our Lady Star of the Sea
Advent calendars, Christmas Cards, Books
etc will be on sale after the 9.30am Mass
on Sunday 16th November.
Befrienders’ Meeting
The Parish Befrienders’ Group meet on
Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm
in St Joseph’s Parish Room. This will be a
time to share ideas and also a practical
session to prepare the special Christmas
Cards which will be delivered later to
sick and housebound parishioners.
Le Platon Lottery Draw
October Winners
1st prize: £100 No 50;
2nd prize £50 No 79;
3rd prize £25 No 19.
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Friends of Le Platon Quiz Night
November - Month of the
Holy Souls
The Books of the Dead are open by the
font in each of our churches. If names are
already inscribed in the Book there is no
need to re-write each year.
The Annual Mass for the Dead of the
Parish, and all those whose names are
inscribed in the Books, will be held in St
Joseph’s Church on Friday 14th
N o v e m b e r a t 7 . 0 0p m . L i g h t
refreshments will be served in the Parish
Room following the Mass.
Union of Catholic Mothers
Meeting Tuesday 11th November in
the Parish Room, starting promptly at
7.30pm. Mrs Cynthia Cormack will talk
to us on the subject "The Red Cross
Hospital for Children in Africa",
a charity to which Cynthia is very
committed. An interesting and informative
meeting guaranteed. Raffle as usual.
Holy Hour and Rosary:
Wednesday 12th November,
7.30pm, St. Joseph’s Church.
Thursday 27th November at 7.30pm
Les Cotils Christian Centre
Teams of 6 £9.00pp includes supper.
To book your table contact Paul Le
Cocq, 244878 or [email protected].
Congratulations to
Gwen & Keith de la Mare
who celebrated their 40th Wedding
Anniversary on 7th November.
Rosary CDs and prayer cards.
The Diocese is sending us a further
supply of Bishop Philip’s Rosary CDs and
prayer cards so if you missed out last
weekend there will be more coming!
APF/Missio/Red Boxes
The Missio Calendars for 2015 are
now available for collection by
supporters. There are some lovely
photos of the people your generous
donations are helping in so many ways.
Benediction: Our Lady Star of the
Sea 23rd November 4.00pm.
Diary Dates
Parish Christmas Lunch
Les Rocquettes Hotel - 7th December
Menus and booking forms are in the porches
on yellow paper!
Please complete and send whole form
in by 1st December at the very latest.
Adults £18.95; Children under 12 £10.95.
~ooOoo~
Upcoming Youth Events
For more information on any of these
contact Tom Saddington, 07781 129310 or
[email protected]
Voice in the Desert
Saturday 15th November 2014
St George Catholic College, Southampton
Including performances and workshops from
10/10 theatre; Mass celebrated by Bishop
Philip. For Year 9+. Cost £10, plus flights.
Youth Sunday
Sunday 23rd November 2014
2.00pm - 7.30pm at St Joseph’s
An afternoon for everyone in Years 6-11,
with Mass for all ages and adults at 6:30pm.
Flame 2
Saturday 7th March 2015
Wembley Arena, London
The biggest Catholic youth event in the
country! Featuring Fr Timothy Radcliffe,
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Matt Redman,
David Wells, Cardinal Tagle & Baroness
Sheila Hollins. For Year 10 to young adult.
Cost £45, plus flights and meals.
Spirit on the Rock
Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th April 2015
Jersey
New Voluntary Appointment Access Officer
Aindre Reece-Sheerin has been
appointed by Canon Michael and the
Diocese in the Voluntary role of Access
Officer. If Aindre can help with anything
in relation to Church from an Access and
Accessibility point please get in touch
through the Parish Office Tel: 720196.