The Liturgy

Fr Philip Gillespee returns for a session on The Liturgy for CCRS Group Members and anyone interested in learning more about the Liturgy. The venue will be St Anthony’s Hall on September 4th & 5th.

Little Church Workshop

On September 5th there will be a Little Church Workshop on Advent and Christmas with Maureen Knight at St Joseph’s Hall.

Day for Life

In recent years the Church has dedicated the fourth Sunday in July as the Day for Life. On this day we celebrate the dignity of life from conception to natural death and this year we focus on the theme of suicide. The main emphasis of Day for Life in 2009 is on the pastoral dimensions of this difficult and sensitive subject.

The Church believes that every life is worth living and cares about the reasons why people contemplate suicide, including acute mental illness and the possible spiritual factors involved. We pledge ourselves to support all that the professional services can bring and hopefully help to reduce the stigma too often associated with mental illness and depression.

Building upon last year’s focus on mental health, the bishops hope that this year’s day with its particular focus on suicide will help raise awareness of the vital role played by families and a supportive parish community in supporting and sustaining those who may be struggling to cope.

Celtic Christian Celebrations

Friday 31st July - Kirk Maughold patronal festival

Most of the events take place around Maughold Village.

Exhibition: Maughold through the ages

3.00 pm: Pilgrimage to St Maugholds Well. (Meet at Maughold Church gates at 2.45 pm)

4.15 pm: The Viking Raid on St Maughold - a glimpse into mediaeval sainthood - talk by Dr Lily Mo in Maughold Church.
from 5.00 pm: Buffet Tea in Maughold Parish Hall.

7.00 pm: Outdoor Sung Celtic Eucharist in the North Keeill in the churchyard based on ancient liturgies, celbtated by the Lord Bishop.
Moe information from 842045 or 812389

Lourdes in the Archdiocese

During the Liverpool Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - 24 to 31 July Bishop Tom Williams is visiting each Pastoral Area (Deanery) to encourage those unable to go to Lourdes to take part in the Pilgrimage activities.

He will begin in the Isle of Man this Friday, 24th July and the following services will take place at St Anthony’s Onchan:
7.00 am: Mass (an opportunity for people to attend Mass before work).
2.15 pm: Healing service with anointing of the sick. If you know of anyone who would like to attend please bring them along.
7.00 pm: Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament.

Mums and Tots

A Mums and Tots group has been set up at St Mary’s and they had their first session last week with three mums and three tots. They are hoping to meet each Tuesday morning at 10.30 in the meeting room at the back of St Mary’s Church. Anyone with pre-school children is welcome to come along.

Lourdes Bingo Night

Thank you to all who arranged and supported the recent Lourdes Bingo Night. The enving raised £1,270.00 for the Lourdes Youth Fund.

Wedding: 29th May 2010 1 pm

The couple who booked this time and date please contact the Parish office this week on 675509.

Share in our work

This weekend at all Masses there will be an appeal for Missionary Sisters.
Here in our Parishes Sister Maura Lyden will speak at all Masses. She is a member of the Columban sisters but the appeal is for all the Missionary Sisters of England and Wales. Please support.

Church Music Workshop

On Saturday, 11th July at St Anthony’s with Anne Preston from the Liverpool Archdiocese Music Service. All welcome. To help with the planning please register your interest with the Parish Office by email (parishoffice@manx.net) or call 675509 during office hours.