Sea Sunday

The Annual Sea Sunday is the Special Day that Churches around the world come together in spirit to remember merchant seafarers, to pray and give thanks for the important work they do.

The second Sunday of July of each year is designated ‘Sea Sunday’ by the many Maritime Mission Societies of the world.

The occasion provides the opportunity for churches and their congregations to give thanks to God for the 1.2 million merchant seafarers of the world and celebrate their work, reflect upon the issues that they face daily and to be reminded of the ministry that Port Chaplains provide every day visiting ships as they arrive in port and attending to the needs of the crew.

There is a Retiring Collection at our Masses this weekend for the ‘Apostleship of the Sea’.

Apostleship of the Sea

Next Sunday is Sea Sunday when we are invited to remember and pray for seafearers. They are truly strangers on our shores, for their lives and work are hidden from us and yet we depend totally upon them. We will have a collection next weekend for the Apostleship of the Sea who visit, welcome and support Seafarers while they are in Port.

Offertory Envelopes at Saint Mary’s

Could those who make use of the Offertory Envelopes at Saint Mary's please collect their new sets which are to be used from the beginning of the new Tax year.

What is the benefit of using a numbered envelope each week?
We can keep a record of your giving and provide you with a Confirmatory Letter for your Tax Return each year (which can be used to reduce your taxable amount for income). The alternative to this would be to take out a Standing Order by which your weekly contribution is paid directly into the Parish Bank Account.

Thank you

Collection at Womens’ World Day of Prayer Service at Saint Anthony, Onchan realised £227. Thank you.

Thank you

The Lourdes Youth Group would like to thank all who support the recent Quiz Night and those who donated prizes for the Raffle. A total of £536.70 was raised.