An Act Of Great Generosity

Posted on by August 9, 2011

Following a presentation yesterday at the presbytery followed by a visit to the Hospice site we have been given a donation of EUR100,000 (one hundred thousand). The benefactors, who wish to remain anonymous were very impressed by what we have achieved to date, and were very interested to hear of our plans for the future. Whilst every donation is very important, be it EUR1 or EUR100,000, we would ask that you all remember our anonymous benefactors in your prayers.

This donation gives us a major boost, we will almost certainly be in a position to complete the major works required to open the Hospice i.e. lift, kitchen etc. If you visit the site you will see that all the terrace areas have been screeded ready to accept outside tiling, balustrades and patio and other doors, work on an extra internal staircase has started, we are rapidly progressing towards our goal of opening the Hospice next year.

Parish Notices 31/7/11

Posted on by July 31, 2011

From this week on the parish notices will have their own permanent page which can be viewed HERE or click ‘Notices’ on the Menu Bar.

We will be E-mailing the Parish Notices out each week as well. Our e-mail list is a bit out of date so if you would prefer not to receive these e-mails please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email. If you would like to receive the e-mail Parish Notices and you are not on the list you can subscribe on line. Please use the box on the lower right of the page.

Parish Notices 24/7/11

Posted on by July 23, 2011

17th Sunday in Ordinary time, 2011.

Readings for Sunday (17th year A):
O.T. Kings. 3:5.7-12
Psalm: 118.
NT: Romans: 8:28-30
Gospel: John: Matt: 13: 44-52

Christians in the Holy Land. The Patriarch attended a conference in London on ‘Christians in the Holy Land’. You can find details of his speech and the conference on our Diocesean website: www.lpj.org A chance to catch up on news of our diocese as well.

Saints this week.
Mon. 25th July. St. James, Apostle
Tues. 26th July St. Joachim & Anne Parents of Mary
Fri. 29th July St. Lazarus, Martha & Mary.
Sat. 30th July. St. Peter Chrysologus, Bsp.
Sun 31st July St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our Hospice shops. Did you know that the original Hospice shop is opposite ‘Ship Shape’ on the Paphos /Polis road just above Carrefours? We would like to thank the coordinators and volunteers for all their hard work at the shops. Last year the shops raised around £70,000 for the Hospice, a significant figure for us. Thank you. Have you visited the shops, each one has a slightly different flavour so go and see! Shop 1 (Opposite ‘Ship Shape’). It is open Mon -Sat 9.30 – 5pm (half-day Wed and Sat). Shop 2 by Agia Kyriaki Open every day till 1pm (Wed & Sat till 5pm). Shop 3 (Geriskipou) Open Mon- Sat 10-1pm & 3-6pm (Half-day Wed and Sat).

Bears!!!!!!!!!! Have you seen any Michael Bears about? They are looking for homes to go to! It is rumoured they are attempting to have a Michael Bears picnic sometime. They are saying entrance will only with a Michael Bear, who may bring a guest. Only a rumour mind you.

St. Michaels Hospice Charity event. On Saturday July 23rd the Charity will be holding Fund raising event at The Richter Tavern, Emba, with ‘Hightec’ band.. Tickets are available in the Hospice coffee shop.

Food for the poor. Food for the poor is collected at the Hospice Coffee shop to be distributed by Fr. Carlos.

Prayers for Monastic Sisters of Bethlehem, and of the Assumption of the Virgin, and of St.Bruno The building of a monstary for the Sisters has taken another step forward so please keep up the prayers for this project.The website of the Sisters Monastic family is www.bethleem.org

Parish Notices 17/7/11

Posted on by July 17, 2011

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2011.

Readings for this Sunday, (Year A)
O.T. Wisdom: 12: 16-19
Psalm: 85.
NT: Romans: 8:26-27
Gospel: Matt: 13: 24-43

Cemetery. Our Cemetery has been tidied and gardening work carried out. Our thanks to Tim Newberry and the Sri Lankan gardeners for all their work.

Saints this week.
Thurs. 21st July St. Laurence of Brindisi
Fri. 22nd July St. Mary Magdalen.
Sat. 23rd July. St. Bridget

Monthly larger newsletter. This will not be coming out in July and August but will return in September.

Bears!!!!!!!!!! Have you seen any Michael Bears about? They are looking for homes to go to! It is rumoured they are attempting to have a Michael Bears picnic sometime. They are saying entrance will only with a Michael Bear, who may bring a guest. Only a rumour mind you.

St. Michaels Hospice Charity event. On Saturday July 23rd the Charity will be holding Fund raising event at The Richter Tavern, Emba, with ‘Hightec’ band.. Tickets are available in the Hospice coffee shop.

Food for the poor is collected at the Hospice Coffee shop to be distributed by Fr. Carlos.

Sanctuary of Saint Antony, Barcelona

Posted on by July 10, 2011

Parishioners, Sanctuary of Saint Antony, BarcelonaWe were fortunate today to have a group of pilgrims from the Sanctuary of Saint Antony, Barcelona. Mass was said by Father Gerardo Sarapura, OFM, after which a presentation on the Parish and the Hospice was given, our Spanish friends kindly donated EUR90.75 to the Hospice. We are very grateful for the support and the promise of prayers for our success.