Notices

1) Parishioners are asked to note that there will be no mid-day mass on Monday, December 29th, 2025.  Please be guided accordingly.

2) The Parish Projects Collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend.  Please be generous.

3) The St. Joseph the Worker parish is in the process of establishing a Ministry of Hope and Healing to minister to parishioners in need.  We are appealing for volunteers for this endeavour and interested persons are asked to register with the ushers.  Flyers are also available from the ushers.  Training will be provided as needed.  We look forward to your support as we work together to bring Hope and Healing to our brothers and sisters in our parish.

4) As the Adoration Chapel is under-utilized and is often empty, commencing Janury 2026, we will be observing the recommended Archdiocesan Day for Adoration which is a Thursday.  In addition, the Chapel will be open every First Friday and First Saturday and also for any group who would want to reserve the Chapel for use.

5) Mass Times for the Season are as follows:

Saturday December 27 - Gros Islet - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 28 - Gros Islet: 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.  Grande Riviere - 7:30 a.m. Monchy - 10:00 a.m.

New Year’s Eve - December 31st - 9:00 p.m. - Vigil and Mass

New Year’s Day - January 1st: Gros Islet - One Mass only:8:30 a.m.  Grande Riviere - 7:30 a.m. Monchy - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday January 3 - Gros Islet - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 4 - Gros Islet: 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Grande Riviere - 7:30 a.m. Monchy - 10:00

6) Young people of Gros Islet Parish, ages of 5 to 35, are encouraged to join the Lights of Freedom Youth Choir.   Please indicate your interest in joining the Youth Choir after the 10:00 a.m. mass or to one of the choir members.  Practice is from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays.  Let's use our talents to the service of the Lord and each community.

7) Message from the Archbisonp

• Please be reminded of the Special Annual Collection towards the Clergy Retirement Home Fund to be taken at the New Year's Vigil Masses and all New Year's Day Masses.  Apologies for the late announcement.  Kindly walk with your collection as Envelopes will be distributed for this purpose before the Masses.  Your generousity is greatly appreciated as we continue to care for our retired Clergy.
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• Closing of Jubilee Year: The closing of the Jubilee Year will take place in all Parishes on Sunday, January 4, 2026.  However, a special celebration will be held at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 8:00 a.m.  We invite at least ten (10) persons, including the Point Persons from each parish to represent their community at this celebration.  The programme for the closing of the Jubilee Year will be sent to all parishes.
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• 2026: "Year of Men": The Year 2026 is designated as " A Year of Men".  The Steering Committee responsible for its coordination will soon roll out a plan of activities and events for the year.
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• Gratitude & Christmas Greetings: Dear Rev. Fathers, Deacons and Religious, with heartfelt gratitude, I thank you for your faithful Ministry and tireless service to our Archdiocese throughout the year.  May the peace and joy of Christ fill your hearts this Christmas, and may the New Year bring renewed grace, hope and blessings for our shared mission.

8) We advise that your offerings and donations to the Parish can be made through BOSL Chequing Account #514 068 026, in the name of "Parish Priest of Gros Islet", Swift Code BOSLLCLC and also via Sure Pay.

Gros Islet  01

Grande Riviere  02

Monchy  03

Payments can be made in person at the Sure Pay counters or online.  Please contact the Parish Office if you require further information about online payments. 

We appreciate your support.

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