Notices

1) The Parish Projects collection will be taken up at all masses this weekend.  Please be generous.

2) A second collection will be taken up next weekend for the Archdiocesan Appeal Fund.  This Appeal provides an opportunity for us to be good stewards, and to show Christ's love by putting faith into action by our financial support of the Church's work through the Archdiocesan Commissions, namely: Evangelization, Communication, Liturgy, Catechetics, Family Life, Youth and Vocation, Catholic Education, Integral Human Development and Stewardship.  Please be generous.

3) Fr Athanase will be away from the parish on vacation from Monday, October 6th.  Please keep him in your prayers.

4) There will be no midday Mass at Gros Islet on Wednesday, October 8th, due to a clergy meeting.  Also, there will be no evenig Mass at Grande Riviere on Wednesday.

5) Change of date: Jubilee for Catholic Schools will now be observed this Friday, October 10th in the Gros Islet Parish with a service at the Monchy church for the Monchy R.C. School from 9:30 a.m.  All parishioners are invited to attend, especially members of the Parish Council. 

6) The Holy Family Children's Home will be holding their annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, October 11th at Sandals Grande Resort from 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $200 per person. 

7) The Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites all parishioners to a Jubilee Pilgrimage and Healing Service at St Lucy's National Shrine, in Micoud, on Saturday, October 11th from 3:00 p.m.   Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. for those who wish to stay.  Please bring a candle.  Buses will be available from the Cathedral.  Please contact the Cathedral Parish Office to book your seats,  Everyone is welcome.   

8) The St Elias Chapter of Lay Carmelites of Gros Islet will be holding meetings every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Old Convent after the 7:30 a.m. Mass commencing Sunday, October 12th.  Parishioners who would like to join the group are welcome to attend.

9) We are looking for lecters to read the Creole readings for Jounen Kweyol weekend masses of the 25th and 26th of October.  Kindly contact the Parish Office to volunteer as soon as possible.

10) To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be hosting a gala dinner and dance on Friday, October 31st, at Sandals Golf and Country Club.  Tickets cost $150.00 and can be purchased from Renewal members. 

11) The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is conducting a survey in partnership with Faces of Cancer with the aim of improving cancer care in Saint Lucia.  We are looking for volunteers to share their experience.  Please see the notice board for futher details. 

12)  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.

13) The last of our parish Jubilee pilgrimages will take place on Saturday, October 18th, at the Gros Islet Church, the Minor Basilica, Castries and the Mount of Prayer, Coubaril.  We began with Mass at the Gros Islet Church at 6:30 a.m.  Transportation fee is $25.00  Deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 15th.  Walk with your lunch,water, candles, rosaries and hymnals.  Please also remembere your donations of non-perishable items for the poor.

14) 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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