‘Merciful like the Father’ is the title of Archbishop Hollerich’s letter marking the beginning of Lent 2016. The theme is, of course, mercy, and how we may call upon the everlasting mercy of God. The original, in French, is here. The (unofficial) English translation is here. Many thanks to the translator.

Fr Ed

We are looking for a carpenter here in Luxembourg who can make a wooden free-standing cross for us, approximately 3m high in good quality wood (e.g. oak).

The deadline is short (i.e. 24 March at latest)

Can you recommend someone? This is, of course, to celebrate the death and resurrection of the Son of the Carpenter of Nazareth!

Thank you,

Fr Ed

Bookcases needed

Many thanks to all those who have already donated chairs and tables for the classrooms at the refugee centre at Gasperich. Please keep them coming; language classes are set to start next week – 8^th February. In particular we really need some smallish bookcases. These can be delivered directly to Gasperich, or can be collected if necessary.

If you can help please contact me, and I will pass the information on to Steve McCarthy who is co-ordinating this part of Refugee Aid (as part of the language-teaching aspect).

Further information on our contribution to Refugee Aid can be found on our page here.

Thank you.

Fr Ed

On Wednesday next, 3rd February, we celebrate the feast of St Blaise; traditionally he is the patron saint of throats ‘and of other illnesses’. The Blessing of St Blaise, given with two crossed candles, asks the Lord’s protection from illnesses of the throat, and maladies in general. The blessing will be given during the 07:30 Mass at St Alphonse (in English), and during the 18:30 Mass (in French). All welcome.

Fr Ed

Gerry O’Connor (Irish fiddle) and Gilles Le Bigot (Breton guitar) are in concert together this Wednesday evening, 3rd February, the event being sponsored by the Irish cultural association Comhaltas. Details of the concert can be found on the flyer, below.

Fr Ed