Marriage Preparation Day February 2017

 

Marriage Preparation Day

Our next Marriage Preparation Day will be on Saturday, February 11 2017, from 10:00 – 17:00 at the Centre Jean XXIII near Kirchberg. This course is for couples preparing for marriage: it’s not about preparing you for the ceremony itself, but for the rest of your married life together. These days have been both popular and highly rated; input is given by trained Marriage Preparation presenters, and as couples you have an opportunity also to share your own experience of life together.

Exceptionally (due to scheduling issues, for example) you can take the course after your church wedding. If you wish to register for the February date, please contact me and I will subscribe you. To cover costs, we ask €75 from each couple; if this is beyond your means, no problem — again, just get in touch. Refreshments and a sandwich lunch are provided.

Our February course will be presented by Kit and Caroline Dollard who work both for the diocese of Middlesbrough and the Abbey of Ampleforth in the UK.

Fr Ed

For directions follow the Centre Jean XXIII link above, or see the official site.

Christmas Refugee Volunteer Appeal

The refugee service which operated from Gasperich with the aid of many volunteers from our parish community has now moved to the LuxExpo First Reception Centre, along with the services we have helped provide. There is now urgent need for volunteers to help, principally with the serving of meals. Volunteers are asked to sign up on a rota, to work with others at the Centre. With so many people leaving Luxembourg over the Christmas period, there are considerable gaps that need filling. There are other duties that need volunteers also.

The appeal is for you, and for people you know — it is one thing sympathising with the plight of those who have left desperate situations at home, and another to take practical action to help them in their need. Please, if you can, sign up to help. You can find further information and contact details on our parish refugee page, administered by the co-ordinator, John Coughlan of our community.

Thank you.

Fr Ed

Redemptorist Solidarity Gifts

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Advent Blessings from Africa and Madagascar,

Welcome to our 2016 Christmas Solidarity Gifts Catalogue. This year, choose a gift that will make a lasting and positive change, supporting the communities we work with in Africa and Madagascar. The Redemptorist Solidarity Gifts are a wonderful way of creating bonds of support and friendship between you and the people of Africa and Madagascar.  The Gifts support communities where the Redemptorists work.  These Gifts deliver meaningful and practical help that enrich the lives of people thwarted by the pain of poverty.

Please invite your family and friends to choose from our Christmas Solidarity Gifts.

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A positive way to reach out to others at Christmas, participating in the Redemptorist worldwide mission. Check out the Redemptorist Solidarity Gifts site for ideas and suggestions for making a difference to the lives of others this Christmas! I have personally visited the Redemptorist mission in Zimbabwe, and know Redemptorist confreres working in other African countries and can attest to the wonderful work being done with local communities, through their engagement with the Redemptorists.

Luxembourg can be part of that difference!

Fr Ed