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 – 8th 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
Thinking about becoming a Catholic? Want to know more?
If you are not a Catholic, and would like to find out more about the Catholic faith, are almost convinced you wish to be received into the Church, or have already decided you wish to become a Catholic, we have good news! Our parish is now introducing Journey in Faith, a course which aims to help and accompany you.
We have an increasing number of enquiries from people wanting to find out more about our Catholic Christian faith; some attend Mass every week, others discover us via this site; some are following their friends’ recommendations… each journey is unique. If you want to know more, to make the next step, or to understand more about what makes Catholics tick, Journey in Faith is for you.
We’re beginning with a social evening — you are invited to come along for something to eat, something to drink (wine or soft drinks) followed by an introduction to Journey in Faith. Reserve the date, Monday 7th March 2016, 19h00.
The Journey in Faith team includes myself and 8 or so ordinary parishioners, some of whom themselves were welcomed into the Church after following a similar course. No strings attached, you can come along just to see what’s happening, to ask questions, or to sign up on-the-spot…
If you’re interested, have questions, or want to give advice, please let me know.
Thank you,
Fr Ed
