A number of members of our parish expressed willingness to help those arriving in Luxembourg as refugees from violence and persecution in their home countries. It was gratifying to see the level of interest and response.

I have received the following message from John Coughlin, our representative with the archdiocese concerning this urgent humanitarian crisis:

“Dear fellow parishioners,
We have received the first specific request for assistance in helping refugees in Luxembourg, namely for someone to coordinate the distribution of meals at the new reception centre on Route d’Esch:

‘La Croix-Rouge cherche pour le nouveau foyer à la rue d’Esch (ancien Monopol) une personne pour coordonner le service de distribution des repas. Le foyer ouvre le 15 décembre. Est-ce que vous ou quelqu’un d’autre de la communauté anglophone accepterait de prendre en charge cette responsabilité.
Mme Olive Lemasne qui coordonne ce service à l’ancienne Logopédie, est prête à introduire dans la responsibility.’

This evening (8th December) the Archbishop will be celebrating Mass in the cathedral at 18:30, marking the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady and the solemn inauguration of the Year of Mercy. All are warmly invited.

Fr Ed

Lions and Lambs, the playgroup sponsored by the Anglican community for 0-4 year olds and their carers is inviting new members. Meetings are held on alternate Thursday mornings from 9.30 – 11am. Call, text or email Fiona (co-ordinates below) if you have queries.

There is some structure to the get-togethers: we sing age-appropriate songs, listen to a story from the New Testament and do a simple craft or other activity. This is followed by free play for the children and coffee for the grown-ups.

ALL are welcome! For more information please contact Fiona Paley by email or on 661 8 52 709

Get together — it’s good!

Fr Ed

Sunday Lunch

Next Sunday, 6th December, there will be a ‘pot-luck lunch’ in the parish meeting room for those who are Catholic, single, and willing to mingle. The idea is that those wishing to take part come along with some food (salad, bread, cheese, quiche, crisps/chips, cold meat etc) and pool together the food to share.

After lunch those who wish can wander down to the Place d’Armes together to stroll round the Christmas market.

Lunch will begin after Mass, at around 12:15-12:30pm. All Catholic singles are welcome to come along.

If possible, can you let me know if you are intending to be there, and what food you might bring, just to help with co-ordination. Even if you don’t yet know whether you’ll be there or not, you will be welcome to come along on the day, with or without food.

Soft drinks will be provided.

Thanks,

Fr Ed

I received notice today that work on the development of the land at the other side of the wall which divides our parking will begin on Monday 6th December, and that after that date we will no longer have access to that area for parking. We have been using the land unofficially, but now even that will no longer be possible. This presents us with a difficulty — there are no easy solutions. The couvent side of the parking remains, but obviously will fill up quickly as people arrive for Mass, bearing in mind that our parishioners often arrive before the cars from the 10:00 Mass have departed.

I’m sorry that this makes it more difficult for those attending our Mass, but I’m afraid that’s how the situation rests at the moment.

Thank you for your patience.

Fr Ed