Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows:
1. During the weekend of Friday 5th January 2024 till Sunday 7th January 2024, we have the annual extended Eucharistic Adoration (i.e. Kwaranturi).
2. On Saturday 6th January 2024 (First Saturday of the month), we will have the animated Eucharistic Adoration on the First Saturday of the month from 7pm until 8.30pm which will be led by Fr. Marcellino Ghirlando.
3. On Sunday 7th of January 2024, the evening Mass will be at 4.30pm instead of 6pm and there will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament.
4. A thank-you gathering for all volunteers will be held at the parish centre on the 7th of January 2024 at around 7pm.
5. On Monday the 8th of January 2024 we will have the Vigil of the Anniversary of the dedication of the Church at 6pm.
6. On Tuesday the 9th of January 2024, we will have the Solemn Mass marking the 109 Anniversary of the dedication of the parish church. Vespers at 5.30pm and Mass at 6pm.
7. On Thursday 11th January 2024, we will pray the Rosary in front of the Holy Eucharist at 5.30pm with the prayer intentions for vocations and families.
8. A confessor who is not resident in Għasri is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Għasri Parish church on Saturdays between 5.30pm and 6.15pm. On Sundays, Confession is available: during 8.30am Mass; from 10.15am until 11am; and from 6pm until 6.30pm.
9. Communion for the sick (Viaticum) is given every Sunday after 8.30am's Mass.
Updates from various pastoral groups in Għasri Parish:
- Weekly spiritual meetings for students from Form 2 until Form 5 every Friday evening at 7.30pm at Għasri Parish Centre.
- Sunday School: There are two catechism sessions every week: Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9.15am. Both are currently held at the Għasri Parish Centre and are available for all kids until Form 2 (Year eight). The necessary form is required to be filled prior to enrolling in Sunday School. Please send an email or contact Fr. Edward Vella.
- Every third Saturday of the Month, at 7.30pm, we have a monthly meeting for married couples at the Għasri Parish Centre.
- English-Speaking Group: Prayer meeting in English every second Thursday of the month at Għasri Parish Church at 3.30pm followed by the Tea at the rectory opposite the church.
Updates from the Għasri Parish Council:
- The updates on the two infrastructural projects which are currently ongoing at our parish are as follows > (a) Updates on the Church's roof restoration: collections during the first weekend of each month will go directly to this infrastructure project. The architect noted that it's not just the membrane which needs changing but also some stones around the windows. > (b) There are no new updates on the cemetery works. However, those who would like to reserve a new grave are kindly requested to contact the parish.
- Finance updates from the Financial Committee within the Għasri Parish Council -- the envelopes for the "Strina tas-Salvatur" donation initiative have been circulated with the physical bulletin (and also found in the church near the entrance doors) and can be posted at the letterbox under the window of the parish office.
- Those who would like to make a literary contribution to the next edition of Il-Korpus (i.e. the annual publication exclusively on Għasri's spiritual and secular history) are kindly requested to contact the editor as usual. Alternatively, one can contact the parish and we will provide the contact details of the editor.
Notes from the Gozo Diocese:
- The Diocese's pastoral theme for this year is "Stay with us, Lord" (Luke 24:29). More information on the social media of Gozo Diocese.
- For updates on the Synod on Synodality, one can follow the official media of either the Gozo Diocese, the Archdiocese of Malta or the Vatican News.
I wish you all a blessed week!
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