It was all hands on deck for the annual Garden Fete at the Home in Jersey. Sales, side shows, entertainment were the order of the day which has proved to be an annual 'must' for the Islanders. Who wouldn't miss it?!
The Diocesan Festival “Inspire 15” took place on Saturday 20th.June and Sunday 21st. 2015, at the Emmaus Youth Village, Co Durham. Situated in the rolling hills of the Derwent Valley and surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, the Youth Ministry Village is at the heart of the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle. It is the home…
A group of Residents from the various Homes came together in Leeds for a holiday in pure Yorkshire air!
Here are some of the outings they enjoyed.
The Residents in Manchester made the most of the short-lived heat-wave in July
with lunch in the garden and plant potting, which they thoroughly enjoyed!
Polish children entertain in Jersey, with songs, mimes, dances to lively Polish music, accompanied by violin and piano .
It was Fran's first marathon - and she completed it in an impressive 4.23 hours. The amount she has raised so far for the Home in Manchester is £1170, exceeding her target by more than double , and there is Gift Aid still to claim on some of the donations, approximately £90.
Congratulations Fran!
Fran is on…
The procession arrives
Altars servers kneel in prayer
Some residents participate from the balcony
A view from the balcony
View from on high
The procession makes its way to the altar
Sisters and residents in prayer from on high!
The Polish Community processed from St. Michael's to the ground of the Home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where they were welcomed, and joined, by the Little…
The Polish Community processed from St. Michael’s to the ground of the Home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where they were welcomed, and joined, by the Little Sisters and Residents for their annual Corpus Christi procession.
The ceremony of the Crowning of Our Lady was held at St. Anne's during the month of May.
The ceremony of the Crowning of Our Lady was held at St. Anne’s during the month of May.
On Sunday 7th June, a beautiful sunny day, the Little Sisters and Residents were joined by people on the Island , in particular the Polish Community, for the annual Corpus Christi Procession.
Preparing the way
The Blessing
The Statue of St. Jeanne Jugan is now firmly installed in the grounds of the Home in Manchester. She is there to welcome visitors, and those who pass by, helping all on their way as they pause to pray.