Rather belated Christmas greetings…

Come, let us adore him.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn.

“…I am the perfect and ever Virgin Holy Mary, Mother of the God of truth through Whom everything lives, the Lord of all things near us, the Lord of heaven and earth… I will give Him to the people in all my personal love, in my compassion, in my help, in my protection: because I am truly your merciful Mother, yours and all the people who live united in this land and of all the other people of different ancestries, my lovers, who love me, those who seek me, those who trust in me. Here I will hear their weeping, their complaints and heal all their sorrows, hardships and sufferings.”

“Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you.”

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

On Retreat

The Sisters are currently on their annual retreat with the Benedictine nuns of Minster (one of whom is pictured below) , near Ramsgate in Kent.

Picture chosen as a special treat for Clare.

Bazaar pictures Pt. 2

The Bazaar was very much Advent themed, so instead of Christmas stories and Santa Claus we staged our very own Advent pagaent, led by our friend Michael Ross.

After some Advent stories, songs and Bible readings, some ‘volunteers’ were challenged to tell everyone, in 25 words or less, what Advent means to them.

The winner was chosen democratically…

…and as a prize allowed to light the first candle on the Advent wreath.

Bazaar pictures Pt. 1

The hall was full of familiar faces, with lots of our wonderful volunteers hard at work…

Some were busy behind the scenes…

While others were manning stalls.

As ever, the tearoom was a big hit.

And there was even face-painting for the ‘children’!

The Bazaar!

Our annual Advent Bazaar took place on Saturday 1 December and was a great success. We raised an amazing £1, 775 on the day (who’d have thought fairy cakes could be so lucrative?)and received around £500 in donations from people who unfortunately couldn’t be present.

As always it was a great day, it was wonderful to see so many of our friends and supporters, and we extend a big thank you to everyone who helped before, during and after the Bazaar. As always, it would be impossible for us to do our work here without the help of so many. Thank you! Pictures coming soon.

Update: Becky

Becky has an abortion booked for tomorrow - please pray that she will make the right decision.