The Presbytery, 2b Agia Galatianis St, Kato Paphos Tel 26 931 308, 26 953459 Yohannan@cytanet.com.cy www.paphoscatholic-churches.com

In June 2010 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will come to Paphos. Our aim is to ask him to bless the Hospice of St. Michael. The whole project is the fruit of the good relations we have with the Orthodox Church in Cyprus especially with its head, Archbishop Chrysostomos and his successor in Paphos Metropolite George.

Indeed, in 1992 he welcomed us and obtained for us from the Department of Antiquities a full usage of Agia Kyriaki, the Church by St. Paul’s Pillar, allowing us to use the churches of his Diocese for burials and christenings, especially the beautiful Church of St. George. On 3/6/1994 he offered us the big parcel of land in Mezza Khorio where we created our cemetery and built our chapel with the generous financial participation of the Government of Cyprus.

While Metropolite of Paphos, Archbishop Chrysostomos requested the visit of the Pope to Cyprus; it was not then possible because the invitation ought to be from the President of the State and the Head of the Church.

In the meantime the Lord blessed him; he became Archbishop of Cyprus and he’ll have the satisfaction to receive the Pope with the President of the State. In June 2010 he’ll join his Holiness in blessing the Hospice of St. Michael, a worthy event to be kept in mind, for the generations to come, of the memorial visit of the Pope in Cyprus.

We aimed to achieve this project alone with our parishioners without asking the participation of anybody but now the situation has changed – we need the help of everybody. Until now the treasurer in charge of the project Mr Owen Donaghy has spent more than 1,400,000 (one million four hundred) Euro.

The Hospice Account Details

• A/C NO : 651-100-064345-7
• IBAN: CY 1400 900 651 0006 5110 0064 3457
• BIC: ABKLCY2N

Alpha Bank, Griva Dhigeni Branch, Paphos, Cyprus

We need to find during these 6 months at least another 400,000 (four hundred thousand) Euro, to be able to receive the Pope. First your prayers then you may ask your friends, parish priests and bishops to give us a hand. Thank you and God Bless

• 14th Mothers day
• 17th St. Patrick (memorial)
• 19th St. Joseph (memorial)
• 25th Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity)
• 28th Passion Sunday - clocks forward 1 hour

His Holiness Pope Benedict will be welcomed to Ayia Kiriaki Church at 3pm, Friday, 4th June together with the President of Cyprus, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Archbishop of Cyprus and their attendants.

Father John has prepared a suitable program for this historic and momentous event which will be submitted to the Vatican Delegation on their return to Cyprus in March 2010 to finalise the itinerary for the Pope’s visit.

Father John has suffered a stroke and is in Bethlehem receiving physiotherapy.Thankfully he is recovering well albeit somewhat slower than the parishioners would wish for. Father Jim Kennedy is our visiting priest and we extend our warm welcome. Thank your all for your prayers and support.

We are celebrating ‘El Shadai’ with our Philipino Parishioners. The day will be a ‘Bring and Share’ No charge - donations most welcome to the Parish only. Details and names to Brenda Tele 99804161

Father John Has Requested That All Parishioners Please Support Our Events. All Proceeds To the Hospice.

Latin Parish will celebrate Paska Dinner on Fiday 9th April Great feast, good music, fun and enjoyment for all. Please make a special effort.

Tickets: E22.50 Contact Michele on 99528943 in aid of St Michaels Hospice.

Bountiful Buffet Lunch Sunday 21st March at 1pm ONLY 15 euros!!! Guest speakers on St. Michael’s Hospice, progress and aims... All Welcome - Ask Your Friends too and get a table together! Please book with Georgina 99 385 234 or Daryl 99 571 683 or 26 930 345

The Parish has several forthcoming events which all require ‘PRIZES’ either for a raffle or to be auctioned. Please contact Brenda on 99804161.

• A/C NO : 651-100-064345-7
• IBAN: CY 1400 900 651 0006 5110 0064 3457
• BIC: ABKLCY2N

Alpha Bank, Griva Dhigeni Branch, Paphos, Cyprus Euros 250 to sponsor a window, 500 for a door and 100 for 10 sq mtrs of tiling. Thank you firstly for your prayers then you may ask your friends, parish priests and bishops to give us a hand. Thank you and God Bless. Father John

If you wish to sponsor the flowers for the altar in memory of a loved one, please contact the person who will be arranging the flowers on the appropriate date. You can find the Flower Roster on the Church Notice Board.

Donations of cakes and savories for the flower festival on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of April. Please contact Wendy Connolly 26422903 or 99456833

The group is making cards to support St Michael’s Hospice Charity. Special handmade cards for all occasions. All available at Hospice Shop No 1 (Ship Shape traffic lights) and Shop 2(St Paul’s Pillar. We are thankful to all supporters who give us their old/used cards, ribbons, lace, etc. You can leave them at one of the shops.

PREPARATION TO RECEIVE SACRAMENTS We invite all eligible children to the preparation course to celebrate First Communion or Confirmation. If you like to join please contact Cynthia on 96 306 443 or Patti on 99 377468.

Want to be a “trolley dolly”? If you can spare 1hr per week in an afternoon, then your wish can help others as well. Not Duty Free but newspapers, magazines etc. at Paphos General Hospital. If this doesn’t appeal, why not just be a visitor - a new face is always welcome.

As usual we are always needing unwanted medical equipment so please let us know if you have anything we can use. Contact Brenda on 99804161

In Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Kindergarten welcomes children af all races and creeds. Ann Sheen:Parish Representative. 26 222 569.Teacher: Elena Serge 99 950 115 Manager - Despo 99 577 791

Tombs of the Kings Rd, Kato Paphos Michael Redford 99 129 757

• No Membership Required - Everyone Is Welcome: Some activities charge/fee from 1 to 3.50 euro

• Activities-check details on notice board
• Alzheimer’s: 1st Wed of Month.

Alzheimer’s * SPECIAL PROGRAM * Care Group - We are free activities packed program for the sufferer’s of the disease every Thursday 2pm. Contact 99 129 757

• Astronomy Group: Thurs 7pm
• Bingo:Sun7pm,Tues 12.30, Fri 12.30pm
• Bridge:Mon am,Wed pm,Frid 1.30-5pm
• Board Games: Tues 2pm
• Camera Club: Monthly Thursday’s
• Craft: Mon 1.30
• Catholic Education: Sat afternoons (Free)
• Chess: Wed 2pm
• Holy Mass: Saturdays 4pm
• Library: All opening hours - 7 days Videos & DVDs available during opening hours. Donations welcome
• Line Dancing: Mon, Wed & Frid am & Tues pm. Beginners SEE ABOVE
• Lunch: Parish lunch 2nd Sunday/month SEE ABOVE -VALENTINE’S LUNCH
• Quiz: (Fun & Jackpot Quiz) Weds
• Parkinson’s Society: 3rd Weds/month
• Scotish Dancing: Tues 5pm (Beginners Welcome)
• Small Mat Indoor Bowling: Mon 7pm Thurs 9.30am, Weds 2pm
• Ti Chi: Mon 12.15-1.30pm
• Ukelele Band: Sat morning from 9.30am
• Whist: Friday 7pm
• Shop 1: Brenda 99 157184 By Ship Shape
• Shop 2: Wendy/Ruth 99 040294 Church by St Paul’s Pillar, Kato Paphos
• Shop 3: Geroskipou opp. Gymnastica Gym
• Please contact Owen Donaghy - 26 961 246 We can collect any items you wish to donate

Ring Jim Connolly, 26 422903 Repatriation – Tony Southwell, 26 950 227 Catholic Monthly Bulletin in Greek

Catholic Monthly Bulletin in Greek Distributed free to all Greek speaking parishioners informing on matters of faith, liturgy and culture. Irene Meerman 99 796040

• Study Group: Every Tuesday 4-5.30pm Tala. Subjects: Faith, Prayer and history of the church. Informal, interesting & inspiring. Open to all. Visitors welcome Contact Irene Meerman 99 796

• Cecil Doublet 26 652350
• Owen Donaghy 26 961246
• Tony Southwell 26 950227
• Philip Backhouse 99 819891
• Jan Czesak 99 276650
• Mike Redford(Polis)99 129757
• William Watkinson 26622069
• Michael Munnelly 26954116

• Ayia Kyriaki: Saturday 18.00 Valid for Sunday; Sundays 10am Latin 11am German/Polish; Sundays 12 noon English; Holy days 12 noon English
• The Latin Parish Hall: Saturdays 16.00 Valid for Sunday
• St. Dimitris, Polis: Sundays 10am English
• Columbia Hotel, Pissouri: Sundays 18.00
• The Presbytery, Galatianis St.: Weekdays: 9am English
• The Chapel of SS. Cosmos & Damian, Mesa Chorio: Thursdays 16.30 French; Fridays 16.00 English
• Phillipino Mass 12 noon last Sunday of the month
• The Sri Lankan Sisters Every 3rd Sunday Mass at 1pm for Sri-Lankans guided by Sri-Lankan Nuns (22 681 811)

• 2 Presentation of the lord (Feast)
• 3 St. Blaise (Memorial)
• 11 Our lady of Lourdes (Memorial) & World Day of Prayer For The Sick
• 17 Ash Wednesday (fast & abstinence)
• 21 First Sunday of Lent
• 22 Chair of St Peter (Feast)

His Holiness Pope Benedict will be welcomed to Ayia Kiriaki Church at 3pm, Friday, 4th June together with the President of Cyprus, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Archbishop of Cyprus and their attendants.

Father John is preparing a suitable program for this historic and momentous event which will be submitted to the Vatican Delegation on their return to Cyprus in March 2010 to finalise the itinerary for the Pope’s visit.

Father John has suffered a stroke and is in hospital. Thankfully he is recovering well albeit somewhat slower than the parishioners would wish for. Father Jim Kennedy is our visiting priest and we extend our warm welcome. Thank your all for your prayers and support

1000 euros will purchase two windows and a door for Hospice Many thanks to all who donated and supported this event. People said they enjoyed the uplifting service which makes the work worthwhile. Mary Penny-Ingram

Sunday 14th Feb. Latin Parish Hall, Tomb’s of the Kings Road. Piping Hot and Delicious Roast with all the trimmings! There’ll be plenty of cupids about so don’t miss out!

All Parishioners Please Support. All Proceeds To the Hospice LATIN PASKA DINNER - 9th APRIL Latin Parish will celebrate Paska Dinner on Fiday 9th April Great feast, good music, fun and enjoyment for all. Please make a special effort.

20TH MARCH SATURDAY 7.30pm

Only 10 euros pp including finger buffet, glass of wine & full night’s entertainment. Fun, Fun, Fun: Irene Robertson, DJ Paphian Paul, Big Head Shave, Auction and Raffles. Tickets: Carol 99 193 806 Brenda 99804161 The Welcome Inn 26 422 988

Bountiful Buffet Lunch at Coralia Beach Hotel Sunday 21st March 1pm ONLY 15 eros!!! Guest speakers on St. Michael’s Hospice, progress and aims... All Welcome - Ask Your Friends too! Please book with Georgina 99 385 234 Daryl 99 571 683 or 26 930 345

MARCH 6TH 7.30 FOR 8PM. Includes Cyprus Morris Dancers, and many other artists. 5euros per person. Ring Sheila 99129757 for details and to reserve tickets

The group is making cards to support St Michael’s Hospice Charity. Special handmade cards for all occasions. All available at Hospice Shop No 1 (Ship Shape traffic lights) & Shop 2 (St Paul’s Pillar).

We are thankful to all supporters who give us their old/used cards, ribbons, lace, etc. You can leave them at one of the shops

Wendy and Ruth have their hands full every Sunday (and any other day the shop is open). The hospice is just by St. Paul’s Pillar so tourists and we ‘locals’ gather to catch up with the latest news, browes at the well stocked hospice shop not to mention enjoy the hot scones & delicious teas! Sundays are famous for the well attended and regular get-together - a perfect time for Sunday breakfast too.

PREPARATION TO RECEIVE SACRAMENTS We invite all eligible children to the preparation course to celebrate First Communion or Confirmation. If you like to join please contact Cynthia on 96 306 443 or Patti on 99 377468.

New Beginners Class started on 27th January. Classess start each Wednesday at 9am. Wednesday 10.00am to 1.30pm - Classes open to all levels Fridays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm - Classes open to all levels

• NEW NEW - Indoor Bowling - Small Mat - Weds 2.30pm

If you wish to sponsor the flowers under the altar in memory of a loved one or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or your visit here please phone the person who will be doing the flowers on the appropriate date and they will arrange to fulfil your request.

A list of ladies and their phone numbers are posted on the Church For those unable to access the published roster please contact janet@macdermot.com

Want to be a “trolley dolly”? If you can spare 1hr per week in an afternoon, then your wish can help others as well. Not Duty Free but newspapers, magazines etc. at Paphos General Hospital. If this doesn’t appeal, why not just be a visitor - a new face is always welcome.

As usual we are always needing unwanted medical equipment so please let us know if you have anything we can use. Contact Brenda on 99804161

In Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Kindergarten welcomes children af all races and creeds. Ann Sheen:Parish Representative. 26 222 569.Teacher: Elena Serge 99 950 115 Manager - Despo 99 577 791

Tombs of the Kings Rd, Kato Paphos Michael Redford 99 129 757

• No Membership Required - Everyone Is Welcome: Some activities charge/fee from 1 to 3.50 euro

• Activities-check details on notice board
• Alzheimer’s: 1st Wed of Month.

Alzheimer’s * SPECIAL PROGRAM * Care Group - We are free activities packed program for the sufferer’s of the disease every Thursday 2pm. Contact 99 129 757

• Astronomy Group: Thurs 7pm
• Bingo:Sun7pm,Tues 12.30, Fri 12.30pm
• Bridge:Mon am,Wed pm,Frid 1.30-5pm
• Board Games: Tues 2pm
• Camera Club: Monthly Thursday’s
• Craft: Mon 1.30
• Catholic Education: Sat afternoons (Free)
• Chess: Wed 2pm
• Holy Mass: Saturdays 4pm
• Library: All opening hours - 7 days
• Line Dancing: Mon, Wed & Frid am & Tues pm. Beginners SEE ABOVE
• Lunch: Parish lunch 2nd Sunday/month SEE ABOVE -VALENTINE’S LUNCH
• Quiz: (Fun & Jackpot Quiz) Weds
• Parkinson’s Society: 3rd Weds/month
• Scotish Dancing: Tues 5pm (Beginners Welcome)
• Small Mat Indoor Bowling: Mon 7pm Thurs 9.30am, Weds 2pm
• Ti Chi: Mon 12.15-1.30pm
• Ukelele Band: Sat morning from 9.30am
• Whist: Friday 7pm
• Lending library - Videos & DVDs available during opening hours. Donations welcome.
• Outside Market: Thur and Sun - All stall holders. Reasonable rates and refreshments.

• Shop 1: Brenda 99 157184 By Ship Shape
• Shop 2: Wendy/Ruth 99 040294 Church by St Paul’s Pillar, Kato Paphos
• Shop 3: Geroskipou opp. Gymnastica Gym
• Please contact Owen Donaghy - 26 961 246

We can collect any items you wish to donate

Ring Jim Connoly, 26 422903 Repatriation – Tony Southwell, 26 950 227

Catholic Monthly Bulletin in Greek Distributed free to all Greek speaking parishioners informing on matters of faith, liturgy and culture. Irene Meerman 99 796040

• Study Group: Every Tuesday 4-5.30pm Tala. Subjects: Faith, Prayer and history of the church. Informal, interesting & inspiring. Open to all. Visitors welcome Contact Irene Meerman 99 796

• Cecil Doublet 26 652350
• Owen Donaghy 26 961246
• Tony Southwell 26 950227
• Philip Backhouse 99 819891
• Jan Czesak 99 276650
• Mike Redford(Polis)99 129757
• William Watkinson 26622069
• Michael Munnelly 26954116

• Ayia Kyriaki: Saturday 18.00 Valid for Sunday; Sundays 10am Latin 11am German/Polish; Sundays 12 noon English; Holy days 12 noon English
• The Latin Parish Hall: Saturdays 16.00 Valid for Sunday
• St. Dimitris, Polis: Sundays 10am English
• Columbia Hotel, Pissouri: Sundays 18.00
• The Presbytery, Galatianis St.: Weekdays: 9am English
• The Chapel of SS. Cosmos & Damian, Mesa Chorio: Thursdays 16.30 French; Fridays 16.00 English
• Phillipino Mass 12 noon last Sunday of the month
• The Sri Lankan Sisters Every 3rd Sunday Mass at 1pm for Sri-Lankans guided by Sri-Lankan Nuns (22 681 811)

Success Success!! 6200 euros was raised for the St Michael’s Hospice. Thanks to all for their generosity and a great evening. Good food, good wine, good company and ocean full of goodwill!

Date for your calendar: LATIN PASKA DINNER - 9th APRIL Folllowing great success of the Parish Christmas Party our parish will celebrate Latin Paska Dinner on the 9th April 2010. Bunnies, Easter eggs, great feast and fun and enjoyment for all. All proceeds to St. Michael’s Hospice.

The Hospice has a new website - www.stmichaelshospice.info There you can find all sorts of handy information about the Hospice + events,newsletter etc. The Christmas Fair raised nearly €2800 and fund raising is now in full swing with the hope of completing the project in readiness for the Pope’s visit.

Thank You - COFFEE MORNING AT PEYIA. Thank you to all who supported the coffee morning. We have raised 300 euros for the purchase of new equipment for the kindergarten. Located at Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Kindergarten welcomes children of all races and creeds. Brenda 99 804 161. Located in Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Ann Sheen:Parish Representative. 26 222 569. Teacher: Elena Serge 99 950 115, Manager - Despo 99 577 791

If you wish to sponsor the flowers for the altar, in memory of a loved one or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or your visit here please phone the person who will be doing the flowers on the appropriate date and they will arrange to fulfil your request.

A list of ladies and their phone numbers are posted on the Church notice board. For those unable to access the published roster please contact janet@macdermot.com

If anyone would like to receive this letter by e-mail, please let us know - anna@fitzgeraldcyprus.com Also, please keep the newsletter that is handed out on a Sunday as areference point for all the various contact details. Involved in parish activity? Want it to be inserted in newletter? Ring 26 930345 or Email anna@fitzgeraldcyprus.com

The group is making cards to support St Michael’s Hospice Charity. Special handmade cards for all occasions. All available at Hospice Shop No 1 (Ship Shape traffic lights) & Shop 2 (St Paul’s Pillar). We are thankful to all supporters who give us their old/used cards,ribbons, lace, etc. You can leave them at one of the shops.

BONUS CARD LOYALTY POINTS SCHEME in support of St. Michael’s hospice

• PAPANTONIOU’S SUPERMARKET

You can donate any bonus points earned (all stores) to the charity - Please quote Hospice Account No. 520 14925 at the checkout

• MARKS & SPENCER

Donate your bonus points to the hospice account - St Michael’s Hospice (Anne Waile’s) at M&S (all stores). These points are used to purchase raffle prizes, etc. Ring Anne, 26 622872

Want to be a “trolley dolly”? If you can spare 1hr per week in an afternoon, then your wish can help others as well. Not Duty Free but newspapers, magazines etc. at Paphos General Hospital. If this doesn’t appeal, why not just be a visitor - a new face is always welcome. As usual we are always needing unwanted medical equipment so please let us know if you have anything we can use. Contact Brenda on 99804161

The collections of food and toiletries for the poor will be ongoing. There are people in Paphos struggling to eat and feed their families and Father John gets many requests for help. There is a cupboard in the Presbytery or a box in Shop 2 for your gifts, to be distributed by Father John. Non-perishable basic items are best, including tinned meat, fish, etc. Please, no out-of-date food!

In Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Kindergarten welcomes children of all races and creeds. Ann Sheen:Parish Representative. 26 222 569. Teacher: Elena Serge 99 950 115 Manager - Despo 99 577 791

• Tombs of the Kings Rd, Kato Paphos. Sheila Redford 99 129 757

• Some activities charge/fee from 1 to 3.50 euro*
• Activities-check details on notice board
• Alzheimer’s: 1st Wed of Month
• Astronomy Group: Thurs 7pm
• Bingo:Sun7pm,Tues 12.30, Fri 12.30pm
• Bridge:Mon am,Wed pm,Fri 1.30-5pm
• Board Games: Tues 2pm
• Camera Club: Monthly Thursday’s
• Craft: Mon 1.30 (Free)
• Catholic Education: Sat afternoons
• Chess: Wed 2pm
• Holy Mass: Saturdays 4pm
• Library: All opening hours - 7 days
• Line Dancing: Mon, Wed & Frid am & Tues pm-Beginners program available
• Lunch: Parish lunch 2nd Sunday/month
• Quiz: (Fun & Jackpot Quiz) Weds
• Parkinson’s Society: 3rd Weds/month
• Scottish Dancing: Tues 5pm (Beginners Welcome)
• Small Mat Indoor Bowling: Mon 7pm
• Thurs 9.30am, Weds 2pm
• Ti Chi: Mon 12.15-1.30pm
• Ukelele Band: Sat morning from 9.30am
• Whist: Friday 7pm
• Lending library - Videos & DVDs available during opening hours. Donations welcome.
• Outside Market: Thur and Sun - All stall holders. Reasonable rates and refreshments.

• Shop 1: Brenda 99 157184 By Ship Shape
• Shop 2: Wendy/Ruth 99040294 By Ayia Kiriaki Church by St Paul’s Pillar, Kato Paphos
• Shop 3: Geroskipou opposite Gymnastica Gym

Please contact Owen Donaghy - 26 961 246. We can collect any items you wish to donate

• Ring Jim Connolly, 26 422903
• Repatriation – Tony Southwell, 26 950 227

Distributed free to all Greek speaking parishioners informing on matters of faith, liturgy and culture. Irene Meerman 99 796040.

• Study Group: Every Tuesday 4-5.30pm, Tala. Subjects: Faith, Prayer and history of the church. Informal, interesting & inspiring. Open to all. Visitors welcome Contact Irene Meerman 99 796 040

Parish Priest Father John Sansour The Presbytery, 2b Agia Galatianis St, Kato Paphos Tel 26 931 308, 26 953459 Yohannan@cytanet.com.cy www.paphoscatholic-churches.com

St Paul’s Pillar Wed 16th Dec. 6.30pm

Join us for this celebratory service and dedicate a candle on our Christmas Tree in memory of a loved one. Amidst music, poems and prayer a candle is lit in the name of every person to whom it has been dedicated. At the end of the moving dedication the Christmas Tree is lit up in honour of loved ones.

All names are recorded in Book Of Remembrance - displayed in Hospice shop till Dec 2010. Cost of candle per name 7 euro. AllProceeds to purchase doors and windows at St Michael’s Hospice. Mary Penny-Ingram 96 398641

Thank You - COFFEE MORNING AT PEYIA. Thank you to all who supported the coffee morning. We have raised 300 euros for the purchase of new equipment for the kindergarten. Located at Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Kindergarten welcomes children of all races and creeds. Brenda 99 804 161. Located in Mesa Chorio Tel 26 653762. Ann Sheen:Parish Representative. 26 222 569. Teacher: Elena Serge 99 950 115, Manager - Despo 99 577 791

The collections of food and toiletries for the poor will be ongoing. There are people in Paphos struggling to eat and feed their families and Father John gets many requests for help. There is a cupboard in the Presbytery or a box in Shop 2 for your gifts, to be distributed by Father John. Non-perishable basic items are best, including tinned meat, fish, etc. Please, no out-of-date food!

Lent: “ In the Church there are water and tears: the water of baptism and the tears of repentance.” St.A