Palm Sunday, the day before yesterday, was a wonderful day for all our churches in this Chaplaincy.

Looking back last Tuesday, I realised we had had number of significant events:

Friday 7th was the Women's World Day of Prayer and I joined the prayers at the Lutheran church in Venice where about 15 of us formed the Venice link of that wonderful chain of prayer around the world for peace, and thanksgiving for Women's part in our community Life.

Sunday 24th February was special in three ways - well, Sunday is always special! three MORE ways:

1. A FIRST AT ST. GEORGE'S! we were able to provide HOT TEA and coffee with the refreshments after the Sunday service. It was a chilly day so this was very popular, and refreshment-time went on longer than the service itself!

The Chaplain is always glad to receive enquiries from couples about Weddings or Baptisms. These are wonderful Sacraments, and always joyful family occasions and it is a privilege to be able to welcome you to St. George’s to celebrate them.

You will find that his first question is, “What is your connection with Venice? Why would you like to come to St. George’s for your special celebration?”

On these moving occasions a couple dedicate themselves, or their child, to God. This is a serious commitment and it needs the full support of Family and Friends to help you carry it out.

The normal context of these celebrations is in your Home Parish (or in the case of a Wedding, one of the couple’s home parishes) where Family, Friends and neighbours can all support you. For couples intending to travel to Venice for their special celebration, the Chaplain wants to be sure that you will have the presence of your Families and the support of your parish priest at home.

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