07 January 2012
30 December 2011
19 December 2011
The beauty of Gavarnie in winter
For most HCPT groups, the day out in Gavarnie is one of many highlights of the pilgrimage to Lourdes, and the beautiful mountains provide the perfect backdrop to mass, and to a picnic and games on the prairie. The breathtaking scenery found in Gavarnie has earned it the status of a UNESCO world heritage site. Whilst the mountains look spectacular in springtime, they also look fabulous in winter. Here are some photographs.
17 December 2011
08 December 2011
Fundraiser tomorrow!
Don't forget tomorrow night's fundraiser at 7pm at Margaret and Phil's house.The night will be a great start to Christmas, with sherry, mulled wine, mince pies, cakes, raffle, tombola, bottle stall and much more!
Everyone is welcome!
06 December 2011
Fundraising at St Michael's school
On Thursday 15th of December St Michael's school in Rossington will hold an evening of festive fun from 5:45pm to 7pm. Proceeds from the evening will help group 101 take a child to Lourdes.
If you fancy a festive tipple feel free to bring your own drinks to enjoy on the night. £2 entry including a raffle ticket.
03 December 2011
The countdown continues!
It is just 18 weeks until Group 101 and the rest of the HCPT family travel to Lourdes!
02 December 2011
New HCPT Chief Executive announced
The following is taken from the HCPT website:
HCPT – The Pilgrimage Trust is delighted to welcome Phil Sparke as its new Chief Executive. Expected to take up the position full-time from March 2012, Phil has already had 16 years experience volunteering with the Trust.
HCPT – The Pilgrimage Trust is delighted to welcome Phil Sparke as its new Chief Executive. Expected to take up the position full-time from March 2012, Phil has already had 16 years experience volunteering with the Trust.
He has travelled on several Easter Pilgrimages, which help over 1,500 children with special needs each year to experience a very special week away in Lourdes and he has provided volunteer assistance to those adults who need it at the Trust’s own accessible Hosanna House, which provides tranquil and spiritual retreats for over 2,000 people each year.
Phil’s former career in the Royal Navy brought experience and knowledge to his voluntary role within the Trust as Chair of the Armed Services Region, which he has held for the last 6 years.
“It is with great personal pleasure that I take up the position of Chief Executive at HCPT – The Pilgrimage Trust,” says Phil Sparke.
“The Trust has helped me strengthen and focus my faith over the last 16 years of volunteering. It has allowed me to understand the true spirit of giving and now offers me the opportunity to contribute in new ways as Chief Executive. I relish the opportunity to guide the Trust through uncertain and difficult times, but with those challenges I also see great possibilities for the second biggest Catholic charity in the Country, one that has already touched so many people in so many ways and has a loyal and enthusiastic supporter base behind it every step of the way.”
Mulled wine and mince pies
Don't forget that next Friday, 7th December, from 7pm there is a Christmas fundraising event at Phil and Margaret house.
Last year the event had to be cancelled because of the weather, this year promises to be fantastic. Mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas carols and good company.
Contact Phil and Margaret for more details.
Last year the event had to be cancelled because of the weather, this year promises to be fantastic. Mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas carols and good company.
Contact Phil and Margaret for more details.
27 November 2011
Our friends at Tickhill Lions make a donation
We received an extremely generous donation of £1480 from Tickhill Lions that will enable us to take two local children with special needs on an amazing holiday that will change their lives.
Tickhill Lions have generously helped us to support local children for many years now. The work they do is always appreciated by everyone in the group.
Tickhill Lions have generously helped us to support local children for many years now. The work they do is always appreciated by everyone in the group.
£300 raised for Group 101
A big thank you to everyone who took part in the shabby chic fundraiser on Friday evening. £300 was raised for Group 101! Cupcakes and mulled wine were enjoyed by all and everyone had a great night. Thanks for your support it is much appreciated, especially by the children who will benefit from the money raised!
20 November 2011
Fundraising night a great success!
Last nights fundraiser at St Paul's was a great success, including tickets sales, the raffle and donations, £860 was raised for Group 101!
Many thanks to the St Paul's ladies group, people who sold raffle tickets, the musicians who played and everyone who turned up on the night.
Your efforts and support will more than pay for a deserving local child to travel to Lourdes with Group 101 next Easter.
Many thanks to the St Paul's ladies group, people who sold raffle tickets, the musicians who played and everyone who turned up on the night.
Your efforts and support will more than pay for a deserving local child to travel to Lourdes with Group 101 next Easter.
18 November 2011
The Lourdes webcams
Click on the images below to see the four Lourdes webcams live.
Grotto Webcam
Rosary Basilica Webcam
Procession Esplanade Webcam
Crowned Virgin Statue Webcam (complete with spider's web)
10 November 2011
03 November 2011
2012 Trust mass
The 2012 HCPT Trust mass on Thursday 12th April will be organised by the Scottish region, and the theme will be "We Are All God's Work of Art."
01 November 2011
Fundraising concert update
A reminder that the next fundraising event for Group 101 is the concert and pie and pea evening at St Paul's on Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £5 and include a pie and pea supper and entertainment.
There is limited availability, demand is always high and a fantastic night is always had by all at these events. If you want tickets, please contact Phil and Margaret on 01302 868816.
A reminder to helpers who are considering travelling to Lourdes with Group 101 at Easter 2012, there will be a group meeting at 2.30pm at Phil and Margaret's house on the afternoon of the concert.
Read 'The Pilgrim's Journal'
Click the image to go to the latest edition of The Pilgrim's Journal, a free supplement from the Lourdes magazine
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