“Only the dead have seen the end of war.”

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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— George Santayana, 1922

The Ukrainian community gathered this evening at 7 pm to demonstrate against the Russian attack on their country.

At 8 pm, the leaders of the Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and Presbyterian Churches in Madeira, will be holding a ‘Prayer for Peace.’ The prayers will be presided over by Bishop Nuno. This is a way for the Christian churches to respond to the huge uncertainty and anguish those in the Ukraine and around the world are experiencing.

There are currently 328 Ukrainians and 413 Russians residing in Madeira.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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