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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Prayers For Those Who Lost Their Lives in the 2017 Monte Tree Tragedy

By Samantha Gannon on 15th August 2022 7:46 pm

Today, prayers were said during the celebration of Dia de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Largo da Fonte for the thirteen people who lost their lives in the 2017 Monte tree tragedy.

This initiative, which took place in the heart of Largo da Fonte, now stripped of trees, was attended by dozens of devotees, including the Bishop of Funchal, D. Nuno Brás.

After the homage was over, the entourage walked to the Igreja do Monte, where mass, presided over by the bishop, was held.

Samantha Gannon

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