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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Pope Given Liturgical Vestiments With Madeiran Embroidery

By Samantha Gannon on 28th June 2023 8:43 pm

The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, José Manuel Rodrigues, today met with Pope Francis during the general audience held in the Vatican, St. Peter’s Square.

Speaking to reporters, he said:

“I had the opportunity to convey to His Holiness the thanks from the Regional Government, for the work that the Catholic Church has done for our islands over 600 years, especially in the fields of health, education, and culture.”

On the occasion, the President of the Madeiran Parliament offered the Pope a set of liturgical vestments embroidered with Madeira embroidery.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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