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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VII Camellia Exhibition

By Samantha Gannon on 23rd January 2024 10:08 pm

During the 3rd and 4th of February, the parish of Prazeres will host the VII Camellias Exhibition.

On Saturday, February the 3rd, the programme includes 10:00 Mass. On Sunday, the 4th, there will also be a mass for the blessing of the Camellias at 10:00, followed by the award ceremony for those taking part in the Camellia competition.

The initiative is organised by the Prazeres Pedagogical Farm and has the support of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Environment and the Municipality of Calheta.

Samantha Gannon

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