People of the parishes: Westport-Dugort

 

This is Steffi and Paul, a.k.a. Mary and Joseph (see Crib Service, 22nd December, below), who last weekend celebrated the first anniversary of their wedding which took place in southern India. Steffi and Paul lead the Sunday Club children’s ministry in Holy Trinity Westport, and we are blessed to have them!

Let's pray for them in their lives and ministry. 


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