Via Crucis - which took place inside the parish church of El Roser thanks to inclement weather
SANTA MARGARITA CHURCH, MENORCA
NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2026
For more information:
Email Carole Brayford at info@anglicanchurchmenorca.com Or talk to the Revd Paul.
NEWS FROM MARCH 2026
St. David’s Day – 1st March. The month began on St. David’s Day – see the flag! And whilst you ask, there is still no news on the new doors ! Patience, patience !
Saturday 6 March – World Day of Prayer. A service was held in church on Friday evening 5 March at 7pm - “Rest for the Weary” which was appreciated by all those who attended. The 2026 World Day of Prayer by Gift Amarachi Ottah used materials from Nigeria to bring us a powerful invitation drawn from Matthew 11:28-30. At a time when people worldwide are carrying heavy burdens, our Nigerian sisters offered profound insights into finding rest in God.
In the Rev. Paul’s absence between 6 and 10 March we were glad to welcome the Rev. Iain Bendrey to provide cover. He also enjoyed some Santa Margarita hospitality !
The Annual Church Meeting was held on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 12.30pm after the service with, in addition, a number of people also joining on Zoom. The Chaplain looks in relaxed mode – or is that just perplexed !
Our thanks to Margaret for making all the arrangements and putting together and distributing all the papers.
Church Wardens and Chaplaincy Council. For the coming year the following have been elected.
· Kathy Rossetti and Trevor Jones – Church Wardens.
· Margaret and Trevor Jones – Archdeaconry Synod Delegates
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Liz Astley, Carole Brayford, and Suzanne Hodges - Chaplaincy Council, joining Heike Pieper (in the 2nd of her 3 year term)
March Chaplaincy lunch on Friday 27th was held at Camacho’s in Es Castell. This is a venue we haven’t used in recent times but which proved to be an excellent choice. Good food and convivial company. Much enjoyed.
Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday was celebrated as usual in church with the distribution of palm crosses.
Via Crucis. On 31 March the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) normally takes place processing through the streets of Es Castell. More details next month.
APRIL 2026
The Rev. Paul – Paul should have been away on Wednesday 1 April at the Chrism Mass at St. George’s in Madrid, which is where the oils are blessed and where clergy renew their ordination vows. Sadly, Graham Byfield, a long term resident of the island, well known in art and cricketing circles and well beyond, died earlier in the week and Paul cancelled his trip to officiate at the service of cremation.
Easter Services
Details of all the Easter services can be found on the Church website but are also listed below. Melanie Plumley will be with us to enhance our worship on the organ at the Easter services as well as supporting us at some services in March. Melanie Plumley will also be with us to play the organ for Easter.
· Thursday, 2 April, Maundy Thursday
11:00 Foot washing and Holy Communion.
17:30 Tenebrae service, Holy Communion and stripping of the altar.
· Friday, 3 April, Good Friday Vigil
12:00 three hours of prayer and reflection based upon Via Dolorosa, the way of the cross. Come when you can, leave when you must during the 3 hours. Followed by hot cross buns.
· Saturday, 4 April
20:30 the Great Vigil of Easter, a fire will be lit from which the new Paschal Candle will be blessed. Holy Communion.
· Sunday 5 April, Easter Sunday
07:15, sunrise Holy Communion service at Punta Prima beach.
09:00 Holy Communion at the church.
11:00, Holy Communion with hymns and the possibility of Easter eggs at the church
Friday 10 April 8pm – Gwent Charity Brass Band returns for the traditional end-of-tour concert in the church. All welcome.
Thursday 23 April – St. George’s Day. To celebrate St. George’s Day there will be a service in church followed by a Chaplaincy lunch. More details in due course.
MAY 2026 AND FUTURE EVENTS
Coffee after Sunday services. Thank you to the volunteers who have joined the group serving refreshments after the service. Further volunteers are welcome. The small donations of 1.50€ per cup of coffee each week are used to support a number of different aspects of chaplaincy life from aiding the needy with food, to the floral decorations in the church.
If you would like to support the ministry of Santa Margarita, the Anglican Church in Menorca, then you can do so by clicking the Donate button below.
Your donation will be very gratefully received.
Rev. Paul Strudwick
Chaplain at Santa Margarita since June 2013.
Anglican Church in Menorca
Is part of the Diocese in Europe of the Church of England.
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The church offers English-language
Worship(holy communion) on Sundays (at 9:00 and 11:00) and Wednesdays (11:00), with a service of healing prayer and holy communion on Fridays (11:00).
The Anglican Church in Menorca, based at Santa Margarita in Es Castell, serves the whole island of Menorca.
All are welcome to join us for worship and fellowship.
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