Newsletter – June 2026
The Sacristy (or Vestry) behind the church has been demolished.
Construction continues.
SANTA MARGARITA CHURCH, MENORCA
NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2026
For more information:
Email Carole Brayford at info@anglicanchurchmenorca.com Or talk to the Revd Paul.
NEWS FROM MAY 2026
Apologies ! This Newsletter is late (as it often is!). This time the compiler has been occupied with the recent arrival of a 5th grandchild – a little boy, Patrick Anthony, a first child for daughter, Sara (and Steven). As requested by the Chaplain’s wife a new born photo is shown here!
The Sacristy ! Building works continue to the rear of the church following the demolition of our Sacristy by the builder developing the adjacent plot. It will be rebuilt to our specifications at his cost. In the meantime we are operating from the Portakabin in the rear of the church.
Chaplaincy Lunch. In May almost record numbers of us enjoyed a very convivial lunch at Trattoria Vianello in Mahon.
Chaplaincy Council. Colin Guanaria has accepted the invitation to join the Council as the Co-opted Vice Chairman. (Please pray for David Green who is seriously ill ). The June meeting was held on Thurday 4th June. Please pray for the Council Members and the outcome of their deliberations.
Biennial Clergy Gathering in Barcelona.
In May, as in previous years, Paul attended the gathering of clergy from Northern Spain and the Balearics in Barcelona.
In the photo, the clergy are Sara Davies, Ishanesu Gushta, John Chapman, Deborah Chapman, Paul, Massimo Radice.
San Felipe. The British fortress of San Felipe (St. Philip's Castle) is a 16th-century fortress and defensive labyrinth guarding the entrance to the port of Mahón. It is located in the town of Es Castell and is renowned for its extensive, hand-dug underground tunnels. At the end of May, Paul was asked to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony in the ruined cemetery to remember those who served there.
Nathalie’s Second Bump. Many of us will remember Nathalie whose first “baby bump” was previously blessed by Paul. She is now expecting a second baby. Paul is here blessing the second bump, ably assisted by the result of the previous one!
Shawn the Sheep ! Most of us are familiar with Shawn who often makes an appearance from behind the altar (with the Chaplain’s approval of course!). He is the guardian of lost property. Here he is modelling the latest item waiting to be claimed !
JUNE 2026 AND FUTURE EVENTS
14 June. Service of Holy Communion with the Rev. Massimo Radice, curate at Saint George’s, Barcelona. 11am only.
June Events. Details of forthcoming events will be advertised on the church website in due course.
Patronal Festival of Santa Margarita. We look forward to the choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge being with us to celebrate the feast day of Santa Margarita on 19 July.
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 2.00€ 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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