The Host Apostolate is an Association of Lay Faithful led by married and single people who wish to lead a life of prayer, Evangelisation and Formation in the pursuit of a life of Holiness, faithful to the Gospel and teaching of the Church.

Welcome to the Host Apostolate

Adoration: Our aim is frequently to spend time in the loving Presence of Jesus and learning how to love Him. This may be in His Presence in the monstrance, in the tabernacle, or at daily Mass. This is a certain way to build a relationship which leads us to adore Him, witness to His Presence, serve Him, and deepen our prayer life.   Evangelisation: If we love Jesus, we will want to tell every one about Him and His Church. This GOOD NEWS of the GOSPEL, we hope to spread in every possible place and on every occasion, - by the witness of our lives and in the' market place' Tabor is the name we give to this aspect of the Apostolate. (See The Rule for further information).   Formation: This aspect applies especially to married couples who wish to form a base house, but also to those who are members or not -- engaged couples, single people, priests, or indeed any one who desires to grow in Holiness and Service. This will be by means of spiritual friendship, teaching and Poustinia (spending time alone with God in Solitude). Any formation will also be responsive to needs as they present themselves. We will be available particularly to any one who feels called to a special Mission in the Church.           "In the case of the family, the weakening of these bonds is particularly serious because the family is the fundamental cell of society, where we learn to live with others despite our differences and to belong to one another; it is also the place where parents pass on the faith to their children.” Pope Francis 1, Apostolic Letter ‘Evangelii Gaudium’, 66

Projects Serving and helping in areas of Spiritual needs and poverty India. Kerala Daughters of Mary Uganda Fr Martin Wambeo and Fr, Geoff. Nigeria West Africa Fr. Chris Amanze Pakistan Fr. Ejaz East India. Fr. Maria Babu Nigeria. Imo State. Fr. Johnbosco Tanzania Fr. Aloyce Babene CP UGANDA Fr. Geoff Odongo Akiso Nigeria Delta State Fr. Nwabuifeukwu Anthony Chukwuemeka Madagascar Fr Jean Claude. Rakotoarisoa Haiti Fr. Prosnel Altidor Occasional Support (one-off) Sister Sussan Opara. Sisters of the Compassionate Heart of Christ

Items Needed (click to see the full list) Items needed for distribution to The Host Apostolate Projects For the Seminaries (Uganda, Nigeria) Books, devotional and/or theological… lives of Saints. Prayer Books, Recent Missals, New and Old Testaments. Breviaries For ALL our Projects in general: Rosaries: (wooden or plastic or other), damaged but repairable welcome. Crosses: hanging or standing, or small hand crosses. Crucifixes: small, medium (personal wear) – wood or metal. Medals: Any, especially Marian, particularly ‘The miraculous medal’. Old Medals welcome, (unbroken chains also useful…) Icons and small wooden or resin statues Vestments, Stoles and altar linen in good order Patens, Chalices. Scapulars: Our Lady of Mount Carmel or other… Pictures: With blank backs (any). Hanging pictures – however we cannot send any glass by mail…. However, we do laminate some pictures, others we roll Icons: Statues: Any small statuettes, up to 15 inches tall are very welcome, but resin, plastic or wood. Also plaques and small busts. Remember weight matters! Children’s Books in small quantities, especially paperbacks about the Rosary, Saints and Sacraments… Church and Priest’s personal items Vestments: Chasubles In good order, old or new. Stoles (any colour) Albs, especially lightweight (cotton) Altar Linen: Purificators, Corporals Altar cloths: Chalices, Ciboria, Patens, Monstrances, (also travel versions (Mass kits) of these (for outlying villages in Uganda, Nigeria, Pakistan, India (North and South), these can be metal or stone but beware of weight. These are urgently needed. Cruet sets: (water & wine) Incense and charcoal Medicines: (to Pakistan) We are only permitted to send NON-Prescription (over the counter) medicines FOR CHILDREN. These include Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, plasters, antiseptic cream, vitamins, sore throat medication (lozenges), Dioralyte (diarrhoea preparations)., bandages and antiseptic wipes (small).

In Memory of Michael Holman and Dave Brown.