Going to church in jamaica.

[St. Anthony's Kitchen]

Dear Tattoo, I am Fr. Jim at the Catholic Church, Mary Gate of Heaven. Just want to say hello and let you now that you are most welcome her at our church. Many visitors pass through our beautiful little church. Our hospitality is second to none. And, I have enjoyed reading the nice compliments about me and our church. We are just staying busy with building the Kingdom here in our little part of the world.

Negril is a small town and there are probably 40 churches here--I'm serious! Big ones, little ones--and just about any denomination you might want. I can't speak for any of them but I can say you are welcome at MGH! Peace and all good to you. --Fr. Jim

[johng]

Yes going to church in Jamaica is a great experience. I have attended mass at Mary Gate of Heaven (many years ago) as well as the church about 50 yards up the hill to Red Ground (by where the Wharf Club used to be) on the right side. I have been to mass at the Catholic Church in Ocho Rios and have been in the Catholic Church in Seaford Town as well. I have also attended services at some remote churches in the mountains of Portland. I'm not sure how it is now but back in the 70's and 80's Sunday was still a day of worship in JA and everything was shut down as far as businesses. Not sure if that has changed or not but Sunday in Negril was a quiet day and going to church was a fun and spiritual experience. Easter was especially rewarding and I always felt welcome at any church I went to on the island.