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5th Sunday Year B
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
No visits this week.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £908.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The theme for this weeks discussion after Mass is Confirmation and next week we will look at the Eucharist. All are invited to attend.
Parish Finance Committee
The PFC have approved the Financial statement for the year 2011. Copies are now available in the porch.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will resume on Tuesday 7th Feb at 2pm. New members will be most welcome.
Health and Healing Conference
The 11th Health and Healing Conference will take place in Kingcase Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th Feb from 9.30am-12.30pm. It will be led by Fr. Jim McManus the Rector of the Redemptorist Community at Kinnoul in Perth. If you wish to take part please see me asap.
200 Club
1st: Betty Hamilton No 130, 2nd: E white No 98, 3rd: Rose McGinlay No 79.
Altar Servers
A reminder to all the Altar servers to pick up a copy of the service rota from the conference room. If you cannot make the Mass you are scheduled to serve please arrange a replacement.
Lenten & Easter Book & Booklets
Feel free to look over the Redemptorist Publications list of Lenten and Easter books. If you wish to order anything please fill in the order forms and hand into the Repository. DO NOT REMOVE BOOK FROM CHURCH.
Just War in the 21st Century
Fr. John Langan SJ of George Town University Washington DC will give a lecture on the above topic on Monday 6th February at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius College Hall Glasgow. Admission is free.
“This is our Faith”
Bishop Cunningham will launch “This is our Faith” a new Scottish Primary RE programme on Wednesday 29th February at 5pm in the Cathedral.
Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education week this year is from 19th –26th February. A Senior Teacher from one of our local Catholic Schools will address the congregation at Mass. Various materials will be made available and a special collection for Catholic Education will be taken up.
Summer Fete
The annual Summer Fete will take place on Sunday 10th June after Mass. A list is available in the porch for those wishing to help run a stall.
Parish Pastoral Council
On the social side of life we hope to have a children’ s film night in February, a film On the Way of St. James during Lent, a quiz night before Easter and the Summer Fete in June. Anyone with any other ideas please see one of the PPC.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
No visits this week.
Appointment of a Minister to Dalmellington, Bellsbank and Patna
I am delighted to announce that a Minister has been approved by the above congregations but still needs the approval of Ayr Presbytery. I’m hoping that will be forthcoming very soon and I would hope to attend the Induction Service. I can’t name her at the moment but it will be an interesting partnership.
Electricity Cuts
I do apologise for the intermittent electricity supply over the last month. Thanks to Francis Rooney’s persistence they have made a compensation payment of £162 .00 to the parish.
Chairs & Tables for the Hall
I have got a catalogue for tables and chairs for the hall please have a look at it and we will discuss what we need.
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Lourdes Hospitalite
The AGM of the Lourdes Hospitalite will take place on Sunday 19th February at 3.30pm in St. Peter’s Ardrossan with Mass and the anointing of the sick. See poster for details.
Adult Faith Formation
A study day exploring the Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will take place in St. Quivox Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th February 11.30am-3.30pm. Speaker Fr. Mark Kelly from Stranraer. See poster for details.
Jumbulance
This years Jumbulance to Lourdes takes place 12-21 April. This is a Galloway based Pilgrimage led by Fr. Mark Kelly (01776 703125) and Allison Neil (07949555955).
Pathway to Prayer 2012
This annual celebration in Troon takes place on Saturday 24th March. More details on the poster in porch.
Mary’s Meals
The latest magazine from Mary’s Meals is available in both churches.
Smithstone House Talks: The Year of Mark
Fr. Jerry Sheehy will lead talks on the above topic on Thursday afternoons 2-4pm Feb 9th, 16th & 22nd. See poster for more details.
February 2, 2012 No Comments
4th Sunday B
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week East of the Railway.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £849.00. Justice & Peace collection £414.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
This Sunday morning at Mass we welcome Scott into the Rite of Catechumens. A short service will take place after the Homily. The theme for this weeks discussion after Mass is Baptism and next week it will be Confirmation. All are invited to attend.
Parish Pastoral Committee
The PPC meet on Wednesday 1st February at 7pm. Anyone wishing to raise any points please talk to a member of the PPC.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will resume on Tuesday 7th Feb at 2pm. New members will be most welcome.
Health and Healing Conference
The 11th Health and Healing Conference will take place in Kingcase Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th Feb from 9.30am-12.30pm. It will be led by Fr. Jim McManus the Rector of the Redemptorist Community at Kinnoul in Perth. If you wish to take part please see me as soon as possible.
200 Club
The January draw will take place today.
Altar Servers
A reminder to all the Altar servers to pick up a copy of the service rota from the conference room. If you cannot make the Mass you are scheduled to serve please arrange a replacement.
Lenten & Easter Book & Booklets
Feel free to look over the Redemptorist Publications list of Lenten and Easter books. If you wish to order anything please fill in the order forms and hand into the Repository. DO NOT REMOVE BOOK FROM CHURCH.
Just War in the 21st Century
Fr. John Langan SJ of George Town University Washington DC will give a lecture on the above topic on Monday 6th February at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius College Hall Glasgow. Admission is free.
“This is our Faith”
Bishop Cunningham will launch “This is our Faith” a new Scottish Primary RE programme on Wednesday 29th February at 5pm in the Cathedral.
Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education week this year is from 19th –26th February. A Senior Teacher from one of our local Catholic Schools will address the congregation at Mass. Various materials will be made available and a special collection for Catholic Education will be taken up.
Alpha “Your Kingdom Come”
Alpha Vision Day is being held in Glasgow on Saturday 4th February. If you are interested please speak to Kevin or for more information go to www.alphascotland.org and click on the vision day link.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
This week I’ll be visiting homes and nursing homes in Dalmellington..
Appointment of a Minister to Dalmellington, Bellsbank and Patna
I am delighted to announce that a Minister has been approved by the above congregations but still needs the approval of Ayr Presbytery. I’m hoping that will be forthcoming very soon and I would hope to attend the Induction Service. I can’t name her at the moment but it will be an interesting partnership.
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Lourdes Hospitalite
The AGM of the Lourdes Hospitalite will take place on Sunday 19th February at 3.30pm in St. Peter’s Ardrossan with Mass and the anointing of the sick. See poster for details.
Adult Faith Formation
A study day exploring the Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will take place in St. Quivox Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th February 11.30am-3.30pm. Speaker Fr. Mark Kelly from Stranraer. See poster for details.
January 26, 2012 No Comments
3rd Sunday Year B
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week Nursing Homes.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was .
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass this weekend. We have one candidate for Baptism and it would be appropriate to have others attending the course in the light of the success of the Alpha Course. The theme this weekend will be that of Baptism.
Wednesday Evening Mass
Reluctantly I have decided to cancel the Wednesday evening Mass from now on. This is me attempting to do what the Doctor ordered!
Visibility
A visual impairment road-show is covering Ayrshire during the spring time. Please see leaflet in porch for local dates.
Parish Finance Committee
The PFC meet on Wednesday 25th January at 7pm.
Parish Pastoral Committee
The PPC meet on Wednesday 1st February at 7pm.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club will resume on Tuesday 7th Feb at 2pm. New members will be most welcome.
Health and Healing Conference
The 11th Health and Healing Conference will take place in Kingcase Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th Feb from 9.30am-12.30pm. It will be led by Fr. Jim McManus the Rector of the Redemptorist Community at Kinnoul in Perth. If you wish to take part please see me as soon as possible.
Justice and Peace Letter
A letter is available from Bishop Peter Moran concerning the work of Justice and Peace Scotland and a collection will be taken up today.
Altar Servers
A reminder to all the Altar servers to pick up a copy of the service rota from the conference room. If you cannot make the Mass you are scheduled to serve please arrange a replacement.
Lenten Book & Booklets
Feel free to look over the Redemptorist Publications list of Lenten and Easter books. If you wish to order anything please fill in the order forms and hand into the Repository. DO NOT REMOVE BOOK FROM CHURCH.
Theresa Forsyth RIP
Terri from Castlehill Gate died on Thursday morning. Her funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 1.30pm.
Just War in the 21st Century
Fr. John Langan SJ of George Town University Washington DC will give a lecture on the above topic on Monday 6th February at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius College Hall Glasgow. Admission is free.
“This is our Faith”
Bishop Cunningham will launch “This is our Faith” a new Scottish Primary RE programme on Wednesday 29th February at 5pm in the Cathedral.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
No visits this week.
Appointment of a Minister to Dalmellington, Bellsbank and Patna
I am delighted to announce that a Minister has been approved by the above congregations but still needs the approval of Ayr Presbytery. I’m hoping that will be forthcoming very soon and I would hope to attend the Induction Service. I can’t name her at the moment but it will be an interesting partnership.
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Lourdes Hospitalite
The AGM of the Lourdes Hospitalite will take place on Sunday 19th February at 3.30pm in St. Peter’s Ardrossan with Mass and the anointing of the sick. See poster for details.
Adult Faith Formation
A study day exploring the Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will take place in St. Quivox Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th February 11.30am-3.30pm. Speaker Fr. Mark Kelly from Stranraer. See poster for details.
January 19, 2012 No Comments
2nd Sunday Year B
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week West of the railway line.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £930.00. Building Fund for December £781.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass this weekend. We have one candidate for Baptism and it would be appropriate to have others attending the course in the light of the success of the Alpha Course. The theme this weekend will be that of Baptism.
St. John’s Primary Enrolment August 2012
Registration will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 9.30am-12noon and 1.45pm-3pm.
Wednesday Evening Mass
Reluctantly I have decided to cancel the Wednesday evening Mass from now on. This is me attempting to do what the Doctor ordered!
Coffee Morning Rota
The new coffee rota is available in the kitchen in the hall.
Visibility
A visual impairment road-show is covering Ayrshire during the spring time. Please see leaflet in porch for local dates.
Parish Finance Committee
The PFC meet on Wednesday 25th January at 7pm.
Parish Pastoral Committee
The PPC meet on Wednesday 1st February at 7pm.
Health and Healing Conference
The 11th Health and Healing Conference will take place in Kingcase Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th Feb from 9.30am-12.30pm. It will be led by Fr. Jim McManus the Rector of the Redemptorist Community at Kinnoul in Perth. If you wish to take part please see me as soon as possible.
Justice and Peace Letter
A letter is available from Bishop Peter Moran concerning the work of Justice and Peace Scotland and a collection will be taken up on the 22nd Jan.
Altar Servers
A reminder to all the Altar servers to pick up a copy of the service rota from the conference room. If you cannot make the Mass you are scheduled to serve please arrange a replacement.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
This week I’ll be visiting Nursing Homes.
Electricity in the Church
Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience of two power cuts in the last two weeks. Scottish Power are aware of the situation but understandably are dedicating their time to the reconnection of domestic properties
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
January 12, 2012 No Comments
Epiphany 2012
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week East of the railway line.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £860.50.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass on 15th January. We have one candidate for Baptism and it would be appropriate to have others attending the course in the light of the success of the Alpha Course.
St. John’s Primary Enrolment August 2012
Registration will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 9.30am-12noon and 1.45pm-3pm.
Building Fund Collection
This will be taken up this weekend. Thanking you once again for your generosity especially at a time when many people are feeling the effects of the recession.
Wednesday Evening Mass
Reluctantly I have decided to cancel the Wednesday evening Mass from now on. This is me attempting to do what the Doctor ordered!
Coffee Morning Rota
The new coffee rota is available in the kitchen in the hall.
Visibility
A visual impairment road-show is covering Ayrshire during the spring time. Please see leaflet in porch for local dates.
Health and Healing Conference
The 11th Health and Healing Conference will take place in Kingcase Church Hall Prestwick on Saturday 18th Feb from 9.30am-12.30pm. It will be led by Fr. Jim McManus the Rector of the Redemptorist Community at Kinnoul in Perth. If you wish to take part please see me as soon as possible.
Justice and Peace Letter
A letter will be available next Sunday from Bishop Peter Moran concerning the work of Justice and Peace Scotland and a collection will be taken up on the 22nd Jan.
Funerals
Sadly three of our parishioners have died in the last few days. The arrangements are as follows:
1. Mary Breckenridge of Dalmellington Road Vigil Sunday 6pm and Funeral Mass Monday 10am.
2. Nancy Hartshorn of Thorneyflat Place Funeral Mass Thursday 10am.
3. Annie Dawson formally of Lochlea Drive died in the Carrick Nursing Home Vigil 6pm Thursday Funeral Mass Friday 10am.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.
Altar Servers
A reminder to all the Altar servers to pick up a copy of the service rota from the conference room. If you cannot make the Mass you are scheduled to serve please arrange a replacement.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
This week I’ll be visiting Patna.
Electricity in the Church
Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience of two power cuts in the last two weeks. Scottish Power are aware of the situation but understandably are dedicating their time to the reconnection of domestic properties.
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Christmas Crib
A reminder that you may wish to make a donation to the St. Margaret of Scotland Adoption Society and say their prayer as you visit the crib over the next week or so.
January 5, 2012 No Comments
Mary Mother of God
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week East of the railway line.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £1845.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass on 15th January. We have one candidate for Baptism and it would be appropriate to have others attending the course in the light of the success of the Alpha Course.
St. John’s Primary Enrolment August 2012
Registration will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 9.30am-12noon and 1.45pm-3pm.
Building Fund Collection
This will be taken up next weekend. Thanking you once again for your generosity especially at a time when many people are feeling the effects of the recession.
Wednesday Evening Mass
Reluctantly I have decided to cancel the Wednesday evening Mass from now on. This is me attempting to do what the Doctor ordered!
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
This week I’ll be visiting Dalmellington.
General News
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Christmas Crib
A reminder that you may wish to make a donation to the St. Margaret of Scotland Adoption Society and say their prayer as you visit the crib over the next week or so.
Justice & Peace
A special collection for Justice & Peace will be taken up on 21/22 January.
December 30, 2011 No Comments
Christmas Day
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
No visits this week.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £900.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass in early January.
St. John’s Primary Enrolment August 2012
Registration will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 9.30am-12noon and 1.45pm-3pm.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
No visits this week.
Susan Gormanley RIP
Our thoughts and prayers are with Frank and his family at this difficult time. Susan was buried from St. Francis Xavier’s on Thursday and it was the biggest Funeral I have seen in the parish since I came.
General News
Feasts this Week
Mon 26th Dec Feast of St. Stephen, Tues 27th Feast of St. John, Wed 28th Holy Innocents, Thurs 29th St Thomas Becket. Next Sunday Solemnity of Mary Mother of God.
Podcasts
There is a new website for the Scripture reflections. The new site is www.gallowaypodcasts.org.uk
Order of Mass
For those who do not wish a full Missal with all the readings etc a small Order of Mass booklet containing the “Proper of the Mass” i.e Responses and Eucharistic Prayers is now available for purchase in the porch cost £2. People may now wish to cancel an order for a missal– do so today!!!
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Catholic Parliamentary Office
The most recent pamphlet from the CPO is now available in both churches. Please do not remove.
Christmas Crib
A reminder that you may wish to make a donation to the St. Margaret of Scotland Adoption Society and say their prayer as you visit the crib over the next week or so.
December 22, 2011 No Comments
4th Sunday Advent B
St. Paul’s News
Communion to the Sick
This week Nursing Homes.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £774.00.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Choir Practice
The choir practice after Mass each Sunday. The choir invites new members young or old.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Christmas Eve Nativity – Rehearsal Timetable
18th Dec Rehearsal and run through with music in the church at 1.30pm until 2.30pm.
23rd Dec Final run through at 3pm in the church.
We hope that as many of the children as possible can attend these rehearsals. As always we need lots of help from the adults during rehearsals, with costumes and on Christmas Eve; before during and after the performance! Older children are also very welcome to come along to help or join in with the choir, the more the merrier! Many thanks in advance form the Children’s Liturgy group.
Deanery Penitential Services
The last Advent Penitential Services take place in Troon on 19th at 7pm.
Diocesan Carol Service
The annual carol service will take place in the Cathedral on the 21st December at 7.30pm. Please arrive early to get a seat!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Alpha course has replaced the first part of the RCIA and we will be starting the RCIA programme after Mass in early January.
Preparation for Christmas
Just a reminder in the business leading up to Christmas to try and find a little quiet time before or after Mass to reflect on the Coming of our Lord.
The Wonder of Christmas
This annual Christmas concert takes place today (Sunday) at 3pm in St. Peter’s Church South Beach Ardrossan. Proceeds to charity. Tickets £5 (£3 concessions)
St. John’s Primary Enrolment August 2012
Registration will be held on Thursday 19th/Friday 20th January 9.30am-12noon and 1.45-3pm.
Christmas Day
A reminder of Mass times at Christmas: Family Mass at 6pm on Saturday beginning with carols and Mass beginning at 6.30pm. Christmas Day Sunday 10am (not 11am)
Readers at Christmas
Children will lead the Christmas Eve Family Mass and readers on Christmas day as per rota. If you cannot make it please arrange a replacement .
Eucharistic Ministers at Christmas
AS per rota. Please find a replacement if you cannot come.
Christmas Lunch
Many thanks to the ladies who served up such a wonderful lunch last Sunday and to the entertainers for their much appreciated music.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
This week Patna
Christmas Lunch
Thanks to the ladies and the gentleman who arranged and served up a wonderful Christmas lunch last Sunday afternoon..
Advent Penitential Service
The annual Advent Penitential service will take place on Tuesday 20th Dec at 6pm.
Christmas Cards and Gifts
Today is the last opportunity to purchase cards and gifts for Christmas. I will be taking whatever remains back to St. Paul’s this week.
General News
Podcasts
There is a new website for the Scripture reflections. The new site is www.gallowaypodcasts.org.uk
Smithstone House
The Smithstone House Carol Service takes place on Sunday 18th Dec at 3pm. See poster
Order of Mass
For those who do not wish a full Missal with all the readings etc a small Order of Mass booklet containing the “Proper of the Mass” i.e Responses and Eucharistic Prayers is now available for purchase in the porch cost £2. People may now wish to cancel an order for a missal– do so today!!!
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Catholic Parliamentary Office
The most recent pamphlet from the CPO is now available in both churches. Please do not remove.
Advent Christmas times
A reminder that each parish has the little timetable published with all timings to Christmas and the New Year. Please pick up a card and keep it in your kitchen, this will save you the embarrassment of phoning me up on Christmas Eve asking about Mass times.
Christmas Cards
Just a reminder that cards are available in both parishes along with other small Christmas Religious gifts.
Christmas Draws
St Paul’s: 1st Billy McNaught No. 108, 2nd Greg Hawkins No. 23, 3rd Betty Hamilton No. 130
St. Francis Xavier’s: 1st Tony Rooney, 2nd Rab Miller, 3rd Pat Green
December 15, 2011 No Comments
2nd Sunday Advent B
St. Paul’s News
Christmas Lunch for Senior Citizens
If you wish to be included at the lunch on Sunday 11th December please put your name on the list in the porch so we know how many to cater for. Drivers req’d
If you are able to help bring the Senior Citizens to Mass and take them home after the lunch please put your name on the list in the porch.
Communion to the Sick
This week East of the railway line.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £920.00
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday afternoon club meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. New members most welcome. The numbers are down a little at the moment and we are looking for volunteers to boost attendance.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Choir Practice
The choir practice after Mass each Sunday. The choir invites new members young or old.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Justice and Peace Group
The annual Advent period of reflection will be held on today from 12-2pm with the theme “The Persecuted Church”. Millions of our fellow Christians who are being persecuted everyday are pleading for our prayers. Please give them an early Christmas present be setting aside a few minutes that day to pray for them and learn more about their plight. On a recent visit to Scotland Archbishop Warda of Iraq said, “It is because of your prayers, which we can feel, that so many of us have remained loyal to our faith”.
Children’s Liturgy Nativity Play
If your child wishes to take part in the Nativity Play at the Christmas Family Mass please put their names on the list in the porch.
Family Film Night
The next family film night takes place on Friday 9th Dec at 7pm.
Missals
Orders for the new Missal must be received by this weekend. Thank you
Deanery Penitential Services
The Advent Penitential Services take place as follows (all at 7pm) 12th Girvan and P’wick, 13th St Paul’s, 14th Maybole, 15th Mossblown, 16th Cathedral, 19th Troon.
Diocesan Carol Service
The annual carol service will take place in the Cathedral on the 21st December at 7.30pm. Please arrive early to get a seat!
Thanks to Bishop Taylor, Fr. Kinsler and Fr. McLean Who all helped out during the time I was off. We are grateful for the Retired Priests who are effectively the only cover we have not just in this Deanery but across the Diocese.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
No visits this week.
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch will take place on Sunday 11th December at 3pm. If you would like to go please let one of the SVDP know this weekend.
Carol Service at Dalmellington Parish Church
The annual Carol Service for the Valley will take place on 11th December 6.30pm. Please come along and support the Congregations and Schools.
Advent Penitential Service
The annual Advent Penitential service will take place on Tuesday 20th Dec at 6pm.
General News
SPRED
SPRED is a wonderful “journey in faith” with our friends who have special needs. We currently need volunteers for the Ayr groups (MONDAY OR THURSDAY EVENING). This is a real opportunity for you to witness to your commitment to Christ and build up the kingdom among us. Contact: Sr. Kathleen 01292 263196, email: spredgalloway@talktalk.net
Podcasts
There is a new website for the Scripture reflections. The new site is www.gallowaypodcasts.org.uk
Smithstone House
The Smithstone House Carol Service takes place on Sunday 18th Dec at 3pm. See poster
Order of Mass
For those who do not wish a full Missal with all the readings etc a small Order of Mass booklet containing the “Proper of the Mass” i.e Responses and Eucharistic Prayers is now available for purchase in the porch cost £2. People may now wish to cancel an order for a missal– do so today!!!
50th Anniversary International Eucharistic Congress 10-16 June 2012
This large international gathering on the theme “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One Another will take place in Dublin on the above dates. Please see posters for further information.
Catholic Parliamentary Office
The most recent pamphlet from the CPO is now available in both churches. Please do not remove.
Sacrament Of Reconciliation P4
Please note the new date for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Paul’s Monday 5th December at 7pm
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1st Sunday Advent 2011
St. Paul’s News
St Andrew’s Day 30th November
Solemnity of St Andrew Patron Saint of Scotland Mass at 10am on Wednesday.
Christmas Lunch for Senior Citizens
If you wish to be included at the lunch on Sunday 11th December please put your name on the list in the porch so we know how many to cater for.
Communion to the Sick
No visits this week.
Collection
Many thanks for your continuing generosity. Last week’s collection was £838.00.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday afternoon club meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. New members most welcome. The numbers are down a little at the moment and we are looking for volunteers to boost attendance.
Toddlers
The Mother & Toddler group meet in the hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am. New members welcome.
Choir Practice
The choir practice after Mass each Sunday. The choir invites new members young or old.
Postures at Mass
Just a reminder that the Bishops have decided that we stand at the “pray brothers and sisters” and kneel or sit after the “holy holy” and that we stand at the end of the Eucharistic prayer and kneel after the “Lamb of God”.
Christmas Cards
A wide selection of boxed Christmas cards with religious themes is now available in the repository.
Readers at Mass
I think the times appropriate to remind readers of the need to project their voices and not mumble. You are tasked with proclaiming God’s word and if people cannot hear you or cannot make you out then people miss out on the message. I don’t want to but I may have to single out individual readers and offer them some assistance.
Aid to the Church in Need
Urgently wanted—young people with energy and enthusiasm who are seeking fun and a challenge. You can increase your qualifications and develop your CV as well as making new friends. You are invited to our information meeting at 7pm on Monday 28th November in the Chapel House. Guaranteed—it will not be boring!
Justice and Peace Group
The annual Advent period of reflection will be held on Sunday 4th December from 12-2pm with the theme “The Persecuted Church”. Millions of our fellow Christians who are being persecuted everyday are pleading for our prayers. Please give them an early Christmas present be setting aside a few minutes that day to pray for them and learn more about their plight. On a recent visit to Scotland Archbishop Warda of Iraq said, “It is because of your prayers, which we can feel, that so many of us have remained loyal to our faith”.
Children’s Liturgy Nativity Play
If your child wishes to take part in the Nativity Play at the Christmas Family Mass please put their names on the list in the porch.
RIP
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Frank Hamilton who died recently. His Requiem Mass is on Friday at 10am.
St. Francis Xavier’s News
SVDP
The local conference will now meet on the first Saturday of every month at 4pm before Mass. Anyone wishing to join the conference should speak to Jim Baird.
Communions to the Sick
No visits this week.
General News
SPRED
SPRED invites you to COME AND SEE any MONDAY in NOVEMBER. Please arrive at the SPRED Centre, Queen Margaret Academy, about 7pm where you will be welcomed to observe a group session (7-9pm) SPRED is a wonderful “journey in faith” with our friends who have special needs. We currently need volunteers for the Ayr groups (MONDAY OR THURSDAY EVENING). This is a real opportunity for you to witness to your commitment to Christ and build up the kingdom among us. Contact: Sr. Kathleen 01292 263196, email: spredgalloway@talktalk.net
Podcasts
There is a new website for the Scripture reflections. The new site is www.gallowaypodcasts.org.uk
New Translation of the Mass
Anyone wishing to purchase a new Sunday or Weekday Missal please speak to Margaret in the Repository. Some publishers are cheaper than the ones offered by CTS and a considerable saving can be made by purchasing at Amazon.
Adult Faith Formation
“Preparing for the Year of Faith” is the theme for this years series of lectures. The first lecture will be in St. Joseph’s Church Hall Kilmarnock on Sat 26th Nov on the topic “The Creed in the Catechism”. Full details in the porch.
Sung Evening Prayer of the Church for Advent
The Evening Prayer of the Church will be sung in the Cathedral on Sunday 27th November at 7pm to mark the beginning of the Advent season.
Mass to Celebrate the Achievement of St. Ann’s Primary School Mossblown
St. Ann’s Primary was closed in June of this year following well over 100 years of sterling service to the Catholic Communities of Tarbolton, Mossblown and Annbank. To give thanks for the achievements of the school, Bishop Cunningham will celebrate Mass in St. Ann’s Church on 30th November at 7pm and there will be a reception and display of school memorabilia in the hall afterwards. All are invited to attend.
Sacrament Of Reconciliation P4
Please note the new date for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Paul’s is Monday 5th December at 7pm
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