Our Lady of Lourdes. World Day of Prayer for the sick as we recall Mary’s message at Lourdes. Those who are ageing, unwell – short or long term – anyone who is diminished by physical conditions. You are special and precious to God – and to us!
Sunday 6(A) All religions – all institutions – have laws, codes of practice and expectations. We are no different. Today, however, Jesus tells us that these expectations and regulations are not just external demands but should come from hearts that are pure and loving.
Midterm school holiday
Valentine’s Dance. You won’t get a better bargain anywhere - tickets available now for just £5. Music by Cha Cairns, dancing, licensed bar and a chance to catch up with all the chat! If you’ve never been give it a go! Tickets at Church or message us
Sunday 7(A) The teachings of Jesus invariably turn the world upside down – never more than today when he teaches us to love our enemies. Can you imagine Putin hugging and apologising to Zelenskyy? Or if you went to the person you like least and asked them for coffee? There is a great poster which, tongue-in-cheek, … Continued
Make sure and get your wee box and this year's campaign material. The fourth Sunday of Lent (19th March) is the most important collection of the year. Watch out for details of our SCIAF supper!
Pancake Tuesday. The day before the great fast! Why not come to Mass and then pop into the hall for a cuppa a chat and – of course - a pancake!
Justice & Peace formation. Our team has organised 4 seminars – Catholic Social Teaching and real live issues. This, the last, is on tackling dehumanising poverty’. Come and take part with Dr Mary Cullen & Dr Duncan McLaren. Since its the last and is Pancake Tuesday we’re having some cheese and wine!
Ash Wednesday. Lent means ‘springtime’! This is not only a period of penance – it is a pilgrimage towards the Triduum. Today we impose ashes on us but we will end when we gather at the Easter fire!
Day of sorrow and shame for the horror of sexual abuse by clergy and within the life of our church. This first Friday of lent we beg healing for victims and forgiveness for this great stain. Stations of the Cross in the church at 7pm
RCIA Retreat day. Our 11 friends who are joining the church at Easter will be at day-retreat today. Lent is an intense time for them as they draw close to Jesus. Lets pray for them – and for each other!
Men’s breakfast. This month’s breakfast in the Viking Lounge at 9.30 – all welcome!
