One of people’s favourites – ‘The Saint’! A Portuguese Franciscan who ended up in Padua, he was renowned for his preaching and his kindness to the poor. There is an image of him in our church and box where people continue that tradition of helping those in need.
An emotional event for the young people ending their school career and moving on to the next chapter! Big proud night for their families too!
Aday to give thanks for the unending and immeasurable love of God. Sweet Heart of Jesus – fount of love and mercy …
Jesus calls his first followers. The gospel goes to the length of giving each name because each one represents a particular story and a particular response. If that gospel were to be written today – YOUR name would be in that list!
Big transition ahead as they leave childhood behind and move to Secondary School – every blessing and remember everything you’ve learned about how good you are!
This week we are asked to be more mindful of those who come among us seeking refuge. Of course our welcome and care isn’t restricted to a week – but to have a mindful care for friends, neighbours and parishioners whose story started in other lands and who are now Scottish
These young people will be for John Paul Academy after the holidays. Their school values instilled in them the last 7 years will set them up for all that lies ahead!
Yippee – don’t know who screams that louder – the students or staff! Happy holidays everyone and thanks for all you do for our community.
Congratulations and happy holidays to all the students and thank-you – truly – to all the staff for all you do.
Jesus reminds us that – even though we are all living fast, busy, often chaotic lives, God protects us and knows us. If God holds the very sparrows – how much you who are so precious!
The festival that recalls the foundation of the church on the witness and the death of Peter and Paul. This is Fr Jim’s 36th anniversary of ordination – remember a prayer for him
St Benedict, co-patron of Europe, was a monk, writer, and theologian, venerated in the Catholic Church, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches and also the Anglican communion. He is associated most famously with the monastery at Monte Cassino.
