Sick List: Francis Gardiner, Pat Sludden, Hannah Houston, Rhonda Veldon, Raymond Queen, Brian Orr, Sarah McLeod, Philomena O’Neill, Willie & Betty Murphy,  Cathy Donnachie, Willie Bremner, Mary Cole, Kathleen Claire, Anne Murdoch, Thomas Lally,  John Morgan, James Murray, Cathy Smith, Ted Sheridan, Joe Molloy, Paul Hawthorne, Peter Quinn.

 

Anniversaries:  Jean Ward, John Panton.

 

Months Minds:  Hendry Joseph Beekman, Hendry John Beekman, Mary Panton.

 

Kick Start Sunday 8th September:  Following the success of our last Kick Start Sunday in June and now the schools are back we’re planning another one on the 8th of September.  The idea will be the same.  Please invite as many friends and relatives as possible (especially those living in the parish

who might like to feel part of our community).  We’ll get the hall ready as before with food and games for the kids.  If you’re available to make tea and biscuits for the adults let me know.  It would save lots of money compared to last time but if necessary we’ll book someone. 

 

Visit of Papal Nuncio to Motherwell Diocese:  His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía (the Pope’s Ambassador) will visit over the weekend of Friday August 30th to Sunday September 1st September.  There are three Masses we’re invited to attend with him.  Friday 7pm, Saturday 10am (both in Motherwell Cathedral), and Sunday 3pm at Carfin.  There’ll be a Wellspring Meeting in St Bride’s Hall across from the Cathedral from 11.30 to 2pm (lunch provided).  It would be advantageous if the parish was well represented at these events.  There will be a Project Wellspring event following the Saturday Mass which may be of interest to parishioners.  Please see with the timetable at the back and let me know if you plan to attend.

 

Diocesan Vocations Mass:  Thursday 7.00pm Motherwell Cathedral. All welcome.

 

Parish Buildings:  After extensive investigations engineers from Dougall Baillie Associates (appointed by the diocese to look into possible concerns with the parish house), issued a clean bill of health to everything apart from the décor. Thanks to John Pugh who accompanied the DBA engineer who benefitted greatly from John’s experience.  We’re expecting a new boiler to be fitted in early September (thanks to Mark Pritchard for enquiries and preparation work carried out on our behalf).  The exterior of the church should be painted soon too (thanks again to Mark for prep work) and to Jim Findlay who provided the contact.  We had hoped to do everything before winter but hadn’t reckoned on a Scottish Summer.

 

National Pilgrimage to Whithorn:  While there was a strong tradition of pilgrimage to the burial place of St Ninian in Whithorn before the Reformation, only in 1924 was the pilgrimage resumed in its modern form.  2024, therefore, marks the centenary of the re-establishment of the modern pilgrimage after the Reformation.  The Bishops of Scotland have chosen to mark this anniversary by making the 2024 pilgrimage a national event and people from all parts of Scotland are invited to take part.  On Sunday 25 August, Mass will be celebrated close to St Ninian’s Cave at 4 pm with Bishop Frank Dougan of Galloway Diocese as principal celebrant.  For those unable to walk to the shore Mass will be celebrated in St Martin and St Ninian’s Church, Whithorn at 4.45 pm by Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell.  

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National Pilgrimage to Carfin:  The annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin will take place on Sunday 1 September.  Mass will be celebrated at the Grotto at 3 pm with Archbishop Maury Buendía, Papal Nuncio, as principal celebrant and Bishop Frank Dougan of Galloway as the homilist.  Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession. 

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Season of Creation Conference 2024:  The Care of Creation Office of the Bishops’ Conference has organised a National Conference for this year’s Season of Creation which runs from 1st September – 4th October 2024. The Conference will take place on Saturday 7th September 2024, from 10am – 3pm in St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, Raploch, Stirling. The guest speaker is Ben Wilson, Director of Public Engagement for SCIAF. If interested in attending, please complete a booking form here www.tinyurl.com/46wmt9ah

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Primary school retreat leaders:  Motherwell Diocese are looking for people to help with delivering our primary school retreat programme within the Diocese of Motherwell. Perhaps you’re a retired or student teacher, or have a passion for sharing your faith with the young people in our Diocese? Please contact Stephanie McCrossan our school retreat leader on stephanie@rcdom.org.uk to put your name forward or to find out more.

 

Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome:  The Cathedral Parish is organising an 8-day pilgrimage to Rome from 13th/20th October 2025. Bishop Toal will lead the group.

 

For further information, contact Alba Tours on 01698 262941 or Fr Lamb on 01698 263045.

 

Places are available on a first come basis.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage Oct’24:  Fr Ivan Boyle will be leading pilgrims through a week long visit to Medjugorje.  13th-20th Oct.  If you would like to know more information please contact Maureen Dynes 07737673930. 

 

Pilgrimage to Poland:  Monday 14th to Friday 18th October 2024.  Organised by Fr Krzysztof Garwolinski of St Patrick’s, Shieldmuire, Wishaw.   Cost = £450 for Bed and Breakfast, plus approx. £300 for flights. Booking Forms available on the Alba Tours website http://www.alba-tours.co.uk/

 

MUSIC CLUB:  Wednesday evenings from 6 pm.  Musicians sharing their talents and knowledge.  It isn't necessary to already have or play an instrument.  The love of music and companionship is enough.  Please contact James on 07772436704 or Jgml6music@gmail.com.  Open to all.  
 

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