Recently Deceased:  Mary McGeough (Lubnaig Place).

 

Anniversaries:  Ann Taggart.

 

Missio thanks for Mission Sunday Appeal:  £337.56 was raised.

 

Nativity:  The Saint Andrew’s Primary one Nativity will be held in the church this year. Everyone welcome to attend.  Doors open at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start.

 

Special Collection:  Next week for St Andrew’s Hospice.

 

Kingdom – Advent Holy Hour:  The Motherwell Diocese Young Adults group invites you to an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, Personal Testimonies and Live Music as we enter the Advent season together. Come along to prepare your hearts in prayer and to hear from the young adults of our Diocese. All are welcome. COME LET US ADORE HIM. Motherwell Cathedral.  Monday 3rd December 7.30PM.  To register, please email mishal@rcdom.org.uk.

 

Feast of the Immaculate Conception:  Since the 8th of December is a Sunday this year the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be the following day on Monday 9th   As this is Father McPhail’s day off and he has an appointment with Bishop Toal at half past ten Mass will be earlier than usual at 9.30am.

 

Winter Coats appeal:  The Rotary Club have written to express their appreciation for the ‘brilliant response to the Wrap up Lanarkshire appeal.  Thanks to everyone who contributed.

 

Diocesan Choir:  The Diocesan Choir will present its annual carol service in three churches across the diocese.  This years service entitled ‘Silent Night,’ will take place in Our Lady & St John’s, Blackwood on Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm, St Mary’s Lanark on Sunday 15th December at 7.30pm and The Cathedral, Motherwell on Wednesday 18th December at 7.30pm.  Admission is free and all are encouraged to support this event as part of their preparation for Christmas. 

 

Airdrie Deanery Confessions:  St Margaret’s Saturday 14th December. 

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Rachel's Vineyard Retreat:  A Rachel's Vineyard retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held north of Glasgow on Friday, 1st to Sunday 3rd November. This confidential, supportive retreat is powerful for anyone who has been affected by their own or someone else’s abortion experience. For more information, please call/text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email at sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk. For more details, see www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk

 

National Safeguarding Conference (Glasgow):  Saturday November 16th.  Keynote Speaker Stuart Allardyce (Lucy Faithful Foundation & Stop it now!  Plus a choice of taster sessions.  £40 in person or online.  bit.ly/4bTXNyZ

 

Cathedral Sunday Nights:  Gather with young adults from the diocese for monthly youth events.  Eucharistic Adoration, reflection, discussion and social time.  All meetings take place at Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell at 7.30pm.  Ages 17-35.  For more information frodonnell@rcdom.org.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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