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Matthew 20:1-16
At that time: Jesus told his disciples this parable, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for this vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the market-place, and to them he said, “You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.” So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same. And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, “Why do you stand here idle all day?” They said to him, “Because no one has hired us.” He said to them, “You go into the vineyard too.” ‘And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, “Call the labourers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.” And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius. Now when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more, but each of them also received a denarius. And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, saying, “These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.” But he replied to one of them, “Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?” So the last will be first, and the first last.’

PROMPTS FOR FAITH SHARING
• Do you identify more with the early risers or the latecomers in the gospel parable? How does that make you feel about the landowner’s unthinkable generosity?

• Our human interactions would not be healthy if we always followed the example of this parable, but how can you bring God’s generosity more fully to life?

• In the second reading, Paul writes of the fruitful labour he has left in his life. What fruitful labour do you feel God has given you? What makes you feel that you are participating in God’s lifegiving work?

• The psalm promises that God’s closeness is dependent only on our calling out to God; we do not need to earn God’s love. When and how do you most fully know that God is close to you.

Will return in the Autumn

NOT ON THIS WEEK IN BOTH PARISHES

ST MARY’S. Every Wednesday from 11.30am-1.30pm in the parish hall.   

ST JOHN’S.  Will return later in the year.

St. John’s – ON REQUEST 

St. Mary’s – ON REQUEST  

GALLOWAY YOUTH NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 15 – Please click on link below to access

202609 Issue 15

ADVENT YOUTH RETREAT.  Sign up to join Youth (P7-S4) from across the Diocese on the Advent Youth Retreat! Taking place from 27th – 29th November, young people from across the Diocese will gather at Gowanbank SU Centre for a weekend of outdoor activities (tree climbing, archery tag, and more), fun and games, talks, prayer and reflection, Mass, and lots of time with friends! Places are limited, for details and to register go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk and click on ‘Youth – Advent Youth Retreat’. The cost per person is £140 (if you register before 15th September). Bursaries are available for children in need, or families with more than one child taking part, email youth@rcdg.org.uk for details.

BISHOP FRANK NEEDS A NEW CHRISTMAS CARD.  Is your child in P5-S4? Help Bishop Frank get ready for Christmas by designing his Christmas Card! Draw your favourite Christmas-themed design and send it along with your child’s name and year to christmas@rcdg.org.uk – the winning design will be Bishop Frank’s Christmas Card for 2026 and available to buy from the Youth Office store, with the winner receiving printed cards, their design on a set of Christmas Baubles, and a certificate from Bishop Frank! Closing date for entries Friday 9th October, with the winner announced in mid-October.

YOUTH (P5-S4) EVENING.  Save the date! Our Diocesan Youth Evenings for P5-S4 start back on Sunday 27th September from 5pm–7pm in St Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan.

GALLOWAY’S SEOUL: In 2027, Pope Leo will join young people from across the world in Seoul, South Korea. While it is not possible for us to travel to Seoul, the Diocesan Youth Office will be running a parallel event in our Diocese at Gowanbank SU Centre (near Darvel). Join young people (current P5-S4) from across the Diocese as we gather for the week to follow the World Youth Day programme, hear inspiring Catechetical talks from local priests, take part in a range of different outdoor activities, and have a fantastic week of faith and friendship. Galloway’s Seoul runs from 7th – 11th August 2027 and costs £400 per person (grants are available for those in need and if more than one child in a household is taking part), but we’ll be supporting young people in fundraising to reduce the cost. For full details pick up a flyer or go to our website: youth.rcdg.org.uk or click on link below.  

Galloway’s Seoul

YOUNG ADULTS PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: Join Young Adults from across the Diocese from 12th – 16th October as they explore the Eternal City. The programme includes a wide range of different spiritual and cultural activities and is open to all young people in current S5-30. The week costs £1000 which includes all essential elements and main meals, the group is also planning to fundraise to reduce the cost. For more details and to register, go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk and click on ‘Young Adults’ – register by 27th February to secure your place at the current price.

SUPPORTING YOUTH MINISTRY. The Youth Office’s new online store is now open for business! Go to youth.rcdg.org.uk/shop to get a range of different items, email youth@rcdg.org.uk for an order form. By buying these products you’ll receive a great quality product and be helping to support youth ministry in the Diocese.  Online Store poster

200 CLUB. Are you passionate about supporting youth and young adults ministry in Galloway? The Youth Office runs events across the Diocese to help young people grow in faith and friendship to come to know and love God through like minded groups. To help continue to run and grow these events, as well as supporting participation for disadvantaged persons, they’re launching a new 200 Club. For £5 a month you can help support their work and win cash prizes. For details, and to register, go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk/200-club or click on link 200 Club Application Form