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The new Lectionary has been in use for nearly 2 months and a meeting for parish readers has been arranged for: St John’s Tuesday 4th February at 7pm and St Mary’s Wednesday 5th February at 7pm both meetings will be held in the Church and will be led by Kevin Rowswell.
Canon Michael Hutson of the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles self-funded a visit along with SCIAF content editor James Cave and Director of International Programmes Mark Camburn last July. Visiting a number of SCIAF Partners to gather content for the WEE BOX Appeal, Canon Michael will share of his experiences, the people he met, what he took away form this memorable visit and why we should be supporting our Scottish Catholic Internal Aid Fund. Join us on zoom using the following details: Monday 24th February 2025 at 7pm-8pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88968244691 Meeting ID: 889 6824 4691
St John’s every Monday at 11.30am-1.30pm
St Mary’s every Wednesday 11.30am-1.30pm
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year will take place from 7th – 14th July. Direct Return Flights from Glasgow Prestwick to Lourdes.Cost £1045 p.p. ( Based on two adults sharing) Full Board. Further information and booking details are available from Joe Walsh Tours. Email: info@joewalshtours.co.uk. Freephone: 0808 1890468.
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4;4:14-21
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and minsters of the word have delivered them to us it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have taught. At that time: Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll, and found the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ And he rolled up the scroll, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. And the eyes of all the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, ‘Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’
PROMPTS FOR FAITH-SHARING
If someone were writing the story of your life, what sources would you want them to look at? Journals? Interviews with family members? Social media? Why or why not?
If you were sitting in the synagogue when your neighbour Jesus stood up and read this passage from Isaiah, how do you think you would react?
If you had to name the “part of the body” that you are in your parish, what would it be?
Ezra’s words tell us, “For this day is sacred to our Lord. Do not be sad.” Is there a situation in your life that can be reframed by this command?
Tuesday 2pm.
Would you be able to help with the Gospel Reflection Livestream? If so please let Canon Martin know or phone Danny on 07979542319.
St Mary’s Tuesday’s at 9.30am-10am
St John’s Friday’s at 10.30am-11am
Saturday 10.30am-11am in St John’s.
Saturday 3.45pm-4.15pm in St Mary’s.
YOUNG ADULTS (18-30) PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Join the Galloway Youth Office and Young Adults from across the Diocese for the experience of a lifetime and spend 5 days walking the last 108km of the Camino de Santiago, followed by 2 days in Santiago. The pilgrimage runs from 12th – 19th October and costs £700 per person (we will support you in fundraising to reduce this). A program of meetings (also available online for those unable to travel) and walks will take place in advance to help you in your preparations. Interested? For more information or to sign up scan the QR code on the poster or search for @rcdgyouth on social media – but places are limited so don’t delay!
YOUNG ADULTS (18-30) EVENINGS: Join Young Adults from across the Diocese for their monthly talks at St Joseph’s Church, Kilmarnock on the first Sunday of each month from 6.00 – 8.00 pm. Find the full program of talks on the noticeboard or on social media: @rcdgyouth.
The Diocese has launched a new website and social media channels to help share what’s happening across the Diocese. Stay up to date with all the latest news and events from across the Diocese, follow us: @rcdgalloway on Facebook, X, or Instagram, and check out our new website: www.rcdg.org.uk.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION
The Regulation came into force on Friday 25th May 2018, and gives individuals greater rights and control over the use of their personal information. Your privacy is important to the Parish Communities of St. John’s and St. Mary’s. We use the personal data, provided by you for Pastoral support and the administration of weekly collections. The information is held securely and confidentially in electronic or paper format. We will not share this information with third parties without your prior consent. A fuller Privacy Notice is now available on the Diocesan website. www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk/privacy-policy-and-gdpr