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MASS IN ST MARGARET’S CATHEDRAL, AYR.

Start date: 16 January 2026
End date: 20 January 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

This coming Tuesday at 7pm for the Year of Prayer to the Holy Spirit.

THE MINISTRY OF LECTOR

Start date: 16 January 2026
End date: 25 January 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

For Peter Sharp will take place in St John’s next Sunday (The Word of God Sunday) at 11.30am Mass and will be celebrated by Bishop Dougan. Everyone is welcome.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Start date: 15 January 2026
End date: 23 January 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

 In St Mary’s for those preparing for First Eucharist next Thursday (22nd) from 3pm-4pm.

FUNERAL MASSES

Start date: 15 January 2026
End date: 28 January 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Please remember the following in your prayers

Michael McFarlane RIP
Kenny Kelly RIP

Michael’s Prayers of Reception and Funeral Mass will take place Friday 23rd at 2pm.  Followed by Cremation at Holmsford Bridge.

Kenny’s Prayers of Reception and Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 28th at 10am. Followed by Ardrossan cemetery.

+May they rest in peace+

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 31 December 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Tuesday at 2pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 31 December 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

St Mary’s Tuesday’s at 9.30am-10am.  not on this week

St John’s Friday’s at 10.30am-11am   

SOUP AND CHAT

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 31 December 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

ST JOHN’S.  Every Monday from 11.30am-1.30pm.

ST MARY’S.  Every Wednesday from 11.30am-1.30pm 

 

 

 

 

 

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 31 December 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

St. John’s—Saturday 10.30am-11am.

St. Mary’s— Saturday 3.45pm-4.15pm

GOSPEL READING – Second Sunday of Year A

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 31 December 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

John 1:29-34
At the time:
John saw Jesus coming towards him, and said,
‘Behold, the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
This is he of whom I said,
“After me comes a man who ranks before me,
because he was before me.”
I myself did not know him,
but for this purpose I came baptising with water,
that he might be revealed to Israel.’
And John bore witness:
‘I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove,
and it remained on him.
I myself did not know him,
but he who sent me to baptise with water said to me,
“He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain,
this is he who baptises with the Holy Spirit.”
And I have seen and have bone witness that this is the Son of God.’

PROMPTS FOR FAITH SHARING

How might you imitate John the Baptist’s mission of making Jesus known?

What are some of the moments of calling you’ve experienced in your life? How did you identify God’s voice?

When we think of “God’s will” we often focus on big decisions like our state in life and our career. But God’s will is more often lived out in the small, ordinary choices we make every day. Where might God be calling you to greater holiness amidst the mundane realities of your life?

 

GROWING IN FATH, LIVING IN HOPE, SERVING IN LOVE

Start date: 9 January 2026
End date: 30 June 2026
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

A course given by the Craighead institute in our own halls over 5 Saturdays and 4 Thursdays between February and June. To sign up phone Lorna at  01294 463461 or e mail saltcoats@gallowaydiocese.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