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Will return in the Autumn
Matthew 21:33-43
At that time:
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, ‘Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence round it and dug a wine press in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit. And the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than at first. And they did the same to them. Finally he sent his son to them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, “This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.” And they took him and threw him out the vineyard and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him, ‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes”? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.’
PROMPTS FOR FAITH SHARING
What fruit is God calling you to bear in your life? What keeps you from fully producing this fruit?
Are there “stones” in your life you might inadvertently be rejecting? In other words, are there things in your life that God might be building with in unexpected ways? People you overlook? Qualities you dislike about yourself?
The second reading reminds us that God is a God of peace; peace is what God wants for us. Where do you need God’s peace in your life?
St Mary’s: Tuesday 9.30am-10am
St John’s: NOT ON THIS WEEK
ST MARY’S. Every Wednesday from 11.30am-1.30pm in the parish hall.
ST JOHN’S. Every Monday from 11.30am-1.30pm in the parish hall.
St. John’s – Saturday 10.30am-11am
St. Mary’s – Saturday 3.45pm-4.15.pm
GALLOWAY YOUTH NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 16 – Please click on link below to access
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.
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.
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
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