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Wayside Club Visit – Saturday 23rd November. We would be very grateful for donations of toiletries, raffle prizes, hats, scarves or gloves in support of this visit.
Christmas Craft Fayre – Sunday 30th November, 12:30pm. Join us in the church hall for our annual Christmas Craft Fayre. Tables available for crafters at £15 each. Please note: The hall committee is not responsible for items sold by stallholders. To book a table or for more details, please contact: Brenda – 07812758415, Lorna – 07833347035, Michael – 07813650411.
New Year’s Eve Ceilidh – Wednesday 31st December, 7:30pm–12:30am. Our Annual Ceilidh will be held in the church hall to raise funds for the Ukraine Appeal. Tickets: £15 each includes tea and coffee – (Please bring your own snacks) For tickets or more info, contact: Michael – 07813650411
St Mary’s Tuesday’s at 9.30am-10am. NOT ON THIS WEEK
St John’s Friday’s at 10.30am-11am
ST JOHN’S. Every Monday from 11.30am-1.30pm.
ST MARY’S. Every Wednesday from 11.30am-1.30pm
On Tuesday at 2pm and can be viewed on You Tube any time after the livestream. We reflect on the readings for the following Sunday Mass.
Matthew 5:1-12a
At that time:
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.’
FOR REFLECTION
As we celebrate All Saints, which saints do you most resonate with? Is there something inspiring about their stories? How might you be called to share in the witness of the saints?
As there a particular image or visual representation of a saint or saints that has particularly inspired you?
THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH (YOUNG ADULTS (S5-30) EVENING). Join young adults from across the Diocese in St Joseph’s, Kilmarnock tonight for their monthly Young Adults Evening. Tonight, they’ll be joined by Fr Philip Kitchen as he speaks on ‘The History of the Church’. The evening begins with Mass at 5.45pm with the talk beginning at 6.30 pm. November – Young Adults poster
YOUTH (P6-S4) EVENINGS. The next monthly Cluster Youth Evening for young people in P6-S4 takes place in St Peter’s, Ardrossan on Sunday 16th November. The next evening will reflect on ‘The Saints: Who are they and why do they matter?’. Young people are invited to come dressed up as their favourite saint with a prize for the best costume. The evening runs from 5– 7pm, beginning with Mass at 5pm. See you there! November – Youth poster
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 including their 2026 Calendar featuring photos from all of their events this year, including the launch of their Youth Evenings in Ayr and Ardrossan. Order today for delivery in early November. Alternatively, 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
Galloway Youth Newsletters. Please click on link below for the latest issue
102025 Issue 5 DofG Youth Office
St. John’s—Saturday 10.30am-11am.
St. Mary’s— Saturday 3.45pm-4.15pm
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.
If you have a secret sorrow,
a burden or a loss, an aching need for healing…
Hang It On The Cross.
If worry steals your sleep
and makes you turn and toss, if your heart is feeling heavy…
Hang It On The Cross.
Every obstacle to faith or doubt you come across,
every prayer unanswered…
Hang It On The Cross.
For Christ has borne our brokenness
and dearly paid the cost to turn our trials to triumph…
Hanging On The Cross
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