Masses for next week
Weekend masses, Saturday, St. Mary’s Vigil 6pm, Sunday 11.15am
St. John’s Caol, Sunday 10am, Glenfinnan 1.30pm
Monday No Mass
Tuesday mass St. Mary’s, 10.15am,
Wednesday St. Mary’s, 09.30am
Thursday St. Mary’s, 10.15am
Friday Mass St. Mary’s, Service of the Word and Holy Communion, 10.15am
Saturday No Morning Mass
Anniversaries
John MacMaster, Bernard Kearney, Sister Mary Harrsion, Billy Corrigan, Ronnie Gillies, Clement Kirby, Jessie Matheson, Calum Macdonald, Annie Johnston, Joseph O’ Connor,
Christine Cameron, Ina Macnaughton, Morag Gillies, Marie MacLeod, Karen Steinke.
First Communions 2026
The lessons for first confession and first communion will commence after the Easter Holidays. Recommencing this Monday the 20th of April at 3.30pm in St. Columba’s school.
S.C.I.A.F. Boxes
Could you please hand in your S.C.I.A.F. Boxes at your earliest convenience. Many thanks.
Peace and Dialogue: The Gospel Response to Conflict
The Bishops of Scotland today renew their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time marked by deepening conflict and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and South Sudan, the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions has never been more pressing.
War brings devastation, loss, and division. It leaves lasting wounds in families, communities, and nations, and it disproportionately harms the innocent. The bishops call on all those in positions of authority to reject the path of escalation and instead commit themselves to meaningful dialogue, patient negotiation, and the difficult but necessary work of peacebuilding.
The bishops express their gratitude to Pope Leo for his clear and consistent voice in calling for peace. His leadership continues to be a guiding light for the Church and the world at this critical time.
Reflecting on the Holy Father’s recent Vigil for Peace held last Saturday, the Bishops highlight his powerful words:
“Let us silence the weapons, so that the voice of humanity may be heard. Let us choose encounter over confrontation, and the courage of peace over the illusion of power.”
The Bishops of Scotland invite Catholics across our country to join the Holy Father in this appeal. In parishes, homes, and communities, we continue to pray fervently for an end to violence and for the triumph of justice and reconciliation.
The bishops urge all people of goodwill to stand together in hope. Peace is not beyond reach – but it requires genuine humility, courage, and a shared commitment to the dignity of every human life.
As the Holy Father begins his apostolic journey to several countries in Africa as a missionary of peace, we assure him of our continued prayers and solidarity.
Rev. David Connor