Parish Finance in Lockdown Crisis
Many thanks to all who have handed in envelopes and donations during lockdown. It has made a great difference to the finances of the different parishes. Could you please continue to post your donations through the door of St. Mary’s chapel house. Many thanks indeed.
Masses for next week
There will be no masses on Monday and Saturday morning of next week. The morning masses are as follows, Tuesday and Thursday, St. John’s Caol 10am, St. Mary’s, 10.15am, Wednesday and Friday. The weekend will be as usual. Vigil 6pm St. Mary’s, Sunday morning 10am, St. John’s Caol, and 11.15am in St. Mary’s, Glenfinnan, 1.30pm.
Streaming of masses
For those still unable to attend mass, we will continue to stream mass on “Friends of St. Mary’s” Facebook site.
Anniversaries
James McConnell, Brian Forry, Thomas Archibald, Christine Phillpot.
Fr. Donald MacKinnon, Golden Jubilee of Ordination
It is with great joy that we announce the occasion of Fr. Donald’s Fifty Years of Priesthood, on Thursday the 15th of April. We give thanks to God for his ministry and pray that the Lord will continue to bless him with good health. Ad Multos Annos.
S.C.I.A.F.
Those who have been collecting for S.C.I.A.F. throughout Lent, please could you count your own Wee Boxes this year, and send the money direct to, S.C.I.A.F. 7 West Nile Street Glasgow, G1 2PR. This is due to Covid and handling money. Many thanks.
St.John’s Parish House
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, in discussions with the Parish Finance Committee, it was decided that we would rent out the parish house in Caol. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but we feel that with no real prospect of a priest in the near future, it is imperative that the house is looked after.
Most of you will know, that Deacon Thomas and his wife Sheena are in the house at the moment. They will stay there for another month. And then the house will be let out on a long- term basis to a local family. I would like to thank the Wynne family most sincerely for their hard work, in putting the house in order.
St. Mary and St. Finnan, Glenfinnan
It is with great joy that we celebrated mass on Easter Sunday in Glenfinnan. Due to current restrictions, it has been a while since we could have mass. This Sunday we will have a short meeting after mass, to see the best way of moving forward together.
Thank You
A huge thank you to all who have made the celebration of the Easter Liturgies so sacred. This could not have been achieved without all your hard work, and assistance. Thank you very much indeed.
Happy Eastertide
On behalf of myself and Deacon Thomas, can we wish you all the parishioners a very happy and Holy Eastertide. Many thanks for your cards and your gifts.
Sick Visits
It is hoped that in the near future we will be able to resume our home visits to the sick and housebound. Please inform us if there is anyone who is unable to get to mass and would like a visit.
Furniture in St. John’s Parish House
There are some items of furniture available as the parish house will be rented out from the 1st of May. 2 chest of drawers, 2 single beds, office desk and chair, filing cabinet, dining room table and chairs, with matching sideboard, several lamps. If anyone is interested in any of the above items, please contact Deacon Thomas.
Rev. David Connor