Masses for next week
· Monday: No Mass
· Tuesday: Mass in St. Mary’s 10.15am Wednesday: Mass in St. Mary’s, 10.15am · Thursday: Mass in St. Mary’s, 10.15am · Friday: Mass in St. Mary’s 6pm Presentation of Benemerenti for Chrissie · Saturday: Vigil in St. Mary’s 6pm · Sunday: St. John’s at 10am, St. Mary’s at 11.15am and Glenfinnan there will mass every Sunday at 1.30pm.
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Anniversaries
Flora Kelly, Angus Morrison, Roderick John MacNeil, Angus Buchanan, Edward Mitchell, Eunice McLellan, James Keenan, William Brannigan, Maragret McKeown, Sandy Kennedy, Michael Haggerty, Andrew George, Ian Wynne, Donald Mackintosh, Simon Macdonald,
Ronald Macdonald, Roderick MacInnes, Albert Timbrell, Jonny MacMaster.
Teas and Coffees St. Mary’s
There will be teas and coffees after 11.15am mass in the parish house. All are welcome.
Church Cleaning
This Friday the 7th of February after mass the church will be cleaned. Thank you to all who help with this, it is much appreciated.
Benemerenti Medal
This Friday the 7th of February Chrissie O’ Neil will be presented with a Benemerenti medal for her outstanding work in service of the church. There will be a mass at 6pm in St. Mary’s presided by Bishop Brian. After mass everyone is invited to the Railway Club for a light buffet and dancing. This is an extremely important event in the life of the parish, and I encourage you all to make the effort to come along and give your support.
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer will take place on Friday the 7th of March in Kilmonivaig church.
The time has yet to be confirmed.
Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee year on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. Inviting all of us to be pilgrims of hope. There will be certain events going on throughout the diocese throughout the year. Please support them if you can.
St. Columba’s School First Communions
A huge thankyou to all who have signed up for thew sacraments this year we have a very healthy number. In preparation for our First Holy Communion classes starting, we will be hosting an information session for all parents/carers of the children wishing to participate in their First Holy Communion. This will take place in St Columba’s RC Primary School at 3.30pm on Thursday 6th February. Father David and Miss Burns will be there to talk through the expectations and plans. After this the classes will be on the following dates at 3.30pm in St. Columba’s school. February the 10th, 20th 24th, and March the 3rd with first reconciliation being on Sunday the 9th of March. The date for First Communions will be Sunday the 22nd of June in St. Mary’s at 11.15am.
Choir Practice
There will be a choir practice on Wednesday the 5th of February at 7pm in St. Marys’. All are welcome, especially new members.