Newsletter

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

April 12th 2026

 

The Bishops of Scotland have sent a Pastoral Letter on the Scottish Parliament Election, which takes place on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. Copies of the Pastoral Letter are available at the back of the Church. Please feel free to share the contents of this letter with family and friends.

 

Camp Out for Hope: Aid to the Church in Need (ACN} Scotland invites you to Carfin Grotto on Saturday 30th May-Sunday 31st May, 8pm-8am for the Camp Out for Hope, to show solidarity with our suffering and displaced Christian brothers and sisters around the world. Join us for an all-night prayer vigil, opportunities to learn more about ACN  and our work, time to socialise and build new friendships and more; go to www.Trybooking.com to sign up. Participants are encouraged to fundraise, with £50 as a target; you must be aged 16+ to participate. Sign-ups will receive a fundraising pack to support their efforts.

 

Walking Pilgrimage from Motherwell to St. Andrews: you are warmly invited to take part in a Diocesan Walking Pilgrimage from Motherwell Cathedral to St. Andrews. Beginning on Tuesday 7th April and continuing each Tuesday until 9th June; we will walk approximately 10-12 miles each week as we journey together in prayer and fellowship. There is no charge to take part; the only cost will be transport to the starting point each week. For more information, please contact Jim McKelvie at pilgrimage@rcdom.org.uk or call 07957847290

 

Catholic Men’s Society (CMS), monthly meeting: we meet after morning Mass on Monday 13th April, in the parish meeting room. The meeting gives men the opportunity to pray together and discuss aspects of the life and faith of the church from the perspective of their own experience. New members or visitors are always welcome. In a complex and challenging world, some time in a friendly, non-judgemental and supportive discussion can be a very positive experience. If interested, just come along on Monday or email laverypeter93@Yahoo.com for a copy of this month’s agenda and discussion material.

 

The Children’s Liturgy is an important part of our parish life, firstly by making children welcome at Mass and then by offering some reflection on the scripture readings appropriate to their age. It is a way of helping children to develop their own relationship with Jesus as he speaks and acts in the Holy Scriptures. Would you consider helping in this ministry to the children of the parish? A rota is in place, which means the commitment is not onerous. Please speak with Rona after the 10.30am Mass or pass your contact details to Fr. O’Brien.

 

A very warm welcome to Yvonne, Hannah, Paul, Robert, Andrew and Reece, who become members of the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

Please remember them in your prayers.

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Schedule for the Daily Liturgy:

 

Monday April 13th: Mass at 10am

Rosary at 9,40am

 

Tuesday April 14th: Requiem Mass at 10am

Mrs Eileen McCluskey

 

Wednesday April 15th: Mass at 10am

Rosary at 9.40am

 

Thursday April 16th: Mass at 10am

Rosary at 9.40am

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Friday April 17th: Nuptial Mass at 3.30pm

Christopher Cummiskey and Jenna Flannigan

 

The church’s daily liturgy is a wonderful way to begin the day; you are always welcome to join us for the Rosary and Mass.

 

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Bishop Toal’s Easter Message to the Diocese is available online and can be accessed via the diocesan website; details at the bottom of the page; other important diocesan events, dates and times, can be found on this webpage.

 

The Parish Pastoral Council meets on April 22nd at 7pm; the Council is there to serve the parish community and your comments, suggestions and ideas are always welcome. We will do or best to respond positively. Sometimes you notice practical needs, for example, someone asked for a coat hook in the toilet, simple yet important. It’s now there! Please speak to one of the Council members or email PPC1846@hotmail.com.uk or write your comment and place it in the box at the back of the church.

 

A Message from the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Motherwell Diocese: Mrs. Bridget Ann Devanny, President of the Society, will visit our parish on the weekend of 25/26 April to share something with us about the important work of the Society. It would be good if we could re-establish the SVDP here in our parish.

 

Recently Deceased: Lina Pakevecute, Eileen McCluskey, William Mather, Bobby Smith, Thomas Whalen, Mary Josephine Falconer, Helen Hilson, Betty McGarry, Susan Burke, Marian Ward, Catherine Connor, Frank Tierney, Fr. Patrick Currie (Archdiocese of Glasgow)

 

Special Remembrance: Alice and Michael Sweeney, John Seagrave, Eileen Seagrave Wood,

John and Elizabeth Fulton, James Fulton, Ann Gallacher Dorricott, Robert Dorricot, Isaac Gunn, Margaret Gunn, Hugh Morgan, Margaret Feenie, John and Hannah McGuire, deceased members of the McGuire and Gallacher families, Nan Dalton, deceased members of the Dalton and McKenna families, Mark Hughes, Thomas, Elizabeth and John Kane, George Cree, Jan and Mary Kozak, Neil McMurray, deceased members of the McMurray, Miller and Toner families, Henry and Isabella Morganand our deceased relatives and friends and all the benefactors of our parish.

 

Diocese of Motherwell Website:

for good and reliable information about events across our Diocese

please consult www.rcdom.org.uk