Newsletter 10th May

PA R I S H T I ME TA B LE F O R T H E C O M I N G W E E K
Sunday 10th May
Sixth Sunday of
Easter
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:15 pm
7:00 pm
St Mary of the Angels
St Francis Xavier’s
St Anthony’s
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass (Polish)
Mass
10:00 am
7:00 pm
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
Mass
Mass
10:00 am
9:30 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
St Francis Xavier’s
St Mary of the Angels
St Francis Xavier’s
FX Church House
Mass
Mass
Mass
Bible Study
Wednesday 13th May
10:00 am
9:30 am
7:00 pm
St Francis Xavier’s
St Mary of the Angels
St Francis Xavier’s
Mass
Mass
Mass
Thursday 14th May
Solemnity of the
Ascension of the Lord
7:30 am
8:50 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
St Francis Xavier’s
St Mungo’s
Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
St Mary of the Angels
St Francis Xavier’s
St Anthony’s
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Confessions
Mass
Mass
Mass
Friday 15th May
7:00 am
10:00 am
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
Mass
Mass
Saturday 16th May
10:00 am
9.30 am
10:00 am
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
St Francis Xavier’s
St Anthony’s
St Anthony’s
St Francis Xavier’s
St Francis Xavier’s
Mass
Mass
Confessions
Confessions
Mass
Monday 11th May
Tuesday 12th May
Morning Prayer is said at 9:30 am Monday to Saturday at St Francis Xavier’s
The rosary is said after 10:00 am mass Monday to Saturday (except Tuesday) at St Francis Xavier’s
The chaplet of Divine Mercy is said after 10:00am mass on a Tuesday at St Francis Xavier’s
St Anthony’s, St Francis Xavier’s & St Mary of the Angels
are parishes of the Archdiocese of St Andrew & Edinburgh. A Charity registered in Scotland Number SC008540
The Parishes of
S t A n t h o n y’s , P o l mo n t
S t F r a n c i s X a v i e r ’s , F a l k ir k
S t M a r y o f T h e A n ge l s , C a m e l o n
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10th, 2015.
We find our Liturgy on page 266 of the teal book.
‘A man can have no greater love than that he lay down his life for his friends.’
In the first reading today we hear that God’s love is
not just for the Hebrews but for everyone; His love
knows no bounds. John, in the second reading, reminds us how we are called to react to this great
love of God; we, in turn, are to love one another.
It is as simple and as complicated as that. Despite
any hurts accumulated, we are to risk love always.
How do we do that? The Gospel deepens our understanding: Jesus says that he loves us with the
same intense love with which the Father loves Him.
What an astonishing, powerful gift. He promises
that if we live this love, the result will be joy. So
many people today are seeking to be happy, looking
for the answer to the question: “what is the meaning of life? Do I know someone who needs to hear this
Good News? How am I going to bring them joy this week?
PARISH CONTACTS
Rev. Jamie Boyle BD (Parish Priest)
Rev. Andrew Garden
Rev. John Peter Siluvappan
Mrs Anne Buhrmann (Parish Secretary)
St Francis Xavier’s, Chapel House, Hope Street, Falkirk FK1 5AT
Telephone: 01324 623567
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.falkirkcatholics.org/wordpress
Please remember in your prayers those whose anniversaries occur at this time
Jessie Notorangelo, Gerry Pollock, Helen O’Connor, Catherine Mailer, Rev Cannon JC Ward, Catherine McGuire, Hugh McMorrow, Scott Fraser, Lily McFarlane, Christine McLeish, Patricia Silcock, Mgr
D Robina, Devasia Thomson, Charles Enyi, William Farrell, Nan Nixon, Nora Parker, Agnes Cullen,
Annie Williamson, Fr John Tweedie, Peter Tilley, Antony Evangelisti, Hugh Grogan, Mai Hickey,
Frances Clafferty. May they rest in peace.
Of your charity, please pray for the recently deceased
‘We have found the Messiah’ Workshop.
There will be a workshop on Wednesday 27th May for all three parishes at 7:30pm in St
Mary of the Angels Hall. Given the fall in vocations, it is crucial that we as lay people live out the
spirit of Vatican II and fully take up our rights and responsibilities as the Baptised. Sometimes we hold
back as laity, unsure of how useful we might be or just how we might help. Peter in the first reading
today says with great humility: ‘I am only a man after all’. It is the Holy Spirit, lived out through the
gifts He gives us, who enables us to be what we need to be. Please, join us in discussing our way forward as an Archdiocese. We’re all being called to be open to new ways to live out our love for God as
part of our community. The joy we find there gives Life and deepens our connection to God again and
again. Will you let the God of Surprises surprise you? Come, join us.
New Parishioners
If you are new to our community, welcome! Please introduce yourself to the clergy, and join us for coffee after Sunday mass. We’d ask you to fill out a parish registration form too, either online at
www.falkirkcatholics.org/wordpress or using a registration form which can be found in the porch.
Baptisms
If you wish to have your child baptised, please make an appointment with one of the priests.
Marriages
Arrangements for weddings should be made with Fr. Jamie. Please note that at least six months’ notice is
required for marriage preparation.
Newsletter Notices
Please can all notices for the newsletter be submitted by 1 pm on Thursday at the latest.
Offertory/Collection
St Anthony’s
St Francis Xavier
St Mary of the Angels
£ 583.27
£ 1883.20
£ 347.78
NEWS & EVENTS
The Solemnity of the Ascension of The
Musicians
Lord. Thursday is the feast of the Ascension and is We are looking for a pianist/organist to play occaa Holyday of Obligation.
sionally on Sunday evenings at St. Francis
Xavier’s. If you can help out please contact
1st Confessions St FX 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. Mathew on 0789982 0321
Please keep the children who making the sacrament in your prayers.
We are also looking for musicians for St Mary of
the Angels.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
For a trial period there will be exposition after
St Mary of the Angels—Parish Hall
mass at St Francis Xavier’s on Friday mornings
Please note that all bookings for the hall should be
until 11:30am. Please take the opportunity to
arranged through Linda Hildreth on 671444
spend time in prayer and adoration.
The Lunch Club meets at St FX this Wednesday
The RCIC retreat for P4 will be on Sunday 17th the 6th at 12 noon, in the hall. A chance to enjoy
from 12.30 pm to 3pm in St Francis Xavier’s Hall fellowship with parishioners from all three parishes. Everyone will be made most welcome.
SCIAF –Emergency Appeal for Nepal
There will be a bucket collection as you leave the
church today to help the people of Nepal rebuild
The Catenians are a group of like-minded Caththeir lives.
olic men who actively take part of in the work of
their parishes and charities connected to the
PVG Training
church. They also meet socially once a month. If
If you work with vulnerable adults or children in you would like to strengthen your family life
the cluster and still require a PVG training update, through friendship and faith please join them at a
please be aware new training is required every two Membership Open Evening on Tuesday 12th May
years. Two sessions will be held locally, in the
at 7.30 pm in the Westlands Hotel in Dunblane.
Camelon Sensory Centre on the next two
More information on posters in the porches.
Wednesdays, 13th and 20th of May, beginning at
7.15 pm. No need to book a place, please just
St Andrew’s Parent Council are looking to co-opt
come along.
a Church Representative for meetings held
Would all readers make known any change they once a quarter, the role to be held for three years.
Please speak to Fr Jamie or phone the church
may want to make to the upcoming St FX rota?
New readers are most welcome to join the rota house on 623567.
too, particularly young people. Contact: 636473/
UCM: AGM on Wednesday at 7.30 pm in St
[email protected]
Martha’s hall, following mass in St FX at 7pm.
Walking Group
Cars leaving this Tuesday 12th May from St FX
hall at 9.30 am. Group is walking from Bo’ness
along the coastal path to Blackness Castle.
New Dawn Pilgrimage and Conference will
take place from 6th to 10th July, Madras College,
St Andrews. www.newdawninscotland.com