Newsletter 10th January 2016
The Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette
323 Main Street Larbert FK5 4EU
Tel: 01324 553250
e-mail: stbernadettelarbert@aol.co.uk
Parish Priest: Rev John McInnes BD
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette’s is a parish of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, a charity registered in Scotland number SC008540
MASSES + DEVOTIONS + CONFESSIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 9th 9.30am [ Jim Dickson] followed by Confessions.
6.30pm Vigil of the Baptism of The Lord [ Iain Tulley]
Sunday 10th Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 10.30am [ Parish ]
2pm Mulholland family baptism.
Tuesday 12th 7.30pm [ SI: Matt + Molly McGoff ]
Wednesday 13th 9.30am [SI: Clarke family].
1.30pm School Mass [SI]
Thursday 14th 9.30am [Bridie Young ]
6.30pm Reception into Church of the remains of the late Agnes McGregor.
Friday 15th 9.30am Requiem Mass for the late Agnes McGregor
Saturday16th 9.30am [CameronTaylor:sick]
10-10.15am Confessions.
6pm Confessions 6.30pm Vigil [ Parish ]
Sunday 17th 10.30am [George Corrieri ]
Rosary before Tuesday evening Mass and after other week-day Masses.
Confessions: Saturday 10-10.15am and 6-6.15pm
Collections last week
Offertory £ 714.83 Justice & Peace £247.76 Crib £116.47
Thank you for your generosity
A Prayer Book for the Year of Mercy draws on the riches of Pope Francis’ recent letter Misericordiae Vultus and invites us to quiet, prayerful reflection on the main themes and highlights of the year ahead. A few copies have been obtained and are available from the porch.
JANUARY 2016
Sunday 10th 2pm Baptism of Grace Mulholland.
Monday 11th St. Bernadette’s School Health Week Please join us in St. Bernadette’s Community Room, Edward Avenue, Larbert to meet the fabulous Braveheart Health Mentors who will help you with small steps to improve your health. You will receive a free tea/coffee and have a chance to chat. This is a joint initiative by BraveheartAssociation, stbernadettesps and StBernNursery. You are welcome to bring a friend or two. Monday 11th January 2016 9.00am -9.40am 11.00am -11.40am Thursday 14thJanuary 2.15pm-2.55pm. An onsite crèche is available (limited to 10 places) #STBHWB
Wednesday 13th 1.30pm St Bernadette’s School Mass. All welcome.
Sunday 17th 11.45am Baptism of Mackenzie Paterson.
Friday 22nd We invite all youth (P5 upwards) from our parish to a night out at Camelon Pro-Bowl from 6-8pm on Friday 22nd January, compliments of the parish. If you’d like to come along, please add your name to the list at the back of the church or message the parish Facebook page (Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette’s Larbert). We look forward to it.”
January – March 2016 Do you have a child at P3 stage preparing for reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the spring ? Would you like to deepen your understanding and appreciation of this sacrament in your own life in order to help make this a significant stage in your child’s growth in faith ? Then please consider coming to an evening retreat at Gillis Centre, Edinburgh designed to do just that ! See poster for details.
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 3rd 10.30-11.30am first celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Church for our P3 stage children with surnames A – M.
Thursday 4th 10.30-11.30am first celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Church for our P3 stage children with surnames Mc- Z
Friday 12th 7.30pm - Public Meeting for our Cluster Group [St Francis Xavier’s, St Anthony’s, St Mary of the Angels, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette’s] in St Francis Xavier’s Church Hall with Archbishop Cushley leading the discussion on the future of our Archdiocese and how best to evangelize in each of our communities.