Note: For a beautiful reflection on this painting please click here. Christian Art is a website that offers a pathway to grow closer to God through the beauty of art and the Gospel, founded by Father Patrick van der Vorst, a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Westminster, London.
Mass readings.
1st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm. The Lord will bless his people with peace
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia,Alleluia…The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: ‘This is my beloved son; listen to him’ …. Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17
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PARISH UPDATES:
Special Collection January 18th – Sunday 4th of January was the Day of Justice and Peace. Ordinarily we would have had the special collection for this on the 4th so we will be asking for a special collection on the 18th instead. There is a letter from Archbishop William Nolan at the back of the church about this year’s appeal.
Fr Francis Annual Leave – Fr Francis will be away from 28th December for four weeks
Shalom World – Shalom World has 400+ hand-picked Christmas TV shows, including inspiring talks, music, children’s stories and reflections for all ages. It’s completely free – no pay walls or adverts – simply a gift to help families experience Christ this season. Go to shalomworld.org/christmas
Catholic Families for Life – The latest Catholic Families for Life Newsletter from the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life is now available at www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk
Youth Helpers for the Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage – Applications are now open for Youth Helpers (Age 16-30) for this years Lourdes Pilgrimage. Forms are at the back of the Church detailing requirements with the application process closing 15th February. There is support funding of £500 available with the balance to be raised by the applicant. If you have any questions, please ask Angela Allan.
Parish Website – Our new parish website is now up and running, and it includes all kinds of useful information, such as the weekly Newsletter and the Pastoral Parish Council minutes. Also, plenty of photos of our parish events and pilgrimages. We will be ‘showcasing’ the new website during the coffee morning after Mass on Sunday 11th January, so please stay behind to check it out. In the meantime, you can access the website by typing https://ourladyscurrie.co.uk into your browser. Any comments or contributions to our new parish website will be very welcome!
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: £tba.
Month total collections (Bank & Cash) £TBA
Mass Bookings.
We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest.
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, January 14th 10.00am
Mary, Matthew & Patrick McGuire, Eleanor Bell and Arthur Higgins
Friday January 16th 10.00am
-John Allan, Gordon Mitchell, John Roys
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Sunday, January 18th 11.30am
-Deceased members of the Jefferson, Stroughair, Rezende and Rosa families, Fr O’Connell and Fr Caroll
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Matthew 3:13-17
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. John tried to dissuade him. ‘It is I who need baptism from you’ he said ‘and yet you come to me!’ But Jesus replied, ‘Leave it like this for the time being; it is fitting that we should, in this way, do all that righteousness demands.’ At this, John gave in to him.
As soon as Jesus was baptised he came up from the water, and suddenly the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. And a voice spoke from heaven, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him.’
Note: For a beautiful reflection on this painting related to the Gospel of 15 March 2025, please click here Christian Art is a website that offers a pathway to grow closer to God through the beauty of art and the Gospel, founded by Father Patrick van der Vorst, a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Westminster, London.
