Sea Sunday FOURTEENTH WEEK OF THE ORDINARY TIME. Weekend of 5TH& 6th July, 2025, YEAR C.

The Veteran in a New Field,
Painting by Winslow Homer (1836–1910),
Painted in 1865,
Oil on canvas
© Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Note: For a beautiful reflection on this painting related to the Gospel of 16 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.

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PARISH UPDATES:

Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage impact on Mass times –

Note that due to the annual pilgrimage there will be no Saturday morning mass on 12th July at St Cuthberts. Further, there will be no weekday masses at either St. Cuthberts or Our Lady’s week commencing Monday 14th July to Friday 18th inclusive. From Saturday morning mass on the 19th at St. Cuthbert’s it is back to normal

Sea Sunday –

This Sunday is Sea Sunday and there are special collection envelopes provided by Stella Maris at the back of the church for those that would like to donate.

Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh –

Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary’s University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Watch the preview webinar on the YouTube channel of the archdiocese. Queries: stephen.dolan@stmarys.ac.uk

Parish communicators –

The Archdiocese is hosting a webinar for those who are involved with parish communications (such as Facebook and newsletters). It takes place on Saturday 19 July, 10:00am-11:00am. The session will give tips and guidance on parish social media and more. Register at bit.ly/parishcomms

Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.

Last Sunday’s collection: £236 / Special Collection £146

MASS TIMINGS

MASS INTENTIONS

MASS DONOR

Wednesday, July 9th. 10.00am

Robert Templeton & Mary Templeton

Frances Wheelan

Friday July 11th. 10.00am

Family Thanksgiving

Theresa Scott

Sunday, July 13th 11.30am

Pat Donaldson (RIP), Maureen Roy (RIP), Patsy McGurk (RIP) and Fr Tom Molloy

Society of St Vincent de Paul

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.

Sacristan role

As announced at Mass, Jim Vasey our Sacristan, will sadly be leaving the parish shortly. We have one parishioner who has volunteered to take on the role for part of the month. We still need one or more people who would be willing to share the role as Sacristan. Please let Father Francis or one of the Parish Council members know if you are interested.

Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Fr. Francis (SMMM)

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.