CHURCH
OF SAINT PETER IN CHAINS, ARDROSSAN • A Family of
Parishes • SAINT BRIDE'S CHURCH, WEST KILBRIDE
Meeting people where they are - leading them to where God calls them
to be!
BULLETIN 28 MARCH 2021
SERVICES
AND GATHERINGS
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, public Church services and gatherings
are limited till further notice. Father
Duncan
will live-stream Holy Mass every day and assures you of his prayers for you
and your family.
A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN (John 12:20-33)
Among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. These
approached Philip, who came from Bethsaida in Galilee, and put this request
to him "Sir, we should like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew
and Andrew and Philip together went to tell Jesus. Jesus replied to them "Now
the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you, most solemnly,
unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single
grain but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life
loses it. Anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal
life. If a man serves me, he must follow me, wherever I am. My servant will
be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him. Now my soul
is troubled. What shall I say - Father, save me from this hour? But it was
for this very reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name!"
A voice came from heaven "I have glorified it and I will glorify it again."
People standing by, who heard this, said it was a clap of thunder. Others
said "It was an angel speaking to him." Jesus answered "It
was not for my sake that this voice came but for yours. Now sentence is being
passed on this world. Now the prince of this world is to be overthrown and
when I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all men to myself."
By these words, he indicated the kind of death he would die.
REFLECTION
The Gospels are often full of paradoxes. We hear that the first will be
last, that anyone who wants to be great must be a slave and today in Saint
John's Gospel are two profound paradoxes - the wheat grain dies to yield
life and Jesus acknowledges his troubled soul, while asking for his name
to be glorified! The message is that if we try to read the Gospel in the
'world's way', these paradoxes will make no sense. In fact, if we look at
the Passion and death of the Lord in the 'world's way', it will look like
failure and loss and will make no sense. We need to embrace the paradox,
trusting in Jesus who draws us to himself. All of this is pointing toward
the cross, which is both a sign of sorrow and a sign of triumph. This is
how we 'see Jesus', as the Greek visitors asked at the beginning of this
Gospel. It is through the very paradox of death - when Jesus is 'lifted
up' from the earth - that Jesus draws all who seek him to himself.
THE LORD'S DAY AT HOME
If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers
to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own
parish, this Sunday. If alone, read or say these prayers quietly to yourself.
If with another, or in a family, someone should read the Gospel and others
respond. It might be suitable to find a special, quiet place at home for
your Sunday prayers.
Saint
Peter's
All services are live-streamed and public by booking unless otherwise stated. |
Saint
Bride's Church, West Kilbride
All services are public by booking unless otherwise stated. |
|
Saturday
27 March |
Vigil Mass at 5.30pm for Seamus Reilly senior at his anniversary and Pat Logan who died recently | |
Sunday
28 March
Palm Sunday |
Holy Mass at 10.30am for our parishes | Holy Mass at 12.15pm |
Monday
29 March
|
Holy Mass 10.00am for Kevin Docherty at his anniversary and Jim Watt who died recently | |
Tuesday
30 March
|
Requiem
Mass at 10.00am for Jim Watt |
Holy Mass at 10.00am |
Wednesday
31 March
Spy Wednesday |
Holy Mass at 10.00am for Pauline Greer at he anniversary and Marion Borland who died recently | |
Thursday
1 April
Thursday of the Lord's Supper |
Holy Mass at 7.00pm for John Mullen at his anniversary and Patsy Forsyth who died recently | |
Friday
2 April
Good Friday - a day of fasting and abstinence |
Stations
of the Cross at 12 noon Good Friday Liturgy at 3.00pm |
Good Friday Service at 3.00pm |
Saturday
3 April |
Easter Vigil Mass at 8.30pm | Easter Vigil Mass at 7.00pm |
Sunday
4 April |
Holy Mass at 10.30am for our parishes | Holy Mass at 12.15pm |
Father
Duncan
is assisted by the retired priest, Father Gerry Hamill.
|
Saturday
27 March |
Vigil
Mass at 4.30pm live-streamed |
|
Sunday
28 March
Palm Sunday |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am live-streamed |
Holy
Mass
at 11.30am live-streamed |
Monday
29 March
|
Holy
Mass at 1.30pm with Saint Anthony's Primary School live-streamed |
|
Tuesday
30 March
|
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am live-streamed |
Holy
Mass at 1.30pm with Saint John's Primary School live-streamed |
Wednesday
31 March
Spy Wednesday |
Requiem
Mass at 10.00am for Frank Gaddis live-streamed |
|
Thursday
1 April
Thursday of the Lord's Supper |
Holy
Mass at 7.00pm live-streamed |
Holy Mass at 7.00pm |
Friday
2 April
Good Friday - a day of fasting and abstinence |
Service at 3.00pm | Service
at 3.00pm live-streamed |
Saturday
3 April |
Easter
Vigil Mass at 6.00pm live-streamed |
|
Sunday
4 April |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am live-streamed Holy Mass at 11.30am |
Holy
Mass
at 10.00am Holy Mass at 11.30am live-streamed |
Canon
Martin Poland is assisted by Father Benjamin Mkeri.
|
PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers:
Jim Boyle and Annie Watt;
Marion Borland, Pat Logan, Jim Watt, Cathie Slimman and Patsy Forsyth who
died recently;
Sheila Love 2017, Gerald McGhee 2008, Devlin McIndoe 1992, Allister Nesbit
2000, Cathie Quinn 2015, Seamus Reilly senior 2020, Menotti Carrino 1953,
Odina Carrino 1987, Monsignor Stephen Kennedy 2009, Sally Wilson 2012, John
Mullen 2020, Sarah Anderson 2003, Pauline Greer 2020, Elizabeth Hughes 2013,
James Kelly 1983, Michael McCann 2012, Sandy Miller 1979, Gus Slimman 1993,
Isabella Stuart 2004, William Friel 1994, Peter Hughes 2011, Irene Mathieson
2012, Jenny Murphy 1998, Marjorie Robertson, Margaret Shanks 1993, Kenneth
McSkimming 2002, Jane McFarlane 2006, Margaret Murphy, Monsignor John O'Farrell
2008, Pope John Paul II 2005, James Smith 1959, Archie McFarlane, Harry
Quinn 1993, Patrick Tomelty 2004 and Thomas Watt 2017 whose
anniversaries occur at this time and those who are sick.
If deceased members of your family are not on our anniversary
list, please tell Father
Duncan, the parish office
or contact WebsiteAuthor@SaintPeterinChains.net. If members
of your family or friends are in need of our prayers, please tell Father
Duncan or the parish office.
WHAT SHOULD WE DO DURING HOLY WEEK?
During Holy Week, the faithful can attend Masses and special events at their
parishes such as the Stations of the Cross. In addition, everyone can commemorate
Holy Week at home. We can read the Scripture, particularly the passages
that teach us about the events of Palm Sunday to Good Friday. We can also
pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. It is also a good week to pray
the Divine Mercy Chaplet, if we haven't been during Lent and on Good Friday
begin the Divine Mercy Novena which leads up to Divine Mercy Sunday. Our
Lord asked Saint Faustina for these devotions that the graces of the Redemption
may be more abundantly poured out on souls.
What
is the meaning of Holy Week?
Holy Week, particularly Christ's Passion and Death, is a great reminder
of God's Love for humanity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraph
604 says, by giving up his own son for our sins, God manifests that his
plan for us is one of benevolent love, prior to any merit on our part. "In
this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son
to be the expiation for our sins." God 'shows his love for us in that
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us'.
Why
is it called Passion Week?
This is the week when we reflect on the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus
Christ, beginning with the Gospel reading of Palm Sunday which recounts
the events of Our Lord's Pasch - Passover.
What
are the Five Days of Holy Week?
The days of Holy Week include Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday, Holy Monday,
Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday sometimes called Spy Wednesday, in reference
to Judas' betrayal, Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy
Friday and Holy Saturday - the days immediately preceding Easter Sunday.
Beginning with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening, the
Church also refers to the period that includes Easter Sunday as the Sacred
Tridium.
What
is the most important day of Holy Week?
The most important events in Christianity are the death and later Resurrection
of Jesus Christ. On Good Friday, we mourn the death of our Saviour. On Easter
Sunday, we joyously celebrate His triumph over death.
Joyful acclamations at Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, followed by his
humiliation. Festive cries, followed by brutal torture. This twofold mystery
accompanies our entrance into Holy Week each year. - Pope Francis
SAINT
PETER'S NOTICES
MASS
BOOKINGS |
SAINT
BRIDE'S NOTICES
MASS
BOOKINGS |
PRAYER
FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar.
I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into
my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually
into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen.
TEN
LITTLE CATHOLICS
Ten
little Catholics came to Church all the time
One fell out with the priest then there were nine
Nine little Catholics
stayed up late
One
overslept on Sunday then there were eight
Eight little Catholics on their way to Heaven
One took the low road then there were seven
Seven
little Catholics chirping like chicks
One
didn't like the singing then there were six
Six little Catholics seemed very much alive
One took a holiday then there were five
Five
little Catholics pulling for Heaven's shore
One
stopped to take a rest then there were four
Four
little Catholics each as busy as a bee
One had his feelings hurt then there were three
Three
little Catholics knew what to do
One
joined the sports fans then there were two
Two
little Catholics each won one more
Now don't you see two plus two equals four
Four
little Catholics worked early and late
Each
brought one - now there were eight
Eight little Catholics, if they double as before;
In just seven Sundays we have 1024!
In
this little ditty there is a lesson true
You
belong either to the building or to the wrecking crew!
JUST
FOR A LAUGH ...
A drunk man gets on the bus late one night, staggers up the aisle and
sits next to an elderly woman. She looks the man up and down and says
"I've got news for you - you're going straight to hell!" The
man jumps up out of his seat and shouts "Good heavens, I'm on the
wrong bus!"
Some Tommy Cooper jokes
• Somebody actually complimented me on my driving today.
They left a little note on the windscreen. It said Parking Fine. So that
was nice.
• I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day
but I couldn't find any.
ANNUAL
COLLECTION FOR HOLY PLACES
Our annual collection for the Holy Places will take place on Friday 2,
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April. If you would like to contribute, please
place your donation in the collection bucket as you leave the Church.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING FOR PARISH VOLUNTEERS
Looking ahead to when we may be able to resume normal worship and return
to parish ministries, it will be necessary for all parish volunteers to
complete their second safeguarding induction training session, if they
require a Protecting Vulnerable Groups certificate to carry out their
ministries. The diocesan trainers strongly recommend that as many volunteers
as possible attend this training session online, from the comfort and
safety of their own homes, during this current lockdown. To book a place
in an online session at a convenient time for you, please visit www.GallowayDiocese.org.uk/safeguarding-calendar,
which will be regularly updated with available dates and times. If you
are unsure whether you need to attend, please contact your Parish Safeguarding
Coordinator. Many volunteers have already attended either in-person immediately
before the pandemic, or online during it. Thank you for your commitment
to your parishes.
SUPPORT OUR PARISHES THIS LENT
Our Parish Communities of Saint
Bride's and Saint Peter's work tirelessly to share the Good News of
Jesus Christ in a culture bent on pushing God to the margins. During this
penitential season, we strip ourselves of worldly attachments and rededicate
ourselves to repentance, prayer, fasting and almsgiving. To that end,
we ask that you prayerfully consider making a Standing Order to aid our
critical mission. We give a sincere word of thanks to all our parishioners
who have done so in the last couple of weeks. It is already making a big
difference. As a Catholic charity, we rely on your support to sustain
our ministry. Each year, our efforts help many people to come to a closer
knowledge of Jesus Christ and to deepen their relationship with him in
the Church. Please consider a regular Standing Order so that we can continue
to proclaim Christ in the culture in new and engaging ways. Forms are
available from the Parish Office and here.
Thank you.
SUNDAY OBLIGATION
Sunday obligation to attend Holy Mass remains suspended for the time being
and availability is restricted for those wishing to attend. Some of our
parishioners are working during the week and can only attend at the weekend.
Therefore, to make Holy Mass available to everyone we would be grateful
if you wish to attend Mass and are able to attend on a weekday please
do so, leaving seats for those parishioners working during the week. Thank
you.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY
If a member of your family or a friend is sick, please let us know and
give us the details. Deacon Bill Corbett (01292 521208, 07904 248948,
Rev.BillCorbett@btinternet.com) is the Chaplain to Crosshouse Hospital
and is assisted by the Priest on call each week.
ADVERTISER SUPPORT
Our advertisers would welcome your support. We are grateful for their
continuing sponsorship. We are grateful for the support of Mr and Mrs
Sohal, Nisa Stores, Glasgow Street for the weekly donation of tea, coffee
and milk for the Sunday teas.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS - MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Church in Scotland is concerned with the lives, safety, wholeness
and well-being of each individual person within God's purpose for everyone.
It seeks to safeguard the welfare of people of all ages who are involved
in whatever capacity with
the Church and its organisations. As a Church community, we accept that
it is the responsibility of all of us, ordained, professed, paid and
voluntary members, to work together to prevent the physical, sexual, emotional
abuse or neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults.