T HE P ARISH OF SAINT AUGUSTINE … · 1. Tuesday 15th March, 3.00pm 2. Tuesday 22nd March, 3.00pm...
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G G OD OF THE OD OF THE G G REAT REAT E E XODUS XODUS The Liturgy this Lent has shown us the God of the Exodus. He is a mighty and gracious God, who out of faithfulness to His covenant has done "great things" for His people, as today's Psalm puts it. But the "things of long ago," Isaiah tells us in today's First Reading, are nothing compared to the "something new" that He will do in the future. Today's First Reading and Psalm look back to the marvellous deeds of the Exodus. Both see in the Exodus a pattern and prophecy of the future, when God will restore the fortunes of His people fallen in sin. The readings today look forward to an even greater Exodus, when God will gather in the exiled tribes of Israel which had been scattered to the ends of the earth. The new Exodus that Israel waited and hoped for has come in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Like the adulterous woman in today's Gospel, all have been spared by the Lord's compassion and mercy. All have heard His words of forgiveness, His call to repentance, to be sinners no more. Like Paul in today's Second Reading, Christ has taken possession of every one, claimed each as a son or daughter of our heavenly Father. In the Church, God has formed a people for Himself. And as Isaiah promised, He has given His "chosen people" living water to drink in the desert wastelands of the world. But our God is ever a God of the future, not of the past. We are to live with hopeful hearts, "forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead," as Paul tells us. His salvation, Paul says, is power in the present, "the power of His resurrection." We are to live awaiting a still greater and final Exodus, pursuing "the goal, the prize of God's upward calling," striving in faith to attain the last new thing God promises – our own resurrection to new life. F IFTH S UNDAY OF L ENT 13 M ARCH 2016 T HE P ARISH OF S AINT A UGUSTINE C OATBRIDGE ! S COTLAND
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GG O D O F T H E O D O F T H E GG R E A T R E A T EE X O D U SX O D U S
The Liturgy this Lent has shown us the God of the Exodus. He is a mighty and gracious God, who out of faithfulness to His covenant has done "great things" for His people, as today's Psalm puts it. But the "things of long ago," Isaiah tells us in today's First Reading, are nothing compared to the "something new" that He will do in the future. Today's First Reading and Psalm look back to the marvellous deeds of the Exodus. Both see in the Exodus a pattern and prophecy of the future, when God will restore the fortunes of His people fallen in sin. The readings today look forward to an even greater Exodus, when God will gather in the exiled tribes of Israel which had been scattered to the ends of the earth. The new Exodus that Israel waited and hoped for has come in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Like the adulterous woman in today's Gospel, all have been spared by the Lord's compassion and mercy. All have heard His words of forgiveness, His call to repentance, to be sinners no more. Like Paul in today's Second Reading, Christ has taken possession of every one, claimed each as a son or daughter of our heavenly Father. In the Church, God has formed a people for Himself. And as Isaiah promised, He has given His "chosen people" living water to drink in the desert wastelands of the world. But our God is ever a God of the future, not of the past. We are to live with hopeful hearts, "forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead," as Paul tells us. His salvation, Paul says, is power in the present, "the power of His resurrection." We are to live awaiting a still greater and final Exodus, pursuing "the goal, the prize of God's upward calling," striving in faith to attain the last new thing God promises – our own resurrection to new life.
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T H E P A R I S H O F SAINT AUGUSTINE
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PARISH CATERER The parish is looking to employ a Catering Manager to oversee the running of the kitchen when the Parish Halls reopen after the renovation. Applicants are required to have relevant food handling qualifications, as well as experience catering for large numbers. Applicants should forward CV’s to Fr. Kane at the Chapel House. Closing date for applications is Mon. 14th March. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE MEETING There will be a meeting for all those travelling to the Holy Land. It will take place on Sunday 20th March at 7.30pm in the Parish Halls of St. John the Baptist Church, Lower Millgate, Uddingston. The next instalment of £300pp should be paid at this meeting.
ALTAR SERVERS’ PRACTICE There will be practices in the Church for all altar-servers in the lead-up to Palm Sunday and Holy Week. The meeting will last 45mins. Please try to attend both days:
1. Tuesday 15th March, 3.00pm 2. Tuesday 22nd March, 3.00pm
EASTER SERVICES CARDS Please collect your Parish Easter card which details the times of Masses and services over the Easter period. Please make every effort to attend the three main celebrations of Easter.
1. Holy Thursday Mass 2. Good Friday Service 3. Solemn Easter Vigil
SCIAF COLLECTION Many thanks for your generous contribution to last week’s SCIAF collection. £1640 was raised in the Second Collection. This will be doubled by the Government so that £3280 will be forwarded to SCIAF projects.
FIRST RECONCILIATION Well done to the boys and girls of Primary 3 who made their First Reconciliation. Thanks also to parents and school staff for preparing the children so well for this happy occasion.
TOILET FACILITIES Two portable cubicle toilets have been setup in the Church car park for use by parishioners.
WORLD YOUTH DAY – POLAND There are still spaces available for this pilgrimage (21 July – 1 August 2016). £450pp, includes all transport, accommodation & entrance fees. Please speak to Fr. Kane if you are between 18–35yrs & interested in joining. Next meeting for pilgrims: this Monday 14th March, 6.00pm in the Chapel House.
HALL RENOVATIONS These are progressing well. The Hall now has a completely new heating system, plumbing and electrical wiring system throughout. Reigart are currently in the process of fitting new lighting, a new commercial kitchen and toilets. The final stage will be to decorate the halls to a high, modern specification. See the bulletin next weekend for more information.
CHURCH SHOP The Parish Shop now has lots of new stock, including new cards and gifts for First Holy Communion. The shop is open every day after each Mass.
PARISH NEWS
Lenten Timetable
Extra Daily Mass (Mon – Fri): 8.30am Please encourage children to attend this Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Mon – Fri) 10.30am – 7.00pm
Sundays of Lent: Evening Prayer & Benediction 5.30pm
Stations of the Cross: Tuesday at 7.00pm
Lenten Confessions Saturdays 10.30am; 4.00 - 4.30pm
Tuesday 7.30 – 8.00pm Sundays 6.15 – 7.00pm
Well done to the boys and girls for your faithfulness to the 8.30am Lenten Mass.
Keep up the good work!
mas Family Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13th December (today). If you can help please leave donations in Kairos Café on Sunday morning.
PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE COMING WEEK
Sunday 13 March Fifth Sunday of Lent
10.00am Holy Mass (with Third RCIA Scrutiny) 12noon Holy Mass Religious Shop OPEN after both Masses 5.30pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 6.15 – 7.00pm Lenten Confessions
Monday 14 March Fifth Week of Lent
7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 6.00pm World Youth Day Pilgrim Meeting (Chapel House) 6.00pm Vigil of Reception of Margaret McCabe 7.30pm RCIA Group (Chapel House)
Tuesday 15 March Fifth Week of Lent
7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Requiem Mass of Margaret McCabe 11.00am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 2.30pm Holy Mass in Millbrae Care Home 3.00pm Altar Servers Rehearsal (Church) 6.00pm Reception of Dr. Felix Marcuccilli 7.00pm Stations of the Cross 7.30 – 8.00pm Lenten Confessions 8.00pm Pastoral Planning Team Meeting (Chapel House)
Wednesday 16 March Fifth Week of Lent
7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Requiem Mass of Dr. Felix Marcuccilli 11.00am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass
Thursday 17 March Feast of St. Patrick of Ireland
7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 7.00pm SPRED Reconciliation Service
Friday 18 March Fifth Week of Lent
7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass
Saturday 19 March Solemnity of St. Joseph
10.00am Holy Mass Confessions after Holy Mass 4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass Religious Shop OPEN after Mass
Sunday 20 March
PALM SUNDAY
10.00am Holy Mass (with Palm Procession) 12noon Holy Mass (with Palm Procession) Religious Shop OPEN after both Masses 1.00pm Baptisms 5.30pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 6.15 – 7.00pm Lenten Confessions
RECENTLY DECEASED
Rev. Fr. Martin Sweeney MHM; Dr. Felix Marcuccilli (Blairhill Street); Margaet McCabe; Sophie Pilkinton (St. Bernard’s); Catherine Graham; Liz Grant (Baillieston).
ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES
Peter Cairns; John McCarthy; Frank Egan; William & Margaret Cairns; Agnus Calaghan; James & Patrick Gray;
SICK
Rev. Fr. John McClorey MHM; Sandra O’Donnell; Arthur Mulholland; Joan Reid; Janine Mahoney; Janine Russell; Jack Lammond; Roisin O’Toole; Mary Moffat; John Steele; Mark Archdeacon (Port Glasgow).
Parish Priest
Rev. Michael John Kane
Assistant Priest Rev. James Travers
Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant)
Mrs. Margaret Haggerty (Secretary)
Miss. Antionette Parr (Safeguarding Officer)
Baptisms On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with the clergy.
Marriages Arrangements for weddings should be made by appointment with the Parish Priest (6 months notice required).
Calling Times / Office Hours Appointments to speak to the clergy may be made through the Secretary by calling 01236 423044. (Office hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mondays; 9.00am – 3.00pm Fridays). Appointments may also be made outside these hours or by emailing [email protected]. Please remember that if you reside outside the boundary of St. Augustine’s, then you must ask for the sacraments in your own parish.
Sacrament of the Sick / Hospital Visitations Those who require the Sacrament of the Sick at home should contact the Chapel House to arrange for a visit from the clergy. This should ordinarily be arranged prior to any prolonged hospital visit. The Catholic Chaplain to Monklands Hospital is Fr. Travers. In cases of emergency where you or a family member require the pastoral assistance of the Chaplain please request this from the nursing staff at the hospital.
Please address all correspondence to:
ST. AUGUSTINE’S PRESBYTERY 12 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 1DQ t: 01236 423044
e: [email protected] / [email protected]
Scottish Charity Number SCO11041
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First Collection £735 Second Collection SCIAF £1640 Gift-Aid (weekly average) £1065
TOTAL WEEKLY INCOME
£3440
LAST W E EK’S INCOME
