Bhileag (Newsletter) 11th June 2023
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Mon 12th June………..No Mass
Tue 13th June………..10.00am EOLIGARRY
Wed 14th June…….. No Mass
Thur 15th June…….. 10.00am NORTHBAY
Fri16th June…………10.00am VATERSAY
Sat 17th June………..10.00am CASTLEBAY
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES
17th & 18th JUNE 2023
11th Sunday of Year A
Vigil (Saturday)….6.00pm CRAIGSTON
Sunday Masses…9.30am NORTHBAY & 11.30am CASTLEBAY
Sacrament of Confession: Every Saturday from:-
9.30am – 9.50am in Castlebay & 12 Noon-12.30pm in Northbay
CHURCH NOTICES
Craigston Church work: thankfully last week with the great weather we had the three new large wooden church windows put into St. Brendan’s Craigston. Let’s hope it will be another 100 years before they have to be replaced! The joiners have to return again this week to finish some work-therefore no Mass on Wednesday.
First Holy Communion Sunday: today is the Feast of Corpus Christi- the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ. Today there are 11 children who will receive their First Holy Communion- let us pray for Anna Nicholson, Katie MacLeod, Sandy MacLeod, Anthony MacNeil, Caragh MacKinnon, James Taylor, Calum MacKinnon, Roselia MacDougall & Millie McCathie who will receive their First Holy Communion in Our Lady Star of the Sea at 11.30am.
Calum MacLean & Megan MacKinnon will receive their First Holy Communion in St. Barr’s at 9.30am Mass.
We pray that the day will be a special day for the children and their families.
Thank You: Canon John Paul received a message from the family of the late Mary Catherine MacKinnon –Mairi Bheag Bhan. The family wish to thank everyone who sent Mass cards and sent their prayers of love and support to the family. Mairi’s requiem Mass took place in Livingston on Wednesday 31st May. The Mass took place in St. Andrews Church in Livingston and the Mass was celebrated by her nephew Fr. Michael John Galbraith. Mairi was then laid to rest in the Cemetery in Livingston. The family appreciate all the kindness of all who sent cards. Holy Mass will be offered for the intensions of all! Moran Taing!
Fisherman’s Mass & Blessing of boats: Date for the diary- Sunday 9th July at 2pm in Castlebay.
Lourdes Parish Pilgrimage 2024: after the recent meeting it was decided to look at May 2024 for the Lourdes Pilgrimage. Canon John Paul will check with the Pilgrimage tour company which weekend of May 2024 is best with the Hotel & flights. The pilgrimage will be for 4/5 days. The hotel will be 4 star and will be half-board. Flying from Edinburgh to Toulouse and then a bus drive to Lourdes-about 2hrs 30mins drive. If anyone still wishes to put their name forward then please speak with Canon John Paul.
The Universe Catholic Paper: has decided to try once again to have a weekly paper copy. If anyone is interested in getting a copy of the Universe Paper Canon John Paul is happy to start a subscription from the parish but only if there is enough interest.
Castlebay Church Clock: Canon John Paul has been in touch with the professional Clock firm called “Smiths of Derby” and they will send one of their engineers to try and get the Castlebay Church Clock going again. Canon John Paul wishes to thank all those who handed in donations. Moran Taing!
Tea in Northbay Hall: on the first Sunday of each month there will be tea in Northbay Hall after the 9.30am Northbay Mass. All welcome! Last week we did not have the Tea in the hall. Instead it will be today (11th June) with the First Communion children.