Bhileag (Newsletter) 9th March 2025
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Mon 10th March……..No Mass
Tue 11th March……….10.00am EOLIGARRY
(& Stations of the Cross)
Wed 12th March…… 12 Noon CRAIGSTON
(& Stations of the Cross)
Thu 13th March……… 10.00am NORTHBAY
Fri 14th March…………No Mass
Sat 15th March………10.00am CASTLEBAY
NEXT WEEKEND: 15th & 16th MARCH 2025
(2nd SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C)
Vigil Mass (Saturday)…..4.00pm CRAIGSTON
Sunday Masses….9.30am NORTHBAY & 11.30am CASTLEBAY
Sacrament of Confession: Every Saturday from 9.30am – 9.50am in Castlebay and 12 Noon-12.30pm in Northbay
CHURCH NOTICES
Recent Funeral: we remember in our prayers the repose of the soul of Annie Theresa Gilles or Nanag as she was known. Nanag passed away in her own home in Caolis on Vatersay on Tuesday 4th March. Nanag was 87 when she peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Nanag’s Requiem Mass took place on Friday 7th March in Our Lady of the Waves & St. John on Vatersay and thereafter she was laid to rest in Vatersay Graveyard. We extend our love and prayers to all the Gillies Family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Stations of the Cross: today on Sunday (9th March) there will be Stations of the Cross at 3.00pm in St. Barr’s Northbay.
World Day of Prayer: the ecumenical World day of prayer is planned for Wednesday 19th March in Northbay Church at 7pm.
Friday Mass: please note there will be NO Mass this coming Friday. Canon John Paul will be heading over to South Uist for the Funeral of the late Donnie Steele. Donnie died peacefully after a short illness on Thursday 6th March aged only 53 in the Uist & Barra Hospital on Benbecula. Donnie was a well known figure on South Uist. He had been a Councillor for the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and he was a Director of Storas Uibhist. He was also very influenital in helping people with mental health issues. We remember Donnie’s family and friends in our prayers at this very sad time. May he rest in peace. Amen.
SCIAF Wee Box: please pick up your SCIAF Wee box. This year the focus is on the people of Columbia. SCIAF also celebrates its 60th Anniversary. We thank Canon Michael Hutson for coming over last week to give a talk in Northbay Hall and in Castlebay School on his trip to Columbia and giving first hand information on where the money of the Wee Box will go.
Lent Prayer Books: there are some Lenten prayer books for adults and children available at the Church porch.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome for Jubilee Year: the Pilgrimage will be from Monday 22nd September to Friday 26th September 2025. The price is £1200 per person. It will be 5 days/4nights in 3-4 star hotel in Rome. Half board (breakfast & Dinner). It will be led by Bishop Brian McGee. The Flight is from Glasgow via Amsterdam to Rome with KLM airlines. Departing at 4.55pm and arriving in Rome at 10.45pm. If you wish to go then please contact Fr Stan directly in Morar parish. The email address is morar@rcdai.org.uk
Jubilee Year Deanery Mass: It is planned that the Island Deanery will hold the Jubilee Mass here on Barra. We are possibly looking at the 1st weekend of August-maybe Sunday 3rd August. More details will be announced.
Parish 200 Club: There will be a slight delay in getting the subscriptions for the Parish 200 club. Hopefully soon we will start to gather the subscriptions for the year and begin the monthly draws.