Bhileag (Newsletter) 1st February 2026
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Mon 2nd February………No Mass
Tue 3rd February……… No Mass
Wed 4th February……. No Mass
Thu 5th February………No Mass
Fri 6th February…………No Mass
Sat 7th February…….10.00am CASTLEBAY
NEXT WEEKEND: 7th & 8th February 2026
(5th Sunday of Year A)
Vigil Mass (Saturday)…..4.00pm CRAIGSTON
Sunday Masses…..9.30am NORTHBAY & 11.30am CASTLEBAY
Sacrament of Confession every Saturday in Castlebay 9.30am- 9.50am and Northbay 12 Noon -12.30pm
Help Support your parish by bank transfer weekly, monthly or one off donation:-
RC Diocese Argyll & the Isles Castlebay
Account 65627538 Sort Code 83-91-25
RC Diocese Argyll & the Isles Northbay
Account 65628061 Sort Code 83-91-25
Church Notices………..
Recent Funeral: we pray for the repose of the soul of David MacKinnon (David a’ Phataidh) of Bentangaval who suddenly passed away last Monday 26th January at his own home at the age of 74. It was a shock to the island community the sudden death of David. The Requeim Mass of David took place on Thursday 29th January in Our Lady Star of the Sea in Castlebay. David was then laid to rest in Cuithir Cemetery. We extend our prayers of love and sympathy to Celia and all the family, relatives and friends at this sad and difficult time. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Candlemas Candles: Candles will be blessed today. As we approach the “Feast of the Presentation of the child Jesus in the Temple” we like to bless candles in the church to remind us that Jesus is “the light of the world”. Therefore candles will be blessed and you can take a candle home with you. Any donations for the candles will be gratefully accepted. If you are passing Castlebay Church or Northbay Church candles have been left at the church entrance if you wish to pick one up. If there are any housebound you know who would appreciate a candle then please take one to them.
Northbay Tea after Mass: after the 9.30am Sunday Mass today there is tea and homebaking in the hall. All Welcome!
February: we now enter the short month of February. During this month Lent begins on Wednesday 18th February!!
Canon John Paul: will be away this week from Monday to Friday in Glasgow. If you need to contact him then please phone his mobile number 07951128475. Therefore no weekday Mass until Saturday morning.
Castlebay Church Choir Practice: the weekly choir practice is in Castlebay Church each Thursday at 6.00pm (note the new time). If you are interested in singing hymns then please come along.
Northbay Children’s Liturgy: we are trying to start up again a Children’s Liturgy during the 9.30am Sunday Mass in Northbay. During the Mass children will be invited into the Hall to have time together to look at the Sunday Gospel and have some craft activities to help them in their understand the Gospel passage of the Day.
Sacrament of Confirmation: this year Bishop Brian will confirm 10 children in P7 on Saturday 25th April at 12 Noon in Castlebay Church.
Date of First Holy Communions: this year there will be 8 children preparing for their First Confession and then for their First Holy Communion. The date for First Holy Communion will be Sunday 7th June- the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Parish 200 Club: we will start again the parish 200 club this year. To renew your subscription which is £12 (for the year) you can place the money into an envelope and put your details on the envelope and pass the envelope onto Mary Sarah Campbell (810539) or Canon John Paul or to hand into Castlebay Post Office or to hand into A & C MacLean (Buth Bhuidsear) & Top Shop.
If you prefer to do a bank transfer then the details are:- Account name is BARRA 200 CLUB Account No: 00132789 Sort Code: 83-17-03
We are always looking for new members to join the Parish 200 Club. So if you have not joined- then why not?? It’s another easy way to support your parishes. If you wish to join the 200 Club then speak with Canon John Paul or with Mary Sarah Campbell.You will be allocated a number and at the end of each month a draw will be made and if your number comes up then you can win either £50, £20, £10, £10, £10. So 5 chances to try and win something. The Draw will be made publically on the last Saturday of each month after the Vigil Mass in Craigston Church.