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A Parish of the Diocese of Motherwell.
The Bishop; Rt. Rev. Joseph A. Toal
www.rcdom.org.uk Scottish Charity No
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face. Psalm 104.3-4 COMMUNION ANTIPHON We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God. Psalm 19.6
1st Reading: Ecclesiasticus 35.12-19: True prayer is made with the whole heart and with humility. The “widow and orphan” are examples of those whose prayer is heard by God, since they have no-one else on whom to rely. Response to the Psalm: This poor man called; the Lord heard him. 2nd Reading: II Timothy 4.6-18: This is the text which gives us those phrases which have entered our language—”fighting the good fight of faith,” “running the race to the finish.” Perseverance in faith is rewarded with the crown of glory.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Luke 18.9-14: Luke continues his reflection on the Lord’s teaching on prayer as he records the parable of the Pharisee and publican. Both are religious people, but the contrast shows how religion can lead either to real self-knowledge or to self-delusion and priggishness. Notice how the Pharisee is focused totally on himself and what he does and then see how the publican looks to God and his mercy. Prayer is our means
not only of union with God, but also a moment of recogni-tion of who we truly are.
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30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
YEAR C
26th-27th October 2019
HYMNS FOR MASS Entrance 882; Communion 938 & 929; Exit 849 Our final October Devotions—Rosary and Benediction— takes place this Wednesday at 7pm.
Please pray for the eternal rest of Sheena Graham whose Requiem Mass takes place on Monday. May the Holy Spirit comfort her family at this time of their loss.
Enrolment for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (P3) and the Sacrament of the Eucharist (First Holy Communion P4) continues this Tuesday 29th October from 5-7pm in the church. Parents presenting children for First Confession are asked to bring along their certificate of Baptism.
The Contemplative Theology Group (the organising team for the parish Retreat) meets this Monday at 7.30pm in the church house.
The dedication of the new altar and refurbished church by Bishop Toal will take place during the vigil Mass of Saturday 30th November at 6pm. Everyone is invited to a Reception in the Hall afterwards.
This Friday 1st November is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a Holiday of Obligation. The Vigil Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 7.30pm, Mass of the day, Friday 10am. Please take a sheet for the names of your dear ones you wish to be prayed for during November. Mass each day of the month will be celebrated for their eternal rest.
Please remember in your prayers our sick and housebound: Isobel Gardner, Helen Kelly, Ann Martin, Walter
Britton, Maureen Campbell, Lynett Moses, George Wisdom, Michael McKay, Paula Magee, Geraldine Creany, Dylan Ferguson, Jordan Ferguson, Gertrude Love, Jonathan Sutton, John Leslie, Eddie Lebida, Andrew Lauder, Silvio Jaconelli, Betty & Ed McKay, Kasia Donnelly & Marieclaire Reilly.
May God grant eternal rest to those who have recently died and whose month’s mind and anniversaries occur at this time: Kathleen Mangan, Margaret Grattan, James Ross, Joyce McLaughlin, Margaret & Bill Duddy, Dick Haddow, Patrick Dunn, Isa McCrory, Frank Meehan & Kenneth McComish, .
HOLY MASS: Vigil of Sunday: Saturday, 6pm; Sunday: 11am. Monday-Friday: 10am. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 5.30–5.55pm and on request.
21 Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB. Parish Priest: Fr. Thomas F. Magill. Tel: 01555 771250. Mobile No: 07789708192; email: [email protected] Website: www.stathanasiuscarluke.org Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council: Mr Ronnie Cook. Parish Treasurer: Mr Eddie Kelly (email: [email protected])
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Pope Francis’ Prayer intention for October: that "the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary 'spring' for all those baptised and sent by Christ’s Church."
A Bingo Night has been arranged for Sunday 10th November. Tea ticket £1.50, doors open 6,30pm. Please donate prizes.
St Patrick’s Shotts are hosting their Christmas dinner on December 14th. Please see the notice-board for more details.
Congratulations to St Athanasius’ Primary school, both staff and pupils, as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the new building and the 150th anniversary of its foundation. Thank God for all His blessings!
Christmas cards and gifts are now on sale in our shop. The parish Christmas card with the photo of the church is still available, price £1
“The Scottish Sectarian Divide – Per-ception and Reality in our confusing times.” A talk by Dr Michael Rosie. The Ogilvie Centre, St Aloysius’ Church, Rose Street, Glasgow 6RE at 7.30 pm on Thursday 31st October 2019. All welcome. Non-members: admission £3 - includes refreshments.
Fr Martin Delaney wishes to advise that the ALMA youth group will ac-company and assist the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from 23rd July to 3rd August 2020. The pilgrimage is open to those between 17 (who turn 17 before March 2020) and 30. The cost will be approximately £750. Travel is by coach, with overnight stop in Brugge and on the ferry on the return journey. For more info contact Fr Delaney by email -
Together in Christ: Baptised and Sent. Building on our Parish Retreat we invite you to join us in the Oratory on Wednesday 30th October at 7.30pm for the first of six evenings of reflection and tea/coffee. Please add your name to the notice so we can order your booklet. Those who took part in the parish retreat are especially welcome.
Motherwell Diocesan Choir will once again be here for a Christmas Carol Service on Sunday evening 22nd December. Please put the date in your diaries.
SUNDAY TAKEAWAY: Be attentive. Be attentive. Be attentive. When we pray frequently and know that God is in us here and now, we are very attentive to others because we are less preoccupied with ourselves. We are less worried about ourselves and if we are not worried about ourselves we see other people more clearly. We see their struggle. We see their beauty. We see their kindness. We see that they are not trying to hurt us but that they have their own problems. We are much gentler, because we are in the presence of the Spirit. We realise these people are also struggling. This is one of the great-est and first rewards of following Jesus. Suddenly, the Spirit in you sees the Spirit in them. The Christ in you sees the Christ in them. The heart of God in you sees the heart of God in them. Spirit speaks to Spirit, heart to heart, and Christ speaks to Christ. Fr Henri Nouwen