T HE P ARISH OF
S AINT A UGUSTINE
C OATBRIDGE ! S COTLAND 1892 - 2017 1892 - 2017
T HE F EAST OF THE T RANSFIGURATION 6 A UGUST 2017
C HRIST IN G LORY
The Gospel this weekend is Matthew’s account of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. This momentary vision of Christ, in his glory, was given in order to strengthen the three principal Apostles to face the trials to their faith, which the sufferings and crucifixion of their beloved master would bring on them. For the very same reason it is retold to us today, to encourage us to persevere in our faith journey through life which, like the mountain climb, includes moments of uphill struggle and difficult terrain. As St. Paul reminds us: “If we are sharers with Christ in his sufferings, we shall be sharers with him in his glory”.
This is a truth we all too easily forget, namely, that we cannot and do not get to heaven comfortably. Our spell on earth is the chance given to us to strive for our eternal reward. This reward surpasses even the wildest imagination of man. We could never earn it, but God accepts the little we can do and provides the balance of his infinite mercy.
Christ has asked us to follow him, carrying our daily cross, and the end of our journey is not Calvary but resurrection, the entrance to a life of glory with our risen Saviour. The Christian who grasps his cross closely and willingly, knowing its value for his real life, will find it becomes lighter and something we carry more serenely. The man who tries to shake off his cross, and who curses and rebels against Him who allowed it, will find it doubles in weight and loses all the value it was intended to have as a means to draw us closer to God, indeed closer to heaven.
Let the thought of the Transfiguration encourage each one of us today, to do the little God demands of us, so that when we close our eyes to this life we may be assured of seeing Christ in his glory, ready to welcome us into his everlasting kingdom.
PROJECT TRUTH VISIT TO COATBRIDGE
The Project Truth Team travel around towns and cities across Scotland, bringing the pro-life message to the streets in a vibrant, positive way. They have now
included Coatbridge town centre in their schedule! Please join us at 7.00pm on 10th August for Holy Mass
in our Church. Tea/coffee will be served after Mass in
the Parish Centre, where team members will give their testimony and speak about this new initiative. Join us and show your support for the gift of LIFE!
C ONSECRATION TO THE I MMACULATE H EART OF M ARY
The Bishops Conference of Scotland has asked Catholics around the country to use these
next 40 days to prepare spiritually for this year’s National Pilgrimage in Carfin at which Scotland will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The National Pilgrimage rd takes place in Carfin Grotto on Sunday 3 September at 3.00pm. The Principal Celebrant will be Archbishop Tartaglia of Glasgow, with Bishop McGee of Argyle & the Isles delivering the homily.
Please take note of this date in your diary and make every effort to attend on this special year. More details about the Consecration can be found on the parish Facebook page, including resources on how to prepare spiritually for the Consecration.
THIS SUNDAY’S MASS READINGS
First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 Psalm 96 (97)
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-19 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
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The Sacrament of Confirmation
It is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what it signifies and imprints: a spiritual seal. Anointing, in Biblical symbolism, is rich in meaning: oil is a sign of abundance and joy; it cleanses. Anointing with oil has all these meanings in the sacramental life. The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing and comfort. The post-baptismal anointing with sacred chrism in Confirmation and ordination is the sign of consecration. By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off "the aroma of Christ." By this anointing the confirmandi receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ownership of an object. Christ himself declared that he was marked with his Father's seal. This seal of the Holy Spirit marks our total belonging to Christ, our enrolment in his service for ever, as well as the promise of divine protection in the great of trials. The effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
- it unites us more firmly to Christ - it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us - it renders our bond with the Church more perfect - it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross
- it roots us more deeply in the divine sonship
Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the "character”. This perfects the common priesthood of the faithful, received in Baptism. Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time," for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete. The ordinary minister of Confirmation is the Bishop.
NEW CHURCH BELL
The Parish is preparing to erect a new digital church bell to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of our foundation. The bell will be located within the grounds of the Church carpark and will toll at 12noon and 6pm each day to mark the Angelus. It will also toll for funerals, weddings and before each weekend Mass. This is a great reminder to call us to pray in the midst of our busy lives.
The parish has now received permission from the council to proceed with the construction of the bell which will be mounted discreetly on a pole outside. The toll volumes will be set to ensure it is not a nuisance to our neighbours.
An Irish company Beltron are charged with the works which we hope to complete inside the next few months. The full cost of the bell and installation is £4800. Parishioners wishing to contribute to these costs are asked to use the envelope which will be attached to each bulletin later in August. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated with this project which will form part of the legacy of this 125th jubilee year for generations to come.
CATHOLIC TEACHER APPROVAL
Those wishing to teach in the Catholic sector are reminded that it is first necessary to obtain approval from your parish priest to show that you accept and live the Catholic faith. For those living within the parish of St. Augustine’s this means approval from Fr. Kane. This applies to those about to enrol for the teaching course, those starting- out as probationary teachers, and all those applying for new posts (promoted or otherwise) within a Catholic school.
In recent times it has become increasingly difficult to grant approvals on the basis that some applicants are not known to attend Mass regularly, and because of other difficulties. Therefore, it is good to remind Catholic applicants that you make yourself known to Fr. Kane well in advance of presenting an approval form. If Fr. Kane does not know you then an approval will not be granted. In the case that a Catholic candidate is not granted approval then that person cannot teach within a Catholic school. Please contact Fr. Kane if you have any questions about this process.
PARISH JUBILEE BOOK
The professionally printed jubilee celebration book, with 85 pages in colour, is packed with the history and photographs of the artefacts of the church since its foundation to present times. Also included is lots of information the groups and societies within the parish.
The book is available to buy now either from the Parish Shop or Kairos Cafe at the price of £10.
A great gift idea for family members and friends, or for those who no longer live in St. Augustine’s Parish.
PARISHSaturday NEWS ______
BROADCASTING OF SERVICES GIFT-AID Please note that all the Masses and services at The gift-aid scheme allows the parish to claim an St. Augustine’s are broadcast online through additional 25p for every £1 donated by a UK tax- MCN Media. You can watch services directly payer. Please consider enrolling in the scheme. through our parish website or by visiting: Forms available from the sacristy/Chapel House. www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-augustines-coatbridge/ PASTORAL PLANNING TEAM MEETING WELCOME TO SEMINARIAN KEVIN LAWRIE The next meeting of our Pastoral Planning Team Seminarian Kevin Lawrie has now begun his will take place in the Parish House on Monday 14th pastoral placement here at St. Augustine’s as August at 7.30pm. Team members will note that part of his formation. Kevin will be a familiar this is a change from the scheduled meeting. face on the Altar, around the Church, schools, hospital and parish for the next month.
MONDAY PRAYER GROUP This will continue after the summer break.
ALMA CLUB Please note that the ALMA Club will not run over the holiday period. Jubilee Event – Dates for your Diary MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKEND The monks of Pluscarden Abbey are offering th th 28 – 30 August 2017 single practicing men age 18-35 an opportunity Forty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration to see firsthand what monastic life is about. th st th The weekend is from Friday 18 to Monday 21 Wednesday 20 September 2017, 7.00pm August, there will be no charge. Contact Fr St. Vincent De Paul Conference 125th Jubilee Mass
Benedict Hardy at Pluscarden Abbey Elgin rd 01343 890 257. Tuesday 3 October 2017, 7.00pm Mass for Married Couples with Renewal of Vows MALAWI FUNDRAISER th The Parish Centre will host a fundraiser in Tuesday 24 October 2017, 7.30pm support of the Disabled Children Project in Mass for Those Living the Single Vocation Malawi. Fr. Kane and some of our young people Saturday 18th November 2017, 11.00am – 3.00pm will be visiting this project later in the year. Canon Foley Lecture (Parish Centre) - MALAWI NIGHT - Thursday 7th December 2017 Friday 22 September 2017, 7.30 – 11.30pm Day Retreat for Women St. Augustine’s Parish Centre
An evening of entertainment and joy featuring traditional Scottish & Irish music, and song PARISH JUBILEE BOOK – ON SALE NOW! from Bob Dylan, Adele & “Red” Sheerin, The celebration book, with 85 pages in colour, is complimented by a beautiful buffet gifted by packed with the history and photographs of the Gallagher Food. Tickets cost £10. Tables of 6 artefacts of the church since its foundation to can be booked in advance. Contact Charles present times. It also includes detailed Fawcett for more information on 07985323406 information of the groups and societies within the or email [email protected] parish. The book is now available to buy (£10 per Donations and prizes most welcome. copy) from the Parish Religious Shop.
Parish Religious Shop Open daily after each Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Religious cards Statues Rosaries Mon – Fri from 10.30am – 11.00am at the Main Altar gifts jewellery Candles fonts plaques books (Restricted timetable during summer only)
SOCIAL NEWS ______
EARLSTON AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – NOW ENROLLING
The Club runs every school day from the upper floor of our Parish Centre. For more details contact the Manager Audrey on 07887427131 or at: facebook@earlstonafterschoolclub
Reopens: Monday 31st July LINE DANCING GROUP
This runs every Friday in the Parish Centre from OPEN MON - FRI 10am – 2pm 1 – 2pm. £4 per class. Classes are for both St. Augustine’s Parish Centre beginners and experienced dancers. A fun afternoon with great music including soul, Delicious Fresh Food salsa, Irish, country & western. Tea & biscuits afterwards. Call 07763697683 for information. - High tea served daily -
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED The parish is looking for more volunteers for: ROUTES TO WORK - Church cleaning Routes to Work is here to really support people - Kairos Café & Dinner Club and remove and barriers to work. Contact Bill at - Breakfast Club the office on 01236 439444.
Please consider giving the parish the gift of your time and talents. We would be grateful for Youth News! even a couple of hours each month. Call the Parish Office on 423044 if you are interested. FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB
Flyers and registration forms for our new Parish
Youth Club can be picked-up from the Church
porch. Completed forms should be returned to
the Chapel House. Registration forms will also be
available through St. Augustine’s Primary and St. Parish Breakfast Club Ambrose High in the new term in order for P.7, S1
Our Breakfast Club will restart again on & S2 pupils to sign-up for our new parish Friday th th Thursday 17 August and will run every Night Hub which will start-up on Friday 25
school day thereafter. Please note that new August 2017 (7-9pm).
children are required to register in advance. NEW PARISH CENTRE CLUBS & GROUPS Registration and Booking forms can be The Parish Centre has recently taken-on exciting obtained through the Chapel House. new clubs and lets, aimed at the young and not The Breakfast Club runs each school day so young! These groups are due to start over the from 8am. The children receive a breakfast coming weeks. These groups include a Dance before being escorted to the Primary School. School and Girl Guides. More details to follow. The cost is £1.50 each day.
For more information contact our Club co- CATHOLIC SCOUTS
ordinator Liz Quate on 07703774512. This group will soon be using our Parish Centre to launch a local group for young people aged 7 – 18. More details to follow. GRACE NOTES CHOIR
The community choir has opened its doors to new junior and senior members. Contact Kirsten for more information on 07852820311. SAINT AUGUSTINE’S
ARISH ENTRE P C Our two Function Suites available for:
50+ DINNER CLUB Wedding Receptions / Funeral Breakfasts
Every Thursday from 3 – 5pm Baptism Receptions / Birthday Parties
Anniversary Parties / Family Reunions / Charity Events 3 Course Meal + tea/coffee
Only £7.50 per person Call: 01236 427538 or 07917 433647
paring spiritually for Christmas
PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
10.00am Family Mass Sunday 6 August 12 noon Holy Mass th THE TRANSFIGURATIONmas Family Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13 December (today). If you can 1.00pm Baptisms Feast help please leave donations in Kairos Café on Sunday morning.
Monday 7 August 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Eighteenth Week Ordinary Time 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 11.00am Adoration in the Church (Main Altar)
10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Tuesday 8 August 10.00am Holy Mass St. Dominic, Priest 10.30am – 11.00am Adoration in the Church (Main Altar)
6.00pm Vigil of Reception for Molly Hamilton 6.30pm Church Cleaning (Volunteers always welcome!)
10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Wednesday 9 August 10.00am Requiem Mass for Molly Hamilton St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Thursday 10 August 10.00am Holy Mass St. Laurence, Deacon & Martyr 10.30am – 11.00am Adoration in the Church (Main Altar)
3.00 – 5.00pm Over 50’s Dinner Club (Parish Centre) 5.45pm Wannabee Fitness Class for Kids (Parish Centre) 7.00pm Project Truth Mass – ALL WELCOME! Tea/coffee afterwards in the Parish Centre
10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Friday 11 August 10.00am Holy Mass St. Clare, Virgin 10.30am – 11.00am Adoration in the Church (Main Altar)
10.00am Holy Mass Saturday 12 August Confessions after Holy Mass Votive Mass of Our Lady 4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass
10.00am Family Mass Sunday 13 August 12 noon Holy Mass Nineteenth Sunday of
Ordinary Time
BULLETIN ADVERTISING We still have advertising space available on the back page of our Parish Bulletin for business wishing to advertise their services on a regular basis. For more information please contact the Chapel House on 01236 423044.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Molly Hamilton; Madge Kelly (St. Monica’s); Barry Lewis (Liverpool).
ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES
Sally Murray & Ellen Cunningham; Isabella, Peter & Patrick McLeary; John P Parker; David & Annie Trower; Mary Gardiner.
SICK
Sandra O’Donnell; Joan Reid; Roisin O’Toole; John Steele; David Miller; Margaret Davidson; James Stewart (Canada); Caroline McGoogan; Alison Black; Anne Campbell; Michael McDade: Anna McGoldrick; Ann Paterson; Patrick Clare; Frances Smith; John Docharty; Kathleen Coogans; Gerard Hamill; John Fagan; Kit Reilly. William McLaughlan; Colum Coyle; James Coyle; Rosella Smith; Irene McLeary (formerly Kelso Quad).
(Please alert the clergy when a name is to be removed from the sick list)
Parish Priest
Rev. Michael John Kane
Assistant Priest Rev. James Travers SAINT AUGUSTINE’S
1892 - 2017 PARISH CENTRE Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant) To book any of the function suites Mrs. Margaret Haggarty (Secretary) for parties etc contact:
Miss. Antoinette Parr (Safeguarding Officer) Mr. Chris Hamill (Manager) Tel: 01236 427538 Baptisms Mob: 07917433647 On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with the clergy. [email protected]
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.
PARISH COMMUNICATIONS
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Registering New NHS Patients Sedation For Nervous Patients Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Orthodontics (Braces) Tel 01236 424575 Web www.blairhilldental.com Email [email protected]
We hope you like our new style, colour, extended Parish Bulletin. As you can see we still have some
advertising space available in the Monoblocking – Slabbing – Decking Bulletin for local businesses. Fencing – Foundations – Drainage
Power Washing – Concreting – Astro Grass Contact the Parish Office on 01236 423044 for more information. Call: 01236 609887 / 07903078592
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