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A Parish of the Diocese of Motherwell. the Bishop; Rt A Parish of the Diocese of Motherwell. The Bishop; Rt. Rev. Joseph A. Toal www.rcdom.org.uk OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, Scottish Charity No UNIVERSAL KING YEAR C SCO11041 19th-20th November 2016 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON 1st Reading: II Samuel 5.1-3: . Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessings on How worthy is the David is anointed king of Israel, him who comes in the name of the Lamb who was slain, to having made a pact with the people Lord! Blessings on the coming receive power and kingdom of our father David! divinity, and wisdom to be their shepherd-king. He pre- figures Christ, the good shepherd Alleluia! and strength and honour. To him belong who leads and guides us. Luke 23.35-43: Hanging on the glory and power for cross, mocked and disparaged, Jesus ever and ever. Rev.5.12 Response to the Psalm: I rejoiced reveals the face of the Father—God when I heard them say: Let us who enters into the suffering of the COMMUNION go to God’s house. world and establishes his kingdom ANTIPHON of truth and life, of holiness and The Lord sits as King 2nd Reading: Colossians1.12-20: grace, of justice, love and peace. forever. The Lord will Christ is the image of the unseen bless his people with god. All things were created Jesus’ word to the peace. Psalm 28.10-11 through Christ and for him and he good thief —”Today holds all things in unity. In him, you will be with me in Last week’s plate we have been taken out of the paradise”—reveals the collection was £688.36 power of darkness and given a divine mercy and and your giving through place in hid kingdom. He has made compassion directed at standing orders was £580. peace by his death on the cross. all men and women. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— We welcome to our vigil Mass this Saturday the families of our parishioners who died during the past year: Declan Donald Kerr, Catherine Graham, Jim Muir, James McNulty, Pauline Nixon, Margaret Donnelly, Alice Jenkins, Owen Barrett, Kenneth Clark, Gerrard Burns, Margaret Hackett, Agnes Fraser, Margaret Marie Armstrong, Anne McLeary, Norah Mason, Shiela Marshall & Gina Naglieri. We are delighted to celebrate this Mass with you, to be with you as you cherish the memories of your dear ones and pray for their eternal rest. May the Holy Spirit continue to fill you with God’s consolation and give you the assurance that you remain united with your departed family The PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE will take place on Saturday 26th November. This is an annual parish event which everyone is encouraged to support by your presence, offering your help and donating baking, bottles, bric-a-brac, jewellery, soft goods etc. Place put your gifts in the box at the back of the church. Contact Liz Frame on 07762326521 or Maureen McKendrick on 07851281919 if you can help out. The Hall will be open Friday 35th at 6pm and Saturday 26th at 8.30am to allow peo- ple to set up their stalls. All our High School pupils are invited to an The ADVENT ENCOUNTER for our young people evening of FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND PRAYER aged between 16-25 takes place this Thurs- day 24th November in the Holy Family Parish this Tuesday evening between 7-9pm. The Centre, Mossend from 6.30-9.30pm.. This is evening will take place in the new Oratory an enjoyable and powerful experience as area in the Church. The evening hopes to young people of faith come together. See continue the good experience of the recent the poster in the porch and encourage your school mission. Please encourage your young young adults to take part. family members to come along. The RCIA is meeting every Monday at 7pm. This year our parish is hosting the Our altar servers are asked to meet in the church on Christian Aid Carol Service which Tuesday at 6.30pm. will be held in our church on Sunday The Parish Pastoral Council meets this Thursday at 7.30pm 11th December at 7pm. This is an ecumenical event and I hope many of you will be present to welcome the St Benedict Joseph Labre is the patron saint of those af- other Christians from the town. fected by mental health issues. The novena to the saint Please make a note in your diaries. Volunteers to supply home baking will be included in 7pm Mass in Motherwell Cathedral and to help out at the tea afterwards from 13th October to 8th December inclusive. A warm would be much appreciated. Please welcome is extended to all who would wish to pray this contact Fr Magill or Maureen Novena. Doherty on 759818. Please remember our final Sunday evening Mass takes place this Sunday. Saturday vigil Mass and Sunday morning Mass remain at the same time. PRISONERS’ WEEK begins this Sunday and is a time to remember all who are affected by crime: people in prison, people who have been hurt by the actions of others, those who work in prison, families and the wider communities in which we live. A prayer for the week: Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those who are held in prison. Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love: prisoners, their families and friends, prison staff, chaplains and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the activities of others, especially the victims of crime. Help us to forgive one another, to act justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly together with Christ in his strength and in his Spirit, now and every day. Amen. Our Christmas stock is now available for sale in The Glasgow Phoenix Choir with the Co-op Funeralcare Band and St the shop. Please take a moment to see what’s on Aloysius’ Choirs present “Celebrate offer and consider buying some of your Christ- Christmas 2016.” More information on the poster and flyers in the porch mas cards and gifts there. The SOUNDSATIONAL Pauline books & Media in St Enoch Square Glasgow are hosting a CHOIR are booked for series of events for Advent. Please see the poster in the Church for our hall on 10th Decem- more details. ber. £6 per ticket or £20 for 2 adults and 2 chil- If you would like to donate toys and gifts for the Christmas dren. A good way to start collection for the needy, please do so next week. Please gift wrap Christmas celebrations. them and indicate boy/girl and the age group. Please remember in your prayers our sick and housebound: Fr James Naughton, Helen Kelly, Chrissie Kelly, Mary Canning, John McConville, Neil McCapra, Roisin Daly, James Sloan, Karen Forbes, Mary Kelly, Betty McCann, Ann Martin, Walter Britton, Raymond Gallagher, Maureen Campbell, John Wilson, Peter Daly, Patricia Clisby, Una Delaney, Isobel Gardner, Lynett Moses, Mary Whitcombe, John McKernan, George Wisdom, Joan McKay, Richard Ewen, Jim Prior, Liz Paton, Michael McKay, Anne Marie Reilly & Maurizio Puricelli. May God grant eternal rest to those who have recently died and whose month’s mind and anniversaries occur at this time: Jim Prior, Richard Ewen, Annie McKelvie, Patricia McCarron & Theresa McCaughey, HOLY MASS: Vigil of Sunday: Saturday, 6pm; Sunday: 10am & 5.30pm. 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 address: [email protected]; Website: www.stathanasiuscarluke.org stathanasiuscarluke @saintaths bit.ly/youtubestathanasiuscarluke .
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