SAINT AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTRE LINE DANCING GROUP OUR TWO FUNCTION SUITES AVAILABLE This Runs Every Friday in the Parish Centre from FOR

T HE P ARISH OF

S AINT A UGUSTINE

C OATBRIDGE ! S COTLAND 1892 - 2017

F IFTH S UNDAY OF E ASTER 1 4 M AY 2017 – F IRST H OLY C OMMUNIONS

th 100 Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions

th th Saturday 13 May marks the 100 Anniversary since Our Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Pope Francis will be present to canonise two of the shepherd children who were privileged to see Our Lady and to receive her messages. The famous apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place during the First World War, in the summer of 1917. The inhabitants of this tiny village in the diocese of Leiria (Portugal) were mostly poor people, many of them small farmers who went out by day to tend their fields and animals. Children traditionally were assigned the task of herding the sheep.

The three children who received the apparitions had been brought up in an atmosphere of genuine piety: Lucia dos Santos (ten years old) and her two younger cousins, Francisco and Jacinta. Together they tended the sheep and, with Lucy in charge, would often pray the Rosary kneeling in the open. In the summer of 1916 an Angel appeared to them several times and taught them a prayer to the Blessed Trinity.

Exactly one hundred years ago, on Sunday, May 13, 1917, toward noon, a flash of lightning drew the attention of the children, and they saw a brilliant figure appearing over the trees of the Cova da Iria. The Lady asked them to pray for the conversion of sinners and an end to the war, and to come back every month, on the 13th.

Further apparitions took place on June 13 and July 13. On August 13 the children were prevented by local authorities from going to the Cova da Iria, but they saw the apparition on the 19th. On September 13 the Lady requested recitation of the Rosary for an end to the war. Finally, on October 13, the Lady identified herself as Our Lady of the Rosary and again called for prayer and penitence.

On that day a supernatural phenomenon was reported: the sun seemed to tumble from the sky and crash toward earth. The children had been forewarned of it as early as May 13, the first apparition. The large crowd (estimated at 30,000 by reporters) that had gathered around the children saw the phenomenon and came away astounded.

Official recognition of the visions which the children had at the Cova da Iria came on October 13, 1930, when the bishop of Leiria - after long inquiry - authorised the devotion of Our Lady of the Rosary at the site. Still today Fatima is a place of profound prayer and devotion as millions of Christians gather there to be closer to Our Mother and to her messages.

Please pray for the group of parishioners who will travel to Fatima, Lourdes and Santiago at the end of the month on pilgrimage with Fr. Kane. Pray, too for all our families at St. Augustine’s, that Our Lady’s messages will continue to resonate in our hearts and homes.

Our Lady of Fatima…pray for us

SISTER EILEEN RETIRAL MASS

The Parish will host a Mass of Thanksgiving & Reception to mark Sr. Eileen’s retirement. This will take place on Saturday 27th May at 5.00pm. Bishop Toal will be the Principal Celebrant. A general invitation is extended to all our parishioners to join us at the Mass that evening, and to the Reception in the Parish Centre afterwards where a buffet will be served. Sister Eileen has been a huge part of the life of our parish for a long time, taking on a wide variety of ministries during her time with us. In recognition of her years of service Bishop Toal will present Sister with the Diocesan Bene Merenti Medal at the Retiral Mass. This is a fitting honour to a person who has given the parish so much over the years. I hope all our parishioners will make an extra special effort to attend her Retrial Mass as a sign of our gratitude.

Please return your envelope as soon as possible. This gives an opportunity for parishioners to give a monetary gift to Sister. The gift will be presented on behalf of the parishioners at the Retiral Mass. Please return your envelope to the sacristy or in the collection basket next weekend. God bless, Fr. Kane

THIS SUNDAY’S MASS READINGS

First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Psalm 32 (33) Gospel: John 14:1-12

- C ATECHISM C ORNER -

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT: ‘You shall not steal’.

The seventh commandment forbids unjustly taking or keeping the goods of one's neighbour and wronging him in any way with respect to his goods. It commands justice and charity in the care of earthly goods and the fruits of men's labour. For the sake of the common good, it requires respect for the universal destination of goods and respect for the right to private property. Christian life strives to order this world's goods to God and to fraternal charity. In the beginning God entrusted the earth’s resources to the common stewardship of mankind to take care of them, master them by labour, and enjoy their fruits. The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race. However, the earth is divided up among men to assure the security of their lives, endangered by poverty and threatened by violence. In economic matters, respect for human dignity requires the practice of the virtue of temperance, so as to moderate attachment to this world's goods; the practice of the virtue of justice, to preserve our neighbour’s rights and render him what is his due; and the practice of solidarity, in accordance with the golden rule and in keeping with the generosity of the Lord, who "though he was rich, yet for your sake

became poor so that by his poverty, you might become rich." The seventh commandment forbids theft, that is, usurping another's property against the reasonable will of the owner. Even if it does not contradict the provisions of civil law, any form of unjustly taking and keeping the property of others is against the seventh commandment: thus, deliberate retention of goods lent or of objects lost; business fraud; paying unjust wages; forcing up prices by taking advantage of the ignorance or hardship of another.

-- F IRST H OLY C OMMUNIONS --

Over these next two weekends our parish family at St. Augustine’s will witness and celebrate the First Holy Communion of our young people from Primary Four. This is a joyful occasion for the candidates themselves, as well as for their family and friends, as they approach the altar for the first time to receive the living and true God in the Holy Eucharist.

Much prayer and preparation has gone into making sure our young people are ready to make this next big step in their faith journey. Together the home, parish and school have been working in partnership over the past year to ensure our young candidates focus on the true meaning of this celebration and what it signifies for them. It has been our task to remind the children that this sacrament is about deepening a love for Jesus and His Church, much more so than any attachment to formal dress, gifts and parties, noble as these things may be. These weekends our prayer is that our focus will remain solidly on the spiritual benefits that come to our children through this amazing sacrament. With our help and encouragement we can all help our children maintain the correct focus in our celebration.

We are reminded, too, of the significance of the name given to this sacrament. ‘First’ Holy Communion signifies only the start, the beginning of a lifelong journey growing ‘in greater communion’ with the Lord. Our prayer is that this ‘first’ communion will not be an incidental, one-off celebration. Our children, from today onwards, will be welcome at the Lord’s altar every Sunday where, with their parents and families, they will be nourished and strengthened for the coming week. Yet, as in so many other areas of life, they need to be led to the altar by the example of others.

Parents, families and friends are encouraged to offer every support to our young candidates. This support, when sincere, should be evident as we welcome these children to the celebration of the Eucharist each and every Sunday. Let the joy and happiness of today be true and long- lasting!

PARISH JUBILEE BOOK

The 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 will be available from the 11th of June 2017 and to pre-order your copy, as we only a have a limited amount, you can order at the Parish Religious Shop and pay the purchase price of £10 with all funds going to the Parish.

Summerlee Museum Parish Jubilee Exhibition

The local Summerlee Heritage Museum will host an exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of St. Augustine’s Parish from Saturday 6th May until 2nd July 2017. The display appears in the Community Case within the Exhibition Hall. Opening hours for the museum are 10.00am until 5.00pm every day and admission is FREE. Please take time to visit the museum and to see all the exhibits which tell the story of our parish. Many items of historical importance have been loaned to the museum which you will find interesting. The display also features photos of past and present parishioners, Catholic societies and groups. Many thanks to Sandra Craig from the museum who has so carefully put the exhibition together for us.

PARISHSaturday NEWS ______

MAY DEVOTIONS PARISH JUBILEE MASS Please note that there will be Marian Devotions

Please put the main Parish Jubilee event in your diary: during Our Lady’s month of May. Rosary & Benediction on Fridays at 7pm. Please make the Holy Mass with Bishop Toal effort to support these devotions and bring along Sunday 11th June 2017, 12noon your children and young people. (Family Fun Day afterwards) FIRST HOLY COMMUNION All welcome – More details to follow!

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take BROADCASTING OF SERVICES place in our Church over the following Sundays: th Please note that all the Masses and services at Today Sunday 14 May 10am Mass st St. Augustine’s are broadcast online through Sunday 21 May 12noon Mass MCN Media. You can watch services directly Please be aware that the Church is likely to be at through our parish website or by visiting: capacity at these Masses. First Communion www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-augustines-coatbridge/ children should arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of Mass. Each family will be allocated 1 ROME PILGRIMAGE central pew on arrival at the Church. These The parish is organising a pilgrimage to Rome reserved seats are intended for parents of and the Vatican with ALBA Tours. It will take children & their immediate family. Other family place 14th – 20th May 2018 (7 days/6 nights). members and friends are asked to sit behind the B&B accommodation in the 4* Madre Pie reserved area. Please be mindful of parking Residence in central Rome. Includes a full day restrictions around the Church on these days. excursion to Assisi with lunch. Approximate cost £850pp. Deposit of £130 required this th weekend 14 May to secure place. Sign-up sheet available in the Sacristy. Deadline for GIFT-AID th sign-up Monday 29 May. Speak to Fr. Kane The gift-aid scheme allows the parish to claim an after Mass. Booking forms available soon. additional 25p for every £1 donated by a UK tax-

PRAYER & CONTEMPLATION SESSIONS payer. Please consider enrolling in the scheme. Led by Fr. Tom Magill & Anne Moore in the Forms available from the sacristy/Chapel House. th th Xavier Centre of Carfin Grotto on 17 & 24 MONDAY PRAYER GROUP May from 11.15am – 12.45pm. No need to book. Takes place each Monday after the 10am Mass. No cost. Just come along to learn more about prayer in the Catholic tradition! SCIAF WEE BOXES Please return your Wee Boxes to the Chapel SVDP 400th ANNIVERSARY th House or Sacristy as soon as possible. To mark the 400 anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society the brothers and sisters MINISTRIES ROTAS will be handing-out commemorative cards at Rotas for Readers & Eucharistic Ministers will now the back of the Church this weekend. We give be collected from the Sacristy. thanks to the SVDP for all the work they do in ADORATION AT MAIN ALTAR our own parish and local community. During the brighter months of spring and summer

EVANGELISATION IN THE FAMILY GROUP Adoration will take place at the main altar in the The next session will take place in the Parish Church. Please take time to come along and pray Centre this Thursday 18th May at 7.30pm. The before the Blessed Sacrament. session will focus on ‘instrument spirituality’ which follows the prayerful example of Our Parish Religious Shop Lady. Join us as we explore how to apply this type of spirituality to our everyday lives. Open daily after each Mass

Religious cards Statues

Rosaries gifts jewellery Candles fonts plaques books EUCHARISTIC ADORATION New First Communion Stock Mon – Fri from 10.30am – 7.00pm at the Main Altar

SOCIAL NEWS ______

NEW ‘WANNABEE FIT’ GROUP VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED New kids fitness club starting soon in our Parish The parish is desperately in need of more Centre every Thursday from 6 – 7pm. Featuring volunteers for the following groups: music and moves for kids of all ages. Wannabee - Church cleaning Fit combines fun & fitness in a way that - Kairos Café & Dinner Club children love! To register and find out more - Breakfast Club call Joanna on 07860805666 / 07732820201 or Please consider giving the parish the gift of your Facebook @Wannabee Kids Clubs. time and talents. We would be grateful for even a couple of hours each month. Call the Parish KAIROS CAFÉ Office on 423044 if you are interested. Please note that the Café will be closed on Saturdays.

ALMA CLUB The group meets each Wednesday at 7.00pm. SAINT AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTRE LINE DANCING GROUP OUR TWO FUNCTION SUITES AVAILABLE This runs every Friday in the Parish Centre from FOR:

1.00 – 2.00pm. £4 per class. These classes are Wedding Receptions / Funeral Breakfasts for both beginners and experienced dancers. A Baptism Receptions / Birthday Parties fun afternoon with great music including soul, Anniversary Parties / Family Reunions / Charity salsa, Irish, country & western. Tea and Events biscuits afterwards. Call Angela on Call: 01236 427538 or 07917 433647 07763697683 for more information. EARLSTON AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

The Club runs every school day from the upper

- 125 YEARS - floor of our Parish Centre. For more details

contact the Manager Audrey on 07887427131 or Parish Jubilee Fun Day at: facebook@earlstonafterschoolclub th Sunday 11 June 2017, 1.30 –

4.00pm MALAWI VISIT 2017 – FUNDRAISING EVENT

Calum, Joseph, Mark & Liam, some of our young The Fun Day will take place after the parishioners travelling to Malawi in October, 12noon Jubilee Mass. invite to a Fundraising Event in the Parish Centre nd on Friday 2 June 2017 at 7.00pm. Join them for Lots of fun for all the family, including: a fun-filled social evening with music,

entertainment, auctions, food and much more. BOUNCY-CASTLES Amazing raffle prizes and auction items include: FACE-PAINTING Celtic ball & shirt signed by entire squad;

GAMES CAFÉ BARBEQUE chauffer driven experience in a Ferrari Spider; a

Celtic Park tour; a beauty spa experience; luxury TOMBOLA NAIL BAR overnight stay; Albion Rovers Hospitality package; PRIZE RAFFLE luxury food hamper and much more! Tickets

(£5pp) available after all Masses this weekend. ‘BALLOON MAN’ CANDY- GRACE NOTES CHOIR Many thanks to the boys for speaking at Masses The community choirFLOSS has opened its doors to last weekend! Parishioners can also donate online new junior and senior members. Contact https://www.justgiving.com/MalawiDisabledChildren Kirsten for TUCK more- informaSHOPtion STALLSon 07852820311 .

MUSIC

OPEN MON – FRI 10am – 50+ DINNER CLUB Every Thursday from 3 – 5pm 2pm

3 Course Meal + tea/coffee St. Augustine’s Parish Centre

Only £7.50 per person Delicious Fresh Food

- High tea served daily -

paring spiritually for Christmas

PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

10.00am First Communion Mass Sunday 14 May th Communion Breakfast in Parish Centre for Children & Families FIFTH SUNDAYmas Family OF EASTER Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13 December (today). If you can help please leave donations12noon in Kairos Holy MassCafé on Sunday morning. 1.00pm Baptisms

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Monday 15 May 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Fifth Week of Easter 10.00am Holy Mass

10.30am Monday Prayer Group (Baptistery Chapel) 11.00am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6.00pm Vigil of Reception for James Moan

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Tuesday 16 May 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Fifth Week of Easter 10.00am Requiem Mass of James Moan

11.00am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm Baptism Meeting for Parents & Godparents (Chapel House)

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Wednesday 17 May 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Fifth Week of Easter 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm ALMA Club (Parish Centre)

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Thursday 18 May 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Fifth Week of Easter 10.00am Holy Mass

10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3.00 – 5.00pm Over 50’s Dinner Club (Parish Centre) 5.45pm Wannabee Fitness Class for Kids (Parish Centre) 7.30pm Evangelisation in the Family Group (Parish Centre)

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) Friday 19 May 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) Fifth Week of Easter 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm May Devotions: Rosary & Benediction (Lady Altar)

10.00am Holy Mass Saturday 20 May Confessions after Holy Mass Votive Mass of Our Lady KAIROS CAFÉ NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS

4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament *Parish Shop closed today 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass

10.00am Holy Mass Sunday 21 May 12noon First Communion Mass SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Communion Breakfast in Parish Centre for Children & Families

1.00pm Baptisms

Advertising space is still available in the Bulletin for local businesses. Contact the Parish Office on 01236 423044 for more information.

RECENTLY DECEASED

James Moan; Cathie Phee; Sally Murray; May Queen; Ian Dirkie; Margaret McGuinness; Christina Horgan; Liam Cullen; John Hamill; Lisa Lane (Chapelhall); Mary McGuire (Glasgow).

ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES / EASTER MASSES

Rev. Fr. Jeremiah O’Connor; Rev. Fr. Ken McLaughlin; Rev. Fr. Alan Wilson; Rev. Fr. Kevin Prince; Francis Quinn; Elizabeth Morris; Tommy Kirkland; Betty Flaherty; William, Elizabeth & Neil Flaherty; Joe & Alice Grogan; Raymond Doyle; Joe Hughes; William & Margaret Cairns; Carol McDougall; James & Patrick Gray.

SICK

Sandra O’Donnell; Arthur Mulholland; Joan Reid; Roisin O’Toole; John Steele; Frances Ronnie (Wishaw); David Miller; Marie Boswell; Margaret Davidson; James Stewart (Canada); Caroline McGoogan; Alison Black; Anne Campbell; Michael McDade: Anna McGoldrick; Ann Paterson; Patrick Clare; Frances Smith Kathleen Coogans; Gerard Hamill; John Fagan; Kit Reilly. William Mc Laughlan; Colum Coyle; James Coyle.

(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

PARISH CENTRE Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant) 1892 - 2017 To book any of the function suites Mrs. Margaret Haggerty (Secretary) for parties etc contact:

Miss. Antoinette Parr (Safeguarding Officer) Mr. Chris Hamill (Manager)

Tel: 01236 427538 Mob: 07917433647 Baptisms [email protected] On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with the clergy.

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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