St Columba Roman Braehead Way, Bridge of Don, AB22 8RR The Parish is part of the Diocese of Aberdeen Registered Charity: SC005122

Parish Priest: Fr Patrick Parish Deacon: Rev Doug Duncan Email: [email protected] ;Tel:07757042722 Parish Telephone: 01358724580 AB22 8RR Parish E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://bridgeofdon.rcda.scot

Sunday, 26th January 2020: The Third Sunday of the Year A: Sunday of the Word of God Sunday (26th) 9.30am: The Third Sunday of the Year A: Pro Populo 6.00pm: The Third Sunday of the Year A: Private Intentions – Healing and Recovery Wednesday (29th) 10.00am: Feria: William Dale: Speedy Recovery Saturday (1st Feb) 10.00am: Feria: Doris Jean Dyer RIP *************************************************************************** Please remember in your prayers the intentions of St Columba’s Parish, the sick especially Angela Cox, Janet Mortimer, Pearl Marcella, Bill Grant, Stuart Wood and Cyril Connon and our deceased friends and relatives who have passed away recently and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. Requiescant in Pace

Hymn Numbers for this Sunday, 26th January 2020: 633, 703, Light of the World, 812 Finances for last Sunday, 19th January: Collection: £339.02, Thank You IF USING THE BROWN ENVELOPES PLEASE MAKE SURE THESE ARE SEALED Eucharistic Ministers Rota: 26th Jan: Sun, Andrew, Cathy, Mary Readers’ Rota: 26th Jan: 1st: Charles 2nd: Ezinne Bidding Prayers: Ezinne Welcomers Rota: 26th Jan: Nicola and Connor Refreshment Rota: 26th Jan: Tea/Coffee: Mary and Margaret S Juice: Ezinne Church Cleaning Rota: Week 27th – 1st February: The Fernandes Family *****************************************Notices*************************************** Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Recitation of the Holy Rosary before every . Confessions will be heard by appointment. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday between 7:00 and 7:30pm followed by the House of Bread Prayer Group from 7.30 - 9.00pm This Sunday is marked as the Sunday of the Word of God: All Readers will be given a special blessing after the homily to mark the liturgical event in the parish. Second Collection this Sunday for the Building Fund please be generous as usual Food and Film Night: Thursday 30th January at 7.30pm. Title of film is: ‘All Saints’ New Year’s Concert at Bishop’s House, Friday, 31st January 2020 from 7.00pm. Cost: Donation Only. Just turn up and make a generous donation to the Holy Family Sisters of the Needy, who help feed the hungry on the streets of Aberdeen. First Saturday of the Month – There will be Mass and devotion as usual at 10am on 1st February followed by devotions. Mass of the 60th Anniversary of the Guild of St Stephen: There will be a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 7th February at 6.00pm to mark 60th anniversary of the Guild of St Stephen. The main celebrant will be Bishop Hugh with Mario Conti present for this special occasion. All Altar Servers are expected to arrive at 5.40pm and get addressed in their cassocks in the sacristy. Safeguarding Training: There will be mandatory Safeguarding2 Training on Saturday 15th February at 1.00pm for all volunteers involved in safeguarding work. Please register your name after Mass with Eunice or Josephine. Please speak to them if you have any questions regarding this. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 6th – 13th May 2020 Flying from Glasgow Airport, Booking ends very soon. Please contact Angeline or Eunice for details

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham and other Holy Sites led by Bishop Hugh - 1-8 July 2020: Travel by Luxury Coach from Aberdeen visiting the Holy Island of Lindesfarne, Walsingham, Norwich, Whitby and Rievaulaux Abbey. See Poster on notice board for full details.

The Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinators are Eunice Doonan and Josephine Mugglestone. Please speak to either of them if you have any questions or concerns about any safeguarding issues within St Columba RC Church.