Today is Mother’s Day, although now a *WONDERFUL MOTHER* St. Bernadette’s RC Church Tullibody very commercial feast we cannot overlook the God made a wonderful mother, Parish Newsletter - 31st March 2019 vocation and great gift of being a mother. A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of the sunshine, Fourth Sunday in Lent (C) And He moulded her heart of pure gold; Parish Priest: Fr. Mike Freyne MHM In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; Email: [email protected] God made a wonderful mother, Tel: 01259 213274 And He gave that dear mother to me. - Pat O’Reilly. Baingle Brae, Tullibody. FK10 2SG Scottish Charity No.SC001810 Happy Mother’s Day... “She is clothed with strength and dignity: she can laugh at the days to come. NORMAL MASS TIMES: She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” - (Proverbs) Saturday Vigil 5.30pm. & Sunday Morning Mass: 11.30am

Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year C, - 31 March 2019 Weekday Morning Masses: Mon, Wed, Thurs &Saturday at 9.30am.

“Some consider reconciliation as an impossible dream which ideally Friday evening mass at 7.00pm NO SERVICES ON TUESDAY might become the lever for a true transformation of society. See Parish Diary for Holy Days and other services / events. For others it is to be gained by arduous efforts and therefore Parish Website: http://www.catholic-church.org/stbernadettes/ a goal to be reached through serious reflection and action. For newsletters, notices, information from parish groups, history, Whatever the case, the longing for sincere and consistent links to schools, other catholic organisations and publications. reconciliation is without a shadow of doubt a fundamental driving force in our society, reflecting an irrepressible desire for peace.” - (Pope Saint John Paul II, Reconciliatio et Paenitentia, para 3) Are you visiting our Parish or have you just moved into the area? Please feel very A Catholic Social Teaching More at : Message from Pope Paul VI: welcome... Introduce yourself to the Parish Priest or welcomers at the back of

http://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk/ “If you want peace the church. There are no strangers here just new friends you haven’t yet met… work for justice ” Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Margaret Mc’Intyre, John Craig, Margaret Byrne, Kathy Mc’Lauglin, Carly Mournian, Nellie Gallon, Dave Kerr, Feed the Hungry Brendan Murphy, John Woods, Sarah Jane Connelly, Maurice Di Duca, Mary Gordon, PLEASE HELP! (Kathlean Clarke & Family, Peter-James, Gerard and Shaun-Joseph), Vincent McDaid, Geraldine Stolarek, Drs. Dianne & Mike Basquill, Margaret Stark, Charles Roberson, Place non-perishable /tinned items Helen & Tommy Mc’Menemy, Duncan Mc’Gregor, Roger Bray, Fr. Brian Doran, etc. in the box at the back of the church. Your continued support of this Fr. John Callaghan Bishop Stephen Robson and all those in the various nursing homes.

Our SVDP /KSC will distribute goods to vital resource for so many the needy in our area and also support “The Gate” foodbank. people is greatly appreciated. Remember those who have recently died: Olivia McCulloch (3 years old) Margaret Giannandrea, Kate McNeil, FORTHCOMING EVENTS Cathy Morrison, Lula O’Brian and David Tobin.

19 April Special collection for Holy Places - GOOD FRIDAY and those whose anniversaries of their death occur at this time. 25 June 2pm - Final mass closing of St. Bernadette’s school, celebrated by Bishop Stephen in church. Greta Soave, Mary Connor, Thomas McGregor, John Boyle 26 May ’19 Confirmations 16 June ’19 First Communions and all deceased mothers Regular Meetings Special collection TODAY for Papal & Episcopal Charities (including SCIAF) SVDP: Meet 2 weekly at 10.30am before Knights of St. : Meet at 7.30pm on Collections 24th March Sunday morning mass in the church hall. first Wednesday of each month in the Next meetings: 7th April. (No meeting on 21st) church hall at St. Mungo’s Alloa. Gift Aided £354.00 Non Gift Aided £262.50

Mobile phones must be switched off or put to Airplane mode Please collect your gift aid envelopes for use from in the church as they interfere with the speaker system. 7th April at the back ofthe church. PARISH

DIARY

Sat 30th March 5.30pm - VIGIL MASS , ST. BERNADETTE’S Speaker from SCIAF at all mass. 4th Sunday Special collection for Papal & Episcopal Charities (including SCIAF) In Lent Sunday 9.45am - MORNING MASS, DOUNE. 31st 11.30am - MORNING MASS, ST. BERNADETTE’S. MOTHER’S DAY March 5.00pm - Stations of the Cross (SCIAF Stations) Monday 9.30am - Morning Mass, St. Bernadette’s. 1st April 6.00pm - Fabric & Maintenance meeting, Parish House Tues 2nd April 10.30am - Nazareth House, : Mass & Anointing Each Sunday Wednesday 9.30am - Morning Mass, St. Bernadette’s during Lent 3rd April 6.00pm - Parish Financial Council, parish house at 5.00pm we will have Thurs 4th April 9.30am - Morning Mass, St. Bernadette’s Stations of The Cross Friday 5th April 7.00pm - Evening Mass, St. Bernadette’s. in St. Bernadette’s.

Saturday 9.30am - Morning Mass & Confessions. St. Bernadette’s.

6th April 5.30pm - VIGIL MASS, ST. BERNADETTE’S 5th Sunday Sunday 9.45am - MORNING MASS, DOUNE. In Lent 7th 11.30am - MORNING MASS, ST. BERNADETTE’S. April 5.00pm - Stations of the Cross, St Bernadette’s. While Fr. Mike is covering emergency calls etc. for Callander there is a possibility of short notice changes to our parish diary. (covers the area of Trossachs / Crianlarich)

SCIAF SUNDAY…. On this SCIAF Sunday please pray for young women around the world. Today, we especially think of Lydia and her family, who are on the WEE BOX. May their story continue to inspire us in the fight against poverty.

“BEFORE, WE HAD NO HOPE. BUT NOW I HAVE SEEN A GREAT LIGHT IN THE FUTURE. I AM VERY HAPPY. I AM SO THANKFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND FOR THE SUPPORT THEY ARE GIVING US. THANK YOU SO MUCH.” – Lydia, Uganda (on-line... Click here for Lydia’s story )

Please give what you can to the SCIAF collection today Lydia’s Family Join our WEE BOX Big Change appeal and together we can end poverty. Donations to the WEE BOX have helped people in countries like Uganda where a gen- eration of young people have been left without hope, trapped in extreme poverty. To- gether we are helping them to be independent, support themselves and their families and have real hope for the future. Lots more info at: https://www.sciaf.org.uk/

“May the Blessed Virgin help everyone, especially young people, to follow the path of peace and fraternity, based on welcome and forgiveness, on respect for others, and on the love that is the gift of self.” - ( @Pontifex )