Newsletter

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year

September 20th 2026

 

My dear parishioners,

 

The following information has been sent by the diocese: it is always worthwhile consulting the diocesan website for more detailed news about what is happening across the Diocese of Motherwell, www.rcdom.org.uk.

 

South Lanarkshire Council – Education Resources Statutory Consultation – proposal to alter the catchment areas of St. Mary’s, St. Paul’s, St. Peter’s and Our Lady and St. Anne’s Primary Schools, 31st August to 23rd October 2026.

A Public Meeting will be held on 22 September 2026 from 6-7pm in St. Peter’s School, Hamilton.

 

Mass for the New Evangelisation: Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation will visit Motherwell Diocese on Thursday 24th September to address the clergy of the Diocese in a Day Conference. The archbishop will then celebrate mass at 7pm in the Cathedral. The whole diocesan community is invited to participate in this celebration. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards in St. Bride’s Centre.

 

Newman Association: Building peace in Babel –Burma’s future after five years of conflict - A talk by Dr Michael Marett-Crosby, CEO of Suu Foundation: The event will take place at the Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA at 7.30pm on Thursday 1st October 2026. All welcome and refreshments will be provided.

 

The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend will take place from 16-18 October at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For details contact Maggie on 07786 687631 or email: beginningexperiencescotland2@gmail.com. Completed applications must be returned by 2nd October 2026.

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Schedule for the Daily Liturgy:

 

Monday September 21st: Mass at 10 am;

Rosary at 9.40am; Confessions at 6.25pm; Novena at 7pm

 

Tuesday September 22nd: Mass at 10am;

Rosary at 9.40am

 

Wednesday September 23rd: Mass at 10am

St, Mary’s Primary will be with us to mark the retirement of Mr. Russell, Mrs. Threshie and Mrs. Tappenden

Adoration in the side chapel from after Mass until 2.30pm

 

Thursday September 24th:

Requiem at 10am

Mrs. Veronica McKale RIP; Reception on Wednesday at 6.15

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Parish Pastoral Council: The PPC will meet again on Wednesday 23rd September at 7pm; please speak with one of the Council members or put a note in the box at the back of the church or email PPC1846@hotmail.com

 

ALMA Youth Group Lourdes 2027: The ALMA Youth Group is looking for young volunteers (S6 - 28) to join and help with the Diocese of Motherwell pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 12th to 19th July 2027. Whether you’ve been part of ALMA before or this would be your first time, you’re warmly invited to join us for an Information Evening: Tuesday 29th September, 7pm, Diocesan Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell. Please come along to hear more about what’s involved, what the Youth Group does and what you can expect from the Lourdes pilgrimage. For any queries, please contact Fr Stephen Reilly at frreilly@rcdom.org.uk

 

Family Conference: The Agency for Marriage, Family and Life has organised a National Conference. Married couples and families are invited to a day at Saint Augustine's, Coatbridge on the 24th October 2026. Come along for family adoration, Mass with Bishop John Keenan, formative talks, children's catechesis and more. Please book your place at https://bcos.org.uk/NFC26.

 

Recently Deceased: Veronica McKale, Pauline Hillier (Manchester), Brian Baxendale, Leonard McKague, Alan Williamson, Philip Moore, Hugh Guy, Victoria Louise Tiernan, Kay Moore, Margaret Cameron, Kathleen Cassidy, Maureen McClaghan

 

Special Remembrance: Rosaleen and Bernard Mournian, Michael Murray, Eddie Power, John Daly Flynn, Margaret Ducey Flynn and deceased members of the Flynn, Ducey and Doherty families, James and Helen Lennon, Patrick and Joan Lennon, Brian Carolan Snr. and Jnr, Elsie Daly, Pat Ward, Marie Stirrat, John Lynch, Jim and Jean Ward and deceased relatives, friends and benefactors of our parish.