ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH BULLETIN Web Site: www.saintjohnbaptist.org
Parish Priest: Fr. Dominic M Towey House Tel: 01698 813156
Parish Preparation for Papal Visit
Thur 26 Aug Talk by Michael on the Papacy, Apostolic succession Thur 2 Sept Talk by Tony Hickey on Pope Benedict's encyclical "Deus Caritas Est" (God is love) Mon 6 Sept Talk by Tony Hickey on Pope Benedict's encyclical "Spe Salvi" (Saved by hope) Mon 13 Sept Reconciliation Service Tues 14 " Feast of the Triumph of the Cross celebration of Mass to ask God's blessing on the visit Thur 16 " Pope in Bellahouston Park, celebration of Mass (details as soon as we receive them)
Sunday 1 August 2010 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C
Sunday Masses: Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 Noon, & 6.00 pm Weekday Masses: 9.30 am daily Confessions: Sat 9.00 am - 9.25 am & after Vigil Mass Exposition: See below
THIS WEEK
Today Sun Mass Vigil 6.00 pm, 10.00 am, 12 noon & 6.00 pm Mon Mass 9.30 am Padre Pio Group meet after morning Mass in Day Chapel Exposition in John Paul II Adoration Chapel 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Rosary Prayer Group 7.30 pm Baptismal talk for parents & sponsors 7.30 pm Tues Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm SVDP meet 6.15 pm Weds Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 9.00 pm Divine Mercy Hour 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Prayer & Worship 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm Thurs Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Fri Mass 9.30 am Exposition 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Church cleaning after morning Mass Sat Mass 9.30 am & Fatima Rosary after morning Mass Exposition 10.00 am - 11.00 am Vigil Mass 6.00 pm Confessions 9.00 am - 9.25 am & after Vigil Mass
Parish Youth Retreat: To Craig Lodge, Dalmally 24 - 26 September. Open to anyone aged 18 - 35 yrs, cost £50 full board. For further details contact Deacon Michael.
SVDP: Motherwell SSVP Diocesan Mass to celebrate 350th Anniversary of St Vincent de Paul & St Louise de Marillac on Thurs 26 Aug at 7.30 pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral. See notice in church porch.
Papal Visit: Please take a copy of 'Heart speaks to heart' booklet as you leave the church. It is a great read.
Charity Golf Classic - In Aid of Mary's Meals: Sun 5 Sept Bellshill Golf Club. Teams of Four - entry fee £25 per person. Could all those who have booked for the day please make full payment now.
Social Committee Theatre Night: Thurs 30 Sept 'Sunshine on Leith' in Theatre Royal - ticket & bus £25. Anyone wishing to go should put their name on sheet outside sacristy.
Stall: 'The Angels' Magazine now on sale at the stall priced £2.
Prayer Garden: Open Mondays to Saturdays 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (children must be accompanied by an adult). Please keep it a place of prayer and quiet.
Line Dancing: Resumes this Thurs 5 August.
EWTN: The Catholic Network channel will be showing special programmes in the lead up to the Pope's visit to the UK as well as transmitting the historic events that will take place in September. EWTN is available through SKY and SKY Freesat. For details see posters on notice board. Free 2010 programme guides highlighting all that EWTN has to offer are also available. Please take one home.
Day Chapel: Please leave space for young children. Please remember the Day Chapel is a place of prayer & NOT A PLAY AREA.
Fatima Rosary: The Fatima Rosary & Devotional Prayers in the church on the 1st Saturday of the month after 9.30 am Mass. Baptismal Talk: Next talk for Parents & Sponsors this Mon 2 August at 7.30 pm in small hall.
Getting Married? Remember it is necessary to give SIX months notice.
Bulletin: Items for bulletin should be handed in by Thurs evening.
Sick List: Renewed beginning of each month. Names for bulletin should be handed in by Thurs evening.
Medjugorje Pilgrimages: Next pilgrimage this year will be 9 October.
