Parish Pro-Life Group
A Pro-life Group was formally established in the parish in December 2010 and currently has twelve active members led by parish priest Father Towey. The main aim of the group is to pray for a return to a pro-life society and for the conversion and healing of everyone affected by abortion and euthanasia. We focus on the Rosary, Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Another important aim of the group is to educate ourselves, fellow parishioners and our local community on pro-life issues. To that end we have organised Prayer Vigils in the Oratory and a Prayer Service of Light in the...
Read MorePastoral Planning Team (PPT)
Pastoral Planning Teams are a key element of the strategy of the Diocese of Motherwell and are intended to bring together priest and people to reflect, discuss, plan and pray together for the building of the spiritual life of the parish. St John the Baptist’s PPT started in April 2007 and consists of five parishioners, led by Father Towey. To-date the Team has been very active in the planning and organisation of many key events in the parish and wider community. Such events include: Eucharistic Adoration in parish homes Establishing a Christmas Crib at Uddingston Cross Establishing a Book...
Read MoreMedjugorje 2012
The next 2 pilgrimage take place on the 4th July and 4th October 2012. Cost of the Pilgrimages one week half board £529. There is a discount of £100 if you pay in full by 30th January 2012. For details of the trips call Frances on 01698 813156 For more details email Fr Towey.
Read MoreMary’s Meals
Within the parish we have a group who help to provide the focus for our support of the charity Scottish International Relief and, more specifically, their Mary’s Meals school feeding program. Mary’s Meals provides daily meals to chronically hungry children in their local school. In this way the hungry child is encouraged to attend school and, through education gain a better future for himself and his communities. The group meets on Tuesday evening, twice per month, to pray for the work of the charity and to discuss how we as a parish can provide best support. The group is also active in...
Read MoreRCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) R.C.I.A. was introduced into the parish in September 1991 and for the past 20 years has instructed over 40 adults interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith and has given them the experience of the Catholic way of life. The Parish Team consists of four parishioners led by parish priest Father Towey. Those who prepare to be received into the Catholic Church through R.C.I.A. come from many walks of life and their ages range from “teens” to “seniors”. Meetings for prospective candidates take place in the church every Tuesday at...
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