Welcome to the Parish of
Our Lady of The Assumption
&
St Meddan
A MESSSAGE FROM BISHOP FRANK DOUGAN
AUG 18th 2024
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I want to take the opportunity to write to you following a fairly difficult few months. The death of Fr Martin Chambers, the change of Parish Priest, and the subsequent illness of Fr Willie Boyd have affected you in different ways and must have been a bit unsettling to say the least. I would like to personally thank you for the way you have helped and supported each other in these months and for your patience. From the time I arrived here I have been struck by the faith, resilience and goodwill within the Diocese and that has been evident in your parishes. It is a clear sign that we are all in this together.
I am delighted that Fr Willie’s health is improving and that he will return to active ministry when the time is right. We have to make sure that he is patient with himself! I am also grateful for the ministry of the other priests who have stepped in, especially Fr Pat Keegans. And I am also so happy to have been able to welcome Fr Laurent Bahati to the Diocese and to your parishes. He has already been overwhelmed by the welcome he has received and is looking forward to his time with you.
Thank you again for your care for each other and for your priests.
+Frank Dougan
ST.ANNE'S GUILD
2024
3rd SEPTEMBER
Opening & Welcome to New Session
**Next Event **
17th SEPTEMBER
Visit from Mrs May & children of St Patrick's Primary School
01 OCTOBER
"Ahead of the Curve"
Occupational Therapy Speaker
15th OCTOBER
Chat at tables with topics to discuss
5th NOVEMBER
Bring & Buy Plus Sheila & "The Knitted Broons
19th NOVEMBER
Dr Philippa Whitford - Her work in Gaza/becoming an MP
3 DECEMBER
Fr.Willie Boyd plus Special Christmas Raffle
17 DECEMBER
Christmas Lunch - Piersland House Hotel
SYLLABUS
ST ANNE'S GUILD
St Anne’s Guild continues to thrive after seventy-seven years since being established on 17th February 1947, when 36 women met to form a Women’s Social Guild. Today membership remains buoyant at around 45 women and new members are always welcome. We start and end with prayers to our Patron, St. Anne, and then enjoy the syllabus topic of the day. During the year, members generously support donations to local charities. Come & join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month (September - April). Make New Friends …. Have Fun …. All Women are Welcome!”
Contact Information
President
LIZ DENNY
Secretary
PATRICIA LEE
2025
2025 Pope Francis Jubilee Year
-Pilgrims of Hope-
21st JANUARY
Ukulele Band with sherry/wine
4th FEBRUARY
Ayrshire "Shelter" Charity Speaker
18th FEBRUARY
Quiz
4th MARCH
"Chat Day" (Pancake Tuesday)
Friday 7th MARCH
International Ecumenical
"World Day of Prayer"
Parish Host- Theme "I made you wonderful" written by Women of Cook Island- 2pm in the Church
18th MARCH
St Patrick - Hostess Tables
1st APRIL
TEA/BLETHER
22nd APRIL
AGM
29th APRIL
Guild open Ecumenical evening
Showcase the achievements -Look to
the future- listen the voice of younger women working together
Divine Mercy Group
The parish Divine Mercy group meet on the first Friday of the month.The group meet in the church at 2.30pm, commencing with quiet meditation, before the Blessed Sacrament. Divine Mercy prayers begin at 3.00pm. Please enter through the side door of the church.All welcome.For more information contact;
John Byars
07842651612.
FOODBANK: The parish collection date for foodbank donations is the last Sunday of the month. Donations required presently- tinned items (meals, vegetables, potatoes, fruit, custard) jars of pasta sauce, long life milk, small packets of tea and any toiletries. Please leave any donations on the table at the back of church. As always, strong shopping bags (“bags for life”) would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.