

Welcome to the Parish of
Our Lady of The Assumption
&
St Meddan Catholic Church
Troon, South Ayrshire
Scotland

Parish Priest
Fr Willie Boyd

Assistant Priest
Fr Laurent Bahati
MESSAGE FROM CANON PAT KEEGANS
I have developed a heart problem and I have a consultation with a cardiologist on Monday 10th February and I will let you know the outcome. I feel fine, still out and about, but advised to take things easy. Sadly, that means I cannot help out in the parishes. I will miss you. Please keep me in your prayers.

Margaret Gilligan Tribute from St Anne’s Guild
How sad to learn of the death of our highly regarded Honorary President of St Anne’s Guild, Margaret Gilligan.
She was an exceptional, inspirational President for the Guild during most of the 1980’s and on into the mid-90’s as secretary, retiring in 2001; she became our Honorary President in 2014. A Lady in the true sense of the word, she was the epitome of grace, friendliness, and kindness, and a natural communicator. She lived her faith with a deep loving conviction, and was an example to all and beyond in ecumenical gatherings in Troon.
On seeing potential new members, she had a delightful but determined approach with a polite, ‘Hello, Dear’ introduction the recipients found themselves charmed and recruited!
As you enter Heaven, Margaret with a ‘Welcome’, from our patron, St Anne, pray for us, as we will for you, and may you Rest In Peace. Amen.
ST.ANNE'S GUILD

SYLLABUS
2025
2025 Pope Francis Jubilee Year
-Pilgrims of Hope-
21st JANUARY
Ukulele Band with sherry/wine
4th FEBRUARY
Ayrshire "Shelter" Charity Speaker
**Next Event **
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

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

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.