St
Joseph’s Church
Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland,
Fife KY3 0LJ
Parish Priest: Canon James G. Tracey Tel: 01592 872207
e-mail: priest.stjosephsburntisland@staned.org.uk www.stjosephsburntisland.co.uk
Newsletter – 2nd May
Services: |
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Saturday
3rd (St Philip & St James) |
10:00am
Mass 5:00pm
Vigil Mass |
Andy
McConville Liz Horn |
Sunday 4th (3rd Sunday of Easter) |
10.00am
Mass |
People of the Parish |
Monday 5th |
No Mass |
|
Tuesday
6th |
7:00pm Mass |
Special
Intention |
Wednesday 7th |
10:00am Mass |
Sophia Lennox & John Clark |
Thursday 8th
|
9:30am
Adoration 10:00am
Mass |
Jacek
Rabenda |
Friday 9th
|
10:00am
Mass |
DiTano & Ceresa Families |
Saturday
10th |
10:00am
Mass 5:00pm Vigil Mass |
Brian Fryer Those in trouble or need (SSVP) |
Sunday 11th (4th Sunday of Easter) |
10.00am
Mass |
People
of the Parish |
Sunday Missal: (Year C) 3rd Sunday of Easter - Page 472.
Teas and Coffees
available after Mass on Sunday and Thursday.
World
Day of Prayer for Vocations is on Sunday 11 May. We pray especially for Gerard
Holden and Matthew McCafferty who are seminarians of the Archdiocese. We also keep in our prayers Father James and
all priests and religious in the Archdiocese who
dedicate their lives to serving God and His people. A
second collection will take place for Ecclesiastical Students at all
Masses on Sunday 11 May which helps cover tuition fees and living costs
for our seminarians. You can also donate at bit.ly/eccstudents25
SCIAF Wee Boxes should be returned as soon as
possible.
Churches
Together Christian Aid Coffee Morning: Saturday 17th May, 10 -
12 noon in St Joseph's Church hall. Tickets £
3.00 Children £ 1.00. There will be Tombola, Bric - a - Brac, and Baking stalls. Donations for those will be welcomed. Come
and enjoy a cuppa and chat to friends.
SSVP
Appeal - Burntisland Primary is in the
process of setting up a clothing/uniform bank and expanding their play area.
They would gratefully receive any items of clothing or uniform or outdoor
clothing suitable for primary age children. They also require clothing rails
and hangers. If you can assist please give to a SSVP
member or leave in church porch.
Scottish
Parliament assisted suicide vote: The Scottish Parliament is expected to vote on
assisted suicide in the coming weeks. Please scan the QR code or visit https://carenotkilling.scot/ to email your
MSPs in a few easy clicks.
Children's
Liturgy Workshop: Join the Catechetics Commission for the second
Children’s Liturgy (CL) Catechist Workshop. The morning will begin with
Mass and include a presentation on music & art and a time of discussion. It
takes place on Saturday 17 May 2025 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Gillis Centre 100
Strathearn Rd EH9 1BB. Register at bit.ly/childrensliturgy2. Contact srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk with any
questions.
Nature's
best kept secret: A webinar to help you discover a simple approach to spacing,
delaying or achieving pregnancy - without drugs or devices. It takes place at
7:45pm on Monday 12 May and is organised by Fertility Care Scotland. This
free webinar introduces the Billings Method, trusted by couples and health
professionals worldwide, and reveals how understanding fertility can deepen
connection and transform family life. Register at bit.ly/naturesbestsecret
Celebration
of Fr Tommy Greenan: The story of the Edinburgh priest who served the poor in
war-torn El Salvador will be shared at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on
Thursday 8 May at 7:00pm. Speakers will share their memories of Fr Tommy
Greenan and tell the story of how his acclaimed book The Song of the
Poor came to be published following his death. The book will be
available for purchase at the event. No registration required. All welcome.
Mass
for Married & Engaged Couples: The annual Archdiocesan Mass for Married Couples
(and those preparing for marriage) takes place at 7:15pm on Tuesday 27 May at
St Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant and
will give a blessing to couples.
Anecdote
- The Sun has
risen: The editor of one
of the leading religious newspapers was walking along some cliffs near
Eastbourne, England, one Easter morning. In his walk he met an old fisherman,
and during their conversation together, the editor was struck by the simple
Faith of the old fisherman in his risen Savior. “How do you know that
Jesus has risen?” he asked. “Sir,” came the reply, “do you see
those cottages near the cliffs? Well, sir, sometimes when I am far out at sea,
I know that the sun has risen by the light that reflected by yon cottage
windows. How do I know that Christ has risen? Why, sir, do I not see his light
reflected from the faces of some of my fellows every day, and do I not feel the
light of his glory in my own life? As soon tell me that the sun has not risen
when I see his reflected glory, as tell me that my Lord is not risen.” –
(Anthony Castle, More Quotes and Anecdote; quoted by Fr.
Botelho).
Have
a good week. Take care. Fr James