Sunday Missal:  (Year C) 3^rd 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