Sunday Missal:  3^rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A – Page 698.

Teas and Coffees available after Mass on Sunday and Thursday.

Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation: If you have a child eligible to celebrate the Sacraments and would like them to participate in our parish preparation, please see Fr James as soon as possible. 

Date for the Diary: Burntisland and Kinghorn Churches Together Quiz Night, Friday 27^th February, Erskine Church Hall, 7:00pm.

Taize Style Worship at St Serf’s Church, Burntisland: Sunday 1^st February. Please note the new time for this spring 2026 series: 4pm.

Jean Watson nee McQuade RIP: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs Watson, a former parishioner. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s. Further details to follow.

Valentine's Day afternoon retreat: This Valentine's Day (Saturday 14 February) couples are invited to join the Archdiocese's afternoon retreat reflecting on the Gift of Marriage. It takes place 2pm-5pm at St Kentigern's Church, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR and is led by renowned Scottish Catholic playwright Stephen Callaghan and wife Rachel. Details and registration at bit.ly/archretreat26

Remembering Service: A prayer service those who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, together with those who wish to come in love and support. Ecumenical and open to all. Sunday 22 February at 5.00pm in St John the Baptist Church, Corstorphine, 37 St Ninian’s Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AL.

Retreat Weekends For People Thinking About What Is Next In Life: 'Navigating the way forward' - Either 13-15 March (Conforti, Coatbridge) or 8-10 May (Benedictine Monastery, Largs) Take time out with God for reflection, input and community as we consider how to discern where we are and where we might be invited to next steps. For those facing choices in life, or wondering if there are changes which would lead to greater growth. Further information:  ISC Glasgow - ISC Glasgow

Anecdote: Be fishers of men!  On Feb. 2, 2006, President George W. Bush hosted the 64th annual National Prayer Breakfast. This is a bi‑partisan event that draws hundreds of politicians, clergy, and other guests each year to the White House. The National Prayer Breakfast is an interfaith gathering: Christians, Jews, and even a few Muslims are all included and given time to make remarks. King Abdullah of Jordan was in attendance as a guest of honor. The speaker that day was the rock star known as Bono, lead singer of the group U2. [A few months back we shared with you the remarkable message about caring for the world’s poor that Bono gave to this distinguished audience.] Here is something else Bono had to say: “A number of years ago,” said Bono, “I met a wise man who changed my life. In countless ways, large and small, I was always seeking the Lord’s blessing. I was saying, you know, I have a new song, look after it . . . I have a family, please look after them . . . I have this crazy idea . . . . “ And this wise man said: “Stop!” He said, “Stop asking God to bless what you’re doing. Get involved in what God is doing — because it’s already blessed.” — Get involved in what God is doing — what a radical idea! Don’t spend so much time asking God to bless what you are doing. Rather, ask God to show you what He is doing, and then join in. Bono believes God is calling him to be an advocate for the poor. He said to the National Prayer Breakfast, “Well, God, as I said, is with the poor. That, I believe, is what God is doing. And that is what He’s calling us to do.” All Christians should be committed to helping the poor, but poverty extends way beyond finances.There are people in the medical field who feel called of God to help in the healing of bodies. Some in teaching believe their calling from God is to help little boys’ and girls’ minds to grow. A plumber can be a Christian plumber, doing honest, helpful work and sharing a positive Christian witness to everyone he serves.  (https://frtonyshomilies.com/)

St. John Henry Newman, (Cardinal Newman)’s prayer for light in the darkness of life:

Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom,
Lead thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home,–
Lead thou me on!
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene,–one step enough for me.