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
Bulletin
– Friday 24th September 2021
This week’s Services: |
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Saturday 25th
|
5.00pm Vigil Mass |
Thomas Gallacher Jr |
Sunday 26th
(26h Sunday of the
Year) |
10.00am Mass |
David McGirr |
Monday 27th (St
Vincent de Paul) |
No Mass |
|
Tuesday 28th |
7.00pm Mass |
Special Intention |
Wednesday 29th
(Ss
Michael, Gabriel & Raphael) |
10.00am Mass |
Tony Isado |
Thursday 30th
(St Jerome) |
9.30am Adoration 10.00am Mass |
Mr & Mrs Gallacher |
Friday 1st
(St Therese of Lisieux) |
10.00am Mass |
Mary Lagan |
Saturday 2nd
(The Holy Guardian Angels) |
No 10.00am Mass 5.00pm Vigil Mass |
Margaret, James & Jim McGhie |
Sunday 3rd
(27th Sunday of the Year) |
10.00am Mass |
People of the Parish |
Please note there is no 10.00am Mass on Saturday
Attendance at
Mass
You do not have to book for Mass, but it would be extremely helpful if you could register your attendance at Saturday Vigil/Sunday morning Mass at St Joseph's Church Burntisland Events | Eventbrite This will help with Test and Protect. If you cannot register online, please write your details (name/telephone number) on a piece of paper and place it in the box provided or give it to the Passkeepers (not necessary on weekdays).
Message from Re-Act Refugee Action
Scotland
“All of us at Re-Act wish to send our very grateful
thanks for your very generous support of our “Afghan Crisis Appeal.” All your donations are sorted and packed and
will be distributed to the families over the next few weeks. We have already
distributed our “Welcome rucksacks” which are packed with an assortment of
age/gender essential and recreational items. These have been received with
great appreciation. Thank you for monetary donations. These will go a long way
towards buying new nightwear for the adults and children. The donation of new
underwear and socks is also very much appreciated. With very many thanks again
to everyone for your support.”
Safeguarding Webinar
The Bishops of Scotland invite clergy, religious, church employees and
volunteers across Scotland to a national safeguarding webinar at 11am on
Saturday 2 October. It will be a chance to find out more about the safeguarding
document In
Gods Image v2 and reflect upon on its implications for your
safeguarding role. The link to register is: bit.ly/3gQRdPu
Dementia: Hope on a Difficult Journey
An event for
those supporting friends or family with dementia will be held at the Gillis
Centre, Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, from 2-4pm on Saturday 6 November. A talk
will be led by Dr Adrian Treloar, and there will be a chance to share
experiences before a time of prayer in St Margaret’s Chapel, onsite. Light
refreshments will be served.. The event is organised
by the Archdiocesan Marriage & Families Commission. To register please
visit bit.ly/DementiaEvent2021
Reflection for
the 26th Sunday of the
Year (Jane
Mellett)
In the second reading from St James
today we hear of a condemnation of the rich who exploit the weak. This theme
carries on into the Gospel where Jesus has harsh words for anyone who would try
to bring down 'the little ones'. It is a lesson in tolerance and a call to care
for the weak and vulnerable.
During this Season of Creation we are reflecting
on the call to Restore Our Common Home and care more deeply for God's creation,
to live out our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork. This means being
aware of the facts of the crisis so that we can discern where we are being
called to act. Scientists tell us that we are now living through the 6th mass
extinction of life on our planet because of the catastrophic destruction of
biodiversity due to human activity. We have plundered the earth. We are also
aware that our world faces a devastating climate crisis. This Autumn, two vital
UN conferences are due to take place, the UN Conference on Biodiversity (known
as COP15, in China) and the UN conference on Climate Change (COP26 in Glasgow).
Catholics all over the world have been invited to sign a petition addressed to
the Presidents of these conferences, to raise our voices for God's Creation and
encourage world leaders to take the necessary action. The petition is called
'Healthy Planet, Healthy People' and has been endorsed by the Vatican as the
main action for Catholics to take during this Season of Creation. It is
something we can all easily do by going to www.thecatholicpetition.org and
inviting our families and friends to do the same. Parishes, dioceses,
universities, businesses, congregations can also sign. By taking part in this
way, we are standing in solidarity with young people, with the poor who suffer
the most from environmental destruction and with creation.
Let us always be conscious of our responsibility to be carers of
creation, to connect more deeply with the wonderous world around us, to take action against all that threatens our common
home.
(A message from Tríona
Doherty and Jane Mellett: This is
the final instalment of our column. If you have enjoyed our reflections,
we are delighted to say that our new book is now available through Messenger
Publications: The Deep End: A Journey with the Sunday Gospels in the Year of
Luke www.messenger.ie.)
Children’s Liturgy online: Resources are available on the
Archdiocesan Facebook page and also https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensLiturgy-during-lockdown-101967264838340/
Intercessions for daily prayer:
For the Church: that we may welcome the gift of the Spirit and be
transformed by the Spirit’s work in us so that God’s mercy, compassion, and
presence may be manifest to our world
For the grace of discipleship: that we may never prefer anything,
even our most treasured possessions, to our relationship with Christ
For freedom of spirit: that God will break the chains of jealousy
and greed that work to claim our hearts and hold our society in bondage
For a renewed sense of mission: that we may each use our unique
gifts and opportunities to share God’s love through words, deeds of healing,
hospitality welcome, or cups of water
For all who exercise leadership in the Church: that the Spirit
will give them clear insight into the wounds and weaknesses in the hearts of
believers so that they may find new ways to connect with God
For openness to the Spirit: that we may welcome all whom God calls
to serve the community of faith in ministry and listen for the Spirit’s
promptings about new forms and styles of service needed to meet the hungers of
human hearts
For all young people: that God’s Spirit will fill them with wisdom
and understanding so that they may correctly perceive the values of life and
not be seduced by wealth, fame, or power
For all whose faith is weak: that the Spirit will draw them closer
to God and protect them from being scandalized by the human failures within and
conflicts between communities of faith
For all who have been cheated or defrauded of their income: that
God will overturn the injustice and provide for their needs
For a new understanding of money: that God will help us to
recognize money as a means to fulfill
our responsibilities rather than an end in itself
For all children, particularly those who lack food, homes, or
healthcare: that God will guide us in providing for these little ones
For strength: that God will renew and give strength to all who are
serving others by caring for the sick or distributing relief supplies
For refugees and immigrants: that God will
give them courage as they seek lives free of violence and intimidation, and that they may find a welcome
in their new communities
For the sick: that God will renew the gift of life within them and
restore them to activity and health
Stay safe and well. God bless you. Fr James