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Today’s Second Collection: Stella Maris –Today is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Without them, we would not have most of the items we buy in the shops. Today’s second collection is for Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), the Church’s official maritime welfare agency. It supports seafarers both practically and spiritually. This annual collection is vital to enable it to continue its work, so please give generously and remember seafarers in your prayers. Thank you. For more information, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk
10 August 2024: Highland Deanery Pilgrimage to Tain – Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent’s Tain, by the Dean, Fr. Maximilian Nwosu. Homilist: Fr. Domenico Zanrè. After Mass, there will be refreshments, and a guided tour of the old St. Duthac’s church. All welcome.
23-26 August: Youth 2000 at Ampleforth Abbey – Any 16-year-olds+ and young adults who would like to attend this event with the Dominican Sisters should contact them at: op@rcda.scot
21 September: One-Day National Youth Pilgrimage in Glasgow – For details, please contact the Dominican Sisters.
Autumn Retreats for Young People at St. Michael Centre, Tomintoul – The Dominican Sisters in Elgin have organised three Power of Grace retreats in Tomintoul for Secondary School pupils. For information, please write to: op@rcda.scot.
Here are the dates and the age ranges:
6-8 September: S1 to S2;
25-27 October: S2 to S3;
15-17 November: S4 to S6
22-24 November: Craig Lodge Advent Retreat – This three-day retreat at Craig Lodge, Dalmally, is for S1s to 15-year-olds. Once again, please contact the Dominican Sisters for further information.
90 Club: June Winners! – First Prize: Sarah MacPherson; Second Prize: Angela MacAskill; Third Prize: Linda Gallagher. Congratulations to all our winners. Would you like to join them? Only £30/year. Please see Elaine De Ste. Croix for details. Next Draw on Sunday, 28 July.
Welcome to our visitors! A toilet is available in our hall (entrance behind the church). Join us for tea/coffee & cake after Sunday Mass!
New to the Parish? Please introduce yourself to Fr. Domenico, and fill in a Parish Register Form!
Excavation works begin this week: we will begin digging inspection pits in the car park, at the base of the Sacristy walls, to try and identify the source of the structural cracking in the Sacristy, which runs across the ceiling and into the wall of the church. During the period of excavations, the car park will be off limits to parishioners’ vehicles – for your own safety, and for the protection of your cars. We would kindly ask you to park in the neighbouring streets until the initial excavation work is completed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
TODAY, 30 June: Diocesan Pilgrimage and Family Day at Pluscarden Abbey – Bishop Hugh is extending an invitation to ALL parishioners to attend this annual diocesan event together. There will be opportunities to relax in the grounds of the Abbey, with a chance to meet people from other parishes. Parishioners are encouraged to bring their own picnics; however, refreshments will also be available from 12 pm in the refreshments tent. The focus for the pilgrimage will be on the ministry of Readers, who will be most welcome to attend:
1.00pm – Exposition in the Lady Chapel until 2.30pm; 1.00pm – Individual confessions in the parlours at St. Benedict’s Retreat until 2.30pm;
3.00pm – Mass of the day, followed by a Marian procession to the garden facing St. Benedict’s Retreat.
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Excavation works in the car park: we will soon begin digging inspection pits at the base of the Sacristy walls, to try and identify the source of the structural cracking in the Sacristy, which runs across the ceiling and into the wall of the church. During the period of excavations, the car park will be off limits to parishioners’ vehicles – for your own safety, and for the protection of your cars. We would kindly ask you to park in the neighbouring streets until the initial excavation work is completed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Next Sunday, 30 June: Diocesan Pilgrimage and Family Day at Pluscarden Abbey – Bishop Hugh is extending an invitation to ALL parishioners to attend this annual diocesan event together. There will be opportunities to relax in the grounds of the Abbey, with a chance to meet people from other parishes. Parishioners are encouraged to bring their own picnics; however, refreshments will also be available from 12 pm in the refreshments tent. The focus for the pilgrimage will be on the ministry of Readers, who will be most welcome to attend: 1.00pm – Exposition in the Lady Chapel until 2.30pm; 1.00pm – Individual confessions in the parlours at St. Benedict’s Retreat until 2.30pm; 3.00pm – Mass of the day, followed by a Marian procession to the garden facing St. Benedict’s Retreat.
Today’s Special Collection: This Sunday is the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland ‘Day for Life’. A Special Collection will be taken for the work of the Apostolate for Life.
Congratulations to all our Fathers! – Today is Father’s Day, when we remember the contribution and commitment made by all Fathers (clerical as well as secular!) We thank the Lord for the vocation of Fatherhood, and we also give thanksgiving to the Father of us all.
Sunday, 30 June: Diocesan Pilgrimage and Family Day at Pluscarden Abbey – Bishop Hugh is extending an invitation to ALL parishioners to attend this annual diocesan event together. There will be opportunities to relax in the grounds of the Abbey, with a chance to meet people from other parishes. Parishioners are encouraged to bring their own picnics; however, refreshments will also be available from 12 pm in the refreshments tent.
The focus for the pilgrimage will be on the ministry of Readers, who will be most welcome to attend:
1.00pm – Exposition in the Lady Chapel until 2.30pm; 1.00pm – Individual confessions in the parlours at St. Benedict’s Retreat until 2.30pm;
3.00pm – Mass of the day, followed by a Marian procession to the garden facing St. Benedict’s Retreat.
Thank you, Catherine! – Cathy Delaney is stepping down from her parish cleaning duties, after years of wonderful service. Dear Cathy: your commitment and support is much appreciated. God bless you in abundance for your selfless work at St. Mary’s!
TODAY, 9 June: Scalan Mass 2024.. on the Feast of St. Columba! – This year’s Mass at Scalan will take place on Sunday 9 June, at 4.00pm. Principal Celebrant / Homilist: Fr. Domenico. Scalan is the site of a hidden seminary, located in the Braes of Glenlivet. For sat navs, the postcode is AB37 9JS; this will take you to Chapeltown of Glenlivet – please walk, or ask for a lift from others, for the last 1½ miles.
Sunday 16 June: Next Sunday is the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland ‘Day for Life’. A Special Collection will be taken for the work of the Apostolate for Life.
A warm welcome to our visitors! A toilet is available in our hall (entrance round the back of the church). Why not join us for tea/coffee & cake in the hall after Sunday Mass?
Today: First Holy Communions at St. Mary’s! – please pray for our ‘Famous Five’ – Anna, Alex, Eira, Alex, and Hanna – who will make their First Holy Communion today, on this Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Many congratulations to them all! May they grow ever closer to Jesus through their love of the Holy Eucharist.
Next Sunday, 9 June: Scalan Mass 2024.. on the Feast of St. Columba! – This year’s Mass at Scalan will take place on Sunday 9 June (the Feast of St. Columba), at 4.00pm. Principal Celebrant and Homilist: Very Rev. Domenico Zanrè VG. Scalan is the site of a hidden seminary, located in the Braes of Glenlivet, and during the 18th century, more than a hundred ‘Heather Priests’ were trained there. For those with sat navs, the postcode is AB37 9JS; this will take you to Chapeltown of Glenlivet – please walk, or ask for a lift from others, for the last 1½ miles.
Next Sunday, 2 June: First Holy Communions at St. Mary’s – please continue to pray for our ‘Famous Five’ – Anna, Alex, Eira, Alex, and Hannah – who will make their First Holy Communion next Sunday, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. May they grow ever closer to Jesus through their love of the Holy Eucharist.
Care for the Family is a registered charity and has been working to strengthen family life since 1988. Working through the UK and the Isle of Man, they provide parenting, relationship and bereavement support through events, courses, training and volunteer networks. Christian compassion is at the heart of everything they do though they offer resources and support to everyone of any faith or none. They can also offer Bereavement care Awareness courses for churches. This is designed to help churches better understand how grief affects people and discover advice and practical ways of supporting bereaved people in the community. If anyone would like more information on any aspects of the help and/or training they provide, please speak to Elaine de Ste Croix after Mass or call/message on 07775273188.
Scalan Mass 2024.. on the Feast of St. Columba! – This year’s Mass at Scalan will take place on Sunday 9 June (the Feast of St. Columba), at 4.00pm. Principal Celebrant and Homilist: Very Rev. Domenico Zanrè VG. Scalan is the site of a hidden seminary, located in the Braes of Glenlivet, and during the 18th century, more than a hundred ‘Heather Priests’ were trained there. For those with sat navs, the postcode is AB37 9JS; this will take you to Chapeltown of Glenlivet – please walk, or ask for a lift from others, for the last 1½ miles. All welcome!
Special Collection: Communications Sunday
Tuesday 21 May–Thursday 23 May: Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures – these will take place in St. Scholastica’s Guesthouse, at Pluscarden Abbey. This year’s lecturer will be Dr Linden Bicket from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity. She will give four lectures on the theme of Scottish Catholic Literature and the ‘transfiguration of the commonplace’:
Tues 21 May at 3.00pm: Faithful Fictions: what is Catholic Literature?;
Wed 22 May at 10.30am: George and Ann Scott- Moncrieff;
Wed 22 May at 3.00pm: George Friel and Muriel Spark;
Thurs 23 May at 10.30am: George Mackay Brown.
Friday 10 May: Parish Fundraiser Quiz Night at the Dunbar Golf Club, from 7.30pm – All welcome! A fun evening for family, friends, and supporters! £5 per person; maximum of six people per team. Please spread the word. Donations for raffle welcomed.
Saturday 11 May: Day for Parish Readers – at the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Stratherrick (IV2 6UL). The day begins at 10.00am for 10.30am start, and ends at approx. 3.30pm. To register interest, phone St. Mary’s, on: 01463 233519.
‘Genesis to Jesus’ Bible Study course offered at St. Mary’s Inverness. Meetings will take place in the Marian Room (32 Huntly Street), beginning 21 May, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, and continuing for the next SIX Tuesday evenings. Presenter: Mr. David Edwards.
Bulletin 28th April 2024 (PDF)
Congratulations to all of you who made our recent Music Evening such a success! – Many people were involved in this parish fundraising initiative, and your efforts were definitely worth it; everyone had such a great time!! It shows what is possible. Sincere thanks to all our volunteers and artistes. We look forward to our next social event, the Quiz Evening, on Friday 10 May.
Bulletin 21st April 2024 (PDF)
Welcome to Bishop Hugh, and congratulations to our Confirmati! –Bishop Hugh has joined us here to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on two of our young people at the Vigil Mass. We offer our congratulations to our Confirmati, Olivia and Nathan. Please do keep them in your prayers. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in them, bring it to fulfilment!
Men’s Rosary Group returns: every Thursday morning, from 6.00am to 6.45am.
Friday 26 April: Prayer & Adoration – Rosary before Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.00pm, for an hour. All welcome.
Friday 10 May: Parish Fundraiser Quiz Night at the Dunbar Golf Club, from 7.30pm – All welcome! A fun evening for family, friends, and supporters! £5 per person; maximum of six people per team. Please spread the word. Donations for raffle welcomed.
Bulletin 14th April 2024 (PDF)
Congratulations to Deacon Aidan! – one of our students for the Priesthood – Aidan Matheson from Elgin – was ordained a Deacon by Bishop Joseph Toal, in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, on Saturday 13 April. Please pray for Deacon Aidan; for our other three seminarians: Anh, René, and Richard; and for those men who are currently discerning a vocation to the Priesthood.
FOR SALE: ‘St. Columba’s Map of Iona’ – this is a full-colour fine art print, produced by local artist Chloe Furze, for sale at our Piety Stall. Proceeds go to the parish, as part of our fundraising project to assist with the ongoing renovations works in the church and sacristy. The print is on special offer, for the reduced price of £20.00.
Friday 19 April: Parish Fundraiser Music Evening in the St. Mary MacKillop Hall, 7.00pm-10.30pm – ** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE! ** Why not come along and support this evening of music and entertainment? Master of Ceremonies: John (‘the Prof’) Matheson. Tickets: £5 each. All very welcome! There will be a raffle – donations of prizes will be very much appreciated.
Congratulations to Nicole and Matthew, who were married in St. Michael’s RC Church, Moodiesburn, on Saturday 6 April. We wish you every joy and blessing in your ‘new life’ together!
Bulletin 31st March 2024 (PDF)
HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL! Wishing you every joy and blessing on this most joyous of days. Thank you for your support to me and to the parish throughout the year, and for your patience and understanding. With prayers, Fr. Domenico.
Clocks Change: ‘Spring Forward’!! Please note that we should change our clocks on Sunday 31 March, putting them FORWARD one hour. This means that we have one less hour in bed, so make sure you get a good night’s sleep for Easter Sunday Mass!
Tuesday 21 May – Thursday 23 May: Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures – these will take place in St. Scholastica’s Guesthouse, at Pluscarden Abbey. This year’s lecturer will be Dr Linden Bicket from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity. She will give four lectures on the theme of Scottish Catholic Literature and the ‘transfiguration of the commonplace’. The talks are as follows:
Tuesday 21st May at 3.00pm: Faithful Fictions: what is Catholic Literature?;
Wednesday 22nd May at 10.30am: George and Ann Scott-Moncrieff;
Wednesday 22nd May at 3.00pm: George Friel and Muriel Spark;
Thursday 23rd May at 10.30am: George Mackay Brown.
There is no charge for these lectures and all are welcome to attend. To register for the talks, make further enquiries, or book accommodation, please write to: Pentecost Lectures, Pluscarden Abbey, ELGIN, Moray IV30 8UA enclosing SAE; or email guestmaster@pluscardenabbey.org
Bulletin 24th March 2024 (PDF)
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper: washing of the feet – Fr. Domenico is looking for volunteers for the liturgy of the washing of the feet.. can you assist? No experience required.. just clean, fragrant feet needed! Speak to Fr. Domenico if you can help.
Clocks Change: ‘Spring Forward’!! Please note that we should change our clocks on Sunday 31 March, putting them FORWARD one hour. This means that we have one less hour in bed, so make sure you get a good night’s sleep for Easter Sunday Mass!
Friday 19 April: Parish Fundraiser Music Evening at the Seaforth Club (Gordon Street), 7.00pm-10.30pm – why not come along and support this evening of music and entertainment? Master of Ceremonies: John (‘the Prof’) Matheson. Tickets: £5 each. All parishioners, families, and friends are very welcome! There will be a raffle – donations of prizes will be very much appreciated.
Friday 10 May: Parish Fundraiser Quiz Night at the Dunbar Golf Club, from 7.30pm – All welcome! A fun evening for family, friends, and supporters! Please spread the word.
Bulletin 17th March 2024 (PDF)
Easter Flowers: we are blessed with the generosity and talents of parishioners, who always provide us with such beautiful flowers for Easter. Would you consider helping us with a donation, which will go towards making our church even more beautiful, and fitting for celebrating the Resurrection of Our Saviour?
Lenten Adoration: over the course of the week beginning 18 March. See the sheet at the back of the church.
Lenten Station Masses 2024: The final Station Mass will take place on Friday 22 March at 7.00pm, in St. Ninian’s, Inverness.
“Behold the Lamb of God: Reflections for Holy Week”: Join us for a Day of Recollection at St Mary’s Nairn, on Saturday 23 March, from 11.00am onwards. See the poster on the noticeboard for the full programme. The ideal preparation for Holy Week!
Liturgies for Holy Week, for both St. Mary’s, Nairn and St. Columba’s Culloden (PDF)
Bulletin 10th March 2024 (PDF)
Happy Mother’s Day! Congratulations to all our Mums – past, present, and expecting. Thank you for all you have done and do for us!
Are you interested in forming a Singing Group? There will be a meeting in the Hall on Wednesday 13 March at 2.00pm.
Highland Foodbank: items needed for March/April 2024 – 1 kg bags of rice, microwave packs of rice, tins of custard, cartons of long-life juice, UHT milk, tins of ham/corned beef, tins of macaroni cheese, washing-up liquid, cat food.
Thank You for your great support at our Station Mass. Various people commented on our warm welcome and hospitality, and that is all down to your good selves! Congratulations!!
Bulletin 25th February 2024 (PDF)
Lenten Resources: booklets on the Stations of the Cross, Prayer, Devotions, and Reflections are on sale, on the table at the back.
Bulletin 18th February 2024 (PDF)
A warm welcome to our visitors! Toilets are available in our hall. Join us for tea/coffee & cake after Sunday Mass!
New to the Parish? Please introduce yourself to Fr. Domenico, and take a moment to fill in a Parish Register Form (back of church).
Parking: please try to avoid parking on the pavement outside the church. It obstructs neighbours’ views of the main road, when leaving their driveways, and is an offence under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, enforceable by Penalty Charge Notice. Thank you.
Adoration and Praise Group: this has been put on hold during Lent, and will return at the end of April.
Lenten Adoration: over the course of the week beginning 18 March. Register your interest on the sheet at the back of the church.
Friday 1 March: Women’s World Day of Prayer. This will be hosted by St. Mary’s, beginning at 2.00pm. All welcome.
90 Club: Next Draw on Sunday 25 February! – Would you like to join in, too? Only £30 per year. Please speak to Elaine De Ste. Croix for details. PLEASE HAND IN YOUR DUES FOR 2024 NOW. Thank you!
Bulletin 11th February 2024 (PDF)
Second Collection: Catholic Education
Welcome to Fr. Justin, from St. Mary’s, Inverness, who is covering our Sunday Mass; Fr. Domenico is on Diocesan business.
New to the Parish? – please introduce yourself to Fr. Domenico, and take a moment to fill in a Parish Register Form (back of church).
Friday 16 February at 7.00pm: Inter-Church Quiz Night – at the URC Church. Teams of four. Names to Catherine Delaney ASAP!
Lenten Adoration – over the course of the week beginning 18 March. Register your interest on the sheet at the back of the church.
Lenten Station Masses 2024 – Masses will take place each Friday in Lent at 7.00pm, at the following locations:
16 February St. Mary’s, Inverness
23 February Our Lady & St. Bean, Cannich
1 March St. Mary’s, Nairn (Bishop Hugh)
8 March St. Aidan’s, Aviemore
15 March St. Joseph’s, Invergordon (Bishop Hugh)
22 March St. Ninian’s, Inverness
Assisting at the Station Mass (1 March) – Can you help us with the hospitality and catering arrangements?
Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church. Thank you for your support!
Sacramental Visits – if you know anyone who needs a visit with the Blessed Sacrament, please speak to Fr. Domenico.
Music at St. Mary’s – are you interested in forming a singing group, or in sourcing new hymns? Please speak to Maria Macpherson!
Bulletin 4th February 2024 (PDF)
Blessing of Throats – the Blessing of Throats, invoking the intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, will take place at our Saturday Vigil and Sunday morning Masses.
St. Mary’s Burns Lunch – Maria, Iain, Sandy, and Christopher would like to thank all who attended our enjoyable Burns lunch. Thanks to your generosity, we raised £248 for our two charities. God bless you!
Parish Lenten Day of Recollection, Saturday 23 March: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ – the idea of Jesus as the Lamb of God runs throughout the Bible like a golden thread, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation. Join us as we walk through the Old and New Testaments, and consider some of the most famous religious representations in western art, to investigate the central importance of this theme, not only in Holy Scripture, but in our Sacred Liturgy. The Day of Recollection includes two talks, with time for personal reflection and discussion, together with Devotions, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for Confession, and Benediction.
Bulletin 28th January 2024 (PDF)
Children’s Liturgy takes place every Sunday in term time – please spread the word, and encourage your child(ren) to get involved!
Second Collection Today for Justice and Peace Scotland – the National Commission for Justice and Peace advises the Scottish Bishops’ Conference of the Catholic Church in matters relating to social justice, international peace and human rights, and promotes action in these areas. For further information, see: www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
Men’s Rosary Group – the group meets in the church, on Thursday mornings at 6.00am.
Lenten Station Masses 2024 – Masses will take place each Friday in Lent at 7.00pm, at the following locations:
16 February St. Mary’s, Inverness
8 March St. Aidan’s, Aviemore
23 February Our Lady & St. Bean, Cannich
15 March St. Joseph’s, Invergordon
1 March St. Mary’s, Nairn
22 March St. Ninian’s, Inverness
Bulletin 21st January 2024 (PDF)
Second Collection Today for SPUC White Flower Appeal – this year’s appeal, organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, calls for the UK Government to end its pills-by-post DIY abortion policy. As well as ending the lives of precious babies, this policy lacks safeguards against illegal late-term abortions, and puts mothers at physical and psychological risk. 86% of GPs are concerned about coercive abortion taking place via telemedicine and pills by post. The policy is impossible to regulate, and has proved
open to abuse. Please support today’s second collection for the work of SPUC, and fill in one of the cards on the table.
Health and Safety Rep: can you help?! – The parish is in great need of a Health and Safety rep. Duties include regular inspections of fire extinguishers and electrical appliances, and first aid kits. Full training will be given. If you can help, please speak to Fr. Domenico.
Bulletin 14th January 2024 (PDF)
Second Collection Today for Mary’s Meals: ‘Double the Love’ Appeal – from now until 22 January, any donations made to Mary’s Meals will be doubled by a group of generous donors, up to £1 million. A donation of just £19.15 can feed a child every day for an entire school year. Because your gift will be matched by our benefactors, the same donation will feed a second child, too! Please note that there will be a Second Collection this weekend (13/14 January) for Mary’s Meals.
St. Mary’s 90 Club – Our opening Draw of 2024 takes place on Sunday 28 January; good luck to those of you who have a ticket! Would you like to join in, too? Please speak to Elaine De Ste. Croix, for further details.
Bulletin 7th January 2024 (PDF)
Catholic Marriage Counselling Service – The RC Diocese of Aberdeen now offers a Marriage Counselling Service for Catholic couples in need of Couples Counselling. The Service offers a supportive unbiased and non-judgemental space that enables couples to identify and resolve their interpersonal issues and disagreements, while building on the strengths of their relationship. The contact person for this service is Ms Rosaline Nain Chia, (MBACP, Accred). You can contact Rosaline by using the referral form on the Diocesan website (https://www.rcda.scot) or by emailing her directly at counsellor1@rcda.scot.
Genesis to Jesus – The Ogilvie Centre would like to invite you to discover the riches of sacred scripture through an online zoom course called Genesis to Jesus. Presented by other members from our Diocese and over the course of 7 weeks, in which by the end you will be able to locate your place in salvation history. This is part of a wider programme, starting in January 2024 that will see us bring more of the St Paul Center archive of material, which they kindly have given us to use for free, to our Diocese. We have sessions starting on Monday 15 January (Evening or Afternoon) and Tuesday 16 January (Evening only). Go to the Ogilvie Centre website (https://rcda.scot/ogilvie) for more details and to sign up.
St Mary’s Burns Lunch, 25 January – the parish is organising a Burns Lunch in the Hall on Thursday 25 January. Ticket numbers will be limited, and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Parishioners and non-parishioners alike are welcome. The ticket price is £8.00, and there will in addition be a collection at the end for two Charities, Mary’s Meals, and Nairn Bonus Club, which provides activities for young adults with learning disabilities in Nairn and surrounding district. The lunch will be in traditional form with two
courses prepared by Chris Grant, son of our parishioner Sandy, who is chef at the renowned Grant Arms Hotel. The haggis will be piped in by Thomas, addressed by Iain, and following the lunch there will be recitations and songs to celebrate the life of Burns. To reserve your ticket please speak to Sandy or Maria, and non-parishioners can call Iain on 07715 286067.
Friday 26 January at 7.00pm: Adoration and Faith Sharing Group – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church from 7.00pm onwards, followed by Scripture reading and sharing together in the hall. We will also spend a short time at the end of the evening in prayer for Parish intentions for each other, as well as for Nairn itself, and for those who do not walk with God at this time.
St. Mary’s 90 Club: Congratulations to Ina Barnett, who won first prize in our Bumper Christmas Draw! Our opening Draw of 2024 takes place on Sunday 28 January; good luck to those of you who have a ticket! Would you like to join in, too? Please speak to Elaine De Ste. Croix, for further details.
