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May 07
“Bible in A Year” Podcast
The well-known American Priest and Catholic Apologist Fr. Mike Schmitz has put together a Podcast entitled “Bible in A Year”. This Podcast, composed of 365 daily episodes, can be started on any day you choose. Any translation of the Bible can be used, provided that it contains the deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, 1 & 2 Maccabees, …
May 02
Crowning of Our Lady
May is Mary’s month, and the “May Crowning” is a traditional Catholic ritual that recognizes Mary as Queen of heaven and earth. Today we had a short serivice before Mass for the Crowning of Our Lady.
Mar 24
Return to Public Worship
As from this Friday, March 26th, we are able to gather again for public worship at St. Mary’s. The initial programme is: Friday: 9.30am – Stations of the Cross. 10am – Mass. Saturday Morning: 10am – Sacrament of Reconciliation. 11am – Mass. Saturday Evening: 6pm – Vigil Mass. Sunday Morning: 10.30am – Mass. Please …
Feb 14
Live-streamed Station Masses from across the Aberdeen Diocese
Last year, the Highland Deanery Station Mass programme was curtailed part way through due to Covid restrictions. Once again, we are unable to meet together publicly for these masses, however the Aberdeen Diocese have arranged to live-stream Station Masses from across the Diocese. Each Friday during Lent, a parish from a different Deanery will take …
Jan 20
Message to Scotland’s Faith and Belief Communities
Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government Aileen Campbell MSP T: 0300 244 4000 E: scottish.ministers@gov.scot 18 January 2021 Message to Scotland’s Faith and Belief Communities I am writing to Scotland’s diverse faith and belief communities about the new regulations instructing places of worship to close for both communal and individual worship (as part of …
Jan 16
Voices of the Passion – Lenten Course via Zoom
This year’s Lenten Course at St. Columba’s – ‘Voices of the Passion’: A series of reflections delivered online via Zoom, On Wednesdays at 7.00pm throughout the Lenten season, Focusing on the major characters of the Passion of Christ. The draft programme is as follows: 17 February: Peter & Judas 24 February: Pilate & Herod 3 …
Jan 16
Closure of Places of Worship
Closure of Places of Worship On Wednesday 6th January, following the new Government guidelines St. Mary’s close for Public worship until further notice. This is a disappointment for us all and the Bishops of Scotland, are committed to working with the Scottish Government to agree on safe path forward back to Communal Worship. In the …
Jan 02
Online Marriage Course
Marta and Michal Wachucik, two dedicated parishioners in the Diocese of Aberdeen, are running their very successful Marriage Course online. This course is for ALL couples, not just for intending newly-weds! It is convened via Zoom and you participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home. The Course does not involve group discussions, …
Dec 12
Service of Readings and Carols with Bishop Hugh
St Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen will be hosting a Virtual Service of Readings and Carols, led by Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB, via St Mary’s Cathedral’s YouTube Channel on Monday 21 December starting at 19:00. This year’s line up includes Aberdeen Diocesan Choir, St Mary’s Cathedral Choir and Junior Schola, Aberdeen African Choir, Gospel Choir, Polish Music Group, Children …
