{"id":5895,"date":"2021-01-02T20:34:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nairn.rcda.scot\/?page_id=5895"},"modified":"2023-12-30T14:47:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T14:47:27","slug":"bulletins-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nairn.rcda.scot\/?page_id=5895","title":{"rendered":"Archive – 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bulletin 19th December 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 24th<\/sup> December \u2013 The Nativity of the Lord (Midnight Mass) <\/strong>with Carols 11.30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 25th<\/sup> December \u2013 The Nativity of the Lord (Morning Mass) 10.30am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> December \u2013 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 10am and 6pm. No Vigil Mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Christingle Service of Readings and Carols: Sunday 19th<\/sup> December <\/strong>at 4.30pm.  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Online Service of Readings and Carols: Monday 20th<\/sup> December <\/strong>at 7pm <\/strong>from St. Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen. <\/strong>The link is https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/StMarysCathedral1<\/a><\/strong>.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Following Government Guidelines, the Parish Hall will be closed until further notice. The Toilet Facilities will be available<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 5th December 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 8th<\/sup> <\/strong>is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 13th<\/sup> \u2013 <\/strong>No Mass.<\/p>\n

Christingle Service of Readings and Carols: Sunday 19th<\/sup> December <\/strong>at 4.30pm. <\/strong>Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall afterwards. Children <\/strong>to meet at 2.30pm <\/strong>in the Upstairs Hall.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Vincent de Paul \u2013 Nairn Conference: <\/strong>Please join us as we sing Carols outside our local Care Homes. Please meet at The Manor <\/strong>on Monday 13th<\/sup> December <\/strong>at 2pm <\/strong>and at Hebron House <\/strong>on Friday 17th<\/sup> December <\/strong>at 2pm.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary’s Meals \u2013 Double Your Love!: <\/strong>A group of generous donors have agreed to double all donations<\/strong> given to Mary’s Meals until the end of January 2022<\/strong>, up to a total of \u00a31.6<\/strong> Million.<\/strong> Details @ marysmeals.org.uk.<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank You: <\/strong>To all who donated, volunteered, and attended the Parish Coffee Morning. \u00a31063.70<\/strong> was raised for Church Funds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 28th November 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Tuesday <\/strong>is the Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle. Mass <\/strong>at 11am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Coffee Morning <\/strong>is next Saturday December 4th<\/sup> <\/strong>at 10am. Donations (Hamper Items\/Assorted Bottles\/Bric-a-Brac) <\/strong>can be left in the Parish Hall <\/strong>after this Weekend’s Masses <\/strong>or Weekday Masses. Bottles <\/strong>for stall Needed. Raffle Tickets now on Sale.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highland Foodbank: <\/strong>Please bring Donations for Christmas <\/strong>to Parish Hall Next Weekend (Saturday Evening or Sunday Morning). <\/strong>We will resume normal collections in January.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Christmas Story\u201d – A Four-Week Study Course (Via Zoom): <\/strong>This begins this Wednesday. <\/strong>Please Email Fr. Domenico <\/strong>for link stcolumbasculloden@outlook.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 21st November 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SVP Nairn Conference Meeting: <\/strong>This Wednesday <\/strong>at 7pm <\/strong>in the Parish Hall. <\/strong>New members welcome.<\/p>\n

Day of Prayer and Reflection \u2013 Companions of St. Mary of the Cross: Saturday 27th<\/sup> November 10am-2pm. Mass <\/strong>as usual at 11am <\/strong>with a Light Lunch <\/strong>at 12. All Welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Coffee Morning <\/strong>on Saturday December 4th<\/sup> <\/strong>at 10am. <\/strong> Donations (Hamper Items\/Assorted Bottles\/Brick-a-Brac) <\/strong>can be left in the Parish Hall <\/strong>after Weekend Masses. Raffle Tickets now on Sale. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 14th November 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Funeral Arrangements Mary Wilson RIP: <\/strong>Due to numbers only those Mourners who are invited should attend the Requiem<\/strong> Mass<\/strong> at 11.30am <\/strong>on Friday. <\/strong>The family of Mary would welcome Parishioners to attend the Vigil for the Deceased <\/strong>at 6pm <\/strong>on Thursday.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Council: <\/strong>There is a meeting at 7.30pm <\/strong>on Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 7th November 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Next Sunday <\/strong>is Remembrance Sunday. Mass <\/strong>at 10am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date for the Diary: Parish Coffee Morning on Saturday December 4th<\/sup>.  Donations (Hamper Items\/Assorted Bottles\/Bric-a-Brac) can be left in the Parish Hall after Weekend Masses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2022 Diaries: On Sale <\/strong>for \u00a35.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 31st October 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Monday <\/strong>is the Feast of All Saints.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Tuesday <\/strong>is the Commemoration of all The Faithful<\/strong> Departed. Mass <\/strong>at 11am.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Men’s Fellowship: <\/strong>Meets at Nairn Old Parish Church Hall <\/strong>on Tuesday’s <\/strong>at 2.30pm. <\/strong>Next Dates are 9th<\/sup> November, 23rd<\/sup> November <\/strong>and 7th<\/sup> December.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Highland Foodbank Reverse Advent Calender: <\/strong>Please collect items throughout November.<\/strong> These will be collected in the Parish Hall <\/strong>on the 4th<\/sup>\/5th<\/sup> December. <\/strong>  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Date for the Diary: Parish Coffee Morning <\/strong>on Saturday December 4th<\/sup>. <\/strong> Please see Posters. Donations <\/strong>can be left in the Parish Hall <\/strong>after Weekend Masses. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 24th October 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion Preparation: <\/strong>Classes this Wednesday <\/strong>at 6.15pm. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Confirmation Preparation Classes: <\/strong>Please see Fr. Damian <\/strong>if you still wish to register your child.<\/p>\n

Sunday Children’ Liturgy: <\/strong>Will resume next Sunday. <\/strong>See Fr. Damian <\/strong>if you can assist.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 17th October 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’ Liturgy: <\/strong>Will resume on Sunday 31st<\/sup> October. <\/strong>Please see Fr. Damian <\/strong>if you can assist.  <\/strong>    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: <\/strong>There are still paces for those who wish to come for some fun<\/strong> and refreshments.<\/strong> Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm<\/strong> in the Parish Hall. Cost <\/strong>is \u00a33. <\/strong>   <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Highland Foodbank: <\/strong>Please support the Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal. Donations <\/b>to be brought to the Parish Hall <\/strong>on 4th<\/sup>\/5th<\/sup> December.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Date for the Diary: Parish Coffee Morning <\/strong>on Saturday December 4th<\/sup>. <\/strong> Please see Posters. <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Cards and 2022 Diaries: On Sale <\/strong>for \u00a35.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 10th October 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion Preparation: <\/strong>Classes resume on Wednesday 27th<\/sup> October. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: <\/strong>There are still paces for those who wish to come for some fun<\/strong> and refreshments.<\/strong> Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm<\/strong> in the Parish Hall.  <\/strong>   <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pilgrimage Opportunities 2022 \u2013 The Holy Land, Austria and Oberammergau (Passion Play): <\/strong>Please collect a leaflet if you are interested.<\/p>\n

Next Special Collection \u2013 Mission Sunday <\/strong>on 24th<\/sup> October<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 3rd October 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

October Month of the Holy Rosary: <\/strong>The Rosary will be prayed half an hour before<\/strong> every Weekday Mass.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion Preparation: <\/strong>Meets this Wednesday <\/strong>at 6.15pm <\/strong>in the Upper Hall. The Class. <\/strong>The Class will then break until Wednesday 27th<\/sup> October. <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Confirmation Preparation Classes: <\/strong>Will begin after the October Holidays. <\/strong>Please see Fr. Damian <\/strong>to register your child. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’ Liturgy: <\/strong>Will resume on Sunday 31st<\/sup> October. <\/strong>Please see Fr. Damian <\/strong>if you can assist.  <\/strong>    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: <\/strong>There will be a meeting this Monday <\/strong>at 4pm,<\/strong> to review the first month.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

SVP Special Collection – \u00a3313.45. St. Mary’s – Nairn Conference <\/strong>thanks the Parishioners for their generosity.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 26th September 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Next Saturday \u2013 <\/strong>Sacrament of Reconciliation at 9am. <\/strong>Mass at 10am. <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

National Safeguarding Webinar – Growing our Culture of Care: All Members <\/strong>of the PVG Scheme, as registered by the Parish, <\/strong>should kindly register<\/strong> for this next Saturday at 11am. <\/strong>Please see Fr. Damian<\/strong> if you do not have the information.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion Preparation: <\/strong>Begins this Wednesday <\/strong>at 6.15pm <\/strong>in the Upper Hall.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’s Liturgy: <\/strong>Will begin after the October Holidays.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm.<\/strong> Light Refreshments <\/strong>and Raffle <\/strong>included in \u00a33<\/strong> cost. Spaces <\/strong>still available. There will be a meeting at 2pm <\/strong>on Wednesday 4th<\/sup> October <\/strong>at 2pm,<\/strong> to review the first month.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 19th September 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Tuesday <\/strong>is the Feast of St. Matthew<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dates for your Diaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 21st<\/sup> September 7.30pm \u2013 Parish Council.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> September \u2013 <\/strong>Renewal of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Promises<\/strong> and Special Collection.  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’s Liturgy: <\/strong>Will begin after the October Holidays.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm.<\/strong> Light Refreshments <\/strong>and Raffle <\/strong>included in \u00a33<\/strong> cost. Spaces <\/strong>still available.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 12th September 2021 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Tuesday <\/strong>is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Mass<\/strong> will be at 11am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday 15th<\/sup> September 4.30pm \u2013<\/strong> Meeting of Parents\/Guardians<\/strong> for First Holy Communion Classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’s Liturgy: <\/strong>Will begin after the October Holidays.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm.<\/strong> Light Refreshments <\/strong>and Raffle <\/strong>included in \u00a33<\/strong> cost.  Spaces <\/strong>still available.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 5th September 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>This Wednesday <\/strong>which is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary <\/strong>there is no<\/strong> Holy Hour <\/strong>and Mass<\/strong> will be at 11am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dates for your Diaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 5th<\/sup> September 2.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Beach Clean-Up for Climate Sunday. (Meet at Park Dean Reception Building).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 21st<\/sup> September 7.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Council.<\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> September \u2013 <\/strong>Renewal of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Promises and Special Collection.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate Sunday: <\/strong>As well as joining for the Parish Event <\/strong>this Sunday <\/strong>please go to the SCIAF Website<\/strong> for much more information in the lead up to COP26,<\/strong> in Glasgow<\/strong> in November,<\/strong> and they invite join to support their petition. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Children’s Liturgy and Preparation Classes for Sacraments:<\/strong> If you wish your child to join either of these, please see Fr. Damian asap. <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Beetle Drive: Every Thursday <\/strong>at 2pm.<\/strong> Light Refreshments <\/strong>and Raffle <\/strong>included in \u00a33<\/strong> cost. 9 spaces <\/strong>still available.     <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 29th August 2021 <\/span>
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Parish Barbecue: <\/strong>Thanks to all who helped organise and attended. \u00a3233<\/strong> was raised for Parish Funds.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Dates for your Diaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 29th<\/sup> August 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>Blessing of Graves (Nairn Cemetery).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 2nd<\/sup> September 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>First weekly Beetle Drive.<\/p>\n

Sunday 5th<\/sup> September 2.30pm \u2013 Beach Clean-Up for Climate Sunday. (Meet at Parish Hall).
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Bulletin 22nd August 2021 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dates for your Diaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 27th<\/sup> August 7pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Barbecue (Please put your name on the list after Mass as limited numbers).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 29th<\/sup> August 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>Blessing of Graves (Nairn Cemetery).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 2nd<\/sup> September 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>First weekly Beetle Drive.<\/p>\n

Sunday 5th<\/sup> September 2.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Beach Clean-Up for Climate Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 21st<\/sup> September 7.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Council.<\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> September \u2013 <\/strong>Renewal of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Promises and Special Collection.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 15th August 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2022: <\/strong>Parents\/Guardians should attend a meeting with their children after the<\/strong> 10.30am Mass next week <\/strong>in the Upper Hall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 27th<\/sup> August 7pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Barbecue (Please put your name on the list after Mass as limited numbers).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Run the Runway for Maggies (Highlands): <\/strong>If you wish to sponsor Fr. Damian for this 5km run please go to the link on the Parish Facebook page <\/strong>or see<\/strong> Fr. Damian.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 8th August 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting for Volunteers: <\/strong>If you are willing to volunteer to help out with a weekly Beetle Drive <\/strong>on Thursday afternoons <\/strong>at 2pm, from September, <\/strong>or to organise the Parish Barbecue <\/strong>on Friday 27th<\/sup> August <\/strong>at 7pm, <\/strong>please attend a meeting<\/strong> in the Parish Hall<\/strong> at 2.30pm<\/strong> on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dates for your Diaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday 11th<\/sup> August 2.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Volunteers Meeting.<\/p>\n

Friday 27th<\/sup> August 7pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Barbecue.<\/p>\n

Sunday 29th<\/sup> August 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>Blessing of Graves (Nairn Cemetery).<\/p>\n

Thursday 2nd<\/sup> September 2pm \u2013 <\/strong>First weekly Beetle Drive.<\/p>\n

Sunday 5th<\/sup> September 2.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Beach Clean-Up for Climate Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 21st<\/sup> September 7.30pm \u2013 <\/strong>Parish Council.<\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> September \u2013 <\/strong>Renewal of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Promises and Special Collection.   <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 1st August 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: No Mass this Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday <\/strong>is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sale of Donated Cards: \u00a3136 <\/strong>was raised for Parish Funds.  Thanks for your continued generosity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NB: This Sunday <\/strong>is Development Sunday, <\/strong>part of our initiative to raise funds to pay for the ceiling repairs to the Hall and for planned roof repairs.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 25th July 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members of the PVG Scheme: <\/strong>Please collect a leaflet<\/strong> from Fr. Damian.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Sunday <\/strong>and Weekday Masses.  <\/strong>We can sit<\/strong> in groups from up to three households. Please wait to be served at your table.  <\/strong>You are also welcome to sit outside in our Marquee.  <\/strong>The new Rota is up for volunteers<\/strong>, if you can please add your name. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Blessing of Renovated St. Mary MacKillop Hall: <\/strong>Thank you for all those who helped plan and assisted at this joyful event.  <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>Next Sunday is Development Sunday, <\/strong>part of our initiative to raise funds to pay for the ceiling repairs to the Hall and for planned roof repairs.  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wishing Grandparents and the Elderly a Blessed Day!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 18th July 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Blessing of Renovated St. Mary MacKillop Hall: Bishop<\/strong> Hugh<\/strong> will bless the Hall on Wednesday at 7pm. <\/strong>There will be a Social afterwards.<\/strong>  Numbers<\/strong> including invited guests limited<\/strong> to 40. <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/strong>Apostleship of the Sea: \u00a3200.95 <\/strong>was contributed to last weeks Collection.  Thank you for your generosity<\/strong>.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 11th July 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: No Masses this Friday or Saturday Morning.     <\/strong><\/p>\n

Blessing of Renovated St. Mary MacKillop Hall: Bishop<\/strong> Hugh<\/strong> will bless the Hall on Wednesday 21st<\/sup> July at 7pm.  <\/strong>There will be a Social afterwards. <\/strong> Numbers<\/strong> including invited guests limited<\/strong> to 40. <\/strong>  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sale of Assorted Cards: <\/strong>Available outside after Mass for Donation.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Apostleship of the Sea: <\/strong>There is a Second Collection <\/strong>this week, as you leave the Church.  Please give generously.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Collection:<\/strong> <\/strong>
\n3rd<\/sup>\/4th<\/sup> July – \u00a3781.  <\/strong>(Average Weekly Running Costs are \u00a3500<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Our first Monthly Development Sunday <\/strong>realised an increased Collection of \u00a3240.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for your continued generosity. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 4th July 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Friday \u2013 Feast of Our Lady of Aberdeen.     <\/strong><\/p>\n

Development Sunday – <\/strong>From this week, the First Sunday of the Month, <\/strong>the Collection will be designated for Parish Development.  <\/strong>This is part of our Parish initiative to raise \u00a310,000 by December 31st<\/sup> 2022, <\/strong>to cover the costs of the repairs to the Hall ceiling and the Church roof.  Please give generously, as we plan for our fundraising.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/strong>Second Collection: 11th<\/sup> July \u2013 Apostleship of the Sea.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sale of Assorted Cards: <\/strong>Available outside after Mass for Donation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 27th June 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Tuesday \u2013 Solemnity of the Ss Peter and Paul, Apostles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Development Sunday: <\/strong>From next week, the First Sunday of the Month, <\/strong>the Collection will be designated for Parish Development.  Please give generously. <\/strong>   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sale of Assorted Cards: <\/strong>Available for Donation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 20th June 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Thursday \u2013 Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 13th June 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday 10am \u2013 First Anniversary Mass <\/strong>for George Lavery RIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Council: John Dolan <\/strong>has kindly accepted to be the Chairperson <\/strong>and Elaine MacDonald <\/strong>the Vice Chairperson <\/strong>until new elections next year.  Steve Knight <\/strong>and Moyra Wilson <\/strong>are new Co-opted Members. <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Sunday <\/strong>and  Weekday Masses.  <\/strong>We can sit<\/strong> in groups from up to three households.  Please wait to be served at your table.  <\/strong>The new Rota is up but please, if you can volunteer please add your name.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Flower Arranging: <\/strong>We thank Emily Lamont <\/strong>and Gigi Lucas <\/strong>for the beautiful arrangements for our First Holy Communions.  They are seeking more volunteers to assist.  Please see one of them or contact Fr. Damian.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 6th June 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday 10am Mass <\/strong>under the Ordinariate Rite.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

First Anniversary Mass \u2013 George Lavery RIP: <\/strong>This will be on Monday 14th<\/sup> June <\/strong>at 10am.  <\/strong>Tea and Coffee will be served in the Hall after Mass.<\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Weekday Masses.  <\/strong>We plan to start on Sunday’s <\/strong>from June 13th<\/sup>.   Please give your name to Fr. Damian if you wish to be a helper.   <\/strong>We can sit<\/strong> in groups from up to three households.  Please wait to be served at your table. Contributions Welcome.  <\/strong>The Toilet facilities<\/strong> will open during every Mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 30th May 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday <\/strong>is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  <\/strong>Rosary \u2013 9.30am. <\/strong>Mass \u2013 10am.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Rosary Rally<\/strong> will take place this<\/strong> Sunday,<\/strong> across the United Kingdom<\/strong> and Ireland.<\/strong>  In the Diocese of<\/strong> Aberdeen,<\/strong> we are requested to pray the Rosary between 2pm and 3pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Council: <\/strong>Meeting on Tuesday <\/strong>at 7.30pm <\/strong>in the Parish Hall.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Vincent de Paul (Nairn Conference): New Members <\/strong>are welcome to the Meeting on Wednesday 9th<\/sup> June <\/strong>at 7pm <\/strong>in the Parish Hall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion: <\/strong>This will take place on Sunday 6th<\/sup> June <\/strong>at 10.30am.  <\/strong>As all the pews will be filled by family and friends, with a few seats reserved for our more senior parishioners, there will be an extra Evening Mass<\/strong> at 6pm. <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Weekday Masses.  <\/strong>We plan to start on Sunday’s <\/strong>from June 13th<\/sup>.  Please give your name to Fr. Damian if you wish to be a helper.  <\/strong>We can sit<\/strong> in groups from up to three households.  Please wait to be served at your table.  Contributions Welcome.  <\/strong>The Toilet facilities<\/strong> will open during every Mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Piety Stall: <\/strong>Please continue to support this.  We have a selection of First Holy Communion <\/strong>and Confirmation Cards <\/strong>and Gifts <\/strong>and also a Book of Prayers and Devotions, <\/strong>to mark the Year of St. Joseph.   <\/strong>You can also support St. Patrick’s Missionary Society <\/strong>by enrolling loved ones for perpetual prayer.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 23rd May 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Monday <\/strong>is the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. <\/strong>Rosary \u2013 9.30am. <\/strong>Mass \u2013 10am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosary: <\/strong>Throughout this Marian Month of May <\/strong>the Rosary will be prayed half an hour before each Weekday Mass (Tuesday Evening \u2013 Saturday Morning).  <\/strong>Our Intention<\/strong> will be for an end to the Coronavirus Global Pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>A Rosary Rally<\/strong> will take place on Sunday 30th<\/sup> May,<\/strong> across the United Kingdom<\/strong> and Ireland. <\/strong> In the Diocese of<\/strong> Aberdeen,<\/strong> we are requested to pray the Rosary between 2pm and 3pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Holy Communion: <\/strong>This will take place on Sunday 6th<\/sup> June <\/strong>at 10.30am.  <\/strong>As all the pews will be filled by family and friends, with a few seats reserved for our more senior parishioners, there will be an extra Evening Mass<\/strong> at 6pm. <\/strong>  <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Weekday Masses. <\/strong>We hope to open on Sunday’s later in the year. You can sit in groups from up to three households. Please wait to be served at your table. Contributions Welcome. <\/strong>The Toilet facilities<\/strong> will open during every Mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 16th May 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rosary: <\/strong>Throughout this Marian Month of May <\/strong>the Rosary will be prayed half an hour before each Weekday Mass (Tuesday Evening \u2013 Saturday Morning).  <\/strong>Our Intention<\/strong> will be for an end to the Coronavirus Global Pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laudato Si<\/em><\/strong> Week: 16th<\/sup>-25th<\/sup> May. <\/strong>We will celebrate a Mass of  Creation <\/strong>at 11am <\/strong>next Saturday <\/strong>finishing with a Blessing<\/strong> of the Children’s Prayer Garden. <\/strong>Please go to the Website of Global Catholic Climate Movement<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>for information <\/strong>and events<\/strong> and to sign the Laudato Si<\/em> Pledge.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Weekday Masses. <\/strong>We hope to open on Sunday’s later in the year. You can sit in groups of four from up to two households. Please wait to be served at your table. Contributions Welcome. <\/strong>The Toilet facilities<\/strong> will open during every Mass<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 9th May 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: Thursday <\/strong>is the Solemnity of the Ascension.  <\/strong>Masses at 10am<\/strong> and 7pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Piety Stall: <\/strong>Please continue to support this.  We have a selection of First Holy Communion <\/strong>and Confirmation Cards <\/strong>and Gifts. <\/strong> You can also support St. Patrick’s Missionary Society <\/strong>by enrolling loved ones for perpetual prayer.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 2nd May 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>On Monday <\/strong>there will be a 10am Mass <\/strong>under the Ordinariate Rite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosary – <\/strong>Throughout this Marian Month of May <\/strong>the Rosary will be prayed half an hour before each Weekday Mass (Tuesday Evening \u2013 Saturday Morning).  <\/strong>Our Intention<\/strong> will be for an end to the Coronavirus Global Pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall – <\/strong>Is now open for Tea\/Coffee<\/strong> after Weekday Masses.  <\/strong>We hope to open on Sunday’s later in the year.  You can sit in groups of four from up to two households.  Please wait to be served at your table. Contributions Welcome.  <\/strong>The Toilet facilities<\/strong> will open during every Mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 25th April 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From this Saturday <\/strong>the Rosary will be prayed half an hour before each Weekday Mass (Tuesday Evening \u2013 Saturday Morning) <\/strong>throughout the month of May.    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Piety Stall: <\/strong>Please continue to support this by purchasing cards and gifts. You can also support St. Patrick’s Missionary Society <\/strong>by enrolling loved ones for perpetual prayer.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 18th April 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks: <\/strong>Fr. Damian gives thanks to all those who sent cards and messages and have offered Masses for his late mother, Christina. It is much appreciated by him and his siblings.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 11th April 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>There will be a Mass on Monday <\/strong>at 11am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: Closed<\/strong> until further notice. The renovation on the St. Mary MacKillop Hall <\/strong>is completed.  The final total for the Christmas Appeal <\/strong>to complete the project came to \u00a36,458. <\/strong>Thank you for all the contributions.<\/p>\n

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Bulletin 4th April 2021 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

NB: <\/b>There will be a Mass on Monday <\/b>at 10am, <\/b>under the Ordinariate Rite.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

2021 First Holy Communion Class: <\/strong>Zoom classes will resume after the holidays. The date for First Holy Communion <\/strong>will be on Sunday 6th<\/sup> June.  <\/strong>   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall: Closed<\/strong> until further notice. The renovation on the St. Mary MacKillop Hall <\/strong>is completed.<\/p>\n

SCIAF Lenten Campaign: <\/strong>Please send them your contributions directly by post or donate through the website. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy Easter  <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Holy Week and Easter Tridium Announcements <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday of Holy Week: <\/strong>Mass \u2013 10am.<\/p>\n

Tuesday of Holy Week: <\/strong>Rosary \u2013 9.30am. Mass \u2013 10am.<\/p>\n

Wednesday of Holy Week: <\/strong>Holy Hour (inc. Divine Mercy Chaplet) \u2013 9am.   Mass \u2013 10am.<\/p>\n

Holy Thursday: <\/strong>Mass of The Lord’s Supper \u2013 7pm.<\/p>\n

Good Friday: <\/strong>Stations of the Cross \u2013 12 O’Clock. The Passion of The Lord \u2013 3pm.<\/p>\n

Saturday Evening: <\/strong>Easter Vigil in the Holy Night \u2013 8pm.<\/p>\n

Sunday Morning: <\/strong>Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord \u2013 10.30am.<\/p>\n

NB: <\/strong>Those parishioners who usually come to the Saturday Evening Vigil Mass are invited to attend the The Mass of The Lord’s Supper on Thursday Evening, The Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Those parishioners who usually come to the Sunday Morning Mass, are invited to attend The Passion of the Lord on Good Friday and Mass on Easter Sunday.<\/p>\n

Parish Collection: <\/strong>Thank you to all parishioners who have given in their envelopes and contributed by Direct Debit, whilst we have been closed for public worship. If you have backdated envelopes please put them in the collection baskets.<\/p>\n

SCIAF Lenten Campaign: <\/strong>Please post your contributions directly to SCIAF or make your donations online.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Blessed Holy Week and Easter Tridium <\/strong>     <\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Announcement 23\/3\/21<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As from this Friday, March 26th<\/sup>, we are able to gather again for public worship at St. Mary’s. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The initial programme is:<\/p>\n

Friday: <\/strong>9.30am \u2013 Stations of the Cross. 10am \u2013 Mass.<\/p>\n

Saturday Morning: <\/strong>10am \u2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation. 11am \u2013 Mass.<\/p>\n

Saturday Evening: <\/strong>6pm \u2013 Vigil Mass.<\/p>\n

Sunday Morning: <\/strong>10.30am \u2013 Mass. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please come to the usual Saturday Vigil or Sunday Morning Mass that you attend. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Details for Holy Week and the Easter Tridium will be announced.   <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bulletin 3rd January 2021 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Covid 19 Restrictions – Attendance at Mass<\/strong> is restricted to 20<\/strong> people.<\/strong>  When you arrive at the Church, please follow the instructions of our Ushers<\/strong> and put on a face mask<\/strong> before you arrive at the door (unless exempt). <\/strong> Parishioner names are now on a printed list, to be checked off, and referenced as necessary.<\/p>\n

2021 First Holy Communion Class – <\/strong>For those who had started preparation last year, but also who will 7 years of age <\/strong>by Sunday, 6th<\/sup> June.  Please contact Fr. Damian. <\/strong>   <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parish Hall – Closed<\/strong> until further notice.<\/p>\n

If you are a UK Tax Payer<\/strong> please sign a Gift Aid Form.<\/strong>  See Mr Phil McBride<\/strong> (Parish Treasurer <\/strong>for details).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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