MM A R YA R Y ’’ S S MM E A L S E A L S BB A C K P A C K A C K P A C K AA P P E A LP P E A L

Following last weekend’s visit from Tony Begley of Mary’s Meals, the parish is now launching our Backpack Appeal. The Appeal is being organized by Primary 6 Confirmation candidates as a sign of their practical witness to their faith. It is also a powerful way to live-out our Lenten commitment to almsgiving.

The young people of P.6 are inviting everyone in the parish to put together a backpack filled with goodies for needy children living oversees in poverty. These simple backpacks enable impoverished children to go to school equipped with the basic necessities for learning.

It is our hope that every family in the community will take part in the project. If you can help please fill an old backpack and drop it off at the Church or Chapel House before Monday 7th March. It is not necessary to fill the backpack with all the suggested items – just as much as you are able. Below you will find useful suggestions to help you.

Suggested items:

S E C O N D S U N D A Y O F L E N T 2 1 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6

T H E P A R I S H O F SAINT AUGUSTINE

C O A T B R I D G E ! S C O T L A N D

Backpack / school bag exercise book / notepad pencils / pens / crayons eraser / ruler

sharpener pencil case towel / soap shorts / t-shirt / dress / sandals small ball / spoon toothbrush / toothpaste

   

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40 DAYS OF LIFE What are you doing for Lent? Can you consider taking part in 40 Days for Life – a Christian prolife campaign to raise awareness about the crisis of abortion in our country. It has three parts: 1. Prayer & Fasting 2. Peaceful Vigils 3. Community Support. To sign-up or for more information contact rose_doherty@hotmail.com

CALLED TO PRIESTHOOD If you are a single male, 18 years or more, and feel God may be calling you to serve His people in diocesan priesthood, you are invited to come along to an informal ‘First Discernment Evening’ at the Holy Ghost Fathers in Carfin this Wednesday 24th February 2016 at 7.30pm. For more information please contact Fr. Brian Lamb at St. Joseph’s, Blantyre on 01698 823896.

PARISH CATERER The parish is looking to employ a Catering Manager to oversee the running of the kitchen when the Parish Halls reopen after the renovation. Applicants are required to have relevant food handling qualifications, as well as good experience catering for large numbers of people. Applicants should forward CV’s to Fr. Kane at the Chapel House. Closing date for applications is Monday 14th March 2016. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER An ecumenical service will be held on Friday 4th March at 7.30pm in St. Bernard’s Church.

CHURCH CARPARK Parishioners will be aware that the Church car park is now in a poor condition. A full scale repair was considered imprudent at this stage, especially because of the regular traffic of heavy works vehicles at the hall. A temporary repair has, however, been scheduled and will begin as soon as weather permits. Please be careful when driving or walking in the Church yard until the repairs are completed.

TOILET FACILITIES Two portable cubicle toilets have been setup in the Church car park for use by parishioners.

BETHLEHEM OLIVE WOOD ITEMS Those with items to collect from last weekend should pick them up from the Parish Shop.

CONFIRMATION DATE This will be celebrated by Bishop Toal this Thursday 25th February 2016, 7.00pm. Rehearsals will take place during school time in the coming week. Parents should ensure they have chosen a suitable Sponsor who is a practicing Catholic and able to attend the Confirmation Mass on Thursday.

SCIAF BOXES Please collect your SCIAF pack and remember the UK Government will DOUBLE all donations this year!

WORLD YOUTH DAY – POLAND There are still spaces available for this pilgrimage (21 July – 1 August 2016). £450pp, includes all transport, accommodation and entrance fees. Please speak to Fr. Kane asap if you are between 18 – 35yrs and interested in joining the group.

PARISH NEWS

Lenten Timetable

Extra Daily Mass (Mon – Fri): 8.30am Please encourage children to attend this Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Mon – Fri) 10.30am – 7.00pm

Sundays of Lent: Evening Prayer & Benediction 5.30pm

Stations of the Cross: Tuesdays at 7.00pm

Lenten Confessions Saturdays 10.30am; 4.00 - 4.30pm

Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.00pm Sundays 6.15 – 7.00pm

Well done to the boys and girls for your faithfulness to the 8.30am Lenten Mass.

Keep up the good work!

mas Family Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13th December (today). If you can help please leave donations in Kairos Café on Sunday morning.

PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE COMING WEEK

Sunday 21 February Second Sunday of Lent

10.00am Holy Mass 12noon Holy Mass Religious Shop OPEN after both Masses 5.30pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 6.15 – 7.00pm Lenten Confessions

Monday 22 February Chair of St. Peter, Feast

7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 7.30pm RCIA Group (Chapel House)

Tuesday 23 February Second Week of Lent

7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Requiem Mass of Rena Lafferty 11.00am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 7.00pm Station of the Cross Devotions 7.30 – 8.00pm Lenten Confessions 7.30pm Fabric Group Meeting (Chapel House)

Wednesday 24 February Second Week of Lent

7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.45am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 2.30pm Holy Mass in Woodside Care Home

Thursday 25 February Second Week of Lent Confirmation Mass (7.00pm)

7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass 7.00pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Toal

Friday 26 February Second Week of Lent

7.50 – 8.50am Kids Breakfast Club (Sacristy) 8.30am Early Morning Lenten Mass 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am-7.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Shop OPEN after Mass

Saturday 27 February Votive Mass of Our Lady

10.00am Holy Mass Confessions after Holy Mass 4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass Religious Shop OPEN after Mass

Sunday 28 February Third Sunday of Lent

10.00am Holy Mass (with RCIA First Scrutiny) 12noon Holy Mass Religious Shop OPEN after both Masses 1.00pm Baptisms 5.30pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 6.15 – 7.00pm Lenten Confessions

 

RECENTLY DECEASED

Brother Oliver Kierran (England); Catherine (Rena) Lafferty; Daniel Cunningham; Annie Feeney (St. John the Baptist’s); Edward McIntosh; Jack Mains; Michael Fascione (Toronto, Canada).

ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES

Anne, Cathie & William Hilley; Michael Woods; John Reilly; William Roden; Sarah, Peter & Ann Moan; Liz McElhinney; Sadie Bannan; Robert & Grace Bannan; Ann Marie McCoy; Liz Fallon; Jim Davis;

John & Margaret Burrows; Bernard Cassidy; Paul & Frank Downie; John & Mary Clarke.

SICK

Sandra O’Donnell; Arthur Mulholland; Joan Reid; Janine Mahoney; Janine Russell; Jack Lammond; Roisin O’Toole; Mary Moffat.

Parish Priest

Rev. Michael John Kane

Assistant Priest Rev. James Travers

Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant)

Mrs. Margaret Haggerty (Secretary)

Miss. Antionette Parr (Safeguarding Officer)

Baptisms On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with the clergy.

Marriages Arrangements for weddings should be made by appointment with the Parish Priest (6 months notice required).

Calling Times / Office Hours Appointments to speak to the clergy may be made through the Secretary by calling 01236 423044. (Office hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mondays; 9.00am – 3.00pm Fridays). Appointments may also be made outside these hours or by emailing office@staugustinescoatbridge.com. Please remember that if you reside outside the boundary of St. Augustine’s, then you must ask for the sacraments in your own parish.

Sacrament of the Sick / Hospital Visitations Those who require the Sacrament of the Sick at home should contact the Chapel House to arrange for a visit from the clergy. This should ordinarily be arranged prior to any prolonged hospital visit. The Catholic Chaplain to Monklands Hospital is Fr. Travers. In cases of emergency where you or a family member require the pastoral assistance of the Chaplain please request this from the nursing staff at the hospital.

Please address all correspondence to:

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PRESBYTERY 12 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 1DQ t: 01236 423044

e: office@staugustinescoatbridge.com / frkane@staugustinescoatbridge.com

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First Collection £720 Second Collection £720

Gift-Aid (weekly average) £1165

TOTAL WEEKLY INCOME

£2605

LAST W E EK’S INCOME