100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions

Saturday 13th May marks the 100th Anniversary since Our Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Pope Francis will be present to canonise two of the shepherd children who were privileged to see Our Lady and to receive her messages. The famous apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place during the First World War, in the summer of 1917. The inhabitants of this tiny village in the diocese of Leiria (Portugal) were mostly poor people, many of them small farmers who went out by day to tend their fields and animals. Children traditionally were assigned the task of herding the sheep.

The three children who received the apparitions had been brought up in an atmosphere of genuine piety: Lucia dos Santos (ten years old) and her two younger cousins, Francisco and Jacinta. Together they tended the sheep and, with Lucy in charge, would often pray the Rosary kneeling in the open. In the summer of 1916 an Angel appeared to them several times and taught them a prayer to the Blessed Trinity.

Exactly one hundred years ago, on Sunday, May 13, 1917, toward noon, a flash of lightning drew the attention of the children, and they saw a brilliant figure appearing over the trees of the Cova da Iria. The Lady asked them to pray for the conversion of sinners and an end to the war, and to come back every month, on the 13th.

Further apparitions took place on June 13 and July 13. On August 13 the children were prevented by local authorities from going to the Cova da Iria, but they saw the apparition on the 19th. On September 13 the Lady requested recitation of the Rosary for an end to the war. Finally, on October 13, the Lady identified herself as Our Lady of the Rosary and again called for prayer and penitence.

On that day a supernatural phenomenon was reported: the sun seemed to tumble from the sky and crash toward earth. The children had been forewarned of it as early as May 13, the first apparition. The large crowd (estimated at 30,000 by reporters) that had gathered around the children saw the phenomenon and came away astounded.

Official recognition of the visions which the children had at the Cova da Iria came on October 13, 1930, when the bishop of Leiria - after long inquiry - authorised the devotion of Our Lady of the Rosary at the site. Still today Fatima is a place of profound prayer and devotion as millions of Christians gather there to be closer to Our Mother and to her messages. Please pray for the group of parishioners who will travel to Fatima, Lourdes and Santiago at the end of the month on pilgrimage with Fr. Kane. Pray, too for all our families at St. Augustine’s, that Our Lady’s messages will continue to resonate in our hearts and homes.

Our Lady of Fatima…pray for us

F I F T H S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R 1 4 M A Y 2 0 1 7 – F I R S T H O L Y C O M M U N I O N S

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

1892 - 2017

- C A T E C H I S M C O R N E R -

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT: ‘You shall not steal’.

The seventh commandment forbids unjustly taking or keeping the goods of one's neighbour and wronging him in any way with respect to his goods. It commands justice and charity in the care of earthly goods and the fruits of men's labour. For the sake of the common good, it requires respect for the universal destination of goods and respect for the right to private property. Christian life strives to order this world's goods to God and to fraternal charity. In the beginning God entrusted the earth’s resources to the common stewardship of mankind to take care of them, master them by labour, and enjoy their fruits. The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race. However, the earth is divided up among men to assure the security of their lives, endangered by poverty and threatened by violence. In economic matters, respect for human dignity requires the practice of the virtue of temperance, so as to moderate attachment to this world's goods; the practice of the virtue of justice, to preserve our neighbour’s rights and render him what is his due; and the practice of solidarity, in accordance with the golden rule and in keeping with the generosity of the Lord, who "though he was rich, yet for your sake became poor so that by his poverty, you might become rich." The seventh commandment forbids theft, that is, usurping another's property against the reasonable will of the owner. Even if it does not contradict the provisions of civil law, any form of unjustly taking and keeping the property of others is against the seventh commandment: thus, deliberate retention of goods lent or of objects lost; business fraud; paying unjust wages; forcing up prices by taking advantage of the ignorance or hardship of another.

SISTER EILEEN RETIRAL MASS

The Parish will host a Mass of Thanksgiving & Reception to mark Sr. Eileen’s retirement. This will take place on Saturday 27th May at 5.00pm. Bishop Toal will be the Principal Celebrant. A general invitation is extended to all our parishioners to join us at the Mass that evening, and to the Reception in the Parish Centre afterwards where a buffet will be served. Sister Eileen has been a huge part of the life of our parish for a long time, taking on a wide variety of ministries during her time with us. In recognition of her years of service Bishop Toal will present Sister with the Diocesan Bene Merenti Medal at the Retiral Mass. This is a fitting honour to a person who has given the parish so much over the years. I hope all our parishioners will make an extra special effort to attend her Retrial Mass as a sign of our gratitude.

Please return your envelope as soon as possible. This gives an opportunity for parishioners to give a monetary gift to Sister. The gift will be presented on behalf of the parishioners at the Retiral Mass. Please return your envelope to the sacristy or in the collection basket next weekend. God bless, Fr. Kane

THIS SUNDAY’S MASS READINGS

First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Psalm 32 (33) Gospel: John 14:1-12

-- FF I R S T I R S T HH O L Y O L Y CC O M M U N I O N S O M M U N I O N S --

Over these next two weekends our parish family at St. Augustine’s will witness and celebrate the First Holy Communion of our young people from Primary Four. This is a joyful occasion for the candidates themselves, as well as for their family and friends, as they approach the altar for the first time to receive the living and true God in the Holy Eucharist.

Much prayer and preparation has gone into making sure our young people are ready to make this next big step in their faith journey. Together the home, parish and school have been working in partnership over the past year to ensure our young candidates focus on the true meaning of this celebration and what it signifies for them. It has been our task to remind the children that this sacrament is about deepening a love for Jesus and His Church, much more so than any attachment to formal dress, gifts and parties, noble as these things may be. These weekends our prayer is that our focus will remain solidly on the spiritual benefits that come to our children through this amazing sacrament. With our help and encouragement we can all help our children maintain the correct focus in our celebration.

We are reminded, too, of the significance of the name given to this sacrament. ‘First’ Holy Communion signifies only the start, the beginning of a lifelong journey growing ‘in greater communion’ with the Lord. Our prayer is that this ‘first’ communion will not be an incidental, one-off celebration. Our children, from today onwards, will be welcome at the Lord’s altar every Sunday where, with their parents and families, they will be nourished and strengthened for the coming week. Yet, as in so many other areas of life, they need to be led to the altar by the example of others.

Parents, families and friends are encouraged to offer every support to our young candidates. This support, when sincere, should be evident as we welcome these children to the celebration of the Eucharist each and every Sunday. Let the joy and happiness of today be true and long-lasting!

Summerlee Museum Parish Jubilee Exhibition

The local Summerlee Heritage Museum will host an exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of St. Augustine’s Parish from Saturday 6th May until 2nd July 2017. The display appears in the Community Case within the Exhibition Hall. Opening hours for the museum are 10.00am until 5.00pm every day and admission is FREE. Please take time to visit the museum and to see all the exhibits which tell the story of our parish. Many items of historical importance have been loaned to the museum which you will find interesting. The display also features photos of past and present parishioners, Catholic societies and groups. Many thanks to Sandra Craig from the museum who has so carefully put the exhibition together for us.

PARISH JUBILEE BOOK The celebration book, with 85 pages in colour, is packed with

the history and photographs of the artefacts of the church since its foundation to present times. Also included is lots of information the groups and societies within the parish.

The book will be available from the 11th of June 2017 and to pre-order your copy, as we only a have a limited amount, you can order at the Parish Religious Shop and pay the purchase price of £10 with all funds going to the Parish.

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BROADCASTING OF SERVICES Please note that all the Masses and services at St. Augustine’s are broadcast online through MCN Media. You can watch services directly through our parish website or by visiting: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-augustines-coatbridge/

ROME PILGRIMAGE The parish is organising a pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican with ALBA Tours. It will take place 14th – 20th May 2018 (7 days/6 nights). B&B accommodation in the 4* Madre Pie Residence in central Rome. Includes a full day excursion to Assisi with lunch. Approximate cost £850pp. Deposit of £130 required this weekend 14th May to secure place. Sign-up sheet available in the Sacristy. Deadline for sign-up Monday 29th May. Speak to Fr. Kane after Mass. Booking forms available soon.

PRAYER & CONTEMPLATION SESSIONS Led by Fr. Tom Magill & Anne Moore in the Xavier Centre of Carfin Grotto on 17th & 24th May from 11.15am – 12.45pm. No need to book. No cost. Just come along to learn more about prayer in the Catholic tradition!

SVDP 400th ANNIVERSARY To mark the 400th anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society the brothers and sisters will be handing-out commemorative cards at the back of the Church this weekend. We give thanks to the SVDP for all the work they do in our own parish and local community.

EVANGELISATION IN THE FAMILY GROUP The next session will take place in the Parish Centre this Thursday 18th May at 7.30pm. The session will focus on ‘instrument spirituality’ which follows the prayerful example of Our Lady. Join us as we explore how to apply this type of spirituality to our everyday lives.

MAY DEVOTIONS Please note that there will be Marian Devotions during Our Lady’s month of May. Rosary & Benediction on Fridays at 7pm. Please make the effort to support these devotions and bring along your children and young people.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place in our Church over the following Sundays:

Today Sunday 14th May 10am Mass Sunday 21st May 12noon Mass

Please be aware that the Church is likely to be at capacity at these Masses. First Communion children should arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of Mass. Each family will be allocated 1 central pew on arrival at the Church. These reserved seats are intended for parents of children & their immediate family. Other family members and friends are asked to sit behind the reserved area. Please be mindful of parking restrictions around the Church on these days.

GIFT-AID The gift-aid scheme allows the parish to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated by a UK tax-payer. Please consider enrolling in the scheme. Forms available from the sacristy/Chapel House.

MONDAY PRAYER GROUP Takes place each Monday after the 10am Mass.

SCIAF WEE BOXES Please return your Wee Boxes to the Chapel House or Sacristy as soon as possible.

MINISTRIES ROTAS Rotas for Readers & Eucharistic Ministers will now be collected from the Sacristy.

ADORATION AT MAIN ALTAR During the brighter months of spring and summer Adoration will take place at the main altar in the Church. Please take time to come along and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.

PARISH NEWS

PARISH JUBILEE MASS

Please put the main Parish Jubilee event in your diary:

Holy Mass with Bishop Toal

Sunday 11th June 2017, 12noon

(Family Fun Day afterwards)

All welcome – More details to follow!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Mon – Fri from 10.30am – 7.00pm at the Main Altar

Parish Religious Shop Open daily after each Mass

Religious cards Statues Rosaries gifts jewellery

Candles fonts plaques books New First Communion Stock

paring spiritually for Christmas

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NEW ‘WANNABEE FIT’ GROUP New kids fitness club starting soon in our Parish Centre every Thursday from 6 – 7pm. Featuring music and moves for kids of all ages. Wannabee Fit combines fun & fitness in a way that children love! To register and find out more call Joanna on 07860805666 / 07732820201 or Facebook @Wannabee Kids Clubs.

KAIROS CAFÉ Please note that the Café will be closed on Saturdays.

ALMA CLUB The group meets each Wednesday at 7.00pm.

LINE DANCING GROUP This runs every Friday in the Parish Centre from 1.00 – 2.00pm. £4 per class. These classes are for both beginners and experienced dancers. A fun afternoon with great music including soul, salsa, Irish, country & western. Tea and biscuits afterwards. Call Angela on 07763697683 for more information.

GRACE NOTES CHOIR The community choir has opened its doors to new junior and senior members. Contact Kirsten for more information on 07852820311.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED The parish is desperately in need of more volunteers for the following groups:

- Church cleaning - Kairos Café & Dinner Club - Breakfast Club

Please consider giving the parish the gift of your time and talents. We would be grateful for even a couple of hours each month. Call the Parish Office on 423044 if you are interested.

EARLSTON AFTER SCHOOL CLUB The Club runs every school day from the upper floor of our Parish Centre. For more details contact the Manager Audrey on 07887427131 or at: facebook@earlstonafterschoolclub

MALAWI VISIT 2017 – FUNDRAISING EVENT Calum, Joseph, Mark & Liam, some of our young parishioners travelling to Malawi in October, invite to a Fundraising Event in the Parish Centre on Friday 2nd June 2017 at 7.00pm. Join them for a fun-filled social evening with music, entertainment, auctions, food and much more. Amazing raffle prizes and auction items include: Celtic ball & shirt signed by entire squad; chauffer driven experience in a Ferrari Spider; a Celtic Park tour; a beauty spa experience; luxury overnight stay; Albion Rovers Hospitality package; luxury food hamper and much more! Tickets (£5pp) available after all Masses this weekend. Many thanks to the boys for speaking at Masses last weekend! Parishioners can also donate online https://www.justgiving.com/MalawiDisabledChildren

SOCIAL NEWS

- 125 YEARS - Parish Jubilee Fun Day

Sunday 11th June 2017, 1.30 – 4.00pm

The Fun Day will take place after the 12noon Jubilee Mass.

Lots of fun for all the family, including:

BOUNCY-CASTLES FACE-PAINTING

GAMES CAFÉ BARBEQUE TOMBOLA NAIL BAR

PRIZE RAFFLE

‘BALLOON MAN’ CANDY-FLOSS

TUCK-SHOP STALLS MUSIC

5 0 + D I N N E R C L U B

Every Thursday from 3 – 5pm

3  Course  Meal  +  tea/coffee  Only  £7.50  per  person  

OPEN MON – FRI 10am – 2pm

St. Augustine’s Parish Centre

Delicious Fresh Food

- High tea served daily -

SAINT AUGUSTINE’S

PARISH CENTRE OUR TWO FUNCTION SUITES AVAILABLE

FOR:

Wedding Receptions / Funeral Breakfasts Baptism Receptions / Birthday Parties

Anniversary Parties / Family Reunions / Charity Events

Call: 01236 427538 or 07917 433647

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 WEEK AHEAD

Sunday 14 May FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

10.00am First Communion Mass Communion Breakfast in Parish Centre for Children & Families 12noon Holy Mass 1.00pm Baptisms

Monday 15 May Fifth Week of Easter

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am Monday Prayer Group (Baptistery Chapel) 11.00am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6.00pm Vigil of Reception for James Moan

Tuesday 16 May Fifth Week of Easter

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Requiem Mass of James Moan 11.00am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm Baptism Meeting for Parents & Godparents (Chapel House)

Wednesday 17 May Fifth Week of Easter

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm ALMA Club (Parish Centre)

Thursday 18 May Fifth Week of Easter

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3.00 – 5.00pm Over 50’s Dinner Club (Parish Centre) 5.45pm Wannabee Fitness Class for Kids (Parish Centre) 7.30pm Evangelisation in the Family Group (Parish Centre)

Friday 19 May Fifth Week of Easter

8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 7.00pm May Devotions: Rosary & Benediction (Lady Altar)

Saturday 20 May Votive Mass of Our Lady *Parish Shop closed today

10.00am Holy Mass Confessions after Holy Mass KAIROS CAFÉ NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS 4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass

Sunday 21 May SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

10.00am Holy Mass 12noon First Communion Mass Communion Breakfast in Parish Centre for Children & Families 1.00pm Baptisms

 

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RECENTLY DECEASED

James Moan; Cathie Phee; Sally Murray; May Queen; Ian Dirkie; Margaret McGuinness; Christina Horgan; Liam Cullen; John Hamill; Lisa Lane (Chapelhall); Mary McGuire (Glasgow).

ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES / EASTER MASSES

Rev. Fr. Jeremiah O’Connor; Rev. Fr. Ken McLaughlin; Rev. Fr. Alan Wilson; Rev. Fr. Kevin Prince; Francis Quinn; Elizabeth Morris; Tommy Kirkland; Betty Flaherty; William, Elizabeth & Neil Flaherty; Joe & Alice Grogan; Raymond Doyle; Joe Hughes; William & Margaret Cairns; Carol McDougall; James & Patrick Gray.

SICK

Sandra O’Donnell; Arthur Mulholland; Joan Reid; Roisin O’Toole; John Steele; Frances Ronnie (Wishaw); David Miller; Marie Boswell; Margaret Davidson; James Stewart (Canada); Caroline McGoogan; Alison Black; Anne Campbell; Michael McDade: Anna McGoldrick; Ann Paterson; Patrick Clare; Frances Smith

Kathleen Coogans; Gerard Hamill; John Fagan; Kit Reilly. William Mc Laughlan; Colum Coyle; James Coyle.

(Please alert the clergy when a name is to be removed from the sick list)

Parish Priest

Rev. Michael John Kane

Assistant Priest Rev. James Travers

Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant) Mrs. Margaret Haggerty (Secretary)

Miss. Antoinette 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@saintaugustines.org.uk. 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.

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

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P A R I S H C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

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