Welcome to the Catholic Parishes in Duntocher & Faifley
70th Anniversary Celebrations
This year we celebrate 70 years since the solemn opening of St Mary's.
On Sunday the 14th November 1954 the New Church was formally opened and dedicated by Archbishop Donald Campbell.
This year on Friday 15th November 2024 Archbishop Nolan will come to celebrate 70 years of our Church. It is hoped that the Parish and schools and community will come together to celebrate this part of our journey Mass Friday 15th November 7.00 pm.
70th Anniversary Mass for the Dead and those from our Parish family who have died this past year. This will be celebrated on Wednesday 20th November at 7.00 pm. We remember al who are grieving at this time and how hard it is for you in terms of your loss of a loved family member.
Anniversary Dinner/Dance at the Golden Jubilee Hotel.
29th November - Priced £30.SET MENU Details of which can found in the Church. Hotel and band are booked. All that’s needed is for us to come and celebrate. TABLES OF 10 so you might want to sit with a few friends. To reserve please e-mail parish or drop names into box in porch.
See the flyer by clicking here...
Visit our History page for the original booklet from the opening Mass, and for video archive of St Mary's life.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘For people it is impossible … but everything is possible for God.’
Today’s readings stress the need for wisdom when discerning our priorities. They challenge us to see the world and our place in it through the lens of wisdom.
The First Reading says that wisdom, God’s greatest gift, is more valuable than anything else; having wisdom means possessing all things. Wisdom is personified; she is God’s own self for us.
The Psalm teaches us to value our days and to use wisely the gifts therein.
The Second Reading shows how God’s word can read our deepest thoughts and intentions.
It is the Word of God, enfleshed in Jesus of Nazareth, that discerns the priorities of the rich young man in the Gospel. Because nothing is hidden from God, the wealthy man is seen, and sees himself held accountable. He is invited to perceive the distractions his great wealth brings, and to receive the riches of deep relationship with Christ.
This week, let’s pray that we might be open to the irresistible Word and Wisdom of God; that we might let ourselves be discerned and challenged; that we may become truly rich in Christ.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
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Live Stream Mass
See our live stream of masses on our YouTube page.
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Pray With the Pope October Intention
For A Shared Mission
Let us pray that the Church continues to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Mass and Confession Times
Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s - Sat Vigil Mass 5pm; 10am
St. Joseph’s - 12 Noon
Weekday Mass
St. Mary’s - Monday – Friday 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St. Mary’s - Saturday 4.15 - 4.45pm
(Please note that the Confession box is the one next to sacristy)
St. Joseph’s - Sunday 11.45am
