Welcome to the Catholic Parishes in Duntocher & Faifley
Parish Merger - IMPORTANT NOTICE
We have received the following letter from Archbishop Nolan about the merger of our two parishes which has been posted in each of the churches. If you would like to discuss this please contact Fr John.
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Saint Mary's Parish, Duntocher, and Saint Joseph's Parish, Faifley
Parish Merger
Given that Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's currently share clergy and pastoral activities;
Given that both churches will remain as places of worship;
Given that merger will better provide for the pastoral care of both parishes, better secure the financial status of the parishes, and reflect the reality of the situation of the buildings;
Given that the parish priest and parish pastoral councils have been consulted;
Having consulted the Council of Priests;
THEREFORE, I hereby decree:
(1) That Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's Parishes be merged such that Saint Joseph's Parish ceases to exist and Saint Mary's Parish continues to exist;
(2) That Saint Mary's Parish, dedicated to Our Lady, be renamed Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's Parish, dedicated to Our Lady and her holy spouse.
(3) That the renamed Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's Parish henceforth includes all the geographical area currently within the two parishes:
(4) That the renamed Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's Parish assumes all the liabilities and assets of the former Saint Joseph's Parish;
(5) That the parish church of the merged parish will be Saint Mary's, Duntocher, and that Saint Joseph's in Faifley will be a secondary church in the parish.
(6) That, in accordance with cc.85782, 858§2, and 1118§1, Saint Joseph's church, despite no longer being a parish church, may retain a font, and may have baptisms and weddings, as well as all the other sacred functions that may take place in any church (funerals, confessions, seasonal devotions, etc.).
(7) That from the effective date of the merger one set of Sacramental Registers will be maintained, containing the records of all sacraments thereafter celebrated in the parish, no matter which church these may take place in.
(8) That this merger takes effect on Monday 1st September 2025.
This Decree must be posted in both churches on Sunday 22nd June 2025. If anyone wishes to challenge this decision they must write to me within ten canonical days expressing their reasons for so doing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these letters with my own hand have ordered that they be notarised and sealed with my own seal.
Archbishop William Nolan
Given at Glasgow 16th June 2025
Saints Peter & Paul
‘I will build my Church …’
This week we celebrate the feast of the two ‘chief apostles’ – Saints Peter and Paul. Both were faithful rocks on whom Jesus built his Church, unshakeable in their belief that Jesus was the Christ, and ever-faithful to the universal mission he gave them. They can greatly encourage us as we, too, try to be Church today, following Jesus as our Lord and Saviour.
The Church prays continuously for Peter throughout his ordeal as he lies enchained in Herod’s prison. But then an angel comes to release him and Peter realises that the Lord really has saved him. (First Reading)
The Psalmist has also been released from his distress, and invites us to glorify God with him. We, too, can trust that the Lord will answer when we seek refuge in him, and will free us from our terrors.
Paul, like Peter, is also in prison, and knows that the end of his life is near. But he rejoices that he has kept faith: God has always been with him in his struggles and will bring him safely home. (Second Reading)
As Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Son of the Living God, Jesus establishes him as the rock on which he will build his Church, and entrusts him with the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. (Gospel)
This week, as we give thanks for the lives of St Peter and St Paul, we remember their successors: Pope Francis, who inaugurated our Jubilee Year of Hope, and Pope Leo, who now follows him. Together we pray and work for peace in our world.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
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Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
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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
