Welcome to the Catholic Parishes in Duntocher & Faifley

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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 joined us to celebrate 70 years of our Church. 

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 all 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.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

‘You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence.’

As we approach the end of the Church year, the readings challenge us to reflect on the ‘End Times’ and judgement that follows; our own death; and the hope we have in Christ. Today’s Scripture reveals the fidelity of our God who stays with us through it all, encouraging us to remain faithful to God’s love, even in difficult times.

The poetic, symbolic language of the First Reading offers hope to those facing persecution. It includes one of the earliest Old Testament references to resurrection, where the faithful will rise from the dust to ‘shine as bright as stars for all eternity’.

Jesus uses similar imagery in the Gospel to describe a world beset by turmoil and distress, just like our own. Jesus nevertheless assures his disciples (including us) of his constant presence and his ultimate victory. God’s promises will be fulfilled: we can be confident in knowing that we will rejoice with Christ forever.

The Letter to the Hebrews (Second Reading) was written to Jewish Christians who were struggling with their faith. It speaks of Jesus as the perfect high priest who offered himself as the final sacrifice for our sins. Through Jesus, we are forgiven and made holy.

The Psalm is a hope-filled song of trust that God will offer deliverance from death. It praises God for his care and protection.

This week, let’s pray for each other. We ask to follow the Lord’s path of life closely, showing it to others through the way we live our own lives.

(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)

ARTWORK
(Click on the links below for more information)

Fig Tree

‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates.'
(Gospel for the 33rd Sunday of the year)

Paul Klee (1929)

Private Collection

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Pray With the Pope November Intention

For Those Who Have Lost A Child

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.

Visit the website of Pray With the Pope

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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

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