Ye souls of the faithful.
Ye souls of the faithful! who sleep in the Lord;
But as yet are shut out, from your final reward!
Oh! would I could lend you, assistance to fly;
From your prison below, to your palace on high.
St Serf’s Parish
Bulletin
Year A2
All Souls
2nd November 2014
O Father of mercies! Thine anger withhold;
These works of Thy hand in Thy mercy behold;
Too oft from Thy path, they have wandered aside:
But Thee, their Creator, they never denied.
O tender Redeemer! Their misery see;
Deliver the souls that were ransomed by Thee;
Behold how they love Thee, despite of their pain:
Restore them, restore them to favour again.
O Spirit of grace! O Consoler divine!
See how for Thy presence they longingly pine;
Ah, then, to enliven their sadness, descend;
And fill them with peace, and with joy in the end.
Fr Raymond J Breslin PhB, STL
66 Aitken St, Airdrie ML6 6LT
01236 764479
Dates for your Diary
St Serf’s Primary School
Enrolment Mass
First Reconciliation
First Communion
Sunday 24th January, 10.30am
Tuesday 24th March, 7pm
Saturday 16th May, 10am
All Saints’ Primary School
Enrolment Mass
First Reconciliation
First Communion
Sunday 15th February, 9.00am
Tuesday 17th March, 7pm
Saturday 9th May, 10am The Roman Catholic Diocese of Motherwell is a Charity registered in Scotland - Number SC011041
Website: www.stserfairdrie.org.uk
Hall Bookings - St Serf’s 01236 751199
Services
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Sunday Mass:
Vigil 5pm, 9am & 12 noon (St Margaret’s)
10.30am (St Serf’s)
Monday: St Serf’s - 7pm Mass and St Peregrine Novena (No 10am Mass)
Wednesday & Friday: Mass 10am (St Serf’s)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: Mass 10am (St Margaret’s)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation Thursday 7-8pm.
Saturday 10.30.a.m (St Margaret’s)
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Response for today’s psalm -
“The Lord is my light and my help.”
Mary’s Meals – Raffle & Rags to Riches Clothing Collection
Many thanks to all those who contributed in any way to last week’s appeal for
Mary’s Meals. A total of 113 bags of textiles were collected and £432.80.
Month of the Holy Souls - Mass for Deceased Clergy
Please join Bishop Toal and the clergy of our diocese as we gather to pray for the
repose of the souls of the bishops, priests and deacons who have served our
diocese since its foundation in 1948 at Mass on Monday 3rd November at 7.30pm
in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell. All are welcome.
Fernhill School Open Events, Thursday 6th November. Nursery Open Day:
10am – 4pm. Whole School Open evening: 7pm – 9pm. Please contact the
school office for more details 0141 634 2674.
Pioneers Association
The November Mass for all deceased Pioneers, their
families and friends will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Shieldmuir, Wishaw
on Friday 7th November 2014 at 7.30pm. Principle Celebrant will be Bishop
John Mone.
Deanery Meeting with Bishop Toal
Bishop Toal invites all the Clergy and
People of the Diocese to pray, reflect and to discuss the future within our Diocese.
There will be an open meeting of the people of Airdrie Deanery with Bishop Toal
on Tuesday 18th November at 7pm in St David’s Hall, Plains.
Church Workers’ Social - The Church Worker’s Social will take place on Friday
7th November at 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Hall. Anyone who contributes to the life
of the parish, both St Margaret’s and St Serf’s, is welcome to attend. Please put
your name on the sheets at the back of the church to keep us right for the catering.
November - Month of the Holy Souls
The month of November is traditionally a time for us to remember the faithful
departed. ‘November Lists’ are available at the back of the Church. Write the
names of your deceased parents, relatives, friends and all for whom you wish to
pray on the List and place in the envelope. Holy Mass will be offered for them
during the month of November. Completed Lists can be placed in the box at the
back of the Church and the Lists will be placed in front of the Altar during the
month of November.
On Sunday, 2nd November, there will be our annual service at St Joseph’s
Cemetery, Rochsoles. The service will begin at 2pm. Wrap up well!
We remember those who have died recently
Betty Archer, John McCormack, Eddie McAdams, Mat McGuire,
John Cairns, Grace Parr, Theresa Smith,
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We Pray for Those whose Months Minds & Anniversaries Occur
May the Lord Grant Them Eternal Rest
Fr Joseph Brannigan, Theresa McCrimmon, Edward McCabe, Ellen & William
Rolland, John Boland, Frank Kelly, Jim McCreadie, Agnes Murtagh, Liz Mellon,
Helen Fagan, Hugh McVittie, Leo Rossi, James Bennett, James McGhee,
James Docherty, Alphonso & Nora Sludden, James & Margaret Plant,
McVittie family,
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We Pray for Healing, Peace and Contentment for our Sick
John Rooney, James Green, Hugh Bonnar, Harry Johnstone,
Jacky Mullen, Ella Mulgrew, Katie Moran, Tracy Horn, John Gallagher,
Mary Johnston, Michael Gribben, Josephine Campbell, Frank McCormack,
Helen Travers, Rosina Coyle, Pauline Coyle, Mary Byrne, Charles Hughes,
Jim Mulholland, Cory Woods, Harry Spalding, Marie Elizabeth Tucker,
Margaret McCusker, Elsie Tague, Edward Travers, Lena McCabe,
Anthony Carey, Jessie Duncan,Matthew McGuire, Betty Russell,
John Timmons, Gary McInnes, George Cassidy, Jenny Costello,
Megan Wilson, Thomas Harty, Theresa Sweet, Donna Menzies,
George Mclachlan, Kate Nash, Liam Calheur, Geraldine Needleman,
Donna Menzies, William Wilson, Andrew McLachlan, Mary McCabe,
Jim Flynn, Patricia Johnston, Kathleen O’Sullivan,
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