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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
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Year A2
9th 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, Wednesday & Friday: Mass 10am (St Serf’s)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: Mass 10am (St Margaret’s)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
NO Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday evening..
Saturday 10.30.a.m (St Margaret’s)
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Response for today’s psalm -
“The waters of a river give joy to God’s city,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.”
Small faith Sharing Groups
Small faith Sharing Groups will be
meeting in the parish during Advent. New members are very welcome to come
along. For details please contact either E McGowan, 01236 590460 or S
Campbell, 01236 751759.
St Aloysius’ College
St Aloysius’ College Open Evening will be held on Thursday 13th November
commencing at 6.45pm for 7.00pm. The evening comprises musical
performances and presentation from the Head Master, followed by an opportunity
to tour the school and meet staff and pupils. An additional informal Open
Morning will also take place on Saturday, 22nd November at 10am.
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.
There will be a Mass and Memorial Service to remember our dead, especially
those who have died over the last year, on Tuesday 25th November at 7pm. After
the Mass there will be a cup of tea in the Hall. If people could do some home
baking this would be much appreciated.
Innocents’ Raffle
All counterfoils and monies to be returned by next weekend.
St Serf’s Committee
The next meeting of the Committee will be
this Wednesday, 12th November at 7pm.
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.
We remember those who have died recently
Mat McGuire, John Cairns, Francis O’Rourke, Edward McAdams,
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We Pray for Those whose Months Minds & Anniversaries Occur
May the Lord Grant Them Eternal Rest
Agnes McAuley, Colin Higgins, Elam Hamill, Annie & John Higgins,
Annie & John Oates, Gerald Kiddie, Mary Canning, John Welsh, Liam Quinn,
John Costello, Margaret Bollen, James McAllister, Matt Mullen, James & Annie
McCabe, Helen Stewart, John & Alice Boyle & family, James & Ena McFarlane
& family, Smith & Quinn families,
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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,
William Wilson, Andrew McLachlan, Mary McCabe,
Jim Flynn, Patricia Johnston, Kathleen O’Sullivan,
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