THE DEEP END • ‘Come and see’ Today marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and this year’s theme for the week is ‘Jesus said to her: “Give me to drink”,’ from the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. St Serf’s Parish Bulletin 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B1 18th January 2015 The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman invites us to try water from a different well and to also offer some of our own. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an opportunity for encounter and dialogue with others, and a time to ask God for the gift of unity. Today is also the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Speaking last summer when he met with migrants and asylum seekers on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, Pope Francis urged ‘brotherly responsibility’ towards our fellow human beings. There is a Brazilian proverb used when a visitor is leaving one’s home: ‘Whoever drinks of this water keeps coming back’. Today’s readings see Jesus invite the disciples to ‘come and see’ where he lived. He welcomed them into his home and they stayed with him for the rest of the day. The example of Jesus encourages us to be welcoming, to extend a warm invitation to all, and to spend time with others in conversation and friendship. Tríona Doherty Fr Raymond J Breslin PhB, STL 66 Aitken St, Airdrie ML6 6LT 01236 764479 Website: www.stserfairdrie.org.uk Hall Bookings - St Serf’s 01236 751199 Dates for your Diary St Serf’s Primary School Enrolment Mass First Reconciliation First Communion Sunday 25th 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 Services + 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: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation Thursday 7-8pm Saturday 10.30.a.m (St Margaret’s) + Response for today’s psalm - “Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.” The National Mass to mark the 50th Anniversary of SCIAF is being celebrated in St Columbkille’s, Rutherglen on Sunday 8th February at 12 Noon. The Mass is being celebrated in St Columbkille’s as SCIAF was founded there under the leadership of Canon Rooney in 1965. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS John 1:35-42 1 John pointed the disciples towards Jesus as the one they should follow. Remember the people in your life who have pointed you in a new and life-giving direction? Perhaps in some cases this may have involved directing you away from your association with them, e.g., leaving home, changing jobs, etc. 2 Accepting an invitation to ‘Come and see’ may be part of exploring a new path in life. When has this been so for you? Who issued you the invitation? What benefits came to you from accepting the invitation? 3 Andrew did not keep the good news to himself but also invited his brother to join him in following Jesus. What is your experience of receiving, or giving, an invitation to join in some worthwhile venture? We remember those who have died recently Peter Kane, Greg McMaster, Vincent Forde, + We Pray for Those whose Months Minds & Anniversaries Occur May the Lord Grant Them Eternal Rest Sally Panton, Tom, Agnes & John Taylor, Mary Ann Miller, Hugh Boyle, Elizabeth Hynes, Cathie McGoldrick, Joe Simmonette, Liam Quinn, Theresa Moran, Grace McCreadie, Taylor, McCabe, Smith & Quinn family, + 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, Donna Menzies, Shannon Campbell, George Mclachlan, Kate Nash, Liam Calheur, Geraldine Needleman, William Wilson, Andrew McLachlan, Mary McCabe, Norma Fox, Jim Flynn, Patricia Johnston, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Emma Smith, Anne Brown, Rev Ross Murphy, James Campbell, Mary Tague, + 4 Jesus looked at Peter and could see what he would become. Who have been the people who have been able to name for you your potential? For whom have you been able to do this? John Byrne osa More Websites Vatican Website http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm Vocations Websites Priests for Scotland www.priestsforscotland.org.uk Scots College, Rome http://www.scotscollege.org/home.aspx St Mary’s College, Oscott www.oscott.net/ Sunday & Weekday Readings http://www.universalis.com/Europe.Scotland/index.htm Online journal of the British Jesuits http://www.thinkingfaith.org Sunday & Weekday Readings http://www.universalis.com/Europe.Scotland/index.htm YouCat http://www.youcat.org The Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church