A Message from Fr. Desmond It has been a very sad week for the Church in Scotland with the deaths of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and Bishop Vincent Logan; may they both rest in peace and rise in glory. May we also pray for those who have died recently, Father Frank Allinson C.Ss.R., Daniel Dalziel, Ann Reilly, Stephen McWilliams, Catherine Irvine, Mary Ramage, Patrick Kelly, Joseph McLelland. We also pray for Patrick McLindon on his Anniversary and also the Birthday Anniversary of Taylor Panton The Funeral Service of Patrick Kelly will be celebrated on Saturday 23rd January at 10.30am in the Co-operative Funeral Chapel, Airdrie and thereafter to Glenmavis The Funeral Service of Joseph McLelland will be celebrated on Wednesday 27th January at 1.30pm at Holytown Crematorium. It is with great sadness that Father Desmond announces the death of Mrs. Mary Ramage, the wife of Jackie, on Thursday evening in the Monklands. As yet, the Funeral arrangements have not been finalised but we remember Jackie and all the family in our thoughts and prayers. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated from the 18th January to the 25th January Sunday 24th January is the Sunday of The Word of God. To quote Pope Francis who instituted this Sunday:- A day devoted to the Bible should not be seen as a yearly event but rather a year-long event, for we urgently need to grow in our knowledge and love of the Scriptures and of The Risen Lord who continues to speak His Word and break bread in the community of believers. For this reason we need to develop a closer relationship with Sacred Scripture otherwise our hearts will remain cold and our eyes shut, inflicted as we are by so many forms of blindness. Also, Canon Law has been modified to allow women to have access to the Ministries of Lectorate and Acolytate. To quote Bishop Joseph, broadening the institutionalised access to these ministries into parish life will be a blessing for those who undertake them and offers the possibility of strengthening the worthy proclamation of The Word of God and service at the Eucharist and its distribution. Tributes to Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and Bishop Vincent Logan Please click on the images below to read the tributes.
|
|||
|
|||
![]() |
|||
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOBILE PHONE BOOKING LINE ON A FRIDAY EVENING IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Father Desmond wishes everyone a happy new year and would like to draw your attention to some letters from Bishop Toal and Bishop Nolan below. Bishop Toal - Letter to the Faithful Summary of Peace and Justice work in Scotland
PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN WHEN COMING TO MASS TO KEEP YOURSELF AND EVERYBODY SAFE
Thank you for your help, assistance and co-operation in these difficult times. Let us continue to hold one another in prayer. With Thoughts and Prayers, Father Desmond |
|||
Airdrie Foodbank is looking to recruit additional volunteer drivers to help continue to provide essential community services to people in crisis. The role would be suitable for someone who is retired/ works part-time, has a full Driving Licence and is able to lift and transport crates safely. The days and hours can be flexible however Mondays and Fridays between 10am - 2pm are particularly busy and help on these days would be most especially welcome The Foodbank operates under government guidelines on social distancing For further information please contact: Amanda Ritchie - Development Officer Tel.No. 07986 888161 |
|||
St Edwards Parish SSVP Notice: COVID-19 Emergency Airdrie Food Bank has partnered with Scottish Gas who will deliver food and other basic essentials to the homes of those most in need of help. If you or someone you know needs to use this service please telephone St Edwards Parish SSVP HELPLINE number 07592771194. All you need do is provide the following:
This information will then be passed to Airdrie Food Bank who in turn will arrange for their partners Scottish Gas to deliver food etc to your home whilst complying with all social distancing rules. DONATIONS of food and other essentials can be deposited in the food bank basket at Tesco Airdrie or at Calderbank Parish Church on a Monday 11am to 1pm, St Edwards Parish Hall on a Wednesday 11am to 1.30pm, Cairnlea Church Hall on a Friday 11am to 1.30pm. Financial help may be available in special circumstances from SSVP funds. If you wish or need to visit the food bank in person it will be open and operate under normal rules only on Wednesday & Fridays at the above locations and times. May the Blessings of St Vincent de Paul & Blessed Frederic Ozanam be with you all at this time. St Edwards Parish SSVP |
Diocesan Prayer Resources
Every Easter joy and blessing. These are difficult and challenging times we are living through and I pray that you are all well. This is to let you know of prayer and meditation resources the Adult Formation Team has put together and which you may find useful.
Our twitter account has been up and running for some time: @LectioMotherwe1
We have a closed Facebook group—please search Contemplative Theology and sign up.
On the diocesan website there are links to various sites offering some wonderful material. On the Homepage, click Holy Week Reflections and then click Online Prayer Resources -- this will change soon to Online Prayer Resources (on the Homepage.)
Recently we have opened a new Facebook page: Diocese of Motherwell Adult Formation. There are resources there for spiritual and faith formation.
Please go to the "Information Regarding Coronavirus" section of this website for full information on how our Church is helping guide us through these difficult times.
Parish Priest - Father Desmond Keegan C.Ss.R.
St Edward's RC Church
Lady Anne Crescent,
Airdrie
ML6 9PZ
Telephone : 01236 897557
Social Media
![]() |
|