SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (C): “Put on the robe of righteousness from God” (Baruch 5:2)
SAINT OF THE WEEK: ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS (1542-1591. He was born in Fontiveros, in Spain, in about 1542. He spent some time as a Carmelite friar before, in 1568, Saint Teresa of Ávila persuaded him to pioneer the reform of the Carmelite order. This was a difficult task and a dangerous one: he suffered imprisonment and severe punishment at the hands of the Church authorities. He died at the monastery of Ubeda in Andalusia on 14 December 1591: the monks there had initially treated him as the worst of sinners, but by the time he died they had recognised his sanctity and his funeral was the occasion of a great outburst of enthusiasm. His works include two major mystical poems – he is considered one of the great poets of the Spanish language – and detailed commentaries on them and the spiritual truths they convey. He was canonized in 1726 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1926.
I am truly happy to refer to all who visit our website that the Holy Father has announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonised by the Pope himself in Rome on Sunday 27th April 2025. The canonisation will take place in the context of the Jubilee for Teenagers which will run from 24th-27th April. Given the now global popularity of this young friend of God, and the countless works of healing and grace which the Lord has been pleased to work through his intercession, the celebration will very probably witness a rather huge gathering of faithful from all over the world. I certainly know that one Scottish priest will be among them!
Notices
YOUTUBE RESOURCES ON THE NEW LECTIONARY:
What is the new Lectionary? by Fr. Paul Denney – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjCcYGDC5Mk
Introducing the English Standard Version, by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, OSB – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VmjpvOxkWg
Proclaiming the Word – Practical Session for Readers by Fr. Adrian Porter, SJ –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shuALIEpUGk
ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF POPE FRANCIS ON THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS:
PASTORAL LETTER OF BISHOP FRANCIS DOUGAN REGARDING THE JUBILEE 2025 YEAR:
JUBILEE PASTORAL LETTER OCT 2024
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS – Journey in Faith: For more information, please visit our page: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/
YEAR OF PRAYER: Please click on the following link to access a very helpful booklet to help you pray more intensely and fruitfully during this Year of Prayer. 2024: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2024/08/05/walking-together-in-prayer-05-08-24/
RELIC OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS: For information and photos, please click on this link: https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2024/08/21/relic-of-blessed-carlo-acutis/
PHOTO GALLERY, ST MARY’S PARISH FESTIVAL 2024: St Marys Festival Photos
PHOTO GALLERY, ST MARY’S GARDEN 2024: St Marys Flower Garden
PHOTO GALLERY, ASSISI PILGRIMAGE OF FEBRUARY 2024: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024
OUR LADY’S PARISH CENSUS: If you are a Catholic who lives within the boundaries of Our Lady’s Parish (Millport), please consider filling out a Census form. Hard copies of the form are available in Our Lady’s church porch. Alternatively, you can fill in one on line by using the following link: https://forms.gle
ST. MARY’S PARISH CENSUS: If you are a Catholic who lives within the boundaries of St. Mary’s Parish (Largs, Fairlie and Skelmorlie), please consider filling out a Census form. Hard copies of the form are available in St. Mary’s church porch. Alternatively, you can fill in one on line by using the following link: https://forms.gle/bViFEJBgCRVjuYnE8
SCOTTISH CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS AGENCY (SCSSA): The official website of the new Agency can be found at: https://www.scsafeguarding.org.uk/SCSSA
“IN GOD’S IMAGE”, version 2: The Safeguarding Instruction of the Bishops of Scotland. https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/2021/08/28/in-gods-image-version-2-safeguarding-instruction-of-the-bishops-of-scotland/
DIOCESAN WEB-PAGE & FACEBOOK PAGE ON THE SYNOD: https://gallowaydiocese.org.uk/synod https://fb.me/gallowaysynod
Keep up to date with all news from the Vatican in English at: https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html
LITURGY
– SUNDAYS:
LARGS (live-streamed): Saturday Vigil, 6pm & Sunday 10am; Monday-Friday: 10am Mass, with exception of 2nd Thursdays.
MILLPORT (live-streamed): 12.15pm, Sunday; 10am on 2nd Thursdays.
LIVESTREAM LINKS:
- https://www.youtube.com/@rclargsandmillport
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cDQZu3kuyfuhvPH27UpVg
- https://www.rclargsandmillport.com/livestream
– HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION:
LARGS: Vigil Mass at 7pm; 10am Mass on the Day
MILLPORT: 12.15pm Mass on the Day
RC Largs and Millport Twitter
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Isle of Cumbrae KA28 0BE
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