Fr Frank's Christmas message

Webmaster • December 27, 2024

This Christmas, let us ask Mary,

Mother of Jesus and our Mother

to elp us see in our neighbour

the face of Jesus, God made man.

Pope Francis

 

It is Monday morning, writing this to you just before I go into confessions. This is a place were we all receive the love and forgiveness of God. 

A wee girl leaving the 11am Mass yesterday asked me why LOVE was my favourite word.

I replied by saying that is because God is Love and he loves all of us. Thats why its my favourite word, because God is LOVE.

We are patiently waiting for the birth of the baby Jesus. A baby who came to bring peace, joy and love to the world.

This message is still so relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. Our world is crying out for these great gifts that the baby Jesus brought. 

We look at Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Israel and other conflicts in our world. We pray that the baby Jesus will bring peace to our world.

We think about our communities, our families that they will be filled with peace, joy and love.

I wish to thank you all for your kindness to me over the last year. 

I cannot and will not forget your outstanding  generosity to the foodbank. Thank you.

I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a happy and holy Christmas. And a peaceful New Year.

 

Always be assured of my continued prayers and commitment to the parish.

 

God Bless

Fr. Frank

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By Webmaster • June 6, 2025
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By Webmaster • June 6, 2025
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Powerpoint Remote Control:

By Webmaster • June 6, 2025
I am looking for Volunteers to move the power-points on during the Sunday Masses, Vigil 4pm, 9.30am & 11am. It is very easy to operate, if we get enough volunteers for each Mass we would put a wee rota together. It would take a wee bit of pressure off me.

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By Webmaster • May 16, 2025
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Fr. Frank holiday

By Webmaster • May 16, 2025
I am going on holiday from Monday 19th May til Tuesday 27th May. I will be back to say the 10am Mass on Wednesday 28th. Fr. Davy Brown will be looking after you while I am away. I am going to visit Sr. Veronica a Poor Clare who used to be in the Bothwell Monastery who is in the Poor Clare Monastery in Ennis Ireland.

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By Webmaster • May 9, 2025
St. Mark's 10th May 10am Mass St. Peter's 17th May 10am Mass 27 of our children are making their First Communion on Saturday. The Children of St. Mark's have been working and practising hard for this special occasion. Could you pray for me that I don't loose my patience with the Adults. As you know my face let's the world know what I'm thinking and feeling. LOL
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