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Episode 2: The Bibleish Language
After an embarrassingly long delay, Episode 2 is out!
Why is the Bible such a difficult book to read? Read more “Episode 2: The Bibleish Language”
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COVID-19: current regulations
A couple of extracts from the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 regulations that apply to our church. Read more “COVID-19: current regulations”
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In the bleak midwinter…
… frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron
Water like a stone
Snow had fallen
Snow on snow on snow
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First Communion 2021
Thanks to our fantastic team of Catechists we are able to begin First Confession and First Communion preparations in February with First Communion planned for June 2021. Read more “First Communion 2021”
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Alexa at Mass
What could happen when an Amazon smart speaker is in the room where Mass is said?
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Catholicism in a time of Coronavirus
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great and unexpected trial. But for Catholics this trial is not only economic, social, or medical—it is spiritual.” Read more “Catholicism in a time of Coronavirus”
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Financial Information for Parishioners
The present global pandemic is having a profound effect on everyone. It presents an enormous challenge to us all. That challenge is survival, survival in all sorts of ways: physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Apart from the very real difficulties of continuing sacramental and pastoral care, the Church also faces serious financial challenges, particularly as long as churches are closed and there are no public liturgies. In order to secure the future financial viability of parishes, a set of Interim Guidelines has been issued to all parishes by the Diocesan Trustees. I think it’s important to share some of the key points and extracts with you all. Read more “Financial Information for Parishioners”
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Easyfundraising
Due to the current pandemic more and more of us are shopping online. Did you know that you could also help St Joseph’s at the same time? Next time you shop online use Easyfundraising and help raise some money for St Joseph’s at no extra cost to you – it’s 100% free. All you have to do is start your online shopping first at Easyfundraising and then shop as normal. Read more “Easyfundraising”