posted on 11th October 2021
As you will know, the Synod on Synodality was launched at the weekend, with the diocesan phase commencing next weekend. A diocesan team are planning, developing resources, and organising training to carry out the participatory phase of the Synod. They will soon begin sending short, weekly bulletin inserts which will help us understand what a synod is, introduce people to the language of synodality, and explain the purpose and practicalities of this first, diocesan phase.
We have been asked to identify one or two people who may be willing to work with the diocesan team for the participatory phase, the bulk of which is likely to take place in January and February, both in person and online.
These "coordinators" will be provided with training in November, and will be asked to facilitate leading prayerful discussions in their own parish/parish cluster and then feed back to the diocesan team. It is not necessary for coordinators to feel comfortable running online sessions, as the diocesan team will be able to assist with these. We have been asked to respond to this request by Monday, 25th October with the names and contact details of any parishioners identified as willing to assist in this role.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen.
posted on 25th September 2021
Several documents have been produced in anticipation of the Synod that is due to be launched in Rome on the 10th October, with a diocesan launch a week later on 17th October. Everyone is not only invited but encouraged to participate as best they are able. Two documents have been published on the official web site (see below), they are a Preparatory Document and a Handbook, known as a Vedemecum, which are intended to be read in tandem. The Vaemecum is sixty pages long so a summary of that document has also been produced. All of which can be found on the link above.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen.
posted on 20th September 2021
The Church of God is convoked in Synod.
With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to question itself on synodality:
a decisive theme for the life and mission of the Church.
There is an official web site available by following this link that will accompany the two-year journey (2021-2023) of reflection and sharing of the whole Church.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen.
posted on 4th September 2021
With more people returning to mass it is now possible to reintroduce rotas for those who read at mass both on weekdays and on Sundays as well as a rota for ministers of Communion on a Sunday. If you said you were willing to be included on these rotas you will find printed copies at the church. If you would prefer an electronic copy please email me and I will send a copy to you. The rotas start on Monday 6th September.
posted on 18th May 2021
From Monday 24th May Mass on a Monday morning will resume, this means there will be three masses each week at the following times:
Monday 10am, Thursday 10am and Sunday 9.45am. There is also Mass at St Ann's on a Sunday at 11.30am
We now have three hospitality teams at St Quivox and one at St Ann's, corresponding to the number of masses we are able to offer. With more volunteers we will be able to offer more masses. Please consider helping if you can.
Please remember that spaces at mass are limited by the current 2m rule and seats have to be reserved by phoning the parish well in advance. Masks must also be worn by all those who are not exempt.
posted on 1st May 2021
With the success of the vaccination program and the continued ease of lockdown measures, more people are looking for seats at mass on Sunday's and during the week. The number of people we can fit in the church is still limited by the 2m rule, which means St Ann's is limited to about twenty people while St Quivox can accommodate about thirty. It is becoming even more important to phone and book a seat in good time.
One way we can help more people celebrate mass in our churches is to have more celebrations of Mass, but to do that we need more volunteers. I am very grateful to those, who for months, have given of their time to welcome people to our churches, show them to appropraite safe seats and clean and disinfect the church after each service. Without them we would not be able to celebrate Mass at all. If we are to introduce more masses we need more volunteers. Could you be one? Please let me know if you think you could.
posted on 1st May 2021
Since our humble beginnings, Mary’s Meals, named after Mary the Mother of Jesus, has been built on a foundation of prayer and the many little acts of love from those who support us. This May, the month traditionally dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in prayer to celebrate the wonderful work of Mary’s Meals and give thanks that we are now reaching more than 1.8 million children with a nutritious meal in 19 countries every school day. We also pray for God’s continued blessing on our beautiful mission, that through His providence it will always flourish, enabling us to reach more hungry children. Could you offer your prayerful support? More information can be found here.
posted on 8th April 2021
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Bishop Nolan has prepared another video for the people of the Diocese, this one about money, it is available here.
posted on 7th April 2021
Now that churches are once again open, albeit with restrictions, we will once again be able to celebrate Mass on Sundays at St Quivox at 9.45am and at St Ann's at 11.30am. Mass will also be celebrated at St Quivox on Thursdays at 10am. Spaces are limited by the 2m rule, so you will need to book if you are hoping to come along. Please phone the presbytery to ask about availability of seats.
posted on 7th April 2021
Happy Easter! And thank you to everyone who helped with our easter liturgies, it was good that at least some parishioners were able to come together in the churches and that many of those who weren't able to be physically present were able to be with us in spirit, thanks to the wonders of modern technology and streaming via the Internet.
Bishop Nolan also extends his Easter wishes to you and has done so via a short video message available
here.
posted on 17th March 2021
With churches reopening soon we plan to celebrate the following liturgies:
Palm Sunday 28th March: 9.45am at St Quivox and 11.30am at St Ann’s
Holy Thursday 1st April: 7pm at St Quivox
Good Friday 2nd April: 3pm at St Quivox
Holy Saturday 3rd April: 7pm at St Quivox
Easter Sunday 4th April: 9.45am at St Quivox and 11.30am at St Ann’s
Places will still be limited and any visits to either church will need to be prebooked by phoning the presbytery in Prestwick. Because of limited availabilty of seats I would ask that you limit your request for just one or two of the liturgies for the moment. Thanks you.
posted on 17th March 2021
The Scottish goverment have produced a timetable for the easing of restrictions, this documentcan be found here.
posted on 3rd March 2021
The latest edition of the Galloway Newsletter can be found here Newsletter
posted on 16th February 2021
The Bishops Conference of Scotland have produced a second Newsletter, "Living in Faith with Covid" it can be found here Newsletter
posted on 16th February 2021
Although SCIAF have sent out Lent packs there isn't a safe way to distribute them but if you contact them directly they will post them out to you. email at sciaf@sciaf.org.uk or give them a call on 0141 354 5555
posted on 14th February 2021
Wednesday this week is Ash Wednesday, 17th February. Sadly we won't be out of lockdown and the churches will remain closed, for a little while longer at least. To help to maintain the spirit of this season Bishop Nolan has published a few resources links to which can be found here Spiritual Rources
posted on 13th February 2021
Chantal McFeely has produced a beautiful calendar and and a book of seascapes and reflections which have been published in aid of Mental health Scotland. "Just before Christmas the father of my 2 younger sons died through mental health issues. Just after his funeral I had an image of creating a calendar and photo book of my sea photos, as we met by the sea and he loved the sea, to give people comfort and to donate 50% of the profits to Mental Health Scotland. This would not only help to fund current projects but also new initiatives to give hope to people suffering with mental health issues and feel that some good can come out of Robin’s death."
Both of which can be found at Soul Light Solutions . Please take a look.
posted on 9th February 2021
Since this page was last updated I am sorry to say four of our parishioners have died. They are Ellen Teresa Tristram, Tommy Creighton, John Doherty and Eileen Carroll. May they rest in peace.
The current restrictions only make this sad time even more difficult for family and friends, please keep them all in your prayers.
posted on 9th February 2021
A little good news for those who have shivered in St Quivox church over recent months. The new church heating system has now been installed and is up and running. It due to be commissioned tomorrow and the work signed off. All we need now is to be allowed back in to the church to appreciate it!
posted on 9th February 2021
A few resource for lent, which starts soon, have been added to our Spiritual Resources page.
posted on 13th January 2021
This page is for things that are either happening in the parish, the local commuity or the wider church that may either impact on or simply interest the parishioners of St Ann's or St Quivox. As you can see, the whole site is under development but more resources will be added soon.
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