Catholic Churches of Newton Stewart, Wigtown and Whithorn
Newton Stewart, Wigtown and Whithorn Parishes of the RC Diocese of Galloway Charity No. SCO 10576
Bulletin
Fifth Sunday B 4th - 5th February 2012
THE RESPONSE TO THE PSALM IS:
Praise the Lord who heals the broken hearted.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia. I am the light of the world says the Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia.
There will be a second collection this weekend for the education of students to the priesthood.
Fr. Ben will be away on retreat from Wednesday 8th.—Friday 17th.. During the week Mass will be replaced by Eucharistic Services. There will be no Reconciliation next weekend. Fr. John McLean will supply at the weekend. Remember that if you need help/advice to contact Deacon Bob at the number above.
If you need to contact a priest in an emergency, or to make funeral arrangements, call Fr. Mark Kelly in Stranraer: 01776 703 125. Do not make any funeral arrangements without FIRST talking with Fr. Mark
I am thinking of organising a parish retreat.
WHERE? Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, Co. Antrim. WHEN? Monday 8th. – Thursday 11th. October
PRICE? £180 per person. Plus travel which is dependent on the numbers. See sheet at back of church.
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet in the hall, Newton Stewart at 2.30 on Thursday 23rd. February.
Smillies
A little boy asked his mother why the vicar got four weeks holiday a year, while his dad only had two weeks.
His mother answered, “Well, if he’s a good vicar he needs it. If he isn’t, the congregation need it.”
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Four businessmen, pillars of their local church, were chatting after dinner one evening. The conversation turned to the subject of honesty, and each agreed in turn to reveal their secret weaknesses to the others.
FIRST: When I am away from home, I sometimes visit dubious nightclubs.
SECOND: Although people think I am teetotal, sometimes I have a drink on the sly.
THIRD: No one knows, but I have a real gambling problem. I can’t keep away from the betting shop.
FOURTH: You are not going to like this, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . But I am a dreadful gossip.
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