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Please remember in your prayers:

The sick and housebound, especially: Jim Scullion, Michael Reay, John McNeely, Thomas MacPherson, Margaret Seymour, Francis Harwood, Electra Dallas, Mary Hamill, Matthew Edgson, Naomi & Andrew Carter, Jeanine Candy, Robert & Sylvia Peck, Denis Donovan, Neil, Patricia McKee, Sonny McAvoy, Ian Hazlett, Margaret Burns, Ann Lauraites, Stephen, Thomas Adamson, Bill Kerr, and Agnes Kenny. May God grant them His healing and strength. We also remember in our prayers our beloved dead, especially those who have died recently: Paddy O’Sullivan, John McGhee, Gladys Anderson, Elizabeth Walker, Alan Thomas, Walter Sharrocks, Ranald Bain, Rev. Ian Gordon, Lucy Hoodles, Robert Meechan, and those whose anniversaries occur around this time: Bridget Garrett, James Ward, Catherine Kenny, Patrick Hampsey (jnr.), Ernest Gowland, Bernard Sherry, Isobel Easton (Sherry), James Easton, Richard Scott, and Andrew Carragher. May they rest in peace. Amen.

A reading from the prophet Isaiah 45,1.4-6

I have taken Cyrus by his right hand to subdue nations before him.

Psalm 95,1.3-5.7-10.R/.v.6

Response: Give the Lord glory and power.

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians 1,1-5b

You have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope.

Alleluia, alleluia!

your word is truth, O Lord,

consecrate us in the truth,

Alleluia!

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 22:15-21

Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.

This Sunday’s Readings from the Sacred Scriptures:

This coming Thursday (26/10/17) in St. James’ Church hall at 7.00p.m.

Developing our relationship with God - Looking at Prayer...

How do we know we can talk to God? How do I hear from God and know it? What steps can I follow to experience the depths of God in my own life? All are welcome. A modest donation (at your discretion) is suggested towards the session and for materials provided. Each session lasts 90 minutes (six sessions on this topic).

A huge thank you to Fr. John Larson for leading us in this week’s Parish Mission, which was a very blessed time. For those who didn’t manage along, I can only say that you really missed out on a wonderful opportunity! Thank you to all who supported the Mission, for all who gave donations, and those who gave of their time and talents to make the Mission so successful. I do hope that if you didn’t manage along this time, you will support further talks, missions, evenings of reflection and devotion that we have in the Parish. These are all valuable opportunities to deepen our Faith and to develop our relationship with God - sources of grace to us and to our families, so please make the most of these opportunities that are presented to you for your spiritual nourishment. So many

people were so kind and welcoming to Fr. John, so, on his behalf, I’d just like to thank you all. God bless!

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St. James’, Kinross & St. Matthew’s, Auchtermuchty

In the Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld

Scottish Charity Number: SC001810

Parish Priest: Fr. Martin Pletts

Postal Address for both churches: 5 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8AW

St. Matthew’s Address: 4 Back Dykes, Auchtermuchty, KY14 7AB

E-Mail: Fr.MartinPletts@gmail.com

Landline: 01577 863329

Mobile: 07540534480

Parish Website: https://catholickinross.com

Parish Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/parishpriestkinross/

Diocese of Dunkeld Website: www.dunkelddiocese.co.uk

Last Week’s Collections:

St. James’ (08/10/17) - £ 535.80

St. Matthew’s (08/10/17) - £ 83.00

*** THIS WEEKEND - SECOND COLLECTION - FOR MISSION SUNDAY***

Many thanks, as always, for your generosity. If you are a tax payer please consider signing-up for Gift Aid. For every £1.00 donated in the Gift Aid scheme the church can claim back an extra 25p.

Last Week’s Mass Attendance:

St. James’ 7.00 p.m. Vigil Mass (14/10/17): 51

St. James’ 9.30a.m. Mass (15/10/17): 60

St. Matthew’s 11.30a.m. Mass (15/10/17): 26

Project Change Smarties’ Tubes, amount raised so far

for parish funds:

£1,104.09 Don’t forget to return your tube

or pick up an empty one!

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions: St. James’ - Parishioners’ Intentions. St. Matthew’s - Parishioners’ Intentions.

October is the month of the Holy Rosary - Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us!

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Times of Holy Mass & Confessions etc. ***Please be aware of the changes to the usual timetable***

St. James’ Kinross (KY13 8AW)

Mon. 23rd Oct. in the 29th week of the Year Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Prayer Group 8.00-10.00p.m.

Tues. 24th Oct. in the 29th week of the Year Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Wed. 25th Oct. in the 29th week of the Year Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Tea/Coffee in the hall after Mass

Thurs. 26th Oct. in the 29th week of the Year Holy Mass at 10.00a.m

Fri. 27th Oct. in the 29th week of the Year ***Holy Mass at 11.00a.m.***

Sat. 28th Oct. Feast of Ss. Simon & Jude 9.30-9.50a.m. Confessions

1st anniversary of the consecration of St. James’ Church 10.00a.m. Holy Mass

Confessions 6.30-6.50p.m.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr. A Vigil Mass at 7.00p.m.

Sun. 29th Oct. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr. A Holy Mass at 9.30a.m

St. Matthew’s, Auchtermuchty (KY14 7AB)

Wed. 25th Oct. NO MASS THIS WEDNESDAY

Sun. 29th Oct. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr. A Holy Mass at 11.30a.m.

Confessions after Holy Mass

Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn (PH2 9BQ)

Sun. 29th Oct. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr. A. Holy Mass at 5.15p.m.

Confessions on request

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There will be no newsletter the following week, so please find below the Mass times etc. from Monday 30th October onwards. Should there be a funeral, weekday Mass times may

change, and this will be announced at Mass during the week.

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St. James’ Kinross (KY13 8AW)

Mon. 30th Oct. in the 30th week of the Year Confessions 6.30-6.50p.m.

Holy Mass at 7.00p.m.

Prayer Group 8.00-10.00p.m.

Tues. 31st Oct. in the 30th week of the Year Confessions 9.30-9.50a.m.

continued on the next page... Rosary & Litany 9.30a.m.

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Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Wed. 1st Nov. ***Solemnity of All Saints*** Holy Mass at 7.00p.m.

HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION

Thurs. 2nd Nov. All Souls Holy Mass at 7.00a.m.

Following the tradition, three Masses will Office for the Dead 9.30a.m.

be offered this day for the Holy Souls in Holy Mass at 10.00a.m. Purgatory. To explain: a plenary indulgence Holy Mass at 7.00p.m.

(under the usual conditions) applied to a soul in Purgatory (a deceased relative or loved one, etc.) is granted to those who devoutly participate in these three Masses. According to Church teaching and Canon Law we are permitted to receive Holy Communion at two of these Masses. This point I clarified with the Bishop last year.

Fri. 3rd Nov. Op. Mem. of St. Martin de Porres Confessions 9.30-9.50a.m.

Morning Prayer 9.30a.m.

Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Divine Mercy at 3.00p.m.

Confessions afterwards

Sat. 4th Nov. Mem. Of St. Charles Borromeo Confessions 9.30-9.50a.m.

1st Saturday Mass Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

Rosary & Litany after Mass

Confessions 6.30-6.50p.m.

31st Sunday of the Year - A. Vigil Mass at 7.00p.m.

Sun. 5th Nov. 31st Sunday of the Year - A. Holy Mass at 9.30a.m.

St. Matthew’s, Auchtermuchty (KY14 7AB)

Tues. 31st Oct. ***Solemnity of All Saints*** Vigil Mass at 7.00p.m.

HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION

Sun. 5th Nov. 31st Sunday of the Year - A. Holy Mass at 11.30a.m.

Confessions after Holy Mass

Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn (PH2 9BQ)

Wed. 1st Nov. ***Solemnity of All Saints*** Holy Mass at 10.00a.m.

HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION

Sun. 5th Nov. 31st Sunday of the Year - A. Holy Mass at 5.15p.m.

Confessions on request

Wednesday 1st November is a Holyday of Obligation, Mass times are as follows:

Tuesday 31st October, Vigil Mass in St. Matthew’s, Auchtermuchty, at 7.00p.m.

Wednesday 1st November, Holy Mass in Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, at 10.00a.m.

Wednesday 1st November, Holy Mass in St. James’, Kinross, at 7.00p.m.

***It is a precept of the Church that we attend not only Sunday Mass but also all Holydays of Obligation.***