Archbishop Tartaglia RIP
By now you will have heard of the death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow on 13th January, Feast of St Mungo, the Patron Saint of Glasgow. The Archbishop, as well as being a leader of great significance for the Church in Scotland, also took care of our own Archdiocese as Apostolic Administrator in a most difficult period, and we all owe him a deep debt of gratitude. May the good Lord welcome him into paradise, and into the company of St Mungo and all the saints. Here is the statement from the Archdiocese of Glasgow: http://www.rcag.org.uk/index.php/item/1003-archbishop-philip-rip
Church Closures
There are no recent updates regarding church closures, though it’s expected churches will have to remain closed for public worship throughout January. Below are guidelines from the Archdiocese on funerals and weddings which give information on the current rules:
Funerals: A funeral can take place in your parish with a maximum of 20 participants, including the priest. Post funeral gatherings cannot take place. Face coverings do not need to be worn by the priest leading a funeral service.
Weddings: These can take place with a maximum of five participants, including the celebrant (six if translator required). Face coverings must be worn by those attending a wedding, except for the couple and the priest.
Daily Mass in the Cathedral
Mass is live-streamed on the Cathedral’s Facebook page and on the website: https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/filming at 10am Monday - Saturday. Holy Mass can be viewed in the website from 10am every Sunday and is sent to you on this mailing list. Tell everyone you know!
Summary of Feedback from the Open Parish Meeting on 2nd November 2020
A summary of feedback from our Open Parish Meeting on 2nd November 2020 is now available on our website: https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/parishmeeting. Our meeting was all about discernment: we wanted to know what you thought God is calling us to do, both individually and as a parish, in this time of pandemic. Please read through this summary and continue to ponder on the issues raised – so that, as soon as some sort of normality returns, we will be in a position to move forward with faith and enthusiasm!
`Fail! Life Lessons from Losers, Has-Beens, Nobodies, and Other Great Saints’
On Monday, 18th Jan, 6:30pm, Fr Augustine Wetta, OSB, a Benedictine monk in St Louis, Missouri, hosts a talk titled ‘FAIL! Life Lessons from Losers, Has-Beens, Nobodies, and Other Great Saints’ about the fascinating stories of saints who were seen as failures in the eyes of the world, but who rose to glorious sainthood! It takes place on Zoom at 6:30pm, Monday, 18th Jan. Watch a preview here. No registration required, join the talk from 6:20pm using this link: bit.ly/ArchEvent_Fail
Talk on the Sacraments by Sr. Anna Marie – Monday 18th at 7.30pm
Rediscover the power of the sacraments in a new series of talks hosted by the Archdiocese! The first talk, “Fire & Water,” will be given by Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Archdiocesan Catechetics Advisor, Monday, 18th Jan 7:30pm on Zoom. This 45-minute session covers the sacraments of Confirmation and Baptism and will be followed by a brief question and answer period. Parents whose children are being prepared for Baptism or Confirmation will find this talk helpful, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the sacraments. Our Catholic faith teaches us that the grace of Baptism is completed in Confirmation, and the gift of the Holy Spirit is given to strengthen us to be mature witnesses of Jesus Christ. Sign up by emailing Sister Anna Marie: sranna.marie@staned.org.uk
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 -- Zoom meeting Wednesday, 20th January at 7.30pm
A meeting for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th-25th January) will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, 20th January at 7.30pm. The theme is 'Abiding in Christ' and this year is prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland (https://www.grandchamp.org/en/unite2021), a religious community of women who come different Christian churches, countries and cultures. To register, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuGgqzIjHt3WoK0qCrJtTNkg8WAh6qtZ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
“Are Science and Religion Compatible?” -- Tuesday, 26th January 26 at 7:00 pm
The Thomistic Institute at the University of Edinburgh presents a lecture by Fr. Michael Dodds, O.P. of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California. The event will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, 26th January 26 at 7:00pm. Fr. Dodds is the author of The Unchanging God of Love: Thomas Aquinas and Contemporary Theology on Divine Immutability (2008), and Unlocking Divine Action: Contemporary Science and Thomas Aquinas (2012). To register in advance, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/are-science-and-religion-compatible-tickets-132851800311
Have You Received the Sacrament of Confirmation?
If you are an adult baptized Catholic who has never received the Sacrament of Confirmation, do consider joining the Cathedral’s preparation course during Lent this year with a view to Confirmation at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, 3rd April 2021. To register, please contact the Parish Office, cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Telephone Apostolate – A Friendly Call to You or Someone You Know!
Our telephone apostolate volunteers have continued to reach out to many people throughout the pandemic. Do consider participating in or inviting others to welcome this opportunity for a friendly chat and a check-in on general well-being during these times! If you or someone you know might benefit from call from one of our parish volunteers, please contact the Parish Office, cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk