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THE PARISHES OF ST MARTIN AND ST NINIAN'S WHITHORN, (with the Sacred Heart, Wigtown), OUR LADY AND ST NINIAN'S, NEWTON STEWART, ST PETER’S, DALBEATTIE, and ST ANDREW’S AND ST CUTHBERT’S, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, (incorporating the former parish of St John’s, Castle Douglas, and the now closed Church of the Resurrection, Gatehouse of Fleet.)

Diocese of Galloway Registered Charity No. SC010576

Parish Priest: Fr William R. McFadden,

Parish Address: St Andrew’s and St Cuthbert’s, High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JW

Telephone Number: 01557 330687

Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham: Fr Simon Beveridge, 01988 850323.

Emeritus Deacons: Rev. Peter Marks (01671 830395) and Rev. Bob Simpson (01671 402770).

Parish Pastoral Assistant in Kirkcudbright: David Preston (01557 330650).

Parish Websites: .uk; .uk;

Parishes Email Addresses: kirkcudbright@.uk; dalbeattie@.uk; newtonstewart@.uk

Sunday 08 November 2020 – 32nd Sunday Year A

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Sunday Masses in our Parishes: With the requirements for cleaning, physical distancing, and stewarding now in place to ensure that our churches comply with the conditions stipulated by the Scottish Government, Masses are: St Peter’s, Dalbeattie – Saturdays at 17.00;

St Martin & St Ninian’s, Whithorn – Saturdays at 17.00;

St Andrew’s & St Cuthbert’s, Kirkcudbright – Sundays at 09.30;

Our Lady & St Ninian’s, Newton Stewart – Sundays at 11.30.

(Mass in Whithorn celebrated in accordance with the liturgy of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham with Fr Simon will be on Wednesdays at 11.00).

Church Seating Capacity: Because of social distancing regulations, the capacity of each church has been greatly reduced. This will inevitably make it impossible to accommodate all those who wish to attend. New processes are therefore in place to allow people to book ahead for Masses and to try to ensure equal opportunity for all. The requirements also demand that we keep a register with contact details of all attending for contact tracing if required. No person can simply turn up for Mass. Prior booking is essential.

The arrangements for booking places for Masses are as follows:

St Andrew’s and St Cuthbert’s – Online booking system. Simply google “Eventbrite St Andrew’s and St Cuthbert’s Kirkcudbright Sunday Mass” and go to the Eventbrite site. The booking system will usually be open from Monday evenings. Anyone who was present at the most recent Mass is asked not to book for the next week until others have been given the opportunity. Therefore, we ask that Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays be priority bookings for those who have not attended Mass in the prior weeks. From Thursdays onward anyone can book if there are places available. Anyone without access to a computer can phone the parish house and they will be added to the system as long as places are available.

St Peter’s – By phoning the parish house on 01557 330687.

Our Lady & St Ninian’s – By emailing or phoning Gerry McCabe on taize74@tiscali.co.uk or 01671 401018

St Martin & St Ninian’s – By phoning Fr Simon on 01988 850323

• Some Important Factors to Consider on Returning to Mass

• each church has been marked out to indicate socially distanced seating;

• as you arrive you must be wearing a face covering;

• you will be asked to sanitise your hands with the sanitiser provided;

• you will be directed to a seat by a steward;

• the church will be filled from the front so you may not be directed towards your usual seat;

• there will be no singing of hymns or singing parts of the mass;

• the Gloria and the Creed may be omitted;

• the second reading may be omitted;

• the homily should be brief;

• there will be no offertory procession;

• there will be no Sign of Peace;

• in place of the words “The Body of Christ” for each communicant, before the Celebrant receives Holy Communion, he will say the words “May the Body and Blood of Christ keep us all safe to eternal life”, to which the congregation responds “Amen”;

• Holy Communion will be received in the hand;

• in Kirkcudbright, Dalbeattie, and Newton Stewart, Holy Communion will be distributed after the Final Prayer with parishioners directed to leave the Church immediately after receiving Holy Communion.

Parish Co-Ordinators : Those with the responsibility for overseeing the task for ensuring Covid-19 regulations are met are:

Dalbeattie – Terry Craig (thecraigs_dalbeattie@)

Kirkcudbright – Celia Dearing (dcd1978@); Pauline Logan (paul1nelo6an@)

Newton Stewart/Wigtown – Gerry McCabe (taize74@tiscali.co.uk)

Whithorn – Fr Simon (simon.beveridge@)

If you have any concerns or anxieties about what is happening in our churches during this Covid-19 pandemic, please contact any of the above people who will be able to provide reassurance and advice.

Sick and Housebound: Please pray for the sick and housebound including Nan Rossi.

Vigil Mass in St Martin & St Ninian’s on Saturday 14th November: This will be replaced for this week only by a Service of the Word and Holy Communion.

Livestreaming of Masses & Dial-a Mass: Livestreaming of Masses, including from St Teresa, Dumfries, and St Andrew’s, Dumfries, is available online. Mass over the phone is also available on 01642 130120.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for November: Artificial Intelligence: We pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.

Ongoing Communications: During this time of restrictions communication continues through the parishes website on .uk. Please share this information, including the bulletin/newsletter, with those who are not online as best you can.

November Lists: As we are still discouraged from distributing items from the church, including paper or leaflets, individuals are invited to send names to be added to the Parishes November List by email where a List will be compiled. Alternatively, completed lists can be returned by placing them in an envelope in the boxes provided at the doors of the church for the weekly collection offerings, or they could be returned by post to the Parish House. A template for a November List is attached at the end of this newsletter and can be easily printed. Please try and give a copy to any parishioner you know of who may not read the bulletin/newsletter online but would wish to participate in this devotional prayer.

World Day of the Poor 2020: Will take place on Sunday 15th November. To read Pope Francis’ message for this day go to the Vatican website at vatican.va or to the website of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization pcpne.va.

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Financial Support for the Parish and the Diocese

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Parish Finances: We recognise that for some families these days can be very difficult financially. We do not expect those struggling to feel obliged to contribute to the parish. However, if you feel able to do so, you can give by using the 'Online Parish Offertory' link. Simply type in the address below and follow the instructions.

For St Peter’s -

For St Andrew’s and St Cuthbert’s -

For Our Lady and St Ninian’s -

For St Martin and St Ninian’s -

For Sacred Heart -

Standing Order forms are also available from the parish house. Thanks to those who are already using this method of payment and it is hoped that more people will contribute in this way post-lockdown.

Special Collection for Retired Priests Fund: This annual collection normally takes place in September. However, because of present restrictions it will not be possible to take up the collection this year.

There is an option for online giving for the Retired Priests Fund which is available on the diocesan website.  Follow the link for Online Parish Offertory: 

Amazon Smile: The Diocese has registered with Amazon Smile. The prices on amazon smile are the same as on the regular Amazon site. However, Amazon donates 0.5% of spending to the nominated charity. This is a good way for those who use Amazon to support diocesan finances at no extra cost to themselves. The link is:   [pic]

Give as you Live: This is the link to the join up page: . When you shop at over 4,000 top stores including John Lewis & Partners, Expedia and Marks & Spencer via Give as you Live Online, they'll turn a percentage of your spend into free funds for the diocese. Simply sign up, search for the retailer and start shopping.

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Ecumenical Prayer During Corona Pandemic: Prayer for Sunday 08 November at 19.00

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We are invited to join with Christians throughout the country in praying together every Sunday at 19.00. The prayer for this week is as follows:

The season of Remembrance invites us, at one and the same time, to look back and to look forward. As we look back, we recall those who have gone before us and, on a broader scale, the human tragedies that have scarred our world. The tragedy of human conflict continues to scar the lives of so many at this time and so our act of remembrance has an immediate resonance in present times. As we look forward, we affirm the living hope that is founded in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In affirming this hope, we resolve to live our lives shaped by that hope and so our resolve has an immediate resonance in present times. Remembrance of the past and hope for the future shape our lives in the present. In the Gospel of Matthew, we hear of what it is to live as those who pray ‘thy Kingdom come’ and who anticipate the coming of the Kingdom. Jesus said: ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.’ (5: 43-45 a)) In these challenging times, we are invited to embrace the teaching of Jesus anew and to live in the present as those whose lives are shaped by ‘the life of the world to come’.

We pray:

Living God, We come before you To look back and to remember. In our remembrance, We give thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us And who have shaped the world in the light of your Kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Living God, We come before you To look forward and to affirm The hope founded in the resurrection our Lord Jesus Christ. May we journey hopefully in these times And live lives shaped in the light of your Kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Living God, We come before you To remember those whose lives have been scarred By past conflicts. Grant to us grace to live as peacemakers And strength to break down the barriers of division. Lord, in your mercy ,Hear our prayer.

Living God, We come before you As we journey forward And face the challenges of our times. Grant to us that we may live As those whose lives are shaped by the life of the world to come. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

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NOVEMBER LIST 2020

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NOVEMBER -  MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE

November is the month when, by tradition, we pray particularly for the eternal rest of our deceased relatives and friends.  This year, in all our churches, we remember in a particular way in our prayers those who have died during the pandemic.  We also pray for those who have lost someone they loved, for those who were unable to say goodbye, and for those who are suffering the pain of grief.  We pray for confidence in the loving mercy of God, for faith in the Resurrection to new life, and for the hope of being reunited in God’s kingdom.

During this month I ask that as a parish community we pray for the repose of the souls of the following individuals:

Galloway Diocesan Newsletter:

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The most recent Galloway Diocese News can be found on the diocesan website: .uk.

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