Christ the King, Brora, Sutherland

Roman Catholic Church, Brora, Sutherland, Scotland

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Bulletin – 24th OCTOBER 2021

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CHRIST THE KING CHURCH – BRORA

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME                                                     24th OCTOBER 2021

Parish Priest Rev Derick McCulloch                01408 621388

Deacon Kenneth                                             01862810900

Monsignor Basil Loftus (Rtd)                          01431821360

TIMES OF MASSES IN BRORA

 

  

                                                     

 

TIMES OF MASSES IN BRORA

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time   24th October    1130

FRIDAY  1000

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME    24th OCTOBER                    23/10  SATURDAY VIGIL MASS IN INVERGORDON 6 P.M.                24/10 SUNDAY MASS IN TAIN      0930                                                           SUNDAY MASS IN BRORA  1130

TODAY IS MISSION SUNDAY AND THERE IS A SECOND COLLECTION AT ALL MASSES.

 

Father Derick

  

 

 

Sick Communions  The normal time for these in Brora is now after Mass on Fridays.  We had to change some months ago.

There are a small number of printed Bulletins at the back of the church in Brora with the reading on the reverse. If you use one please take it away with you.

Repairs to the hall and church  There is currently an Appeal for funding to cover the cost of repairs.  If you think you could help with the funding please contact the parish.  We have applied for permission from the Diocese to proceed and also for a grant.

Face masks are required at all times.

Reservations are no longer required. Remember to wear a facemask . 

The current cap on attendance for our church is 30.  It includes everyone over 5 years old.  It excludes the presiding priest.

At the time of Communion, please allow those on the window end of the pews to come up first and always allow a 1 metre distance from those who did not come to Mass with you.

CORONAVIRUS

WE TAKE GREAT CARE OVER YOUR SAFETY AND WE HAVE ENDEAVOURED TO MAKE AVAILABLE SEATING FOR ALL OUR REGULAR PARISHIONERS.. IT IS SAFE AS ANYWHERE THESE DAYS.

THERE IS HOWEVER ONE AREA THAT IS OF CONCERN - THAT OF FINANCE.  IF YOU ONLY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR PARISH WHEN YOU COME AND BY CASH DONATION: IT BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN THE CHURCH. INSURANCE, FOOD BILLS, MONTHLY COUNCIL TAX ALONE IS MORE THAT A WHOLE SUNDAY'S COLLECTION.

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING TO THE PARISH BY STANDING ORDER.  WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BANK DETAILS.  MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO ALREADY DO SO.  IF YOU ARE A TAX PAYER YOU CAN GIFT AID TO THE PARISH AT NO COST TO YOURSELF.

You will have to wait outside untill shown to a seat.  Numbers are restricted so come early.

You must observe the current social distancing of 1 metre and come to communion one by one.

The toilets should only be used in an emergency..

                                                                                                         Fr Derick

 

 

 

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS

Jacqui Aris-Finch, Louise Port, Calum O’Boyle, Sylvia Marlow, Robert Prendergast, Terry Giulian, Bernadette Christian, Anthony Seed, Fiona Lamond, Rhona Sutherland, Emelia McKeever, Norma Lothian, Hugh McBride, Madame Farasyn.

 

The monthly Gift Aid amount paid directly to the parish account is £350.  At the moment because the church is closed this is our only Offertory Income. I was asked to prepare an interim budget for this present lock-down crisis. The shortfall between now and June is of the order of several thousand pounds. If you are a taxpayer please consider giving your Mass Offering by Gift Aid and if possible by direct payment into the Parish account (most people do this monthly), as the parish greatly benefits from the tax repaid.  Thank you to those who Gift Aid.  Forms are available from Christine Port who is the Gift Aid coordinator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

READERS & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST          

 

   
   
   
   

I have been appointed Priest in Charge at Tain and Invergordon from September.  I cannot be in two places at the one time.  The Sunday Mass in Brora will be at 1130 from Sunday 5th September.

FROM SEPTEMBER THE MASS TIMES WILL BE

SATURDAY - INVERGORDON     6 p.m.

SUNDAY - TAIN     9.30 a.m.

                 BRORA    11.30 a.m.

Ministry of Welcome

To participate in this, it is required to fill in an application and return it to me after you have watched a designated video available online.

www.scsafeguarding.org.uk

Any visitor must contact Fr Derick in advance to make a reservation either by telephone or email for EACH visit.

When you arrive at the church you must ensure that your names are recorded.  This is for contact tracing purposes.

You must sanitise any surfaces of handles you touch and leave by a separate exit as directed.

Please follow guidance for going to communion.

 

 

 

The parish has a website. www.christthekingbrora.org

The parish address is Christ the King, Gower Street, BRORA, KW9 6PU

 

 

 

 

Last Sunday's collection amounted to £100

The 100 Club winner for September - Andy Rees, Hong Kong

Please pray for our Seminarian: Aiden Matheson.

The new Child Protection email address is christthekingPSC@rcd-abdn.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY OFFERS YOU THE CHANCE TO SUPPORT MISSIONARIES AND THE CHURCH IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD PARTICULARLY WHERE THE CHURCH IS YOUNG OR POOR AND REMINDS US OF THE REVITALISING MISSION THAT IS AT THE HEART OF OUR FAITH.  THE WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION ENSURES THE WORK AND SERVICE OF THE MISSION CHURCH, AS IT SUPPORTS PRIESTS, RELIGIOUS AND LAY LEADERS WHO OFFER THE LORD'S MERCY AND CONCRETE HELP TO THE MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE POPE'SMISSIONS.  YOUR DONATIONS AND PRAYERS MAKE A VITAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORK IN MISSION COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES AND ARE AN EFFECTIVE WAY YOU CAN SUPPORTTHE UNIVERSAL CHURCH.